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Genealogy Jam NP

Tuesday, March 10, 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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale (Members Only Preview)

Thursday, March 12, 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 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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, March 13, 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, March 14, 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. 

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Book Donations

Saturday, March 14, 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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sunday, March 15, 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, March 16, 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

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
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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

Tuesday, March 17, 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.

Movie Mondays (NP)

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, All Ages

Come enjoy a chill afternoon/early evening watching a movie with fresh buttery popcorn (while supplies last)! All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
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Come enjoy a chill afternoon/early evening watching a movie with fresh buttery popcorn (while supplies last)! All ages are welcome.

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Jack's Adventure in American History | Bright Star Theatre NP

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Family, Performance, School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join Jack as he crams for his upcoming test. When his history book magically bursts, Jack meets some of the most exciting people in our nation’s history!

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Performance, School-Age Program
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Join Jack as he crams for his upcoming test. When his history book magically bursts, Jack meets some of the most exciting people in our nation’s history!

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Jack's Adventure in American History | Bright Star Theatre G

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Family, Performance, School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join Jack as he crams for his upcoming test. When his history book magically bursts, Jack meets some of the most exciting people in our nation’s history!

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Performance, School-Age Program
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Join Jack as he crams for his upcoming test. When his history book magically bursts, Jack meets some of the most exciting people in our nation’s history!

Landmarks of Justice: Preserving Indiana’s County Courthouses

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Speaker
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Every Indiana county has one.  Some date back to the mid-1800s, while others have only stood for a little over thirty years.  The legacy of Indiana’s county courthouses remains strong as county commissioners and communities realize

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

Every Indiana county has one.  Some date back to the mid-1800s, while others have only stood for a little over thirty years.  The legacy of Indiana’s county courthouses remains strong as county commissioners and communities realize

Open Board Gaming

Saturday, March 28, 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.

Traveler's Dream

Traveler's Dream Concert

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

Denise Wilson and Michael Lewis of Traveler's Dream bring 26 years of playing old school, traditional Celtic music to audiences of all ages.

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

Denise Wilson and Michael Lewis of Traveler's Dream bring 26 years of playing old school, traditional Celtic music to audiences of all ages.

CLOSED Easter

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

Saturday, April 11, 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.

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Spring Forward - Seedling Next Steps | Master Gardeners

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Speaker, Class/Workshop, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

The Hancock Master Gardener Association returns with Part Two of the Winter Sowing Class series: Spring Forward: Seedling Next Steps.

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

The Hancock Master Gardener Association returns with Part Two of the Winter Sowing Class series: Spring Forward: Seedling Next Steps.

Nelson Price | Hoosier Revolutionary War Ties (NP)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Speaker
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

As we advance toward America 250, join us for an exploration of the links – several of them little-known – between an array of notable Hoosiers and the country’s birth. The great-grandfather of Benjamin Harrison, the only U.S.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Speaker
Registration Required
:

As we advance toward America 250, join us for an exploration of the links – several of them little-known – between an array of notable Hoosiers and the country’s birth. The great-grandfather of Benjamin Harrison, the only U.S.

Open Board Gaming (NP)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

*This month's open board gaming session will be at the Sugar Creek Branch in New Palestine. 

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

*This month's open board gaming session will be at the Sugar Creek Branch in New Palestine. 

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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

CLOSED Memorial Day

All Day
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Library Friends Logo

Book Donations

Saturday, June 13, 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 Father's Day

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