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Floral Arrangement Class NP | Red Dog Flower Farm

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a hands-on Flower Arranging Workshop, featuring fresh-cut blooms straight from Red Dog Flower Farm.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
:

Join us for a hands-on Flower Arranging Workshop, featuring fresh-cut blooms straight from Red Dog Flower Farm.

Lawyers in the Library | Free Legal Help

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Talk to a lawyer and get free legal advice and help with court forms at this monthly pro bono clinic. Please bring any paperwork relating to your case, matter, or question. This clinic is for civil matters only.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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Talk to a lawyer and get free legal advice and help with court forms at this monthly pro bono clinic. Please bring any paperwork relating to your case, matter, or question. This clinic is for civil matters only.

LEGO: Free Build G

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Kids (ages 5-11), do you love LEGOs? Come create masterpieces with us. Everyone will get scoops of Legos and a building plate. Finished creations will be put on display in the Children's Room.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: School-Age Program
Registration Required
:

Kids (ages 5-11), do you love LEGOs? Come create masterpieces with us. Everyone will get scoops of Legos and a building plate. Finished creations will be put on display in the Children's Room.

Floral Arrangement Class | Red Dog Flower Farm

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a hands-on Flower Arranging Workshop, featuring fresh-cut blooms straight from Red Dog Flower Farm.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
:

Join us for a hands-on Flower Arranging Workshop, featuring fresh-cut blooms straight from Red Dog Flower Farm.

Floral Arrangement Class | Red Dog Flower Farm

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a hands-on Flower Arranging Workshop, featuring fresh-cut blooms straight from Red Dog Flower Farm.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
:

Join us for a hands-on Flower Arranging Workshop, featuring fresh-cut blooms straight from Red Dog Flower Farm.

Bring Your Own Board Game NP

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Bring Your Own Board Game and enjoy some tasty treats to celebrate (or bemoan) the end of summer. There will be a variety of games to play, including both board games and Switch games. Treats while supplies last.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
:

Bring Your Own Board Game and enjoy some tasty treats to celebrate (or bemoan) the end of summer. There will be a variety of games to play, including both board games and Switch games. Treats while supplies last.

 

Summer Sensory Play G

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Family
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all families with little ones ages 0–5! Join us for one last joyful celebration of summer at this Sensory Play Program.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family
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Calling all families with little ones ages 0–5! Join us for one last joyful celebration of summer at this Sensory Play Program.

Read to a Dog with an image of a dog.

Bentley's Buddies & Friends G

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Family
Age Group:
Kids

Practice reading aloud with the friendliest audience ever: dogs from Bentley's Buddies & Friends. No need to sign up. Just join us in the Youth Program Room.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family
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Practice reading aloud with the friendliest audience ever: dogs from Bentley's Buddies & Friends. No need to sign up. Just join us in the Youth Program Room.

Chess Club G

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens

Youth of all ages are welcome! Program is drop-in; no registration required.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Clubs & Discussion Groups
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Youth of all ages are welcome! Program is drop-in; no registration required.

Stuff Your Own Stuffed Animal G

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Teens (grades 6-12), a new school year can be a lot, so come and de-stress by stuffing your own stuffed animal! There will be a variety of animals to choose from and all supplies are provided. 

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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Teens (grades 6-12), a new school year can be a lot, so come and de-stress by stuffing your own stuffed animal! There will be a variety of animals to choose from and all supplies are provided. 

Decluttering and Downsizing

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Are you feeling overwhelmed by “too much stuff” or thinking about moving to a smaller space?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Registration Required
:

Are you feeling overwhelmed by “too much stuff” or thinking about moving to a smaller space?

Drum Circle G

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Performance
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, All Ages

Kids, tweens/teens, and families can come and learn a variety of rhythms and drumming techniques in a drum circle setting! This program is an open house format; no need to register. Best for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Performance
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Kids, tweens/teens, and families can come and learn a variety of rhythms and drumming techniques in a drum circle setting! This program is an open house format; no need to register. Best for ages 6 and up.

friends of the library

Book Donations

Saturday, August 9, 2025 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.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
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Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.

Chess Club G

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens

Youth of all ages are welcome! Program is drop-in; no registration required.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Clubs & Discussion Groups
:

Youth of all ages are welcome! Program is drop-in; no registration required.

The Bar Book Cover

Brown Bag Book Discussion

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Linda Dunn will lead a discussion of the bestselling book The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing
Registration Required
:

Linda Dunn will lead a discussion of the bestselling book The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

Tween/Teen Dungeons and Dragons Sugar Creek NP

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Teens and Tweens ages 10-17 are invited to join online and play Dungeons & Dragons with the Sugar Creek crew. New and experienced players are welcome. Materials will be provided. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
:

Teens and Tweens ages 10-17 are invited to join online and play Dungeons & Dragons with the Sugar Creek crew. New and experienced players are welcome. Materials will be provided. 

LEGO: Free Build G

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Kids (ages 5-11) do you love LEGOs? Come create masterpieces with us. Everyone will get scoops of Legos and a building plate. Finished creations will be put on display in the Children's Room.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: School-Age Program
Registration Required
:

Kids (ages 5-11) do you love LEGOs? Come create masterpieces with us. Everyone will get scoops of Legos and a building plate. Finished creations will be put on display in the Children's Room.

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine

The Hancock County Public Library Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month unless specified otherwise. These sessions are open to the public.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
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The Hancock County Public Library Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month unless specified otherwise. These sessions are open to the public.

Pals + Pjs best for kids 3-7 after school. Please register at hcplibrary.org. Blue background with icon of moon and stars

Pals and PJ's NP

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 3-7 with an adult) come join us for an evening storytime with songs and fun. Bring your favorite pal (stuffed animal) and wear your pajamas.  (Pajamas for kids are encouraged but not required).

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
:

Kids (ages 3-7 with an adult) come join us for an evening storytime with songs and fun. Bring your favorite pal (stuffed animal) and wear your pajamas.  (Pajamas for kids are encouraged but not required).