Local children participated in a Harry Potter-themed event in 2023. A similar event returns to the Hancock County Public Library in September.
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Book events, family activities planned at libraries
GREENFIELD – Local libraries are hosting family parties, story times, crafting events and more throughout the month of September.
Children ages 6 to 12 and their families are welcome to the Third Annual Back to Hogwarts Night Sept. 9 at the Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield. The Harry Potter-themed event includes activities and games based on the popular book series.
The Greenfield library is also hosting chess club for children and teens on Mondays; story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers throughout the month; and family yoga on Wednesdays. Teens are welcome to a movie night Sept. 16 and tiny tabletop games Sept. 5. The library is at 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. For more details and to register, visit hcplibrary.org.
In New Palestine, the Sugar Creek branch of the HCPL offers family story time and Little Crafters on Wednesdays; a bi-weekly after school hangout for teens Sept. 12 and 26; a teen story making event Sept. 24; and a science squad for tweens ages 8-12 Sept. 17. The library is at 5731 W. U.S. 52, New Palestine. Visit hcplibrary.org to register.
The Vernon Township Public Library in Fortville offers Play & Learn Storytime every Wednesday; a book club for grades 4-6 Sept. 9; and Little Learners on Monday mornings, offering early literacy and social skills for toddlers and preschoolers. The VTPL is at 625 E. Broadway St., Fortville. Visit vtpl.lib.in.us for details.
Farmer Field Day Sept. 9
GREENFIELD – Learn about soil health at an event coming up in September.
Hancock County Soil Health Farmer Field Day is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 9 at For-Lou Farms of Lori and Evan Divine, 2190 W. 200N, Greenfield.
The event is free. Topics include farm drone demonstration, cover crops, FSA updates and loans, soil pits and more. Registration begins at 8:30 am.; snacks and beverages will be provided.
Reservations are required by contacting Farm Service Agency, Greenfield Service Center, by emailing [email protected] or calling 317-462-2283.
Ag association to host fundraisers
GREENFIELD – The Hancock County Ag Association will have two fundraisers in September.
A golf tournament benefiting the West Commons Building is Sept. 7 at Arrowhead Golf Course. A consignment auction is Sept. 14 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St., Greenfield. Learn more or register for the events at yourhancockfairgrounds.com.
Square dance lessons available this fall
GREENFIELD – Square dance lessons for all ages are available starting in September.
Swinging Singles will host lessons this fall, from 7-9 p.m. on Monday evenings in September. Events are at Buck Creek Township Community Room, 5809 W. Airport Blvd., Greenfield. No experience or partners are necessary; families are also encouraged to attend. For more information, call or text 317-292-1683 or 317-308-1440. The first lesson is free, and then each lesson is $4.
