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Tween/Teen Take & Make: Origami Star Garland G

All Day
Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Tweens and teens (ages 10-18) celebrate the holiday season by making their own origami star garland! Kits can be picked up at the Youth Desk while supplies last!

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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Tweens and teens (ages 10-18) celebrate the holiday season by making their own origami star garland! Kits can be picked up at the Youth Desk while supplies last!

Chess Board and Pieces

Chess Club G

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
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, Games
:

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

LEGO: Free Build G

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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.

Grinch Movie NP

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Families, join in holiday activities, have treats, and watch the original Grinch movie. Kids are encouraged to wear "Grinch" items or your best PJs. Bring a pillow and blanket to make yourself comfortable during the show.

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

Families, join in holiday activities, have treats, and watch the original Grinch movie. Kids are encouraged to wear "Grinch" items or your best PJs. Bring a pillow and blanket to make yourself comfortable during the show.

Holiday Cards Workshop NP

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Happy Holidays from HCPL! Join us at the Sugar Creek branch for an hour of festive card decorating. If you were waiting for an opportunity to make a pal or loved one a card this season, now is your chance!

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

Happy Holidays from HCPL! Join us at the Sugar Creek branch for an hour of festive card decorating. If you were waiting for an opportunity to make a pal or loved one a card this season, now is your chance!

Chess Board and Pieces

Chess Club G

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
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, Games
:

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

Snowy Reindeer

Rockin' Reindeer! NP

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Community Event, Family
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Kids of all ages, come and meet live reindeer! 

The program is an open-house format, so there's no need to register; just drop in anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 PM.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Family
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Kids of all ages, come and meet live reindeer! 

The program is an open-house format, so there's no need to register; just drop in anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 PM.

Snowy Reindeer

Rockin' Reindeer! G

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Community Event, Family
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Kids of all ages, come and meet live reindeer! 

The program is an open-house format, so there's no need to register; just drop in anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 PM.

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

Kids of all ages, come and meet live reindeer! 

The program is an open-house format, so there's no need to register; just drop in anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 PM.

The Rookies: Chess Club NP

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for a round or two (or five!) of chess. Boards are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. The Rookies meet every third Wednesday of the month. No registration required. Drop in!

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
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Join us for a round or two (or five!) of chess. Boards are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. The Rookies meet every third Wednesday of the month. No registration required. Drop in!

Tween/Teen Indoor Snowball Fight G

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Grab your friends and get ready for a fun, fierce indoor snowball fight to celebrate the end of the semester!

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
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Grab your friends and get ready for a fun, fierce indoor snowball fight to celebrate the end of the semester!

Chess Board and Pieces

Chess Club G

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
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, Games
:

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

CLOSED Christmas Eve

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

CLOSED Christmas

All Day
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Chess Board and Pieces

Chess Club G

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
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, Games
:

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

CLOSING AT 5:00, New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

CLOSED New Year's Day

All Day
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Chess Club Flier

Chess Club G

Monday, January 5, 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.

Tween/Teen Dungeons and Dragons Sugar Creek NP

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Teens and Tweens ages 10-17 are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons with the Sugar Creek crew. New and experienced players are welcome. Materials will be provided. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
Registration Required
:

Teens and Tweens ages 10-17 are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons with the Sugar Creek crew. New and experienced players are welcome. Materials will be provided. 

Chess Club Flier

Chess Club G

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
GBC Community Room A 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: GBC Community Room A
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.

Cut Paper Self-Portraits NP

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Trying to draw or paint your likeness can sometimes be a bit tricky, so why not experiment with cut paper?

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

Trying to draw or paint your likeness can sometimes be a bit tricky, so why not experiment with cut paper?

LEGO: Free Build G

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

Pokemon Party G

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Games, School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Kids in grades 1-5, come join us for a Pokemon party celebrating everyone's favorite pocket monsters. 

Please register in advance to ensure enough materials are provided.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Games, School-Age Program
Registration Required
:

Kids in grades 1-5, come join us for a Pokemon party celebrating everyone's favorite pocket monsters. 

Please register in advance to ensure enough materials are provided.

CLOSED Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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

Kids Writing Club G

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, School-Age Program
Age Group:
Tweens

Welcome to the HCPL Kids Writing Club!  We will be meeting every third Tuesday of the month and work on a different activity involving writing, such as character development, plot, haikus, and poetry.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Books/Writing, School-Age Program
Registration Required
:

Welcome to the HCPL Kids Writing Club!  We will be meeting every third Tuesday of the month and work on a different activity involving writing, such as character development, plot, haikus, and poetry.