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Library Branch: Bookmobile
This event is in the "Kids" group

Bentley's Buddies & Friends G

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids
Family
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Summer STEAM Challenge: Week 6

All Day
Teens
Arts/Crafts, Games, Science/Tech
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Games, Science/Tech
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Teens (grades 6-12) participate in the Teen Summer STEAM Challenge to earn extra prizes. These activities can be found under "Activity Badges" in Beanstack when you register for "Teen Summer Reading Club 2025." 

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

Tween/Teen Take & Make: Felt Monster Keychains G

All Day
Tweens, Teens
Arts/Crafts
Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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Tweens and teens (age 9-19) create felt monster keychains! All materials will be provided in kits that can be picked up at the Youth Desk while supplies last! 

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

Tween/Teen Take & Make: Felt Monster Keychains NP

All Day
Tweens, Teens
Arts/Crafts
Library Branch: New Palestine
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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Tweens and teens (age 9-19) create felt monster keychains! All materials will be provided in kits that can be picked up at the Youth Desk while supplies last! 

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–7:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Class/Workshop
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop
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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

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
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing
Registration Required
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Sandy Miller will lead a discussion of John Grisham and Jim McCloskey's book Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

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 attendees earn 20 minutes of reading time in Beanstack for Summer Reading!

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
:

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 green 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

PreK Discovery: Ice Cream Celebration

11:30am–12:00pm
Kids
Family, Science/Tech
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family, Science/Tech
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Calling all the curious preschoolers (or younger) crew! Explore STEM inspired sensory stations with a different theme each time. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Colorful Canapés (NP) | Culinary Adventures with Pam

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
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Let's go on a Culinary Adventure with Pam at her Colorful Canapés Workshop! You'll get to sample her creations and take home your own recipe booklet.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Help Drop-In

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Science/Tech
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:

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 "Teens" group

Teen Mario Kart Tournament G

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Games
Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
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Teens (grades 6-12), drop into the Teen Room every Thursday (June 5 - July 24) to participate in the summer Mario Kart tournament. You will be racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Teen Room's Nintendo Switch.