Upcoming Events

The library will be closed Monday, February 16 for Presidents' Day.

Featured Events

Danny Russel as Abraham Lincoln

Danny Russel as Abraham Lincoln

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield

Program Type:

Speaker, Performance

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages

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Meet Abraham Lincoln shortly after Presidents' Day as he recounts his formative boyhood in Indiana (ages 7–21), where he lost his mother and sister, taught himself to read, and lea...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Speaker, Performance
Registration Required
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Meet Abraham Lincoln shortly after Presidents' Day as he recounts his formative boyhood in Indiana (ages 7–21), where he lost his mother and sister, taught himself to read, and learned the value of hard work. 

Traveler's Dream

Traveler's Dream Concert

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield

Program Type:

Concert

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages

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Denise Wilson and Michael Lewis of Traveler's Dream bring 26 years of playing old school, traditional Celtic music to audiences of all ages. Usher out the merry month of March...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Concert
Registration Required
:

Denise Wilson and Michael Lewis of Traveler's Dream bring 26 years of playing old school, traditional Celtic music to audiences of all ages.

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Book Donations

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Books/Writing, Community Event
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.

CLOSED Presidents' Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

Genealogy Jam

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.

Kids Writing Club G

3:45pm–4:45pm
Tweens
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing, School-Age Program
Open
Registration Required
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.  

Tween/Teen Dungeons and Dragons Sugar Creek NP

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
Registration Required
:

Teens and Tweens ages 10-17 are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons with the Sugar Creek crew. New and experienced players are welcome. Materials will be provided. 

Danny Russel as Abraham Lincoln

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Speaker, Performance
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Speaker, Performance
Registration Required
:

Meet Abraham Lincoln shortly after Presidents' Day as he recounts his formative boyhood in Indiana (ages 7–21), where he lost his mother and sister, taught himself to read, and learned the value of hard work. 

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.

Movie Mondays (NP)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Movie
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
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Come enjoy a chill afternoon/early evening watching a movie with fresh buttery popcorn (while supplies last)! All ages are welcome.

Teen Storymakers NP

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
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.  

Open Board Gaming

1:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Games
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.

Chess Club G

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

For this week only, we will be meeting in the adult reading area.

Genealogy Jam

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
:

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.

Tween/Teen Dungeons and Dragons Sugar Creek NP

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games
Registration Required
:

Teens and Tweens ages 10-17 are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons with the Sugar Creek crew. New and experienced players are welcome. Materials will be provided. 

Tween/Teen Clay Creations G

3:45pm–4:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts/Crafts
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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Tweens and teens, channel your creativity and come and make your own air-dry clay creations!

Teen Book Club G

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teens
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
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.

Tween/Teen Take & Make: Sushi Candle G

All Day
Tweens, Teens
Arts/Crafts
Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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Create your very own sushi candle, made with beeswax sheets. Pick up at the Greenfield Youth Desk while supplies lasts.

Tween/Teen Take & Make: Sushi Candle NP

All Day
Tweens, Teens
Arts/Crafts
Library Branch: New Palestine
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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Create your very own sushi candle, made with beeswax sheets. Pick up at the Sugar Creek Youth Desk while supplies lasts.

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.

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.

Hidden Hues 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.

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.

Teen Writing Club G

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teens
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
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Channel your inner author! Join our teen writing club and take part in the exciting experience of creative writing.

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 the members-only preview sale, which includes gently-used books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and video games.

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.