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Valerie Holbrook
Reference Librarian & Marketing Specialist
317-881-1953 x1235
vholbrook@greenwoodlibrary.us

recent Press Releases

Foster Care Fair at Greenwood library
July 29, 2021: Foster Care Event scheduled for August 28th
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GPL adds VOX books to collection
January 13, 2021: Audio-enabled picture books offered at Greenwood Public Library
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GPL launches new curbside service
May 12, 2020: Greenwood Library offers services even while doors are closed
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Greenwood Library offers technology camp for teens
February 27, 2020: Best Buy and Endress+Hauser supported program offered during Spring Break
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New word-based organization system coming to GPL
January 27, 2020: Greenwood Public Library changing from Dewey Decimal to Subject Savvy
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HP Alliance plans event to help Johnson County Humane Society
July 20, 2019: GPL offers afternoon of family fun
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Greenwood library celebrates lunar landing
July 12, 2019: Former NASA employee discusses Apollo program at GPL
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New Book Subscription Boxes at Greenwood Public Library
May 15, 2019: Have you heard of OwlCrate?  Or Fab Fit Fun? 
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$5,000 Century of Reading Scholarship Announced
May 14, 2019: Congratulations to Kaylin Todor of Trafalgar
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Easter Egg Hunt with the Greenwood Public Library
March 8, 2019: Egg Hunt and more at Greenwood High School
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Greenwood Library adds film streaming service, Kanopy
February 14, 2019: With Kanopy, GPL patrons will have access to more than 30,000 films for free
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New community space devoted to maker projects opening at GPL
February 7, 2019: The Studio grand opening set for March 8 & 9
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German dance group performs at Greenwood library
January 14, 2019: die Fledermäuschen Tanzgruppe joins GPL’s Winter Reading events
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Library challenges community to read 15,000 hours
December 22, 2018: New circulation policy makes library access easier
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Greenwood library drops late fees
December 18, 2018: New circulation policy makes library access easier
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Greenwood's kick-off to the holiday season
October 25, 2018: Greenwood Aglow returns to Greenwood Public Library
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GPL Spooktacular offer Halloween family fun
September 25, 2018: GPL hosting 2nd annual community Halloween party
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Library hosts 6th annual Local Author Fair
September 18, 2018: GPL hosting dozens of authors at annual event
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Patron-chosen program coming to Greenwood library
September 12, 2018: GPL Family Carnival offers fun for all ages
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TeenHQ welcomes after-school teens
July 26, 2018: Greenwood Public Library hosting variety of programs for teens
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Program offers book recommendations while supporting local business
June 15, 2018: Greenwood Public Library to host event at Sassafras Tea Room
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Wilderness survival training at Greenwood library
May 15, 2018: Discovery Channel star to present program for teens and adults
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Teen Film Fest highlights teen talent
April 2, 2018: Greenwood Public Library announces 9th annual teen film fest
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Greenwood Library open during downtown construction
March 20, 2018: What you need to know for your library visit
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CoderDojo coming to Greenwood Library
March 15, 2018: Teens learn coding at brand new monthly coding program
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Greenwood Library offers free online tutorials
February 15, 2018: Lynda.com now available for all GPL Evergreen Indiana cardholders
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Scrabble tournament benefits children's literacy
February 6, 2018: GPL and NASPA host a day-long scrabble tournament
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Greenwood Library hosts Where the Wild Things Are event
January 18, 2018: Family movie event part of GPL's winter reading program
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Public art piece celebrates reading at Greenwood library
January 18, 2018: Century of Reading public art marks library's 101st anniversary
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Pilsung ATA Martial Arts coming to Greenwood Library
January 8, 2018: Teens given the opportunity to learn basic self-defense skills
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1st MakerSpace coming to Greenwood Library
November 8, 2017: Teens given the opportunity to explore STEAM concepts in an interactive way
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Library offering free community literacy workshop
October 12, 2017: Decoding Dyslexia and GPL offer strategies for families struggling with dyslexia
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GPL launches new teen space - TeenHQ
October 5, 2017: Teen librarians eager to serve community teens with new programming
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GPL Spooktacular offers more Halloween family fun
September 28, 2017: Greenwood Public Library will be hosting a brand new Halloween community party
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Library hosts 5th annual Local Author Fair
September 11, 2017: Greenwood Public Library will be hosting dozens of authors at their annual event
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Moon watching program planned at Greenwood library
September 6, 2017: Indiana Astronomical Society bringing their telescopes to Library for moon gazing event
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Program offers book recommendations while supporting local business
August 10, 2017: Greenwood Public Library will be hosting an event where librarians will discuss upcoming book releases at Oaken Barrel in Greenwood
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Austen program marks 200th anniversary of her death
June 20, 2017: Debra Miller will bring Jane Austen to live in this upcoming program
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NYT Bestseller Maggie Stiefvater coming to GPL
November 18, 2016: Maggie Stiefvater will be coming to GPL on December 8th
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GPL celebrates National Novel Writing Month
October 27, 2016: GPL once again encouraging writers to participate in NaNoWriMo
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Local Author Fair planned for October 15th
September 30, 2016: This marks the 4th year of GPL's Local Author Fair
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Gary Varvel headlines GPL fundraiser
September 13, 2016: On September 22nd, Garvy Varvel is coming to GPL
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Library fundraiser to feature Boomer
July 28, 2016: Pacers mascot Boomer will be coming to GPL on August 27th
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Media Mentions

Summer reading programs promote community engagement
Daily Journal | June 12, 2022

Greenwood library has plans to go mobile - literally
Daily Journal | October 11, 2021

Greenwood Public Library undergoes $3.9M renovation
Daily Journal | July 14, 2021

Libraries weigh future of Dr. Seuss books that will no longer be published
WISHTV | March 3, 2021

Public libraries adjust programs, more in response to pandemic
TheStatehouseFile.com | July 27, 2020

Library officials planning to reopen branches slowly but surely
Daily Journal | May 22, 2020

The Greenwood, Indiana Library is ending use of dewey, moving to Subject Savvy
InfoDocket | January 29, 2020

New Year, New Library
Daily Journal | January 26, 2020

Local businesses give discounts to avid readers
Daily Journal | October 14, 2019

Lawn care classes to learn how to learn how to keep weeds under control
Daily Journal | August 14, 2019

Group harnesses Harry Potter fandom to help community
Daily Journal | August 1, 2019

Creation Station: Greenwood Public Library provides a space for makers
South Magazine | Summer 2019

Need a meeting space? Greenwood library has you covered
Daily Journal | July 3, 2019

Bookstore Blues: moving away from my favorite bookstore
BookRiot | May 15, 2019

The Studio provides a maker-space at Greenwood library
Daily Journal | March 7, 2019

Greenwood library adds new streaming service
Daily Journal | February 15, 2019

Greenwood library issues winter reading challenge
Daily Journal | December 28, 2018

Greenwood library drops late fees
Daily Journal | December 20, 2018

Greenwood Aglow adds holiday market to tree lighting event
Daily Journal | November 16, 2018

Teen volunteer corps helps run the library
Daily Journal | November 12, 2018

Family carnival planned at library
Daily Journal | September 26, 2018

Struggles with reading inspired Indianapolis resident
Daily Journal | May 10, 2018

Greenwood library seeks public input
Daily Journal | April 29, 2018

Detours, major projects planned for this summer
Daily Journal | March 21, 2018

Sculpture at library invokes creativity
Daily Journal | February 7, 2018

'Where the Wild Things Are' at the library
Daily Journal | February 1, 2018

Five Things to Know: College Planning Workshop
Daily Journal | January 21, 2018

Tradition of Cheer
Daily Journal | November 16, 2017

Workshop focuses on literacy, dyslexia
Daily Journal | November 3, 2017

Local resident hosting free program on Japanese culture
Daily Journal | October 31, 2017

Library scaring up a good time
Daily Journal | October 18, 2017

Learn about literary tours at Greenwood Public Library
Daily Journal | October 17, 2017

Greenwood Library launches new teen space - TeenHQ
Southside Times | October 10, 2017

Greenwood Library teen room getting revamp
Daily Journal | October 8, 2017

Greenwood resident helping to raise money for library through competition
Daily Journal | September 1, 2017

Expert to speak at lawn care class
Daily Journal | August 7, 2017

Library commemorates famed novelist
Daily Journal | June 28, 2017

5 things to know: Greenwood Public Library Starlight movie
Daily Journal | June 11, 2017

Libraries to widen horizons
Daily Journal | June 5, 2017

Summer fun that won't break the bank
Daily Journal | May 22, 2017

Central Indiana Writers' Association author event
Daily Journal | May 10, 2017

Library to host kindergarten program
Daily Journal | May 2, 2017

Event illustrates there's no age limit on creativity
Daily Journal | April 19, 2017

Council asks for specifics on plan
Daily Journal | March 24, 2017

Scotland trip will help benefit library
Daily Journal | March 3, 2017

Home Bank donates to local nonprofits
Daily Journal | February 13, 2017

Celebration of a century
Southside Times | February 9, 2017

Celebrating a century
Daily Journal | February 3, 2017

Greenwood Public Library: 100 Years
Southside Times | February 2, 2017

Scotland literary trip will help benefit library
Daily Journal | January 31, 2017

Greenwood Public Library starting new wine and book club
Daily Journal | January 25, 2017

Library legacy: Pages of history tell gritty story of Greenwood
Daily Journal | December 26, 2016

Delving into fantasy: Bestselling author coming to Greenwood library
Daily Journal | December 1, 2016

Celebrating writing
Daily Journal | November 16, 2016

Greenwood Public Library transforms itself in five years
The Southsider Voice | October 26, 2016

State representative hopefuls battle over schools, roads, money
Daily Journal | October 19, 2016

Art of equine
Daily Journal | October 14, 2016

A peek inside
Daily Journal | October 12, 2016

Seeing the future
Daily Journal | October 8, 2016

Library art show winners named
Daily Journal | October 7, 2016

Play it right
Daily Journal | September 13, 2016

Boom baby! Look who's coming to Greenwood
Daily Journal | August 17, 2016

Sign up for a library card and play your card right
Southside Times | August 16, 2016

Five Things to Know: movie night at Greenwood Library
Daily Journal | July 11, 2016

Star Wars fun set at Greenwood
Daily Journal | July 6, 2016

Recycling district collecting old flags
Daily Journal | June 10, 2016

Olympics program kicks off
Daily Journal | May 30, 2016

Adoptive kids traveling exhibit stopping in Greenwood
Daily Journal | May 27, 2016

Gallery from competition hangs at library
Daily Journal | May 11, 2016

Teen moviemakers get their time on the big screen
Daily Journal | May 4, 2016

Full steam ahead
Daily Journal | April 24, 2016

Attorney general highlights local identity theft forum
Daily Journal | April 19, 2016

Learn about 10-day literary tour of England
Daily Journal | April 14, 2016

Check this out! Free state park passes

Daily Journal | January 2, 2016

Greenwood library planning to open earlier on weekends
Daily Journal | December 22, 2015

Greenwood library plans educational garden
Daily Journal | December 11, 2015

Haunts & Jaunts: Best of Indiana Hauntings
Southside Times | November 12, 2015

Library's 'Tinker Wall' promotes creativity
Daily Journal | October 9, 2015

Pass to knowledge
Daily Journal | September 11, 2015

Greenwood library to close for repairs
Daily Journal | July 2, 2015

Hoopla Heaven: Free Streaming Videos for Library Patrons

Greenwood Newsletter | March 2015

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