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Preschool 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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For kids ages 3½–K, join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

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

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

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
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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.  

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
Waitlist
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 "Kids" group

Baby Storytime (G)

9:30am–10:00am
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 their caregivers, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read to and sung to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the sp

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 their caregivers, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read to and sung to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the sp

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!

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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For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, movement 
activities and general silliness at the Sugar Creek Branch's Family Storytime!

 Siblings are welcome. Drop in—no registration required. 
 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Read, Rock, & Roll (G)

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
Storytime
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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For children ages 2½–5 with their caregivers. 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Alien Abduction Preparedness 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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Greetings, earthlings! With March 20th being Alien Abduction Day, we thought it appropriate to prepare for such an odd scenario. Join us for an hour of conspiracy theories and urban legends, crafting, snacks, and more. Don't have a tin foil hat?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers Helping Writers

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Grace Rea Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
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Join a community of writers who gather for inspiration and support. Participants in this monthly meeting discuss their work, provide feedback, and offer mutual encouragement.

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

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
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime (G)

9:30am–10:00am
Kids
Storytime
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
:

Babies (up to 24 months) and their caregivers, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read to and sung to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the sp

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

Jack's Adventure in American History | Bright Star Theatre NP

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Family, Performance, School-Age Program
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Performance, School-Age Program
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Join Jack as he crams for his upcoming test. When his history book magically bursts, Jack meets some of the most exciting people in our nation’s history!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Storytime (G)

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
Storytime
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
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For kids ages 2–3½ with their caregivers, join us for stories, music, crafts, and lots of fun!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool 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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For kids ages 3½–K, join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

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
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

Jack's Adventure in American History | Bright Star Theatre G

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Family, Performance, School-Age Program
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Performance, School-Age Program
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Join Jack as he crams for his upcoming test. When his history book magically bursts, Jack meets some of the most exciting people in our nation’s history!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime (G)

9:30am–10:00am
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 their caregivers, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read to and sung to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the sp