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The Hancock County Public Library will close on Presidents' Day, February 20. |
Encouraging your child to read has just gotten easier. We've added nearly 800 Disney Digital Books to the library's eBook collection.
The interactive books feature familiar Disney characters, a magic pencil, and pop-up trivia that helps children remember what they've read.
MOST are for use on an Internet-connected computer, but a some are available in Kindle book and EPUB eBook (Nook, Sony) formats. Learn more. |
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 'TWEEN PROGRAMS
Ages 9-12 |
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'TWEEN GAMES
Tues., Feb. 28, 4-5 PM
Library's Greenfield Banking Co. Community Rm.
Snack and play Wii video games that follow your body's movements on theater-sized screens. Play card and board games between rounds.
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READ
Love Aubrey, by Suzanne LaFleur (J LAF) Print Book
A tragic accident has turned Aubrey's life upside down, but she believes she has everything for setting up house: her pet fish Sammy and Spaghetti-Os.
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WATCH
Guess How Much I Love You,
a storybook game based on the book by Sam McBratney
(J DVD GUE)
This picture book phenomenon, selling more that 15 million copies, has been brought to life on an animated DVD. Little and Big Nutbrown Hares express their love "right up to the moon and back."
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Love Me for Who I Am, by Brady Rymer (J CDREC CHILDREN'S RYM)
A Grammy nominee has written songs that inspire autistic children and help all kids understand them better.
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WINTER READING CLUB
Ends February 14
Warm Up with a Good Book
To join online at home or with a smart phone, click here. Or use a computer at the information desk.
Every time you log a book online, you are automatically entered in prize drawings. It's that simple. Two grand prizes will be awarded to people in each age group (children, teens, adults).
There's also a family category to make participating easier. Log book titles from a shared account and password.
In addition, children (birth-grade 5) may pick up a prize each week at the children's desk if they've read and logged another book since their last visit: 6 weeks, 6 prizes (limit 1 per week). Children too young to read may have a title entered under their name when a book is read aloud to them. |
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 INDIANAPOLIS OPERA ENSEMBLE
Two Performances,Tues, Feb. 21,
in the Library's Greenfield Banking Co. Community Rm.
Jack & the Beanstalk for Children
Grades K-6, 4-4:45 PM.
Set to music from Gounod's Faust, this fast-paced story has lots of laughs as Jack encounters the rapping old lady who buys his cow, an enchanted fairy princess, the giant's lonely wife, and the unforgettable selfish giant.
The Indianapolis Opera Ensemble brings fully-staged opera with sets, costumes, and professional artists. After the show, the performers will interact with children in a Q&A session.
Performance for Older Students & Adults
See and hear a showcase of gorgeous arias, lively duets, popular scenes and Broadway standards that appeal to aficionados and novices alike.
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Parents are telling us why they visit the library:
"Just want to say that the whole staff here is doing a great job for the community. There's always something to look forward to. Thank you for Jingle John!" --Anonymous
"A huge 'thank you' for adding Amazon Kindle eBooks to your circulation. I appreciate it very much!" --Amy
"You get so many books, videos, music, magazines and live entertainment--all for free." --Anonymous
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Children's Events in Greenfield
Register at www.hcplibrary.org or call 462-5141, ext. 238. |
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PRESCHOOL POWER SERIES
Ages 3 1/2-K, Mondays through Feb. 13, 10:15-11 AM
Discover "preschool power" during sessions that combine traditonal story times with computer classes. Parents, for the last 15 minutes, please join your child in the computer lab to assist. SUPER BOWL PARTY Library's Greenfield Banking Co. Community Rm. Celebrate the Super Bowl with us. Join in football activites and games, and have a snack. LEGO MANIA Grades K-5, Mon., Feb. 6, 4-5 PM Play Lego games on Nintendo Wii, then build a few Lego creations. DROP-IN VALENTINE CRAFTS Families, Mon., Feb. 13, 4-6 PM Make lovely mementos for sweethearts and friends. Register ahead and then drop in for a valentine craft session with all supplies provided. DINO EXCAVATION Thurs., Feb. 16, 4-5 PM Journey back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. Dig up dinosaur bones during a mini-excavation activity, create a dino-mite craft, and find dinos on the Web. HOMESCHOOL DISCOVERY Grades 1-5, Fri., Feb. 17, 10-11:15 AM Hear stories, make crafts and art projects, do science experiments and try new technologies. Toward the end, spend time playing games, either on Nintendo Wii or using unplugged games. |
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6Weekly Storytimes in Greenfield
Learning to read begins before children start school. Storytimes are designed to help your child get ready through simple activities.
To register online for the series, click the times below. You may also register by phone at 462-5141, ext. 238. The series ends February 16.
BABY, birth to 24 mos. (with an adult), Mon., 9:15-9:35 AM; and Tues.,10-10:20 AM.
TODDLER, for children 2-3 1/2 (with an adult), Mon., 9:40-10:10 AM; Tues., 10:45-11:15 AM; Wed., 10-10:30 AM; Thurs., 10:00-10:30 AM.
PRESCHOOL, for children 3 1/2-K (on their own), Tues., 1-1:30 PM; Wed., 11-11:30 AM; and Thurs, 11-11:30 AM.
FAMILY CRAFT & STORYTIME, all ages, Mon., 6:30-7 PM. (Only children need to be registered.) The whole family is invited for an evening of unique crafts, stories, and songs. During this bonding time, parents remain with their children.
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Children's Events in New Palestine
Register at www.hcplibrary.org or call 861-6618, ext. 313. |
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PRESCHOOL POWER SERIES
Ages 3 1/2-K, Tuesdays through Feb. 14, 1:30-2:15 PM. Register online for the series.
Join sessions that combine storytime with a computer class.
DINOSAUR EXCAVATION Journey back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. Dig up dinosaur bones during a mini-excavation activity, create a dino-mite craft, and find dinos on the Web.
HOMESCHOOL DISCOVERY
Hear stories, make crafts and art projects, do science experiments and try new technologies. Toward the end, spend time playing games, either on Nintendo Wii or using unplugged games.
DROP-IN VALENTINE CRAFTS
Make lovely mementos for sweethearts and friends. Register ahead, and then drop by for a valentine craft session with all supplies provided.
Wii GAMES FOR KIDS
Bring friends to play awesome Nintendo Wii games on our gi-normous screens. Between rounds, play on your own handheld devices or choose from a stack of board games.
LITTLE ARTISTS
Graphic Artist Deborah Reynolds offers a creativity class for children. Learn about artists; talk about simple concepts, such as color and line; and have a great time experimenting with art media.
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Weekly Storytimes in New Palestine
Reading aloud to young children helps develop their vocabulary, sound awareness, and oral language skills and gives them a positive attitude toward learning.
To register online for the series, click the times below. You may also call 861-6618, ext. 313. The series ends February 15.
BABY, birth to 24 mos. (with an adult), Wed., 9:30-10 AM. TODDLER,for children 2-3 1/2 (with an adult), Wed., 10:15-10:45 AM; Thurs., 9:30-10 AM. PRE-SCHOOL, for children 3 1/2-K (on their own), Wed., 1:30-2 PM; Thurs., 10:15-10:45 AM.
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