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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
:

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

Mario Kart Tournament (G)

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Teens (ages 12–18), drop into the Teen Room every Thursday (June 4–July 23) to participate in the summer Mario Kart tournament. You will be racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Teen Room's Nintendo Switch 2.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
:

Teens (ages 12–18), drop into the Teen Room every Thursday (June 4–July 23) to participate in the summer Mario Kart tournament. You will be racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Teen Room's Nintendo Switch 2.

Botanical Pots (NP)

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Interested in growing something that helps local wildlife? Join us for an hour of crafting, snacks, and summer sowing! All materials will be provided. Registration is preferred, but not required.

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

Interested in growing something that helps local wildlife? Join us for an hour of crafting, snacks, and summer sowing! All materials will be provided. Registration is preferred, but not required.

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

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Greenfield
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 Room. 

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
:

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

Teen Summer STEAM Challenge: Week 3

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

Teens (ages 12–18) 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
:

Teens (ages 12–18) 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." 

Hedgehog

Hedgehog Hannah (G)

Monday, June 15, 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

Join us for a fun, exciting show featuring exotic animals. Both children and adults can touch, handle, and learn about critters from all over the world!

Upcoming
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
:

Join us for a fun, exciting show featuring exotic animals. Both children and adults can touch, handle, and learn about critters from all over the world!

Hedgehog

Hedgehog Hannah (G)

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Family, Performance, School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for a fun, exciting show featuring exotic animals. Both children and adults can touch, handle, and learn about critters from all over the world!

Upcoming
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
:

Join us for a fun, exciting show featuring exotic animals. Both children and adults can touch, handle, and learn about critters from all over the world!

Hedgehog

Hedgehog Hannah (NP)

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Family, Performance, School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for a fun, exciting show featuring exotic animals. Both children and adults can touch, handle, and learn about critters from all over the world!

Upcoming
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
:

Join us for a fun, exciting show featuring exotic animals. Both children and adults can touch, handle, and learn about critters from all over the world!

Chess Club Flier

Chess Club (G)

Monday, June 15, 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.

Hedgehog

Hedgehog Hannah (NP)

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Family, Performance, School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for a fun, exciting show featuring exotic animals. Both children and adults can touch, handle, and learn about critters from all over the world!

Upcoming
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
:

Join us for a fun, exciting show featuring exotic animals. Both children and adults can touch, handle, and learn about critters from all over the world!

Mario Kart Tournament (G)

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Teens (ages 12–18), drop in to the Teen Room every Thursday (June 4–July 23) to participate in the summer Mario Kart tournament. You will be racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Teen Room's Nintendo Switch 2.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
:

Teens (ages 12–18), drop in to the Teen Room every Thursday (June 4–July 23) to participate in the summer Mario Kart tournament. You will be racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Teen Room's Nintendo Switch 2.

Tween/Teen Dino Nuggs (NP)

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Who doesn’t love some tasty dino nuggs? Enjoy a bite or two while creating your very own dino nugg charm!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
:

Who doesn’t love some tasty dino nuggs? Enjoy a bite or two while creating your very own dino nugg charm!

CLOSED Father's Day

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

Teen Summer STEAM Challenge: Week 4

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

Teens (ages 12–18) 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
:

Teens (ages 12–18) 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." 

CR Ryan and Son

Magician CR Ryan (G)

Monday, June 22, 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

Join us for a unique opportunity to see a father and son magic act. This show has moments of audience participation plus lots of twists and turns. CR Ryan and his son are the only professional father-son magicians in the Midwest.

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
:

Join us for a unique opportunity to see a father and son magic act. This show has moments of audience participation plus lots of twists and turns. CR Ryan and his son are the only professional father-son magicians in the Midwest.

CR Ryan and Son

Magician CR Ryan (NP)

Monday, June 22, 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

Join us for a unique opportunity to see a father and son magic act. This show has moments of audience participation plus lots of twists and turns. CR Ryan and his son are the only professional father-son magicians in the Midwest.

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
:

Join us for a unique opportunity to see a father and son magic act. This show has moments of audience participation plus lots of twists and turns. CR Ryan and his son are the only professional father-son magicians in the Midwest.

Chess Club Flier

Chess Club (G)

Monday, June 22, 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.

Mario Kart Tournament (G)

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Teens (ages 12–18), drop into the Teen Room every Thursday (June 4–July 23) to participate in the summer Mario Kart tournament. You will be racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Teen Room's Nintendo Switch 2.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
:

Teens (ages 12–18), drop into the Teen Room every Thursday (June 4–July 23) to participate in the summer Mario Kart tournament. You will be racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Teen Room's Nintendo Switch 2.

Impromptu Teens (NP)

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Books/Writing, Games, Science/Tech
Age Group:
Teens

Impromptu means “done without being planned or organized.” And that is exactly what we are going to do at this casual hangout event. Play board games or Switch games, start a D&D campaign, and watch some anime with us.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Books/Writing, Games, Science/Tech
:

Impromptu means “done without being planned or organized.” And that is exactly what we are going to do at this casual hangout event. Play board games or Switch games, start a D&D campaign, and watch some anime with us.

Open Board Gaming

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us on the last Saturday of every month for board game demos and free play, sponsored by Board Gaming Indy.

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

Join us on the last Saturday of every month for board game demos and free play, sponsored by Board Gaming Indy.

Teen Summer STEAM Challenge: Week 5

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
:

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." 

Barnyard Party Pals Logo

Barnyard Party Pals (G)

Monday, June 29, 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

Get ready for an interactive, hands-on educational extravaganza that invites students on a “purr-suit” of knowledge and offers a “pawsome” way to bond with nature like never before!

Upcoming
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
:

Get ready for an interactive, hands-on educational extravaganza that invites students on a “purr-suit” of knowledge and offers a “pawsome” way to bond with nature like never before!