Event List

The library will close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 26 and all day Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.

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The Rookies: Chess Club NP

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for a round or two (or five!) of chess. Boards are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. The Rookies meet every third Wednesday of the month. No registration required. Drop in!

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, 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. The Rookies meet every third Wednesday of the month. No registration required. Drop in!

Family History for the Holidays

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

The holiday season is a perfect time to connect with loved ones and preserve family memories.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
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The holiday season is a perfect time to connect with loved ones and preserve family memories.

Tween/Teen Indoor Snowball Fight G

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Grab your friends and get ready for a fun, fierce indoor snowball fight to celebrate the end of the semester!

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
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Grab your friends and get ready for a fun, fierce indoor snowball fight to celebrate the end of the semester!

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

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime, Family
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 3-7 with an adult) come join us for an evening storytime with songs and fun. Bring your favorite pal (stuffed animal) and wear your pajamas.  (Pajamas for kids are encouraged but not required).

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

Bookmobile stop: Shirley

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Chess Board and Pieces

Chess Club G

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens

Youth of all ages are welcome! Program is drop-in; no registration required.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
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Youth of all ages are welcome! Program is drop-in; no registration required.

CLOSED Christmas Eve

All Day
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

CLOSED Christmas

All Day
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Versiti Blood Drive at the Greenfield Library

Versiti Blood Drive Greenfield

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

All donors at this blood drive will receive a $25 e-gift card! (must have a valid email address)

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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All donors at this blood drive will receive a $25 e-gift card! (must have a valid email address)

Read to a Dog with an image of a dog.

Bentley's Buddies & Friends NP

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Family
Age Group:
Kids

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, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens

Youth of all ages are welcome! Program is drop-in; no registration required.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
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Youth of all ages are welcome! Program is drop-in; no registration required.

CLOSING AT 5:00, New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

CLOSED New Year's Day

All Day
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
friends of the library

Book Donations

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.

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.

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield

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.

CLOSED Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield

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.

friends of the library

Book Donations

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.

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.

CLOSED Presidents' Day

All Day
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield

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.