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Hancock County Courthouse - Behind the Scenes Hancock

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Offsite Events
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Go behind the scenes at two of Hancock County’s most important civic buildings during this special guided tour of the Hancock County Courthouse and Annex.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Community Event
Registration Required
:

Go behind the scenes at two of Hancock County’s most important civic buildings during this special guided tour of the Hancock County Courthouse and Annex.

Homeschool Poetry Workshop (NP)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Kids

We will celebrate National Poetry Month by reading and writing poetry. This program is for homeschooled children, ages 7–11. Children attend this program independently. Adults must remain in the building.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books/Writing
Registration Required
:

We will celebrate National Poetry Month by reading and writing poetry. This program is for homeschooled children, ages 7–11. Children attend this program independently. Adults must remain in the building.

writers helping writers in Greenfield

Writers Helping Writers

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Grace Rea Study Room 3 at Greenfield
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join a community of writers who gather for inspiration and support. Participants in this monthly meeting discuss their work, provide feedback, and offer mutual encouragement.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Grace Rea Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
:

Join a community of writers who gather for inspiration and support. Participants in this monthly meeting discuss their work, provide feedback, and offer mutual encouragement.

Elephants and Piggies and Pigeons, Oh My!: A Mo Willems Party (G)

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Books/Writing, School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (Gr. K–3), come celebrate the hilarious world of Mo Willems’ beloved Elephant & Piggie and Pigeon books!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Books/Writing, School-Age Program
Registration Required
:

Kids (Gr. K–3), come celebrate the hilarious world of Mo Willems’ beloved Elephant & Piggie and Pigeon books!

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Spring Forward - Seedling Next Steps | Master Gardeners

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Speaker, Class/Workshop, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

The Hancock Master Gardener Association returns with Part Two of the Winter Sowing Class series: Spring Forward: Seedling Next Steps.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Speaker, Class/Workshop, Community Event
Registration Required
:

The Hancock Master Gardener Association returns with Part Two of the Winter Sowing Class series: Spring Forward: Seedling Next Steps.

Versiti Blood Drive at the Greenfield Library

Versiti Blood Drive Greenfield

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

People need people! As a community, the gift of blood donation is an easy and generous way that we can care for one another.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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People need people! As a community, the gift of blood donation is an easy and generous way that we can care for one another.

Early Voting Location (G)

Monday, April 20, 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.

Chess Club Flier

Chess Club (G)

Monday, April 20, 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.

Person creating paper crafts

Adult Crafternoon Club (G)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we reduce and reuse to celebrate Earth Day! We want to clean out our craft closet, so come ready to re-do prior crafts or upcycle the materials to make something one of a kind.

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

Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we reduce and reuse to celebrate Earth Day! We want to clean out our craft closet, so come ready to re-do prior crafts or upcycle the materials to make something one of a kind.

Early Voting Location (G)

Tuesday, April 21, 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
:

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.

Hidden Hues Art Club (NP)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Looking to be a part of a group with other like-minded creatives? Young artists of all abilities and interests are welcome to attend the Hidden Hues Art Club! Once a month, we will focus on a different medium/artistic process.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
:

Looking to be a part of a group with other like-minded creatives? Young artists of all abilities and interests are welcome to attend the Hidden Hues Art Club! Once a month, we will focus on a different medium/artistic process.

Early Voting Location (G)

Wednesday, April 22, 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
:

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.

Parachute Playtime (NP)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 2–5) and their caregivers, join us for songs, games, and movement activities with the parachute. No registration is required. Participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, as space allows. 

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
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Kids (ages 2–5) and their caregivers, join us for songs, games, and movement activities with the parachute. No registration is required. Participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, as space allows. 

Parachute Playtime (NP)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 2–5) and their caregivers, join us for songs, games, and movement activities with the parachute. No registration is required. Participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, as space allows. 

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

Kids (ages 2–5) and their caregivers, join us for songs, games, and movement activities with the parachute. No registration is required. Participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, as space allows. 

Tech Help Drop-In (G)

Thursday, April 23, 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:

Parachute Playtime (NP)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Kids (ages 2–5) and their caregivers, join us for songs, games, and movement activities with the parachute. No registration is required. Participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, as space allows. 

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

Kids (ages 2–5) and their caregivers, join us for songs, games, and movement activities with the parachute. No registration is required. Participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, as space allows. 

Person creating paper crafts

Adult Crafternoon Club (NP)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we reduce and reuse to celebrate Earth Day! We want to clean out our craft closet, so come ready to re-do prior crafts or upcycle the materials to make something one of a kind.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Registration Required
:

Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we reduce and reuse to celebrate Earth Day! We want to clean out our craft closet, so come ready to re-do prior crafts or upcycle the materials to make something one of a kind.

Early Voting Location (G)

Thursday, April 23, 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
:

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.

Nelson Price | Hoosiers and the Revolution (NP)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Speaker
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

As we advance toward America 250, join us for an exploration of the links – several of them little-known – between an array of notable Hoosiers and the country’s birth. The great-grandfather of Benjamin Harrison, the only U.S.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Speaker
Registration Required
:

As we advance toward America 250, join us for an exploration of the links – several of them little-known – between an array of notable Hoosiers and the country’s birth. The great-grandfather of Benjamin Harrison, the only U.S.

Early Voting Location (G)

Friday, April 24, 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
:

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 (G)

Saturday, April 25, 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
:

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.