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The library will be closed Sunday, April 5, for Easter.

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Early Voting Location (NP)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Sugar Creek Branch of Hancock County Public Library will serve as an early voting center for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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The Sugar Creek Branch of Hancock County Public Library will serve as an early voting center for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Early Voting Location (G)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 8:00am - 3:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Hancock County Public Library will serve as an early voting center for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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The Hancock County Public Library will serve as an early voting center for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Early Voting Location (NP)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Sugar Creek Branch of Hancock County Public Library will serve as an early voting center for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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The Sugar Creek Branch of Hancock County Public Library will serve as an early voting center for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Early Voting Location (G)

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Hancock County Public Library will serve as an early voting center for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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The Hancock County Public Library will serve as an early voting center for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Early Voting Location (NP)

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Sugar Creek Branch of Hancock County Public Library will serve as an early voting center for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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The Sugar Creek Branch of Hancock County Public Library will serve as an early voting center for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Early Voting Location (NP)

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:00am - 3:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Sugar Creek Branch of Hancock County Public Library will serve as an early voting center for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
:

The Sugar Creek Branch of Hancock County Public Library will serve as an early voting center for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Early Voting Location (G)

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Hancock County Public Library will serve as an early voting center for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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The Hancock County Public Library will serve as an early voting center for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

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Bentley's Buddies & Friends (G)

Sunday, May 3, 2026 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.

No Voting Today

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Vote Center is closed today in preparation for Election Day on Tuesday, May 5. Check your registration status and find more information on the election at https://indianavoters.in.gov/ 

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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The Vote Center is closed today in preparation for Election Day on Tuesday, May 5. Check your registration status and find more information on the election at https://indianavoters.in.gov/ 

No Voting Today

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Vote Center is closed today in preparation for Election Day on Tuesday, May 5. Check your registration status and find more information on the election at https://indianavoters.in.gov/ 

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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The Vote Center is closed today in preparation for Election Day on Tuesday, May 5. Check your registration status and find more information on the election at https://indianavoters.in.gov/ 

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Chess Club (G)

Monday, May 4, 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
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Youth of all ages are welcome! Program is drop-in; no registration required.

Sensory Storytime (G)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Immerse your child in a world of calm and creativity with our Sensory Storytime experience, specially designed for kids with autism, ADHD, and sensory sensitivities. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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Immerse your child in a world of calm and creativity with our Sensory Storytime experience, specially designed for kids with autism, ADHD, and sensory sensitivities. 

Election Day Voting G

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00am - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Hancock County Public Library will serve as a voting center on Election Day for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
:

The Hancock County Public Library will serve as a voting center on Election Day for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Election Day Voting NP

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00am - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Sugar Creek Branch of the Hancock County Public Library will serve as a voting center on Election Day for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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The Sugar Creek Branch of the Hancock County Public Library will serve as a voting center on Election Day for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Any registered voter living in Hancock County may vote at this location.

Move & Groove (NP)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime, Games
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 1–5) and their caregivers, let’s get those wiggles out! This program combines music, stories, singing, movement, props, and instruments.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime, Games
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Kids (ages 1–5) and their caregivers, let’s get those wiggles out! This program combines music, stories, singing, movement, props, and instruments.

Haunted Headphones Book Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Haunted Headphones is a book club for fans of horror fiction who just so happen to do their reading via audiobooks.

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

Haunted Headphones is a book club for fans of horror fiction who just so happen to do their reading via audiobooks.

Move & Groove (NP)

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime, Games
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 1–5) and their caregivers, let’s get those wiggles out! This program combines music, stories, singing, movement, props, and instruments.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime, Games
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Kids (ages 1–5) and their caregivers, let’s get those wiggles out! This program combines music, stories, singing, movement, props, and instruments.

Move & Groove (NP)

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

Kids (ages 1–5) and their caregivers, let’s get those wiggles out! This program combines music, stories, singing, movement, props, and instruments.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime, Games
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Kids (ages 1–5) and their caregivers, let’s get those wiggles out! This program combines music, stories, singing, movement, props, and instruments.

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Book Donations

Saturday, May 9, 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.

CLOSED Mother's Day

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