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Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
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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: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
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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.

Baby: Best for babies up to 24 months

Baby Storytime NP

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
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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 rhyth...

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

Baby: Best for babies up to 24 months. Icon of baby head smiling.

Baby Storytime G

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
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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 rhyth...

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

Green background; an outline of a house with a heart in it. The words "FAMILY, best for kids 2-6 with siblings" is above the house.

Family Storytime G

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
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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...

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.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime NP

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
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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.

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.

Little Crafters

Little Crafters NP

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
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Creativity is messy! Explore your inner artist with different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience. Dress to mess. Ages 2-6 with caregiver.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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Creativity is messy! Explore your inner artist with different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience. Dress to mess. Ages 2-6 with caregiver.

Genealogy Open Research

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
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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: 15
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Research your ancestors in our computer lab with other genealogy enthusiasts.

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, February 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
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Kids (ages 3-7 with an adult) come join us for an evening storytime of stories, songs and fun. Bring your favorite pal (stuffed animal) and wear your pajamas.  (Paja...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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Kids (ages 3-7 with an adult) come join us for an evening storytime of stories, songs and fun. Bring your favorite pal (stuffed animal) and wear your pajamas.  (Pajamas for kids are encouraged but not required).

Tech Help Drop-In

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Science/Tech
Age Group:
Adults
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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
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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:

Read, Rock, and Roll Logo

Read, Rock, & Roll G

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
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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
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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: Reflections at Bluestone

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Tween Trivia Night

Trivia Night NP

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens
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Q: Where can tweens ages 9-13 go for an awesome hour of trivia fun?  A: Sugar Creek Trivia Time!  Compete as a team or try your luck going solo. Each team member must reg...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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Q: Where can tweens ages 9-13 go for an awesome hour of trivia fun?  A: Sugar Creek Trivia Time!  Compete as a team or try your luck going solo. Each team member must register individually.

CLOSED Presidents' Day

All Day
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
fourteen paper origami animals of different colors

Adult Crafternoon Club

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
GBC Community Room A at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we explore origami and paper folding crafts. All materials will be provided. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome!You ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we explore origami and paper folding crafts. All materials will be provided. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome!

Event image with "Genealogy Jam" displayed over maps, a census record, and family tree.

Genealogy Jam

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Local History Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
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Join our on-staff genealogy and local history librarian, Charity Munro, for a casual "Genealogy Jam" session. Drop in to ask questions, get help researching online, or have an...

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, Charity Munro, for a casual "Genealogy Jam" session. Drop in to ask questions, get help researching online, or have an informal conversation about genealogy.

Danny Russel as Abraham Lincoln

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Speaker, Performance
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
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Meet Abraham Lincoln the day after Presidents' Day as he recounts his formative boyhood in Indiana (age 7-21), where he lost his mother and sister, taught himself to read, and lear...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Speaker, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
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Meet Abraham Lincoln the day after Presidents' Day as he recounts his formative boyhood in Indiana (age 7-21), where he lost his mother and sister, taught himself to read, and learned the value of hard work. 

Chess pieces

Chess Club NP

Thursday, February 20, 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 us for a round or two (or five!) of chess. Boards are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Chess Club meets every third Thursday of the month. No registration requ...

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
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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. Chess Club meets every third Thursday of the month. No registration required.

writers helping writers in Greenfield

Writers Helping Writers

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Grace Rea Study Room 3 at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
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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 encourag...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Grace Rea Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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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.

Frindle - Book Nook

Book Nook NP

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Tweens
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A new book club for 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders! We will be reading Frindle by Andrew Clements. Please come ready to discuss the book. Registrants will be notified by email or phon...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Books/Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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A new book club for 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders! We will be reading Frindle by Andrew Clements. Please come ready to discuss the book. Registrants will be notified by email or phone with pick up information.

Versiti Blood Drive at the Greenfield Library

Versiti Blood Drive Greenfield

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
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People need people! As a community, the gift of blood donation is an easy and generous way that we can care for one another.There is no substitute for the lifesaving gift of blood....

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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People need people! As a community, the gift of blood donation is an easy and generous way that we can care for one another.

Read to a Dog with an image of a dog.

Bentley's Buddies & Friends NP

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Family
Age Group:
Kids
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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.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
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 Board and Pieces

Chess Club G

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens
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Youth of all ages can pick up a chess set and play anywhere in the Children's Room. Program is drop-in; no registration required.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
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Youth of all ages can pick up a chess set and play anywhere in the Children's Room. Program is drop-in; no registration required.