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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. 

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

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

Baby Storytime G

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Storytime
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
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 a

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime G

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
Storytime
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Families with kids (ages 2-6), join us for stories, music, activities, and lots of fun!

Participants will be admitted on a first-come/first-served basis as room allows. Upon arrival, please claim a green lanyard for each child attending.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Help Drop-In

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

Read, Rock, & Roll G

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
Storytime
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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Come and join us as we move and groove with your little ones! We will dance, sing, and play with musical instruments and props in this fun music and movement based storytime!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bluey Bash - NP

4:30pm–6:00pm
All Ages
Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family
Registration Required
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Kids (ages 2-9) and their families, come join us for a Bluey Bash. This will be an "open house" format.  Feel free to drop in between 4:30 and 6:00 PM to participate. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Ricks Theater - Behind the Scenes Hancock

6:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Community Event, Movie
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Community Event, Movie
Registration Required
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Get a backstage pass with HCPLibrary's Behind the Scenes Hancock series. Next on our list is the historic H.J.

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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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.

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Wicked at Ricks Theater

6:45pm–9:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Family, Movie
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite Events
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Movie
Registration Required
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Enjoy a family movie night at the historic Ricks Theater - on us! We'll be watching Wicked, Part One, on the newly upgraded movie screen at the H.J. Ricks Centre for the Arts.

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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

Gobble 'Til You Wobble G

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Arts/Crafts, Games, School-Age Program, Science/Tech
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Games, School-Age Program, Science/Tech
Registration Required
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Come celebrate Thanksgiving and Gobble 'Til You Wobble with crafts, games, and more!!

 

Please register to be sure that enough is provided to all that participate!

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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. 

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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
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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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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This final day of the Friends of the Library book sale is clearance day. A standard paper grocery bag full of books sells for $3; a plastic grocery bag for $2. Or take home a whole box for $5! Bags and boxes are provided.

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

Genealogy Jam

12:00pm–2:00pm
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 "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.