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Hancock County Courthouse - Behind the Scenes Hancock

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Community Event
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Community Event
Registration Required
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Go behind the scenes at two of Hancock County’s most important civic buildings during this special guided tour of the Hancock County Courthouse and Annex.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homeschool Poetry Workshop (NP)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Books/Writing
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books/Writing
Registration Required
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We will celebrate National Poetry Month by reading and writing poetry. This program is for homeschooled children, ages 7–11. Children attend this program independently. Adults must remain in the building.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers Helping Writers

5:30pm–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

Elephants and Piggies and Pigeons, Oh My!: A Mo Willems Party (G)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Arts/Crafts, Books/Writing, School-Age Program
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Books/Writing, School-Age Program
Registration Required
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Kids (Gr. K–3), come celebrate the hilarious world of Mo Willems’ beloved Elephant & Piggie and Pigeon books!

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

Spring Forward - Seedling Next Steps | Master Gardeners

9:00am–12:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Speaker, Class/Workshop, Community Event
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Speaker, Class/Workshop, Community Event
Registration Required
:

The Hancock Master Gardener Association returns with Part Two of the Winter Sowing Class series: Spring Forward: Seedling Next Steps.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Versiti Blood Drive Greenfield

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Community Event
Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
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People need people! As a community, the gift of blood donation is an easy and generous way that we can care for one another.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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
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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.

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 "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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

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
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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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:

This event is in the "Kids" group

Parachute Playtime (NP)

11:00am–11:30am
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. 

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
:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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

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
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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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
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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.