March 2019
The Sugar Creek Branch in New Palestine is now open at 5731 W US 52. Anyone living in Hancock County may apply for a free card and use both Hancock County Public Library locations. Don't live in Hancock County? Get a PLAC.
Celtic Music: Emily Ann & Kelly ThompsonFeatured
Mon., Mar. 18
7-8:30 PM
Greenfield GBC Community Rm.

Enjoy an evening of Celtic music when Emily Ann Thompson performs traditional Irish, Scottish, and Canadian fiddle tunes, sings in English and Irish Gaelic, and clogs while fiddling.

From high-energy jigs and reels to captivating airs, Emily's brilliant fiddling with foot percussion and her sweet, lilting voice, combined with husband Kelly's rhythmic guitar and rich vocals, create a powerful combination.

This free event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Hancock County Public Library.
David Lowe Duo
Dave Lowe Duo
Tue., Mar. 26
7-8 PM
Greenfield GBC Community Rm .

Take a trip down memory lane to the twentieth century. Dave Lowe plays keyboard and sings with just the right mix of beat, lyrics and anything to do with the "Rat Pack." 

Dave's repertoire also includes Dean Martin, Billy Joel, Carole King and Neil Diamond among others.

This free concert is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Hancock County Public Library.

Friends Book Salebooksale
Friends of the Library
Greenfield GBC Comm. Rm.
Fri., Mar. 8, 9 AM-5:30 PM
Sat., Mar. 9, 9 AM-4:30 PM
Sun. Mar. 10, 1-3:30 PM

Bargain Day:
Mon., Mar. 11, 9 AM-7 PM

Time for our "Friends of the Library" spring sale when you can buy books, DVDs, CDs and video game discs at a fraction of their original cost.

The Friends are a non-profit group of volunteers who sell donated items to sponsor free library concerts and children's performers.

The next book donation date is Mon., Mar. 18, 10 AM-5 PM at the side parking lot entrance in Greenfield.
LITERARY DISCUSSIONS literary
Where it applies, we encourage you to read the selected books in advance. Ask for a copy at the information desk.

Storytelling Guild, Mon., Mar. 11, 1-3 PM, Greenfield Youth Program Rm. SIGN UP. Improve your storytelling skills among this group of appreciative listeners.

Brown Bag Book Discussion, Tue., Mar. 12, 10-11:30 AM, Greenfield GBC Community Rm. A.  SIGN UP.
Paul McNeil will lead a discussion of Matthew Desmond's sobering book  Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.

Writers Helping Writers,
Thu., Mar. 21, 6-8:45 PM, 
Greenfield Grace Rea Study Rm. 2. SIGN UP.
Join a community of writers who gather for inspiration and support.

YA Book Club for Adults, Tue., Mar. 12, 6-7 PM, New Palestine. SIGN UP. We'll discuss the novel Rebel Belle, by Rachel Hawkins.

Women's Book Discussion ,   Thu., Mar. 21, 6:30-8 PM, New Palestine . SIGN UP Half Broke Horses, by Jeanette Walls, about the author's "spectacularly compelling" grandmother who, by age six, was helping her father break horses.
GENEALOGY: CIVIL WAR WEBINAR genealogy
Grand Army of the Republic Medal
Wed., Mar. 20, 7-8 PM
Greenfield GBC Comm Rm. SIGN UP.
Watch an "ancestry Academy" webinar on researching Civil War Ancestors. Learn how to identify Civil War veterans in your family tree. Amy Crow is the speaker.
New Palestine , 5 Saturdays, Mar. 30-Apr. 27:
All Levels 9:15-10:15 AM. SIGN UP.
All Levels 10:15-11:15 AM. SIGN UP.

Susan Goodart, a certified yoga teacher and fitness adviser, instructs the five-week series. 
A $25 fee is paid to the instructor at the first session. Those 60+ may attend free.
Greenfield , 5 Saturdays, Mar. 30-Apr. 27
GBC Community Rm.*
Experienced 1:30-2:30 PM. SIGN UP.
Beginner 2:45-3:45 PM. SIGN UP.

Susan Goodart, a certified yoga teacher and fitness adviser, instructs the five-week series.  A $25 fee is paid to the instructor at the first session. Those 60+ may attend free .

*Apr. 13 & 27 , classes meet in the youth program rm.