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Hancock County 4-H Make and Take Event

10:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Arts/Crafts, Community Event
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Community Event
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Come explore 4-H at this hands-on Make & Take event hosted by the Hancock County 4-H Ambassadors! Youth in grades K–12 are invited to drop in and create take-home projects, including a planted flower, and learn how 4-H works.

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

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Bentley's Buddies & Friends (G)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids
Family
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
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 "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

Tech Help Drop-In (NP)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Science/Tech
Library Branch: New Palestine
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

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


 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Brown Bag Book Discussion

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Registration Required
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Annetta Petty will lead a discussion of Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling novel Hamnet. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

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

Tween/Teen Dungeons and Dragons (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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

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? 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Ready, Set, Grow! (G)

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids
Arts/Crafts, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Family
Registration Required
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Discover the joy of gardening with our engaging program designed for kids! This hands-on experience enables children to plant vibrant flowers and learn essential plant-growing skills in a fun, interactive environment.

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 "Adults" group

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
Upcoming
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

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 "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 "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

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

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.

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