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Book Donations

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Books/Writing, Community Event
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

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Games
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.

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

LEGO: Free Build G

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kids, Tweens
School-Age Program
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: School-Age Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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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 G

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Storytime
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 "Adults" group.

Brown Bag Book Discussion

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Books/Writing
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing
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Annetta Petty will lead a discussion of Judi Dench's book Shakespeare The Man Who Pays the Rent. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance. Ask for a copy at the library’s information desk.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime G

10:15am - 10:45am
Kids
Storytime
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

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids
Storytime
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, all with a focus on letter recognition and sounds.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Storymakers NP

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens
Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
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 "Kids" group.

Origami Basics G

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Arts/Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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This program is for kids in grades 3-6 who want to learn about origami, the Japanese art of paper folding.  We will learn the basic folding techniques and will make a variety of origami creations. 

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

Tween/Teen Dungeons and Dragons Sugar Creek NP

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Games
Open
Registration
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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Teens and Tweens ages 10-17 are invited to join online and play Dungeons & Dragons with the Sugar Creek crew. New and experienced players welcome. Materials will be provided. 

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby Storytime NP

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Storytime
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

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids
Storytime
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.

Family Storytime G

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids
Storytime
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 blue lanyard for each child attending.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime NP

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids
Storytime
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 "Kids" group.

Little Crafters NP

11:30am - 12:00pm
Kids
Arts/Crafts
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Preschool Storytime NP

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Storytime
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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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.

Genealogy Open Research

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Class/Workshop
Open
Registration
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read, Rock, & Roll G

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids
Storytime
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!

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

Chess Club NP

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Games
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writers Helping Writers

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Grace Rea Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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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.

Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby Storytime G

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Storytime
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

10:15am - 10:45am
Kids
Storytime
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!