Event List

Kids Writing Club G

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Youth Program Room at Greenfield

Program Type:

Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing, School-Age Program

Age Group:

Tweens

Welcome to the HCPL Kids Writing Club! We will be meeting every third Tuesday of the month and work on a different activity involving writing, such as character development, plot, haikus, and poetry.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Greenfield

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing, School-Age Program

Registration Required

:

Welcome to the HCPL Kids Writing Club! We will be meeting every third Tuesday of the month and work on a different activity involving writing, such as character development, plot, haikus, and poetry.

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.

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Library Branch: New Palestine

Room: Youth Program Room NP

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing, Class/Workshop

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

Bentley's Buddies & Friends G

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Youth Program Room at Greenfield

Program Type:

Books/Writing, 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.

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Library Branch: Greenfield

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Books/Writing, 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.

Teen Book Club G

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Youth Program Room at Greenfield

Program Type:

Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing

Age Group:

Teens

Calling all readers! Join our teen book club for lively discussions with fellow booklovers in a fun and welcoming environment.

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Library Branch: Greenfield

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing

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Calling all readers! Join our teen book club for lively discussions with fellow booklovers in a fun and welcoming environment.

Brown Bag Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am

GBC Community Room B at Greenfield

Program Type:

Books/Writing

Age Group:

Adults

Librarian Paul McNeil will lead a discussion of Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder by Rachel McCarthy James. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Greenfield

Room: GBC Community Room B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books/Writing

Registration Required

:

Librarian Paul McNeil will lead a discussion of Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder by Rachel McCarthy James. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

Teen Writing Club G

Thursday, February 12, 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.

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Library Branch: Greenfield

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing

:

Channel your inner author! Join our teen writing club and take part in the exciting experience of creative writing.

Book Donations

Saturday, February 14, 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.

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Library Branch: Greenfield

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event

:

Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.

CLOSED Presidents' Day

All Day

Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

Closing

Branches:

Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

Kids Writing Club G

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Youth Program Room at Greenfield

Program Type:

Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing, School-Age Program

Age Group:

Tweens

Welcome to the HCPL Kids Writing Club! We will be meeting every third Tuesday of the month and work on a different activity involving writing, such as character development, plot, haikus, and poetry.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Greenfield

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing, School-Age Program

Registration Required

:

Welcome to the HCPL Kids Writing Club! We will be meeting every third Tuesday of the month and work on a different activity involving writing, such as character development, plot, haikus, and poetry.

Writers Helping Writers

Thursday, February 19, 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

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

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.

Teen Storymakers NP

Tuesday, February 24, 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.

View Details

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.

CLOSED Easter

All Day

Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

Closing

Branches:

Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

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.

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Library Branch: Greenfield

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event

:

Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.

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.

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Library Branch: Greenfield

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event

:

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

CLOSED Memorial Day

All Day

Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

Closing

Branches:

Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

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.

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Library Branch: Greenfield

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event

:

Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.

CLOSED Father's Day

All Day

Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

Closing

Branches:

Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

CLOSED Independence Day

All Day

Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

Closing

Branches:

Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

Book Donations

Saturday, July 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.

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Library Branch: Greenfield

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event

:

Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.

Book Donations

Saturday, August 8, 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.

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Library Branch: Greenfield

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event

:

Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.

CLOSED Labor Day

All Day

Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

Closing

Branches:

Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

Book Donations

Saturday, September 12, 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.

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Library Branch: Greenfield

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event

:

Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.

Book Donations

Saturday, October 10, 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.

View Details

Library Branch: Greenfield

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event

:

Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.

The library will be closed Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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