Local libraries to host November kids events
HANCOCK COUNTY – Several science, art and literature events are coming up in November for local children and teens at area libraries.
Children in grades pre-K to 2 might want to join in on finger painting – “when science meets art.” STEAM Masterpieces is Nov. 6 at the main Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield. International Origami Day Celebration is Nov. 13 in Greenfield. The Sugar Creek branch in New Palestine will host a Pals & PJs event for ages 3-7 Nov. 15, a Reading Dragons book club Nov. 9 for school-aged children and tweens, as well as a homeschool writing club Nov. 10 and a homeschool middle school girls book club Nov. 17.
Dogs will be featured in a couple of events: A Bluey & Bingo Bash is set for Nov. 14 in New Palestine, targeting children ages 2-9 and their families. Both branches will feature Bentley’s Buddies & Friends reading dogs Nov. 19.
Teens in grades 6-12 can build towers with noodles and marshmallows Nov. 2, or create “bad art” Nov. 20 in Greenfield. Ages 9-18 can create stocking stuffers and cards for seniors in the community Nov. 29.
Registration for HCPL events is at hcplibrary.org.
In Fortville, a Play & Learn Storytime is every Wednesday morning for all ages at the Vernon Township Public Library. A homeschool STEAM club is Nov. 17, while Bentley’s Buddies reading dogs will be available Nov. 18. For more, visit vtpl.lib.in.us.
Strike Out Drugs fundraiser Nov. 4
GREENFIELD – The annual Strike Out Drugs fundraiser is coming up 5-8 p.m. Nov. 4.
Support helps agencies like Hancock County D.A.R.E., Celebrate Recovery of Brandywine Community Church and Neighborhoods Against Substance Abuse “strike out drugs” in the community through bowling, auctions and more. The event will be at Strike Force Lanes, 1539 W. Main st., Greenfield.
Competitive open bowling is for teams. Family bowling is $18 for adults and $15 for youth high school and under; three games plus shoes are included. Purchase tickets at the NASA table prior to bowling. There will be score-based prizes, as well as door prizes and a silent auction.
For information contact Tim Retherford of NASA at 317-477-0200; Dep. Kyle Addison of D.A.R.E. at 317-482-1144; or Paul Galbraith of Celebrate Recovery, 317-462-4777.
Storywalk features new book
MCCORDSVILLE – A new book is featured at the Old School Park Storywalk.
“Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library” can be read along a walking path at the McCordsville park at the corner of 750 North and Mt. Comfort Road. Each page of the book is on a display sign for families to read together while enjoying the outdoors.
