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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Adults,
All Ages
Speaker,
Class/Workshop,
Community Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Apr
18
2026
Sat
Spring Forward - Seedling Next Steps | Master Gardeners
9:00am–12:00pm
Speaker,
Class/Workshop,
Community Event
Library Branch:
New Palestine
Room:
GBC Community Room NP
Age Group:
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Speaker,
Class/Workshop,
Community Event
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The Hancock Master Gardener Association returns with Part Two of the Winter Sowing Class series: Spring Forward: Seedling Next Steps.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Books/Writing
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
14
2026
Tue
Brown Bag Book Discussion
10:00am–11:30am
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Books/Writing
Library Branch:
Greenfield
Room:
GBC Community Room B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Books/Writing
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Community Event
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
15
2026
Wed
Hancock County Courthouse - Behind the Scenes Hancock
10:30am–11:30am
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Community Event
Library Branch:
Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Community Event
:
Get a backstage pass with HCPLibrary's Behind the Scenes Hancock series. Next on our list is the Hancock County Courthouse and Annex
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Community Event
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
16
2026
Thu
Hancock County Courthouse - Behind the Scenes Hancock
10:30am–11:30am
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Community Event
Library Branch:
Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Community Event
:
Get a backstage pass with HCPLibrary's Behind the Scenes Hancock series. Next on our list is the Hancock County Courthouse and Annex
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
18
2026
Sat
Versiti Blood Drive Greenfield
10:00am–2:00pm
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.
Apr
18
2026
Sat
Bookmobile stop: Stansbury Housing Addition
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Apr
15
2026
Wed
Ready, Set, Grow! (G)
11:00am–12:00pm
Arts/Crafts,
Family
Library Branch:
Greenfield
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts,
Family
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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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Apr
12
2026
Sun
Bentley's Buddies & Friends (G)
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.
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Apr
13
2026
Mon
Bookmobile stop: Prairie Meadows Apartments
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Apr
16
2026
Thu
Homeschool Poetry Workshop (NP)
2:00pm–3:00pm
Books/Writing
Library Branch:
New Palestine
Room:
Youth Program Room NP
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Books/Writing
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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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Kids,
Tweens,
Teens
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Class/Workshop
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr
13
2026
Mon
Chess Club (G)
3:00pm–5:00pm
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
13
2026
Mon
Tech Help Drop-In (NP)
3:00pm–5:00pm
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:
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This event is in the "Kids" group
Kids
Arts/Crafts,
Books/Writing,
School-Age Program
This event is in the "Kids" group
Apr
17
2026
Fri
Elephants and Piggies and Pigeons, Oh My!: A Mo Willems Party (G)
3:00pm–4:00pm
Arts/Crafts,
Books/Writing,
School-Age Program
Library Branch:
Greenfield
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts,
Books/Writing,
School-Age Program
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Kids (Gr. K–3), come celebrate the hilarious world of Mo Willems’ beloved Elephant & Piggie and Pigeon books!
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Games
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr
14
2026
Tue
Tween/Teen Dungeons and Dragons (NP)
4:30pm–6:00pm
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Games
Library Branch:
New Palestine
Room:
Youth Program Room NP
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Games
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Books/Writing,
Class/Workshop
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
16
2026
Thu
Writers Helping Writers
5:30pm–7:45pm
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Books/Writing,
Class/Workshop
Library Branch:
Greenfield
Room:
Grace Rea Study Room 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Books/Writing,
Class/Workshop
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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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Kids,
Tweens
School-Age Program
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Apr
14
2026
Tue
LEGO: Free Build (G)
6:00pm–6:45pm
School-Age Program
Library Branch:
Greenfield
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Tweens
Program Type:
School-Age Program
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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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Apr
13
2026
Mon
Night Owls Storytime (NP)
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!
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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.
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