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Amplify Hancock Innovation Center - Behind the Scenes Hancock

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite Events
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Go behind the scenes at the brand new Amplify Hancock Innovation Center. We'll get an exclusive look at this innovation and education facility just a few short months before it is slated to open.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Community Event
Registration Required
:

Go behind the scenes at the brand new Amplify Hancock Innovation Center. We'll get an exclusive look at this innovation and education facility just a few short months before it is slated to open.

Chess Club Flier

Chess Club (G)

Monday, May 11, 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
:

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

Night Owls Storytime (NP)

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffy and join Sugar Creek for a few bedtime stories. We will also enjoy flannel-board activities, a little relaxing yoga, music, and more to get our wiggles out!


 

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffy and join Sugar Creek for a few bedtime stories. We will also enjoy flannel-board activities, a little relaxing yoga, music, and more to get our wiggles out!


 

Everything is Tuberculosis cover

Brown Bag Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Sandy Miller will lead a discussion of John Green's Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book i

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing
Registration Required
:

Sandy Miller will lead a discussion of John Green's Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book i

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

Genealogy Jam (NP)

Tuesday, May 12, 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 researching online, 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
:

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

LEGO: Free Build (G)

Tuesday, May 12, 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 put on display in the Children's Room.

Open
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 put on display in the Children's Room.

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 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.

Tune Tinkerers (G)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Unleash your child's creativity with our exciting DIY musical program at the library!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
:

Unleash your child's creativity with our exciting DIY musical program at the library!

Gravestone Recipes | Culinary Adventures with Pam (NP)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

What recipe would you like to be remembered by? Join Culinary Adventures with Pam for a special presentation of history and recipes from the book To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
:

What recipe would you like to be remembered by? Join Culinary Adventures with Pam for a special presentation of history and recipes from the book To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes.

Tech Help Drop-In (G)

Thursday, May 14, 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:

Friends of the Library Book Sale (Members Only Preview)

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Community Event
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

On this night, Friends of the Library members get first choice shopping at the members-only preview sale, which includes gently-used books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and video games.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
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On this night, Friends of the Library members get first choice shopping at the members-only preview sale, which includes gently-used books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and video games.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Community Event
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
:

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Community Event
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
:

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

Bookmobile stop: Shirley

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Community Event
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
:

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

Bargain Day | Friends of the Library Book Sale

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Community Event
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
:

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

Chess Club Flier

Chess Club (G)

Monday, May 18, 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
:

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

Tech Help Drop-In (NP)

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
New Palestine
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: New Palestine
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:

String art example

Adult Crafternoon Club (G)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
GBC Community Room A at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we create string art. All materials will be provided. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome!

You are also welcome to bring your own personal project to work on!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Registration Required
:

Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we create string art. All materials will be provided. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome!

You are also welcome to bring your own personal project to work on!

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

Genealogy Jam (G)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Local History Room at Greenfield
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 researching online, or have an informal conversation about genealogy.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop
:

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

Hidden Hues Art Club (NP)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Looking to be a part of a group with other like-minded creatives? Young artists of all abilities and interests are welcome to attend the Hidden Hues Art Club! Once a month, we will focus on a different medium/artistic process.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
:

Looking to be a part of a group with other like-minded creatives? Young artists of all abilities and interests are welcome to attend the Hidden Hues Art Club! Once a month, we will focus on a different medium/artistic process.