Upcoming Events

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

Featured Events

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Amplify Hancock Innovation Center - Behind the Scenes Hancock

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Community Event
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Community Event
Registration Required
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Go behind the scenes at the brand new Amplify Hancock Innovation Center. We'll get an exclusive look at this innovation and education facility just a few short months before it is slated to open.

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

Chess Club (G)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Class/Workshop
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

Night Owls Storytime (NP)

7:00pm–7:30pm
Kids
Storytime
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffy and join Sugar Creek for a few bedtime stories. We will also enjoy flannel-board activities, a little relaxing yoga, music, and more to get our wiggles out!


 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Brown Bag Book Discussion

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Books/Writing
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing
Registration Required
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Sandy Miller will lead a discussion of John Green's Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book i

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

Genealogy Jam (NP)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Class/Workshop
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Martha M. Willis Study Room NP
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop
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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
This event is in the "Tweens" group

LEGO: Free Build (G)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Kids, Tweens
School-Age Program
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: School-Age Program
Registration Required
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Kids (ages 5–11), do you love LEGOs? Come create masterpieces with us. Everyone will get scoops of LEGOs and a building plate. Finished creations will be put on display in the Children's Room.

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Tune Tinkerers (G)

10:30am–11:30am
Kids
Arts/Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
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Unleash your child's creativity with our exciting DIY musical program at the library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gravestone Recipes | Culinary Adventures with Pam (NP)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Help Drop-In (G)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Science/Tech
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:

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale (Members Only Preview)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Books/Writing, Community Event
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
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On this night, Friends of the Library members get first choice shopping at the members-only preview sale, which includes gently-used books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and video games.

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00am–5:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Books/Writing, Community Event
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
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Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

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 "Adults" group
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Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00am–4:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Books/Writing, Community Event
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
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Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the Library Book Sale

1:00pm–3:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Books/Writing, Community Event
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
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Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

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

Bargain Day | Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00am–6:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Books/Writing, Community Event
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
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Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

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

Chess Club (G)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Class/Workshop
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 "Adults" group

Tech Help Drop-In (NP)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Science/Tech
Library Branch: New Palestine
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:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Crafternoon Club (G)

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Arts/Crafts, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A
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!

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

Genealogy Jam (G)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Class/Workshop
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop
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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

Hidden Hues Art Club (NP)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
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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.