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Tween/Teen Craft: DIY Iron-On Patches (NP)

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Drop in and learn how to craft custom patches for your clothing and accessories! All materials will be provided. Meet in the Teen Space. 

Library Branch: New Palestine
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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Drop in and learn how to craft custom patches for your clothing and accessories! All materials will be provided. Meet in the Teen Space. 

Bookmobile stop: Shirley

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Read to a Dog with an image of a dog.

Bentley's Buddies & Friends (G)

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
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: 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.

Teen Summer STEAM Challenge: Week 2

All Day
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Games, Science/Tech
Age Group:
Teens

Teens (ages 12–18) can 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 2026." 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Games, Science/Tech
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Teens (ages 12–18) can 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 2026." 

Dinosaur Puppet

Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show (G)

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Family, Performance, School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Performance, School-Age Program
Registration Required
:

Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans.

Dinosaur Puppet

Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show (NP)

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Family, Performance, School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Performance, School-Age Program
Registration Required
:

Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans.

Chess Club Flier

Chess Club (G)

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Class/Workshop
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, Class/Workshop
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Youth of all ages are welcome! Program is drop-in; no registration required.

The Midnight Mojo Concert

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Concert
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

The Midnight Mojo is a high-energy piano rock band performing a lively mix of well-known favorites across genres and decades. Expect an engaging, upbeat show with piano-led arrangements, strong vocals, and a full band sound.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Concert
Registration Required
:

The Midnight Mojo is a high-energy piano rock band performing a lively mix of well-known favorites across genres and decades. Expect an engaging, upbeat show with piano-led arrangements, strong vocals, and a full band sound.

square blue box with smiling baby. best for babies up to 24 months.

Baby Storytime (G)

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Babies (up to 24 months) and their caregivers, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read to and sung to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the sp

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
:

Babies (up to 24 months) and their caregivers, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read to and sung to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the sp

Toddler Best for kids 2–3½

Toddler Storytime (G)

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 2–3½ with a caregiver), join us for stories, music, crafts, and lots of fun!

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
:

Kids (ages 2–3½ with a caregiver), join us for stories, music, crafts, and lots of fun!

Purple background; outline of an apple with the words "Preschool: Best for kids 3½–K"

Preschool Storytime (G)

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 3½–K), join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

Participants will be admitted on a first-come/first-served basis as space allows. Upon your arrival, please claim a purple lanyard for each child attending.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Kids (ages 3½–K), join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

Participants will be admitted on a first-come/first-served basis as space allows. Upon your arrival, please claim a purple lanyard for each child attending.

Pathway to Beckenholdt Park gazebo

Brown Bag Book Club at Beckenholdt Park

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite Events
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Join Brown Bag for an offsite meeting at Beckenholdt Park. We'll meet at the covered picnic tables next to the amphitheater behind the facilities.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing
Registration Required
:

Join Brown Bag for an offsite meeting at Beckenholdt Park. We'll meet at the covered picnic tables next to the amphitheater behind the facilities.

Event image with "Genealogy Jam" displayed over maps, a census record, and family tree.

Genealogy Jam (NP)

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Martha M. Willis Study Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Join our on-staff genealogy and local history librarian for a casual Genealogy Jam session. Drop in to ask questions, get help with online research, or have an informal conversation about genealogy. 

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Martha M. Willis Study Room NP
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop
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Join our on-staff genealogy and local history librarian for a casual Genealogy Jam session. Drop in to ask questions, get help with online research, or have an informal conversation about genealogy. 

Books to Badges: Girls Exploring Parks & Possibility (G)

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Kids

Books to Badges: Girls Exploring Parks & Possibility is a free, girls-only summer program for girls in grades K–3, created through a partnership between Girl Scouts of Central Indiana and the

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups
Registration Required
:

Books to Badges: Girls Exploring Parks & Possibility is a free, girls-only summer program for girls in grades K–3, created through a partnership between Girl Scouts of Central Indiana and the

LEGO: Free Build (G)

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Kids (ages 5–11), do you love LEGOs? Come create masterpieces with us. Everyone will get scoops of LEGOs and a building plate. Finished creations will be displayed in the Children's Room.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: School-Age Program
Registration Required
:

Kids (ages 5–11), do you love LEGOs? Come create masterpieces with us. Everyone will get scoops of LEGOs and a building plate. Finished creations will be displayed in the Children's Room.

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 9, 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.

square blue box with smiling baby. best for babies up to 24 months.

Baby Storytime (G)

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Babies (up to 24 months) and their caregivers, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read to and sung to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the sp

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
:

Babies (up to 24 months) and their caregivers, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read to and sung to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the sp

Family Storytime (NP)

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for stories, songs, and fun for kids of all ages with an adult. 

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun for kids of all ages with an adult. 

Green background; an outline of a house with a heart in it. The words "FAMILY, best for kids 2-6 with siblings" is above the house.

Family Storytime (G)

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 2-6) and their families, join us for stories, music, activities, and lots of fun!

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
:

Kids (ages 2-6) and their families, join us for stories, music, activities, and lots of fun!

Family Storytime (NP)

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for stories, songs, and fun for kids of all ages with an adult. 

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Join us for stories, songs, and fun for kids of all ages with an adult. 

Military History of the American Revolution

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Speaker, Community Event, Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Discover The American Revolution, a landmark series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This presentation offers selected excerpts from the series, highlighting military history and strategy during the American Revolution.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker, Community Event, Movie
Registration Required
:

Discover The American Revolution, a landmark series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This presentation offers selected excerpts from the series, highlighting military history and strategy during the American Revolution.

Tech Help Drop-In (G)

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Science/Tech
Age Group:
Adults

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:

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science/Tech
:

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: