An obstacle course of flames and rocks was part of the superhero training session Jan. 19 at the Hancock County Public Library.
Tom Russo | Daily Reporter
HANCOCK COUNTY – Kids came to the Hancock County Public Library pretty ordinary, but left as superheroes.
Or at least with a confidence boost and looking the part after a superhero training session with “All Powerful Cyclone” – otherwise known as children’s librarian Leah Bennett.
The event, Jan. 19 at the main branch of the HCPL, is among many coming up in the next few weeks to keep patrons of all ages busy this winter season.
Children decorated their own masks and capes, trained their super powers of x-ray vision and spidey senses, and raced through an obstacle course of fire and rocks. This was all while being referred to by their new superhero name, from Secret Fox to Magnificent Fruit Loops.
While libraries have programs year-round, their ability to attract families in the winter months is unique as an indoor recreation spot for the community. Winter reading clubs start in February at Greenfield and New Palestine, while the Fortville library has already started a Monopoly-style club. All three libraries will be hosting book discussions, art events, concerts and more.
Here’s a look at upcoming events at the community’s libraries. For more information and to register, visit the websites.
Hancock County Public Library, central library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield; hcplibrary.org
-Preschool snowman painting, 10 a.m. Jan. 30
-Valentine Paper Quilling Class for adults, 6 p.m. Jan. 30 (waitlist)
-Selfie and Emoji Scavenger Hunt for grades K-6, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 1
-Ladies in Read Book Club (adults), 6 p.m. Feb 1
-Hedgehog Hannah animal program for all ages, 2 p.m. Feb. 4
-Crush Worthy Creations for grades 6-12, 3:45 p.m. Feb. 9
-The Story Society book club for kids, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 17 and 24
-Brown Bag Book Discussion for adults, 10 a.m. Feb. 14
-Teen Valentine Celebration for grades 6-12, 3:45 p.m. Feb. 14
-Dog Man Party for grades K-5, 4 p.m. Feb. 15
-Writers Helping Writers for adults, 6 p.m. Feb. 16
-The Phelps Connection jazz concert, all ages, 6 p.m. Feb. 21
-Lego: Free Build for grades K-5, 3 p.m. Feb. 23
-Beginner Watercolor Class for adults, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23
Sugar Creek branch of the HCPL, 5731 W. U.S. 52, New Palestine; hcplibrary.org
-Homeschool Middle school Girls Book Club, 1 p.m. Jan. 27
-Movie and Mugs for teens and tweens, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 31
-Hedgehog Hannah animal program for all ages, 10 a.m. Feb. 4
-Valentine Paper Quilling Class for adults, 6 p.m. Feb. 7
-ValenSLIME for ages 9-18, 5 p.m. Feb. 8
-Pizza My Heart for grades K-5, 5 p.m. Feb. 9 (registration closed)
-Teen Sun and Moon Painting in Pairs, for ages 13-18, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 23
-Homeschool Middle School Girls Book Club, 1 p.m. Feb. 24
-Family Game Night, 5 p.m. Feb. 28
Fortville-Vernon Township Public Library, 625 E. Broadway St., Fortville; fvtpl.org
-Homeschool Geography Club, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 27 and Feb. 24
-Tuesday Morning Club social hour for seniors, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 31, Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 21 and Feb. 28
-Play & Learn Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 1, Feb. 8 and Feb. 15
-Adult Contemporary Book Club, 7 p.m. Feb. 2
-Bookworms Middle Grade Book Club for grades 4-6, 4 p.m. Feb. 6
