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Junior Crafters (NP)

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Let's get crafty! Kids of all ages can create the craft of the day. 

Children ages 8–12 may attend independently, but adults must remain in the building. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 

 

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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Let's get crafty! Kids of all ages can create the craft of the day. 

Children ages 8–12 may attend independently, but adults must remain in the building. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 

 

Impromptu

Impromptu Teens (NP)

Thursday, July 23, 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
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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.

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Book Donations

Saturday, August 8, 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
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Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.

Bookmobile stop: Shirley

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine

The Hancock County Public Library Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month unless specified otherwise. These sessions are open to the public.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
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The Hancock County Public Library Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month unless specified otherwise. These sessions are open to the public.

Bookmobile stop: Shirley

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile

CLOSED Labor Day

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