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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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime G

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.

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

Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Storytime G

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 2-3 1/2 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 2-3 1/2 with a caregiver), join us for stories, music, crafts, and lots of fun!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime G

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 3 1/2-K), join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

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

Kids (ages 3 1/2-K), join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

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

Genealogy Jam

Tuesday, January 6, 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
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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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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
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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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime NP

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for Storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read and sang to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the spoken or

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

Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for Storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read and sang to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the spoken or

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime G

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.

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

Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime G

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

Families with kids (ages 2-6), join us for stories, music, activities, and lots of fun!

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

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

Families with kids (ages 2-6), join us for stories, music, activities, and lots of fun!

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime NP

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy stories, songs, bad dance moves, and general silliness at the Sugar Creek's Family Storytime!

For ages 2-6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome. Drop in, no registrations.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Enjoy stories, songs, bad dance moves, and general silliness at the Sugar Creek's Family Storytime!

For ages 2-6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome. Drop in, no registrations.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Help Drop-In

Thursday, January 8, 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

Read, Rock, & Roll G

Thursday, January 8, 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 in this fun music and movement based 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 in this fun music and movement based storytime!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book Club G

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all readers! Join our teen book club for lively discussions with fellow booklovers in a fun and welcoming environment.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
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Calling all readers! Join our teen book club for lively discussions with fellow booklovers in a fun and welcoming environment.

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

Winter Sowing | Master Gardeners

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Speaker, Class/Workshop, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

The Hancock County Master Gardener Association invites you to a crash course on Winter Sowing. Winter Sowing is a simple technique using plastic milk jugs, soil, water, and seeds to create a mini winter greenhouse.

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

The Hancock County Master Gardener Association invites you to a crash course on Winter Sowing. Winter Sowing is a simple technique using plastic milk jugs, soil, water, and seeds to create a mini winter greenhouse.

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

Book Donations

Saturday, January 10, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Help Drop-In NP

Monday, January 12, 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 "Kids" group

Tea-Rex Tea Party G

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids

Get ready for the most roaringly adorable tea experience that will transport you millions of years back in time!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: School-Age Program
Registration Required
:

Get ready for the most roaringly adorable tea experience that will transport you millions of years back in time!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime G

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.

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

Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Brown Bag Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Sally Boothe will lead a discussion of Shelby Van Pelt's New York Times Bestseller Remarkably Bright Creatures. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing
Registration Required
:

Sally Boothe will lead a discussion of Shelby Van Pelt's New York Times Bestseller Remarkably Bright Creatures. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Storytime G

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 2-3 1/2 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
:

Kids (ages 2-3 1/2 with a caregiver), join us for stories, music, crafts, and lots of fun!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime G

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Kids ages 3 1/2-6, join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

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

Kids ages 3 1/2-6, join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

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

Genealogy Jam NP

Tuesday, January 13, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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?