GREENFIELD – About halfway through summer reading clubs, Hancock County’s children and teens have been keeping busy with live entertainment, art projects, science and more at local libraries.
Performers for families in June at the Hancock County Public Library have included a live animal show, puppeteers and live music such as Island Mixtape and Chalkfest. A Star Wars Solstice Party invited people to come dressed as young padawans and Jedi masters while cosplayers from the greater Indianapolis area joined in for photos.
In Fortville, the Vernon Township Public Library hosted a tiny art show, a wilderness survival course for teens, a Swiftie Summer Singalong and more.
Programs continue throughout July. In Fortville, reptile programs are scheduled for July 9 and 15. Hedgehog Hannah will bring a variety of animals July 27, and a duck and chicken event is July 29.
At the HCPL in Greenfield, family yoga is scheduled for July 3 and 17; a Lego building event is July11; a family game night is July 15; and a poetry event is July 16. Teens can enjoy Mario Kart tournaments and STEAM challenges throughout the month.
The HCPL in New Palestine offers family yoga July 10 and 24.
All libraries host story times for various ages throughout the month.
Libraries continue to promote summer reading programs, in which prizes are awarded to those who sign up. Record reading hours throughout the month for tickets to enter drawings. Visit hcplibrary.org or vtpl.lib.in.us to learn more.
