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Traveler's Dream

Traveler's Dream Concert

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield

Program Type:

Concert

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages

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Denise Wilson and Michael Lewis of Traveler's Dream bring 26 years of playing old school, traditional Celtic music to audiences of all ages. Usher out the merry month of March...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Concert
Registration Required
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Denise Wilson and Michael Lewis of Traveler's Dream bring 26 years of playing old school, traditional Celtic music to audiences of all ages.

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Local Author Lacretia Roberts - Parenting with a Narcissist

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Speaker, Books/Writing
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker, Books/Writing
Registration Required
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Join author and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Lacretia Roberts, as she presents her new book, The Safe Parent's Guide to Parenting with a Narcissist.

Brown Bag Book Discussion

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Registration Required
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Marciann McClarnon Miller will lead a discussion of Virginia Evans's New York Times bestselling novel The Correspondent. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.  

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.

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.  

Haunted Headphones Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Registration Required
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Haunted Headphones is a book club for fans of horror fiction who just so happen to do their reading via audiobooks.

Teen Book 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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Calling all readers! Join our teen book club for lively discussions with fellow booklovers in a fun and welcoming environment. We’ll choose most of our books together so everyone has a chance to read something they’re interested in.

CLOSED Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Greenfield, New Palestine, Bookmobile

Russel Jarvis | Local Author

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Speaker, Books/Writing
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker, Books/Writing
Registration Required
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Author Russel L. Jarvis shares his path into writing and self-publishing, from early inspiration and the challenges of traditional publishing to releasing multiple books through Amazon.

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.

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
:

Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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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Whether you want to work on your story-writing technique or learn about different styles of writing, the Teen Storymakers has something to suit everyone.

Carnegie's Book Club | Project Hail Mary

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Books/Writing
Registration Required
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We’re heading back to our old stomping grounds for an offsite book club at Carnegie’s Restaurant in Greenfield! We’ll meet upstairs in the private Empire Room at Carnegie’s (100 W Main St., Greenfield).