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November 2017
Willoughby SprigFeatured
Thu., Nov. 2, 7-8:15 PM
Greenfield GBC Community Rm.

Twin brothers Christopher and Nicholas Burrus perform as the folk music duo "Willoughby Sprig." Hear them play music in the folk tradition on an impressive variety of instruments.

This free concert is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Hancock County Public Library.
Map of My Kingdom: Who Gets the Farm?
Wed., Nov. 15,
6:30-8 PM
Greenfield GBC Community Rm .

See a one-woman play, Map of My Kingdom, which asks the age-old question of land inheritance, "Who gets the farm?"

Mary Swander, Iowa's poet laureate, was charged with a unique task by Practical Farmers of Iowa: to write a play centered on the conflicts of transferring land from one generation to the next.

The play is directed by Matt Foss, professor of acting and theater history at Iowa State University, and performed by Maria Vorhis.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
  • Fri., Nov. 17, 9 AM-5:30 PM
  • Sat., Nov. 18, 9 AM-5:30 PM
  • Sun., Nov. 19, 1-3:45 PM
  • Mon., Nov. 20, 9 AM-7 PM (Bargain Day)

Before the holidays, buy gently used books, DVDs, CDs, audio books and video games at low prices you won't find anywhere else: hardbacks cost $2, paperbacks $1, DVDs & CDs $1, childrens books 50 cents.
LITERARY DISCUSSIONS literary
Where it applies, we encourage you to read the selected books in advance. Ask for a copy at the information desk.

Storytelling Guild , Mon., Nov. 13, 1-3 PM , Greenfield GBC Comm. Rm. A.  SIGN UP .

Adult Anime & Manga, Mon., Nov. 13, 7-8 PM, Greenfield GBC Community Rm. SIGN UP.

Brown Bag Book Discussion,  Life is So Good, by George Dawson (with Richard Glaubman), autobiography of a life that covers the entire sweep of the 20th century, Tue., Nov. 14, 10-11:30 AM, Greenfield GBC Community Rm. B.  SIGN UP .

Writers Helping Writers, Thu., Nov. 16, 6-8:45 PM, Greenfield Grace Rea Study Rm. 2. SIGN UP.

YA Book Club for Adults, Rook, by Sharon Cameron, in a sunken city, political prisoners are disappearing with only a rook's feather left in their places,  Tue., Nov. 14, 6-7 PM, New Palestine. SIGN UP.

Women's Book Discussion,  Big Little Lies , by Liane Moriarty, a brilliant take on ex-husbands and second wives, Thu., Nov. 16, 6:30-8 PM, New Palestine. SIGN UP.

GENEALOGY: OPEN RESEARCH LAB genealogy
Open Research
Wed., Nov. 15, 6:30-8 P M.
Greenfield Computer Lab

Research your ancestors in our computer lab with other genealogy enthusiasts. Swap strategies for finding specialized information, or receive assistance using the library's free Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest databases.
New Palestine , Saturdays, Nov. 25-Dec. 23:
All Levels 9:15-10:15 AM. SIGN UP.
All Levels 10:15-11:15 AM. SIGN UP.

Susan Goodart, a certified yoga teacher and fitness adviser, instructs the five-week series.  A $25 fee is paid to the instructor at the first session. Those 60+ may attend free.
Greenfield , Saturdays, Nov. 25-Dec. 23:
Experienced 1:30-2:30 PM. SIGN UP.
Beginner 2:45-3:45 PM. SIGN UP.

Susan Goodart, a certified yoga teacher and fitness adviser, instructs the five-week series.  A $25 fee is paid to the instructor at the first session. Those 60+ may attend free.
BLOOD DONATIONS, Mon., Nov. 6, 3:30-7:30 PM, Greenfield