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Chess Club (G)

Monday, April 6, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Spring Birdhouse Craft (NP)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

This birdhouse project will allow children to experiment with colors, patterns, and decorative elements to express their imaginations. Please register each child attending.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
:

This birdhouse project will allow children to experiment with colors, patterns, and decorative elements to express their imaginations. Please register each child attending.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sensory Storytime (G)

Monday, April 6, 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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime (G)

Tuesday, April 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
:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Storytime (G)

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

For kids ages 2–3½ with their caregivers, 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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For kids ages 2–3½ with their caregivers, join us for stories, music, crafts, and lots of fun!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime (G)

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

For kids ages 3½–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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For kids ages 3½–K, join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime (NP)

Wednesday, April 8, 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 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: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime (G)

Wednesday, April 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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime (G)

Wednesday, April 8, 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!

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime (NP)

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

For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, movement 
activities and general silliness at the Sugar Creek Branch's Family Storytime!

 Siblings are welcome. Drop in—no registration required. 
 

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, movement 
activities and general silliness at the Sugar Creek Branch's Family Storytime!

 Siblings are welcome. Drop in—no registration required. 
 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Little Crafters (NP)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Creativity is messy! Explore your inner artist with different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience. Dress for a mess. For kids ages 2–6 with their caregivers.

 

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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Creativity is messy! Explore your inner artist with different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience. Dress for a mess. For kids ages 2–6 with their caregivers.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Russel Jarvis | Local Author

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Speaker, Books/Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Author Russel L. Jarvis shares his path into writing and self-publishing, from early inspiration and the challenges of traditional publishing to releasing multiple books through Amazon.

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

Author Russel L. Jarvis shares his path into writing and self-publishing, from early inspiration and the challenges of traditional publishing to releasing multiple books through Amazon.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Help Drop-In (G)

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

For children ages 2½–5 with their caregivers. 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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For children ages 2½–5 with their caregivers. 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 Writing Club (G)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Age Group:
Teens

Channel your inner author! Join our Teen Writing Club and take part in the exciting experience of creative writing.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
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Channel your inner author! Join our Teen Writing Club and take part in the exciting experience of creative writing.

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

Hancock County 4-H Make & Take Event

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Community Event
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens

Explore 4-H at this hands-on Make & Take event hosted by the Hancock County 4-H Ambassadors! Youth in grades K–12 are invited to drop in and create take-home projects, including a planted flower, and learn how 4-H works.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Community Event
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Explore 4-H at this hands-on Make & Take event hosted by the Hancock County 4-H Ambassadors! Youth in grades K–12 are invited to drop in and create take-home projects, including a planted flower, and learn how 4-H works.

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

Book Donations

Saturday, April 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Bentley's Buddies & Friends (G)

Sunday, April 12, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Early Voting Location (G)

Monday, April 13, 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.

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, April 13, 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 "Adults" group

Tech Help Drop-In (NP)

Monday, April 13, 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: