Grab reading by the tail
HANCOCK COUNTY — It’s not too late to register for the Hancock County Public Library’s summer reading program, Tails & Tales.
The club started June 1 and ends Aug. 1, but there’s still plenty of time to get credit for books read dating back to the start date.
The children’s program for kids through fifth grade allows children to earn prizes for all the time spent reading or listening to someone read. They can win a small prize after one hour, a free book after five hours and tickets for prize drawings for every hour total.
The teen summer reading program invites students in grades 6-12 to enter prize drawings for every hour read, in addition to earning a free paperback after 10 hours. Adults can also enter prize drawings for every hour read.
To register, go to hcplibrary.beanstack.org/reader365.
“Moana” hits the big screen in Garfield Park
INDIANAPOLIS — On Friday, July 2, take the whole family to enjoy an outdoor movie at Garfield Park Arts Center, when Disney’s “Moana” will light up the screen starting at 9 p.m.,
The Tucker Brothers Group will play at the Jazz at the Beach series Eagle Creek Park Beach, starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 7.
Also on July 7, the Greenwood Community Band will perform as part of the Pops Series at Garfield Park, starting at 7 p.m. in the MacAllister Amphitheater.
For more information on summer events, visit indy.gov/agency/department-of-parks-and-recreation.
Teens invited to make electric mobiles
HANCOCK COUNTY — Teens are invited to make their own electric motor mobile at the Hancock County Public Library on July 5, at both the library branches in Greenfield and New Palestine.
Stop by the library any time during open hours to learn how to assemble a mini-electric motor to power a mini-mobile. The free kits are available at the children’s desk while supplies last. No registration is required.
For information, visit hcplibrary.librarymarket.com/events/teen-take-make-electric-motor-mobile.
Free Thursdays at Newfields
INDIANAPOLIS — Newfields offers free admission to all guests throughout the day on the first Thursday of each month throughout the year, including from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today.
Newfields is a 152-acre cultural campus including the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Lilly House, The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park and The Gardens at Newfields.
Future free Thursdays throughout the year include Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2.
Advance tickets are required to control crowd size. To reserve tickets online, visit discovernewfields.org.
