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Tween/Teen Chess Club NP

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program 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: Youth Program 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. ...
Image of a clay dragon.

Maker Monday: Miniature Monsters G

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
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Teens (grades 6-12) drop in to create mini monsters out of modeling clay. All materials will be provided, just bring your scarily good creativity!

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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Teens (grades 6-12) drop in to create mini monsters out of modeling clay. All materials will be provided, just bring your scarily good creativity! ...

Election Day Voting G

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00am - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
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The Hancock County Public Library will serve as a voting center on election day for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may v

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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The Hancock County Public Library will serve as a voting center on election day for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location. *Note: Only the vote center will be open on E...

Election Day Voting NP

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00am - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
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The Sugar Creek Branch of the Hancock County Public Library will serve as a voting center on election day for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Any registered voter livi

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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The Sugar Creek Branch of the Hancock County Public Library will serve as a voting center on election day for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location. *Note: Only the vote ...
Computer Lab Photo

Genealogy Open Research

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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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 Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest databases. They ho...

Tech Help Drop-In

Thursday, May 9, 2024 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 at the Information Desk. We can get you sta

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 at the Information Desk. We can get you started with: eBooks and eAudiobooks (Libby, Hoopla) Online Libra...
Writing Club

Homeschool Writing Club NP

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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Calling all young writers age 11-14, join us for the monthly writing club! We will practice writing to different prompts and share our work, as well as provide feedback and encoura

Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Books/Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
:
Calling all young writers age 11-14, join us for the monthly writing club! We will practice writing to different prompts and share our work, as well as provide feedback and encouragement. ...
friends of the library

Book Donations

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
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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. Drop off your gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and video games at the Bookmobile garage (north side) in Greenfield.  A volunteer will assist with deliver...
Image of a braided keychain

Tween/Teen Take & Make: Braided Keychains G

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

Teens and tweens (ages 9-18) will create braided keychains. All materials will be provided in kits at the children's desk while supplies last!

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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Teens and tweens (ages 9-18) will create braided keychains. All materials will be provided in kits at the children's desk while supplies last! ...
Image of a braided keychain

Tween/Teen Take & Make: Braided Keychains NP

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

Teens and tweens (ages 9-18) will created braided keychains. All materials will be provided in kits at the children's desk while supplies last!

Library Branch: New Palestine
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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Teens and tweens (ages 9-18) will created braided keychains. All materials will be provided in kits at the children's desk while supplies last! ...
Chess

Tween/Teen Chess Club NP

Monday, May 13, 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. ...
American Dirt book cover

Brown Bag

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Sandy Miller will lead a discussion of Jeanine Cummins' novel American Dirt. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance. Ask for a copy at

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
:
Sandy Miller will lead a discussion of Jeanine Cummins' novel American Dirt. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance. Ask for a copy at the library’s information desk. From Booklist: Lydia Perez...

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 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. ...
Image of a cartoon robot.

Teen Robotics G

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Science/Tech
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens (grades 6-12) drop in to explore the world of robotics and coding. All necessary materials will be provided. 

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science/Tech
:
Teens (grades 6-12) drop in to explore the world of robotics and coding. All necessary materials will be provided.  ...
Music & Art

Rhythm & Hues NP

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Kids
:

Kids age 5-8, join us for hands-on adventures with music and art!

Open
Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
:
Kids age 5-8, join us for hands-on adventures with music and art! ...

Friends of the Library Book Sale (Members Only Preview)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
:

On this night, Friends of the Library members get first choice shopping the members-only preview sale, which includes gently-used books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and video

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing
:
On this night, Friends of the Library members get first choice shopping the members-only preview sale, which includes gently-used books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and video games. Walk-ins may join the organization for $15 and shop the preview...
writers helping writers in Greenfield

Writers Helping Writers

Thursday, May 16, 2024 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 encourag

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Grace Rea Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
:
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. Bring up to five printed pages of work, double-spaced, to re...

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
:

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public. Most hardbacks cost only a dollar, and paperbacks cost 50 cents. Children's books are 50 cents and 25 cents. DVDs,

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing
:
Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public. Most hardbacks cost only a dollar, and paperbacks cost 50 cents. Children's books are 50 cents and 25 cents. DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks are only $1. The Friends of the Library is a n...