Programs for children, teens at local libraries
HANCOCK COUNTY – Local libraries in Hancock County have several programs for children and teens lined up this month.
Children’s programming in January at the Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield includes a superhero party Jan. 19 for grades K-5, and preschool snowman painting Jan. 30. Children at the New Palestine branch can participate in a popcorn day party Jan. 18. Weekly storytimes are also available at both branches for children ages 6 and younger. Visit hcplibrary.org for more information and to register.
Teen programming includes several craft events, as well as a teen afternoon hangout Jan. 11 in Greenfield. Teens are also invited to take photographs of a stuffed animal slumber party Jan. 24. In New Palestine, a homeschool middle school girls book club is scheduled for Jan. 27 with a Harry Potter book. Movies and Mugs will be Jan. 31, featuring a movie, snacks and mugs created with Sharpie oil markers.
The Fortville-Vernon Township Public Library is challenging patrons to read 1,000 books to their young children before starting kindergarten, or join the Book-opoly Reading Program this winter.
Teens and tweens may want to join in on “Bad Art Night” to create a heinous piece Jan. 18. The library will also host a homeschool geography club Jan. 27. Learn more at fvtpl.org.
Summer camp registration opens Feb. 1
GREENFIELD – Registration opens Feb. 1 for the 2023 Kids Kamp, featuring eight weeks of programming through Greenfield Parks and Recreation.
The camp, hosted in the Patricia Elmore Center of Riley Park, 280 N. Apple St., features weekly field trips, art, sports, music, science activities, water games and pool visits. It’s for children ages 6-12. Dates are June 5 to July 28 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each weekday.
Cost is $100 per child, per week for Greenfield residents; $110 for non-residents. Non-refundable fees due at registration are $55 for registration and $60 for field trips. For more, visit parks.greenfieldin.org.
Purdue to host wellness book club
GREENFIELD – A local Wellness Book Club is coming up each Wednesday, Jan. 18 to March 8.
The club, facilitated by Purdue Extension Hancock County, will feature the book “Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?” by Dr. Julie Smith. The club will be from noon to 1 p.m. each Wednesday and the group will discuss one chapter of the book each week. To register, visit bit.ly/wellnessbc.
