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CLOSED Independence Day

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Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
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Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
square blue box with smiling baby. best for babies up to 24 months.

Baby Storytime (G)

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Babies (up to 24 months) and their caregivers, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read to and sung to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the sp

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Babies (up to 24 months) and their caregivers, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read to and sung to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the sp

Toddler Best for kids 2–3½

Toddler Storytime (G)

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 2–3½ with a caregiver), join us for stories, music, crafts, and lots of fun!

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Kids (ages 2–3½ with a caregiver), join us for stories, music, crafts, and lots of fun!

Purple background; outline of an apple with the words "Preschool: Best for kids 3½–K"

Preschool Storytime (G)

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 3½–K), join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

Participants will be admitted on a first-come/first-served basis as space allows. Upon your arrival, please claim a purple lanyard for each child attending.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Kids (ages 3½–K), join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

Participants will be admitted on a first-come/first-served basis as space allows. Upon your arrival, please claim a purple lanyard for each child attending.

Books to Badges: Girls Exploring Parks & Possibility (G)

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Kids

Books to Badges: Girls Exploring Parks & Possibility is a free, girls-only summer program for girls in grades K–3, created through a partnership between Girl Scouts of Central Indiana and the

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

Books to Badges: Girls Exploring Parks & Possibility is a free, girls-only summer program for girls in grades K–3, created through a partnership between Girl Scouts of Central Indiana and the

square blue box with smiling baby. best for babies up to 24 months.

Baby Storytime (G)

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Babies (up to 24 months) and their caregivers, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read to and sung to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the sp

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
:

Babies (up to 24 months) and their caregivers, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read to and sung to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the sp

Family Storytime (NP)

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for stories, songs, and fun for kids of all ages with an adult. 

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun for kids of all ages with an adult. 

Green background; an outline of a house with a heart in it. The words "FAMILY, best for kids 2-6 with siblings" is above the house.

Family Storytime (G)

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 2-6) and their families, join us for stories, music, activities, and lots of fun!

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
:

Kids (ages 2-6) and their families, join us for stories, music, activities, and lots of fun!

Family Storytime (NP)

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for stories, songs, and fun for kids of all ages with an adult. 

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun for kids of all ages with an adult. 

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Read, Rock, & Roll (G)

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Come and join us as we move and groove with your little ones! We will dance, sing, and play with musical instruments and props during this fun, music-and-movement storytime!

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Come and join us as we move and groove with your little ones! We will dance, sing, and play with musical instruments and props during this fun, music-and-movement storytime!

Junior Crafters (NP)

Thursday, July 9, 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
:

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. 

 

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Book Donations

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

Books to Badges: Girls Exploring Parks & Possibility (G)

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Kids

Books to Badges: Girls Exploring Parks & Possibility is a free, girls-only summer program for girls in grades K–3, created through a partnership between Girl Scouts of Central Indiana and the

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

Books to Badges: Girls Exploring Parks & Possibility is a free, girls-only summer program for girls in grades K–3, created through a partnership between Girl Scouts of Central Indiana and the

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield

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: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
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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, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile

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
:

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
:

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.