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Preschool: Best for kids 3 1/2 - K. Purple background with an apple icon.

Preschool Storytime G

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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
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Kids, ages 3 1/2-K, join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

Glitter Party!

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a program all about glitter!  This program will include a story and glitter-themed crafts.  Please wear clothing that could get messy.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
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Join us for a program all about glitter!  This program will include a story and glitter-themed crafts.  Please wear clothing that could get messy.

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime NP

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 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
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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

Blue square with a black simple outline of a baby's face, with the words Baby: Best for babies up to 24 months.

Baby Storytime G

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 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.  When babies a

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies a

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, December 3, 2025 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
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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.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime NP

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 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.

Read, Rock, and Roll Logo

Read, Rock, & Roll G

Thursday, December 4, 2025 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!

Event image with "Genealogy Jam" displayed over maps, a census record, and family tree.

Genealogy Jam

Thursday, December 4, 2025 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.

Teen Book Club G

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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.

Read to a Dog with an image of a dog.

Bentley's Buddies & Friends G

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Family
Age Group:
Kids

Practice reading aloud with the friendliest audience ever: dogs from Bentley's Buddies & Friends. No need to sign up. Just join us in the Youth Program Room.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family
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Practice reading aloud with the friendliest audience ever: dogs from Bentley's Buddies & Friends. No need to sign up. Just join us in the Youth Program Room.

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

Blue square with a black simple outline of a baby's face, with the words Baby: Best for babies up to 24 months.

Baby Storytime G

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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.  When babies a

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.  When babies a

Holiday themed Brown Bag pitch in graphic

Brown Bag Book Discussion

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Brown Bag Book Discussion group for our annual holiday pitch-in. Please bring a delicious treat to share.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Registration Required
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Join the Brown Bag Book Discussion group for our annual holiday pitch-in. Please bring a delicious treat to share.

Toddler Best for kids 2-3 1/2

Toddler Storytime G

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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!

Preschool: Best for kids 3 1/2 - K. Purple background with an apple icon.

Preschool Storytime G

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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!  

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
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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.

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

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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.

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime NP

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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

Blue square with a black simple outline of a baby's face, with the words Baby: Best for babies up to 24 months.

Baby Storytime G

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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.  When babies a

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.  When babies a