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Haunted Headphones Book Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Haunted Headphones is a book club for fans of horror fiction who just so happen to do their reading via audiobooks.

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

Haunted Headphones is a book club for fans of horror fiction who just so happen to do their reading via audiobooks.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Book Donations

Saturday, May 9, 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
:

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

CLOSED Mother's Day

All Day
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

Full
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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:

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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
:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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:

This event is in the "Adults" group
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Mic Night

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Concert, Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, All Ages

Calling all musicians and music lovers! Join us for an Open Mic Night at the library, hosted by local musician Rowan Kerkhof. Performers may sign up for a 10 to 15-minute slot.

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

Calling all musicians and music lovers! Join us for an Open Mic Night at the library, hosted by local musician Rowan Kerkhof. Performers may sign up for a 10 to 15-minute slot.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gravestone Recipes | Culinary Adventures with Pam (G)

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
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: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
String art example

Adult Crafternoon Club (NP)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
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: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
writers helping writers in Greenfield

Writers Helping Writers

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 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. Participants in this monthly meeting discuss their work, provide feedback, and offer 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. Participants in this monthly meeting discuss their work, provide feedback, and offer mutual encouragement.

CLOSED Memorial Day

All Day
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawyers in the Library | Free Legal Help

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 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
:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman book cover

Carnegie's Book Club | Practical Magic

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite Events
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Age Group:
Adults

We’re heading back to our old stomping grounds for an offsite book club at Carnegie’s Restaurant in Greenfield! We’ll meet upstairs in the private Empire Room at Carnegie’s (100 W Main St., Greenfield).

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

We’re heading back to our old stomping grounds for an offsite book club at Carnegie’s Restaurant in Greenfield! We’ll meet upstairs in the private Empire Room at Carnegie’s (100 W Main St., Greenfield).

This event is in the "Adults" group

Avoiding Identity Theft and Scams (NP)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Speaker, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Be smart—don’t become a victim of identity theft and scams!  Christa Cummings of First Merchants Bank in New Palestine will equip you with the knowledge and skills that you need to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.

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

Be smart—don’t become a victim of identity theft and scams!  Christa Cummings of First Merchants Bank in New Palestine will equip you with the knowledge and skills that you need to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.