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Friends of the Library Book Sale - Bargain Day

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
:

This final day of the Friends of the Library book sale is clearance day. A standard paper grocery bag full of books sells for $3; a plastic grocery bag for $2. Bags are provided. ...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing
:

This final day of the Friends of the Library book sale is clearance day. A standard paper grocery bag full of books sells for $3; a plastic grocery bag for $2. Bags are provided.

Chess

Tween/Teen Chess Club NP

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Tweens and Teens, join us for an afternoon of chess! Game basics will be taught but the emphasis will be on playing chess. Feel free to bring your own board. Group will meet every ...

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop
:

Tweens and Teens, join us for an afternoon of chess! Game basics will be taught but the emphasis will be on playing chess. Feel free to bring your own board. Group will meet every Monday afternoon; no registration required.

Union Suit Rally

Union Suit Rally Concert

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Concert
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
:

Catch a special unplugged performance by hillbilly country-rock band Union Suit Rally. Their music is a raw, layered blend of country, rock, folk, Americana, and bluegrass - captur...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Concert
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
:

Catch a special unplugged performance by hillbilly country-rock band Union Suit Rally.

Nerf Dart Photo

Nerf War NP

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
:

Youth and families, come celebrate the start of summer with a Nerf war! We will meet on the lawn on the south side of the building. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottl...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
:

Youth and families, come celebrate the start of summer with a Nerf war! We will meet on the lawn on the south side of the building. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle.

Queen Grubby holding a test tube and wearing safety glasses

Teen Summer STEAM Challenge: Week 1

All Day
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Games, Science/Tech
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens (grades 6-12) participate in the Teen Summer STEAM Challenge to earn extra prizes. These activities can be found under "Activity Badges" in Beanstack when you register for "T...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Games, Science/Tech
:

Teens (grades 6-12) participate in the Teen Summer STEAM Challenge to earn extra prizes. These activities can be found under "Activity Badges" in Beanstack when you register for "Teen Summer Reading Club 2024." 

Mothman Suncatcher

Tween/Teen Take & Make: Mothman Suncatcher G

All Day
Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Tweens and teens (ages 9-18) make a Mothman Suncatcher (Mooncatcher?) with this kit!  You can claim a kit at the Children's Desk in Greenfield while supplies last.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
:

Tweens and teens (ages 9-18) make a Mothman Suncatcher (Mooncatcher?) with this kit! 

You can claim a kit at the Children's Desk in Greenfield while supplies last.

Mothman Suncatcher

Tween/Teen Take & Make: Mothman Suncatcher NP

All Day
New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Tweens and teens (ages 9-18) make a Mothman Suncatcher (Mooncatcher?) with this kit!  You can claim a kit at the Children's Desk in New Palestine while supplies last.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
:

Tweens and teens (ages 9-18) make a Mothman Suncatcher (Mooncatcher?) with this kit! 

You can claim a kit at the Children's Desk in New Palestine while supplies last.

Image of Amazon John.

Amazon John G

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them. ...

Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them.

Image of Amazon John.

Amazon John G

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them. ...

Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them.

Image of Amazon John.

Amazon John NP

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them. ...

Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them.

An image of a charm bracelet

Maker Monday: Charm Bracelets G

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens (grades 6-12) drop in to create charm bracelets! All supplies necessary will be provided. 

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
:

Teens (grades 6-12) drop in to create charm bracelets! All supplies necessary will be provided. 

Image of Amazon John.

Amazon John NP

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them. ...

Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them.

Kids in yoga class

Family Yoga G

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Family
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
:

Kids and families, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of yoga. Bring your own mat (if you have one). The instructor will have some mats available for use. Wear comfortable clothing and bri...

Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
:

Kids and families, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of yoga. Bring your own mat (if you have one). The instructor will have some mats available for use. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

Tweens in yoga class

Tween/Teen Yoga G

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Tweens and teens, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of yoga. Bring your own mat (if you have one). The instructor will have some mats available for use. Wear comfortable clothing and brin...

Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
:

Tweens and teens, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of yoga. Bring your own mat (if you have one). The instructor will have some mats available for use. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

An image of Wario in a kart.

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens (grades 6-12), drop into the Teen Room every Thursday (June 6 - July 25) to participate in the summer Mario Kart tournament. You will be racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the ...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
:

Teens (grades 6-12), drop into the Teen Room every Thursday (June 6 - July 25) to participate in the summer Mario Kart tournament. You will be racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Teen Room's Nintendo Switch.

legos in hands

LEGO: Free Build G

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
:

Love LEGOs? Come create masterpieces with us. Everyone will get scoops of bricks and a building plate. Finished creations will be put on display in the Children's Room.

Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: School-Age Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
:

Love LEGOs? Come create masterpieces with us. Everyone will get scoops of bricks and a building plate. Finished creations will be put on display in the Children's Room.

Chalk Art

Chalkfest & Island Mixtape Band NP

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Concert, Family
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
:

All ages and artistic abilities are welcome at the Sugar Creek Chalkfest, featuring music by Island Mixtape! Meet us on the patio on the south side of the building to create chalk ...

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Concert, Family
:

All ages and artistic abilities are welcome at the Sugar Creek Chalkfest, featuring music by Island Mixtape! Meet us on the patio on the south side of the building to create chalk art. We will also have lawn games and music for the whole family.

friends of the library

Book Donations

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
:

Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library. Drop off your gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and video games at the Bookmobile garage ...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
:

Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.

Stella holding a test tube and wearing safety glasses

Teen Summer STEAM Challenge: Week 2

All Day
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Games, Science/Tech
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens (grades 6-12) participate in the Teen Summer STEAM Challenge to earn extra prizes. These activities can be found under "Activity Badges" in Beanstack when you register for "T...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Games, Science/Tech
:

Teens (grades 6-12) participate in the Teen Summer STEAM Challenge to earn extra prizes. These activities can be found under "Activity Badges" in Beanstack when you register for "Teen Summer Reading Club 2024." 

MellyPop and Squint

MellyPop Puppets: Dr. Dolittle G

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Family, Performance
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
:

Have fun hanging out with Dottie, Dr. Dolittle's bumbling, new assistant, as she shares stories with all of the magical, talking animals. This fun, interactive show combines puppet...

Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
:

Have fun hanging out with Dottie, Dr. Dolittle's bumbling, new assistant, as she shares stories with all of the magical, talking animals.

MellyPop and Squint

MellyPop Puppets: Dr. Dolittle NP

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Family, Performance
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
:

Have fun hanging out with Dottie, Dr. Dolittle's bumbling, new assistant, as she shares stories with all of the magical, talking animals. This fun, interactive show combines puppet...

Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 120
:

Have fun hanging out with Dottie, Dr. Dolittle's bumbling, new assistant, as she shares stories with all of the magical, talking animals.

Kids in yoga class

Family Yoga NP

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
:

Kids and families, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of yoga. Bring your own mat (if you have one). The instructor will have some mats available for use. Wear comfortable clothing and bri...

Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
:

Kids and families, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of yoga. Bring your own mat (if you have one). The instructor will have some mats available for use. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

Tweens in yoga class

Tween/Teen Yoga NP

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Tweens and teens, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of yoga. Bring your own mat (if you have one). The instructor will have some mats available for use. Wear comfortable clothing and brin...

Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
:

Tweens and teens, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of yoga. Bring your own mat (if you have one). The instructor will have some mats available for use. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.