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Chess Club G

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
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
:

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

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

Raccoon Lake Saxophone Quartet (NP)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Concert
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
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The Raccoon Lake Sax Quartet pays tribute to the 1950s and 1960s, featuring the music of Elvis Presley, early rock & roll, the Beatles, and more. They also provide facts, trivi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Concert
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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The Raccoon Lake Sax Quartet pays tribute to the 1950s and 1960s, featuring the music of Elvis Presley, early rock & roll, the Beatles, and more.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby Storytime G

Tuesday, April 8, 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 rhyth...

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 "Adults" group.

Brown Bag Book Discussion

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Adults
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Linda Dunn will lead a discussion of Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray's novel The First Ladies. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book i...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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Linda Dunn will lead a discussion of Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray's novel The First Ladies. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime G

Tuesday, April 8, 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!Participants will be admitted on a first come/first served basis as space allows. Upon you...

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

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, April 8, 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!Participants will be admitted on a first-come/first-served basis as space allows. Upon your arrival, please cla...

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

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Storymakers NP

Tuesday, April 8, 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.  Whether you want to work on your story-writing technique, or learn about d...

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
:

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

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

Let's Get Artsy NP

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
:

Kids and tweens (ages 6 - 12), come and create your very own work of art inspired by famous artists in history! This series will meet on the second Tuesday of every month from Marc...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
:

Kids and tweens (ages 6 - 12), come and create your very own work of art inspired by famous artists in history! This series will meet on the second Tuesday of every month from March through May.

Library Board Meeting

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

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby Storytime NP

Wednesday, April 9, 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 rhyth...

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
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.

Baby Storytime G

Wednesday, April 9, 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 rhyth...

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, April 9, 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...

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

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, April 9, 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
:

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 "Kids" group.

Preschool Storytime NP

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
:

Kids, ages 3 1/2-6 join us for stories, songs, playtime  and  crafts. Caregivers and siblings welcome.

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

Kids, ages 3 1/2-6 join us for stories, songs, playtime  and  crafts. Caregivers and siblings welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Getting Started in Microsoft Word | WorkOne Job Readiness

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
:

Microsoft Word is the word processing software used by millions of people and companies throughout the nation and the world. Without a doubt, Microsoft Word is the industry st...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
:

Microsoft Word is the word processing software used by millions of people and companies throughout the nation and the world.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Chalk Art G

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids
:

Attention kids in kindergarten through 5th grade! Get ready to unleash your imagination by joining us for a drop-in chalk art adventure! We'll kick things off in the Youth Program ...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: School-Age Program
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Attention kids in kindergarten through 5th grade! Get ready to unleash your imagination by joining us for a drop-in chalk art adventure!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Open Research

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
:

Research your ancestors in our computer lab with other genealogy enthusiasts. Discuss strategies for finding specialized information, or receive assistance using the library's free...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
:

Research your ancestors in our computer lab with other genealogy enthusiasts.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help Drop-In

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Science/Tech
Age Group:
Adults
:

Have a question about your phone, computer, or tablet? Bring your device and drop in for a quick help session with one of our librarians. We can get you started with:e-books and au...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science/Tech
:

Have a question about your phone, computer, or tablet? Bring your device and drop in for a quick help session with one of our librarians. We can get you started with:

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read, Rock, & Roll G

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
:

Come and join Miss Stephanie 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 stor...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
:

Come and join Miss Stephanie 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!

Bookmobile stop: Good Shepherd Community

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Trivia Night NP

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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Join Miss Leah for Trivia Night: Music Edition! Ages 10 & up can compete as a team or play solo. Each player must register separately.

Open
Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
:

Join Miss Leah for Trivia Night: Music Edition! Ages 10 & up can compete as a team or play solo. Each player must register separately.

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

Discover 4-H - NP

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop, Community Event
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens
:

Learn all about the 4-H program from local 4-H Ambassadors at this free open house! 4-H enrollment is not required to attend. For everyone in Hancock County grades K-12. This event...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop, Community Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
:

Learn all about the 4-H program from local 4-H Ambassadors at this free open house! 4-H enrollment is not required to attend. For everyone in Hancock County grades K-12. This event occurs at our Sugar Creek Branch in New Palestine.

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

Book Donations

Saturday, April 12, 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. 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
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Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.