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Election Day Voting G

6:00am - 6:00pm
Community Event
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

6:00am - 6:00pm
Community Event
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 ...

Genealogy Open Research

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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. 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

10:00am - 12:00pm
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 at the Information Desk. We can get you started with: eBooks and eAudiobooks (Libby, Hoopla) Online Libra...

Homeschool Writing Club NP

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Books/Writing
Registration
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Books/Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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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 encouragement. ...

Book Donations

10:00am - 2:00pm
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. 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...

Tween/Teen Take & Make: Braided Keychains G

All Day
Arts/Crafts
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! ...

Tween/Teen Take & Make: Braided Keychains NP

All Day
Arts/Crafts
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! ...

Tween/Teen Chess Club NP

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Class/Workshop
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop
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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. ...

Brown Bag

10:00am - 11:30am
Books/Writing
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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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

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. ...

Teen Robotics G

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Science/Tech
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science/Tech
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Teens (grades 6-12) drop in to explore the world of robotics and coding. All necessary materials will be provided.  ...

Rhythm & Hues NP

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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Kids age 5-8, join us for hands-on adventures with music and art! ...

Friends of the Library Book Sale (Members Only Preview)

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

6:00pm - 7:45pm
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. Bring up to five printed pages of work, double-spaced, to re...

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00am - 5:30pm
Books/Writing
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing
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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...

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00am - 4:30pm
Books/Writing
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing
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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...

Friends of the Library Book Sale

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Books/Writing
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing
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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...

Bentley's Buddies & Friends G

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Greenfield
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 Children's Room. ...