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

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Spring Forward - Seedling Next Steps | Master Gardeners (NP)

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

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The Hancock Master Gardener Association returns with Part Two of the Winter Sowing Class series: Spring Forward: Seedling Next Steps. Participants will learn how to successfully tr...

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Speaker, Class/Workshop, Community Event
Registration Required
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The Hancock Master Gardener Association returns with Part Two of the Winter Sowing Class series: Spring Forward: Seedling Next Steps.

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Early Voting Location (G)

2:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Community Event
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.

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.

Adult Crafternoon Club (G)

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Arts/Crafts, Clubs & Discussion Groups
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)

2:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Community Event
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)

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
:

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)

2:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Community Event
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)

6:30pm–7:00pm
Kids
Games
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)

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Games
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. 

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:

Parachute Playtime (NP)

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
Games
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. 

Adult Crafternoon Club (NP)

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Arts/Crafts, Clubs & Discussion Groups
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)

2:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Community Event
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)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Speaker
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)

2:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Community Event
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)

8:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Community Event
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.

Bookmobile stop: Shirley

10:00am–3:00pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile

Open Board Gaming (NP)

1:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
:

*This month's open board gaming session will be at the Sugar Creek Branch in New Palestine. 

Bentley's Buddies & Friends (NP)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids
Family
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.

Early Voting Location (G)

2:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Community Event
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 (NP)

2:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Community Event
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
:

The Sugar Creek Branch of 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.