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Without Due Process - Japanese American Internment

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Speaker
Age Group:
Adults

How could more than 120,000 Japanese Americans have been incarcerated in concentration camps during World War II without due process?

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

How could more than 120,000 Japanese Americans have been incarcerated in concentration camps during World War II without due process?

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

Genealogy Jam

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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.

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Book Donations

Saturday, November 8, 2025 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.

Versiti Blood Drive at the Greenfield Library

Versiti Blood Drive Greenfield

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

People need people! As a community, the gift of blood donation is an easy and generous way that we can care for one another.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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People need people! As a community, the gift of blood donation is an easy and generous way that we can care for one another.

An invisible thread cover

Brown Bag Book Discussion

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Beverly Gach will lead a discussion of Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski's New York Times bestseller An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-Year-Old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely Meeting With Destiny. Par

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Registration Required
:

Beverly Gach will lead a discussion of Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski's New York Times bestseller An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-Year-Old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely Meeting With Destiny. Par

Tech Help Drop-In

Thursday, November 13, 2025 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
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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. We can get you started with:

The Ricks Theater - Behind the Scenes Hancock

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Offsite Events
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Community Event, Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Get a backstage pass with HCPLibrary's Behind the Scenes Hancock series. Next on our list is the historic H.J.

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

Get a backstage pass with HCPLibrary's Behind the Scenes Hancock series. Next on our list is the historic H.J.

Friends of the Library Book Sale (Members Only Preview)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 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 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 the members-only preview sale, which includes gently-used books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and video games.

Free Movie Night at Ricks Theater

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:45pm - 9:30pm
Offsite Events
Program Type:
Family, Movie
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Enjoy a musical family movie night* on the newly upgraded movie screen at the H.J. Ricks Centre for the Arts. - on us! Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite Events
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Movie
Registration Required
:

Enjoy a musical family movie night* on the newly upgraded movie screen at the H.J. Ricks Centre for the Arts. - on us! Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, November 14, 2025 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, November 15, 2025 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. 

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sunday, November 16, 2025 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, November 17, 2025 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

This final day of the Friends of the Library book sale is clearance day. A standard paper grocery bag full of books sells for $3; a plastic grocery bag for $2. Or take home a whole box for $5! Bags and boxes are provided.

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

This final day of the Friends of the Library book sale is clearance day. A standard paper grocery bag full of books sells for $3; a plastic grocery bag for $2. Or take home a whole box for $5! Bags and boxes are provided.

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

Genealogy Jam

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

Pomander ball with ribbon

Adult Crafternoon Club

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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 each create and decorate a pomander ball. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome! All materials will be provided.

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 each create and decorate a pomander ball. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome! All materials will be provided.

Dips & Sips (NP) | Culinary Adventures with Pam

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to make appetizers and mocktails for the holidays in this workshop by Culinary Adventures with Pam. You'll get to sample her creations and take home your own recipe booklet.

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

Learn to make appetizers and mocktails for the holidays in this workshop by Culinary Adventures with Pam. You'll get to sample her creations and take home your own recipe booklet.

Dips & Sips (G) | Culinary Adventures with Pam

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to make appetizers and mocktails for the holidays in this workshop by Culinary Adventures with Pam. You'll get to sample her creations and take home your own recipe booklet.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Registration Required
:

Learn to make appetizers and mocktails for the holidays in this workshop by Culinary Adventures with Pam. You'll get to sample her creations and take home your own recipe booklet.

writers helping writers in Greenfield

Writers Helping Writers

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Grace Rea Study Room 3 at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Grace Rea Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
:

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.

Zac Clark

Zac Clark Concert

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Concert
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Zac Clark, singer-songwriter and longtime member of Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, brings an intimate listening experience to Hancock County Public Library.

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

Zac Clark, singer-songwriter and longtime member of Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, brings an intimate listening experience to Hancock County Public Library.

Susie Billings Lecture Series: Judy Laird & Deborah Smith

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Speaker, Books/Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for the next installment of the Susie Billings Lecture Series featuring local author Judy Laird and illustrator Deborah Smith.

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

Join us for the next installment of the Susie Billings Lecture Series featuring local author Judy Laird and illustrator Deborah Smith.

Lawyers in the Library | Free Legal Help

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Talk to a lawyer and get free legal advice and help with court forms at this monthly pro bono clinic. Please bring any paperwork relating to your case, matter, or question. This clinic is for civil matters only.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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Talk to a lawyer and get free legal advice and help with court forms at this monthly pro bono clinic. Please bring any paperwork relating to your case, matter, or question. This clinic is for civil matters only.

CLOSING AT 5:00, Day before Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
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Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

CLOSED Thanksgiving

All Day
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
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Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

Open Board Gaming

Saturday, November 29, 2025 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.