Art programs are common at the Hancock County Public Library, including this one in June at the Sugar Creek branch in New Palestine. In September, Little Crafters program is each Wednesday in New Pal.
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.
Children’s art classes available
GREENFIELD – Children’s art programs are available this fall at the Greenfield Parks and Recreation Art Studio.
Celebrate Hispanic Herriage Month in September with classes from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 4, 11 and 18. During fall break, a Children’s Art Mini Camp is Oct. 8-10. Adopt a Squishmallow and make fall-themed art inspired by the stuffy from 5:30-7:30 p.m. each evening.
Classes are for children in grades kindergarten through sixth; register at parksingreenfield.com/youth-programs. The studio is in the Patricia Elmore Center at Riley Park, 280 N. Apple St., Greenfield.
Airplane rides, show this weekend
NEW CASTLE – A family-friendly Fly In and Car Show is coming up in New Castle this weekend.
The New Castle Airport-Marlatt Field, 2912 E. County Road 400 S., New Castle will host the free event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 7. There will be airplane and helicopter rides (weather permitting), food served, a car show and many airplanes on display.
The New Castle Kiwanis Club will be providing food: donuts and coffee are available from 10-11 a.m., and bacon cheeseburgers, brats, hot dogs, chips and drinks from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All food proceeds will be used to purchase new shoes for children in need around Henry County.
The Henry County Sheriff’s K9 Dept. will also be hosting a car show. Registration is from 10-11 a.m. with awards at 2:30 p.m. There are many trophies and door prizes to give away. Cost is $15 per vehicle entry, and the first 40 registrants will receive a dash plaque.
Winter clothing giveaway Sept. 14
GREENFIELD – Pick up free winter coats, hats, gloves and more in a giveaway event.
Coats of Many Colors is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at Steak ‘N Shake, 2121 N. State St., Greenfield. The event is hosted by Apostolic Pentecostal Church and includes items of all sizes, from infant to adult. Contact Pastor Joseph Riggs with questions at 317-496-6845.
