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Winter Sowing | Master Gardeners

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Speaker, Class/Workshop, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

The Hancock County Master Gardener Association invites you to a crash course on Winter Sowing. Winter Sowing is a simple technique using plastic milk jugs, soil, water, and seeds to create a mini winter greenhouse.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Speaker, Class/Workshop, Community Event
Registration Required
:

The Hancock County Master Gardener Association invites you to a crash course on Winter Sowing. Winter Sowing is a simple technique using plastic milk jugs, soil, water, and seeds to create a mini winter greenhouse.

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, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
GBC Community Room A 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: GBC Community Room A
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Genealogy Jam NP

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Martha M. Willis Study Room NP at New Palestine
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: New Palestine
Room: Martha M. Willis Study Room NP
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop
:

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.

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

Paper Self-Portraits NP

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Trying to draw or paint your likeness can sometimes be a bit tricky, so why not experiment with cut paper?

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

Trying to draw or paint your likeness can sometimes be a bit tricky, so why not experiment with cut paper?

This event is in the "Kids" group

Little Crafters NP

Wednesday, January 14, 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 to mess. Ages 2-6 with caregiver.

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

Creativity is messy! Explore your inner artist with different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience. Dress to mess. Ages 2-6 with caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Open Research

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Research your ancestors in our computer lab with other genealogy enthusiasts.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Registration Required
:

Research your ancestors in our computer lab with other genealogy enthusiasts.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers Helping Writers

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 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.

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

Pokemon Party G

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Games, School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Kids in grades 1-5, come join us for a Pokemon party celebrating everyone's favorite pocket monsters. 

Please register in advance to ensure enough materials are provided.

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

Kids in grades 1-5, come join us for a Pokemon party celebrating everyone's favorite pocket monsters. 

Please register in advance to ensure enough materials are provided.

CLOSED Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Crafternoon Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we assemble and paint birdhouses. 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: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Registration Required
:

Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we assemble and paint birdhouses. 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!

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

Genealogy Jam

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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
:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Cool Cat/Dog Newspaper Art NP

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a hands-on approach to learning about newspaper art by creating unique art pieces. 

This program is for ages 7-11.  Please register to attend.

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

Join us for a hands-on approach to learning about newspaper art by creating unique art pieces. 

This program is for ages 7-11.  Please register to attend.

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, January 26, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Storymakers NP

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Storymakers is a creative writing club for strictly ages 12-17, no younger siblings.  

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
:

Teen Storymakers is a creative writing club for strictly ages 12-17, no younger siblings.  

This event is in the "Kids" group

Little Crafters NP

Wednesday, January 28, 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 to mess. Ages 2-6 with caregiver.

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

Creativity is messy! Explore your inner artist with different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience. Dress to mess. Ages 2-6 with caregiver.

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, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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
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 "Kids" group

Palentine's Celebration NP

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Join us for Valentine's crafts and activities! Spark creativity and imagination as you explore Valentine's Day.
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
:
Join us for Valentine's crafts and activities! Spark creativity and imagination as you explore Valentine's Day.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Genealogy Jam

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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
:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Groundhog Day G

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Storytime, School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids

Kids in kindergarten to 2nd grade, come join us in a celebration of Groundhog Day! We will read a book about groundhogs, play a game, have crafts, and have some fun with science as we learn about shadows.

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

Kids in kindergarten to 2nd grade, come join us in a celebration of Groundhog Day! We will read a book about groundhogs, play a game, have crafts, and have some fun with science as we learn about shadows.

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

Breakdance Demo and Workshop G

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Family, Performance, School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, All Ages

All ages are invited to this breakdance experience! We will start with a demonstration, then move into a workshop to explore various other street dance techniques. Observers are also welcome!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Family, Performance, School-Age Program
Registration Required
:

All ages are invited to this breakdance experience! We will start with a demonstration, then move into a workshop to explore various other street dance techniques. Observers are also welcome!

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, February 9, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Breakdance Demo and Workshop NP

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Family, Performance, School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, All Ages

All ages are invited to this breakdance experience! We will start with a demonstration, then move into a workshop to explore various other street dance techniques. Observers are also welcome!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Family, Performance, School-Age Program
Registration Required
:

All ages are invited to this breakdance experience! We will start with a demonstration, then move into a workshop to explore various other street dance techniques. Observers are also welcome!

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

Genealogy Jam NP

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Martha M. Willis Study Room NP at New Palestine
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: New Palestine
Room: Martha M. Willis Study Room NP
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop
:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Sour Hearts Social NP

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Feeling a little sour this Valentine's Day? Whether you are trying to embrace the "single life" or just wanting to take some time to pamper yourself, we will have a variety of unique crafts and snacks to keep you occupied this holiday.

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

Feeling a little sour this Valentine's Day? Whether you are trying to embrace the "single life" or just wanting to take some time to pamper yourself, we will have a variety of unique crafts and snacks to keep you occupied this holiday.