Event List

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

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover (G)

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Family
Age Group:
Kids

Hey, kids (ages 4–11)! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family
Registration Required
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Hey, kids (ages 4–11)! 

Gravestone Recipes | Culinary Adventures with Pam (G)

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

What recipe would you like to be remembered by? Join Culinary Adventures with Pam for a special presentation of history and recipes from the book To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Registration Required
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What recipe would you like to be remembered by? Join Culinary Adventures with Pam for a special presentation of history and recipes from the book To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes.

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Adult Crafternoon Club (NP)

Thursday, May 21, 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 create string art. All materials will be provided. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome!

You are also welcome to bring your own personal project to work on!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Registration Required
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Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we create string art. All materials will be provided. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome!

You are also welcome to bring your own personal project to work on!

Homeschool Photo Scavenger Hunt (NP)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New Palestine
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens

Get to know your library by snapping pics! Participants must have a device that can take and display digital photos, one per group. Teens who want to participate with their teen siblings or friends will have their own hunt to complete.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
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Get to know your library by snapping pics! Participants must have a device that can take and display digital photos, one per group. Teens who want to participate with their teen siblings or friends will have their own hunt to complete.

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Writers Helping Writers

Thursday, May 21, 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
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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.

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Bentley's Buddies & Friends (NP)

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
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: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
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.

CLOSED Memorial Day

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

Lawyers in the Library | Free Legal Help

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Talk to a lawyer and get free legal advice and help with court forms at this monthly pro bono clinic. Please bring any paperwork relating to your case, matter, or question. This clinic is for civil matters only.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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Talk to a lawyer and get free legal advice and help with court forms at this monthly pro bono clinic. Please bring any paperwork relating to your case, matter, or question. This clinic is for civil matters only.

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Carnegie's Book Club | Practical Magic

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite Events
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Age Group:
Adults

We’re heading back to our old stomping grounds for an offsite book club at Carnegie’s Restaurant in Greenfield! We’ll meet upstairs in the private Empire Room at Carnegie’s (100 W Main St., Greenfield).

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Registration Required
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We’re heading back to our old stomping grounds for an offsite book club at Carnegie’s Restaurant in Greenfield! We’ll meet upstairs in the private Empire Room at Carnegie’s (100 W Main St., Greenfield).

End of School Celebration (G)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Games, Movie
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Come celebrate the end of the school year! We’ll have a movie playing as well as some summery crafts, board games, and sweet treats for you to enjoy!

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Games, Movie
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Come celebrate the end of the school year! We’ll have a movie playing as well as some summery crafts, board games, and sweet treats for you to enjoy!

Avoiding Identity Theft and Scams (NP)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Speaker, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Be smart—don’t become a victim of identity theft and scams!  Christa Cummings of First Merchants Bank in New Palestine will equip you with the knowledge and skills that you need to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
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Be smart—don’t become a victim of identity theft and scams!  Christa Cummings of First Merchants Bank in New Palestine will equip you with the knowledge and skills that you need to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.

Tech Help Drop-In (G)

Thursday, May 28, 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
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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:

Open Board Gaming

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us on the last Saturday of every month for board game demos and free play, sponsored by Board Gaming Indy.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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Join us on the last Saturday of every month for board game demos and free play, sponsored by Board Gaming Indy.

Bookmobile stop: Shirley

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 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.

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Book Donations

Saturday, June 13, 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.