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Book Donations

Saturday, September 13, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess Club G

Monday, September 15, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime G

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read and sang to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the spoken or

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read and sang to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the spoken or

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Storytime G

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 2-3 1/2 with a caregiver), join us for stories, music, crafts, and lots of fun!

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Kids (ages 2-3 1/2 with a caregiver), join us for stories, music, crafts, and lots of fun!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime G

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Kids, ages 3 1/2-K, join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Kids, ages 3 1/2-K, join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Crafternoon Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
GBC Community Room A at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome crafters! Join us each month as we create leaf silhouette art to celebrate this fall season. All materials will be provided. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Registration Required
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Welcome crafters! Join us each month as we create leaf silhouette art to celebrate this fall season. All materials will be provided. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Storymakers NP

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Storymakers is a creative writing club for strictly ages 12-17, no younger siblings.  

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
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Teen Storymakers is a creative writing club for strictly ages 12-17, no younger siblings.  

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Genealogy Jam

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Local History Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Join our on-staff genealogy and local history librarian for a casual "Genealogy Jam" session. Drop in to ask questions, get help researching online, or have an informal conversation about genealogy.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop
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Join our on-staff genealogy and local history librarian for a casual "Genealogy Jam" session. Drop in to ask questions, get help researching online, or have an informal conversation about genealogy.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Arr You a Pirate? NP

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Games, School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids

Kids ages 5-10 yrs. Get ready for TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY on September 19th.  We will learn pirate phrases, play pirate games and make pirate crafts. A small treat will be served.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Games, School-Age Program
Registration Required
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Kids ages 5-10 yrs. Get ready for TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY on September 19th.  We will learn pirate phrases, play pirate games and make pirate crafts. A small treat will be served.  

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

LEGO: Free Build G

Tuesday, September 16, 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
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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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime NP

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for Storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read and sang to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the spoken or

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for Storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read and sang to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the spoken or

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime G

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read and sang to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the spoken or

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
:

Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read and sang to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the spoken or

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime G

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Families with kids (ages 2-6), join us for stories, music, activities, and lots of fun!

Participants will be admitted on a first-come/first-served basis as room allows. Upon arrival, please claim a green lanyard for each child attending.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Families with kids (ages 2-6), join us for stories, music, activities, and lots of fun!

Participants will be admitted on a first-come/first-served basis as room allows. Upon arrival, please claim a green lanyard for each child attending.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime NP

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy stories, songs, bad dance moves, and general silliness at the Sugar Creek's Family Storytime!

For ages 2-6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome. Drop in, no registrations.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Enjoy stories, songs, bad dance moves, and general silliness at the Sugar Creek's Family Storytime!

For ages 2-6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome. Drop in, no registrations.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons G

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Teens (grades 6-12), come and take part in a session of D&D! Whether you are an experienced player or are interested in learning how to play, everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
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Teens (grades 6-12), come and take part in a session of D&D! Whether you are an experienced player or are interested in learning how to play, everyone is welcome.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

The Rookies: Chess Club NP

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Games, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for a round or two (or five!) of chess. Boards are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. The Rookies meet every third Wednesday of the month. No registration required. Drop in!

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games, Clubs & Discussion Groups
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Join us for a round or two (or five!) of chess. Boards are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. The Rookies meet every third Wednesday of the month. No registration required. Drop in!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Read, Rock, & Roll G

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Come and join us as we move and groove with your little ones! We will dance, sing, and play with musical instruments and props in this fun music and movement based storytime!

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Come and join us as we move and groove with your little ones! We will dance, sing, and play with musical instruments and props in this fun music and movement based storytime!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers Helping Writers

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Grace Rea Study Room 3 at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join a community of writers who gather for inspiration and support. People who attend this monthly meeting discuss their work, give each other feedback, and provide mutual encouragement.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Grace Rea Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
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Join a community of writers who gather for inspiration and support. People who attend this monthly meeting discuss their work, give each other feedback, and provide mutual encouragement.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess Club G

Monday, September 22, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Movie Mondays

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, All Ages

Come enjoy a chill afternoon/early evening watching a movie with fresh buttery popcorn (while supplies lasts)! All ages are welcome.

Monday, August 25 | 5-6:45pm: Dogman. Runtime: 1h 34m. Rated PG. 

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
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Come enjoy a chill afternoon/early evening watching a movie with fresh buttery popcorn (while supplies lasts)! All ages are welcome.

Monday, August 25 | 5-6:45pm: Dogman. Runtime: 1h 34m. Rated PG. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Budgeting and Debt Management

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Speaker, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Have you ever wondered where your hard-earned money goes each month?  Would you like to discover ways to spend less and save more?  Do you dream of becoming debt-free?  Christa Cummings, Client Relationship Representative at First M

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
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Have you ever wondered where your hard-earned money goes each month?  Would you like to discover ways to spend less and save more?  Do you dream of becoming debt-free?  Christa Cummings, Client Relationship Representative at First M