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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, bring a stuffy and join Sugar Creek for a few bedtime stories. We will also enjoy some flannel board activities as well as a little relaxing yoga, music, and more to get our wiggles out!


 

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 "Teens" group

Sour Hearts Social NP

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime NP

9:30am–10:00am
Kids
Storytime
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for Storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read and sang to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the spoken or

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime NP

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
Storytime
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Enjoy stories, songs, bad dance moves, and general silliness at the Sugar Creek's Family Storytime!

For ages 2-6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome. Drop in, no registrations.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Little Crafters NP

11:30am–12:00pm
Kids
Arts/Crafts
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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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.

CLOSED Presidents' Day

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

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
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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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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
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Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we work with air-dry clay. 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 "Kids" group

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.

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

Movie Mondays

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 lasts)! All ages are welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.  

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
:

Wear your pajamas, bring a stuffy and join Sugar Creek for a few bedtime stories. We will also enjoy some flannel board activities as well as a little relaxing yoga, music, and more to get our wiggles out!


 

CLOSED Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
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
:

Wear your pajamas, bring a stuffy and join Sugar Creek for a few bedtime stories. We will also enjoy some flannel board activities as well as a little relaxing yoga, music, and more to get our wiggles out!


 

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
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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.

CLOSED Mother's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
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
:

Wear your pajamas, bring a stuffy and join Sugar Creek for a few bedtime stories. We will also enjoy some flannel board activities as well as a little relaxing yoga, music, and more to get our wiggles out!


 

CLOSED Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

CLOSED Father's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
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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.

CLOSED Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile