Hamilton County at the Juneteenth Proclamation
Written by Hamilton County Historian, David Heighway with special thanks to Lezli Davis for new information and much of the research on individuals Juneteenth...
16 June, 2021
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Celebrate Shark Week with the Hamilton East Public Library on July 5-9
Let’s talk SHARKS! They elicit such strong emotions-from fear to fascination. The media loves to villainize sharks by portraying them as evil creatures...
10 June, 2021
Infrastructure Improvements at our Libraries are Underway
If you have visited or driven by our Fishers and Noblesville libraries lately, you have noticed the initial renovation work required to maintain...
04 June, 2021
Pride Month History and Resources
Written by Ally Muterspaw Pride parades and festivals commonly take place in the United States during the month of June to commemorate the...
03 June, 2021
Watch for Hamilton East Public Library at the Parks this Summer
A public library is so much more than a building. One big takeaway from the Covid-19 pandemic is that people continue to connect...
02 June, 2021
Hamilton County’s Unknown Soldier Memorial
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Every Memorial Day, we look at various sites and objects that recognize the sacrifice of American soldiers. Here...
25 May, 2021
Construction News: Improving Access, Expanding Possibilities
Are you planning a Library visit? Here are some things you need to know as we begin construction to improve access at both...
13 May, 2021
Tails and Tales: Summer Reading List for Kids and Teens
Whether it’s a story with animals, fun facts about birds and beasts, or a wild and fascinating tome, you’ll find something to enjoy...
12 May, 2021
Teen Guest Blog – Hot or Not Part II: Manga/Anime
By Niko Heya, heya! It's me again, back with a hot anime list. These five mainstream anime and/or manga are worth the hype, in...
10 May, 2021
Summer Reading Program 2021 – Tails and Tales
Join the HEPL community of readers this summer to log your reading during June and July, 2021! Enrolling in the Tails and Tales...
07 May, 2021
Library Board meeting scheduled for May 10, 2021
The Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will meet via Zoom on Monday May 10 at 3:00pm to discuss potential public art...
06 May, 2021
Library Board meeting scheduled for May 27, 2021
The May 2021 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held 5/27/21 at 4:15 pm in the...
01 May, 2021
Library Board meeting scheduled for April 22, 2021
The April 2021 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held 4/22/21 at 4:15 pm in the...
15 April, 2021
Now You Know Lesser-Knowns: Ella Minnow Pea and Lipograms
By Izzy Alexander This is edition one of five of Now You Know Lesser-Knowns: a blog series in which I (Izzy Alexander) discuss rare literary devices present...
06 April, 2021
Regular Hours Return and Face Mask Advisory
While COVID-19 continues to shape our lives, we are future-focused and continue to press forward to safely provide library resources, programs, and services...
05 April, 2021
Library Board meeting scheduled for March 25, 2021
The March 2021 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held 3/25/21 at 4:15 pm via Zoom. ...
22 March, 2021
Hamilton East Public Library- 2021 Sustainability Book List
Enjoy these titles for all ages and learn more about sustainability and the small changes we can all make. Search for one of...
22 March, 2021
Stay Safe and Schedule Curbside Service at HEPL
In order to keep our patrons safe, we offer contact-free curbside holds pickup by appointment. Once you place a hold and receive an...
17 March, 2021
Teen Guest Blog – Hot or Not: Manga/Anime
By Niko Hello, hello! This little segment is about what Manga/Anime are hot and which are not. As a note, this is all my...
02 March, 2021
What IS in the Indiana Room?
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator If you are a genealogist, someone researching the history of your home, or a student researching a...
25 February, 2021
Library Board meeting scheduled for February 25, 2021
The February 2021 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held 2/25/21 at 4:15 pm via Zoom. ...
22 February, 2021
Disability Awareness Month Reading List
Celebrate Disability Awareness Month by exploring these books for all ages! For more Disability Awareness events and activities, click here. Kids Hello Goodbye Dog by...
18 February, 2021
The Hamilton East Public Library Celebrates Disability Awareness Month in March
By: Danielle Acton March is Disability Awareness Month, sponsored by the Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities. While HEPL's events are virtual this...
15 February, 2021
Board Meeting Scheduled for January 28, 2021
The January 2021 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held 1/28/21 at 4:15 pm via Zoom....
25 January, 2021
Stay Cozy This Winter with Cozy Winter Reading Program 2021
By: Lori Holewinski Bedtime stories are a traditional way to help children transition into sleep after a busy day. The Mayo Clinic suggests that bedtime...
22 January, 2021
Week of Wizardry and Wonderment: Edible, Delectable Magical Treats
By: Lisa Glesil It’s time to have a fun, magical time in the kitchen. I have included two very cute and easy recipes which...
12 January, 2021
Week of Wizardry and Wonderment: Harry Potter Reimagined
By: Allison Kartman Magic awaits at our annual Harry Potter Book Night reimagined into a fully virtual week of everything magical and fantastical! Beginning...
12 January, 2021
Martin Luther King, Jr. & The Civil Rights Movement
By: Pam Lamberger “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” -...
06 January, 2021
A New Year’s Address
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian An announcement was posted in the local newspaper, the Noblesville Plain Dealer, on December 26, 1850, which said: “NEW...
28 December, 2020
Library Board meeting scheduled for December 17, 2020
The December 2020 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held 12/17/20 at 4:15 pm via Zoom....
10 December, 2020
Genealogy Gratitude List
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator November’s genealogy roundtable was all about genealogy gratitude. In keeping with HEPL’s Season of Gratitude celebration now...
01 December, 2020
Library Board Meeting Scheduled for November 19, 2020
The November 2020 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4:15 pm via Zoom. Comments...
13 November, 2020
Celebrate National Aviation History Month
Celebrate National Aviation History Month By: Anders Arnold Look! Up in the sky. It’s a bird…it’s a plane…It’s…a plane. Seriously, we’re going to celebrate aviation this...
12 November, 2020
HEPL Focuses on Family, Community and Self for Season of Gratitude
The spotlight is on gratitude this season. Gratitude is defined as a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation. Experts tell us that practicing gratitude...
29 October, 2020
Putting a “Lid” on Candy in 1907
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian I’ve been watching the discussion on how to have fun and stay safe on Halloween this year, and...
28 October, 2020
Book Clubbing It: How to Start & Moderate a Book Club
By: Julia Welzen With the autumnal weather guiding us to cozy activities, you may be curious about joining or starting a book club as a...
20 October, 2020
A False Incarceration: Rigdon Whitfield
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian A topic that many people are discussing these days is the issue of African Americans and a number...
24 September, 2020
Board Meeting Scheduled for September 24 2020
Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2021 budget at 4:15pm on Thursday September 24, 2020...
21 September, 2020
Now Accepting Proposals: Self Check Kiosk
This Request for Proposal (RFP), issued by the Board of Trustees of Hamilton East Public Library (hereby referred to as “HEPL”) is for...
04 September, 2020
Did Your Ancestor Own Land?
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator Land records can be an invaluable resource for genealogists. At the August genealogy roundtable, attendees mentioned that...
03 September, 2020
Now Accepting Proposals
Hamilton East Public Library seeks proposals for an Integrated Library System delivered as SaaS and a Discovery Layer solution. Proposals may include one or...
01 September, 2020
Victory Gardens – Now and Then
Written by: Allison Zafiratos With the opening of HEPL’s Seed Library this past March, I began wondering how these seeds would be used in our...
31 August, 2020
Board Meeting Scheduled for August 27, 2020
Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 4:15pm on Thursday August 27, 2020 in the Center...
18 August, 2020
When Your Best Friend is a Unicorn
By: Missy Flanagin It’s nothing new that young students love unicorns. Unicorns are literally everywhere you turn. They can be found on the cereal...
17 August, 2020
Books Build Bridges: Connecting Communities Through Reading
By: Danielle Acton, Adult Engagement Coordinator and Christy Franzman, Teen Coordinator This fall, HEPL will introduce a new community read initiative—Books Build Bridges. HEPL serves...
12 August, 2020
Expanded Daytime Hours and Services
Beginning on August 10th, we are expanding our daytime hours and reopening our Ignite Studio Kit Library by reservation only. Our hard-working staff...
10 August, 2020
Bond Sale Notice
To read the full notice, please click here. The Hamilton East Public Library ...
28 July, 2020
Coping with COVID Using Creativity: Explore the New Creativebug Database
By: Pam Lamberger How are you coping with the unexpected change of pace while spending oodles of time at home during the interminable days...
27 July, 2020
The 500 Mile Tradition Continues
Written by: Amy Norris Many of us in Hamilton County take for granted the quick 30-mile drive in the car to Speedway. Race fans...
23 July, 2020
Board Meeting Scheduled for July 23, 2020
The July 23 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4:15 pm in the Large...
16 July, 2020
UPDATED: Notice to Taxpayers of Additional Appropriation
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the library district known as Hamilton East Public Library (the "Library") that the Board of...
15 July, 2020
Community Resource Guide – Resources for Personal and Small Business Financial Recovery
By: Pam Lamberger Where Do We Go from Here? Reclaiming Financial Wellbeing in the Wake of COVID-19 Living through a pandemic has challenged every individual,...
09 July, 2020
World War II Veterans
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator Although this is at the start of July, September is just around the corner with a special...
08 July, 2020
Hamilton East Public Library and its Ignite Studio Receives Power of Libraries Award
June 30, 2020 Contact: Shelley Huffman, Marketing & Communications Manager Email: huffmans@hepl.lib.in.us HAMILTON EAST PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ITS IGNITE STUDIO RECEIVES POWER OF LIBRARIES AWARD June 30,...
30 June, 2020
Board Meeting to be held on June 25, 2020
Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 4:15pm on Thursday June 25, 2020 in the Center...
22 June, 2020
The Great Depression and Art in Hamilton County
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian When Franklin D. Roosevelt took office in March 1933, his administration immediately created an overlapping “alphabet soup” of...
18 June, 2020
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream (And Good Books)
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream (And Good Books) By: Anders Arnold Summer is here and it's time to cheer. The...
15 June, 2020
Anti-Racist Reads and Resources for Kids and Teens
By: Angela Dubinger Whether you are researching and learning for yourself or need resources and stories for your children, our library has gathered a...
11 June, 2020
We’re Reopening With Care the Week of June 15th
We have missed you! Beginning the week of June 15th, we are ready to reopen our buildings with limited services, new hours, and...
10 June, 2020
Books that Educate on Anti-Racism
By: Ally Muterspaw Are you wanting to engage with anti-racist literature and action, but don’t know where to begin? One of the most accessible...
04 June, 2020
Enjoy Your Favorite Library Storytime Songs at Home
By: Christina Shields Are you missing library storytimes and your favorite songs? We are missing reading and singing along with you and your little...
28 May, 2020
Books Are Back (Plus More!) Through Contact-free Curbside Pickup
Beginning May 26, 2020, our physical books, DVDs, and audiobooks (plus more!) are available for in-person curbside holds pickup at both our Fishers...
27 May, 2020
Memorial Day in Hamilton County
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was known for many years, has always held a deep meaning...
22 May, 2020
Board Meeting Scheduled for May 28, 2020
The May 28 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4:15 pm via Zoom. Comments...
21 May, 2020
Genealogy Webinars and Websites
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator Staying home due to the pandemic can be difficult, and you may be experiencing loneliness and boredom....
20 May, 2020
Organize and Track Your Reading with Goodreads
By: Heidi Herald Spring is a time of renewal. Many people choose this time of year to do spring-cleaning and get organized. Why not...
14 May, 2020
Read an Out-of-This-World Adventure
By: Ally Muterspaw While we’re all staying at home, reading can be a little tough to focus on. Maybe you need an adventure that’s...
11 May, 2020
Safe Reopening Plan 2020 Pandemic
Hamilton East Public library is committed to providing high-quality library services to the residents of Delaware, Fall Creek, Noblesville and Wayne townships of...
11 May, 2020
2020 HEPL Summer Reading Program: Imagine Your Story
Join the HEPL community of readers this summer to achieve a combined goal of 5,000,000 minutes of reading during June and July, 2020!...
08 May, 2020
Historic Floods in Hamilton County
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian With all of the discussion about the “new normal” because of Covid-19, it set me to thinking about...
07 May, 2020
Mysteries on Audio to Make Your Stay at Home a Little More Enjoyable
By: Jan Bridges Audiobooks and mysteries are a great combination. During this difficult time, having someone read to us can be very soothing. Here are...
04 May, 2020
HEPL’s Responsible Restart to COVID-19 Closure
While our library buildings remain closed to the public, our staff will return to our buildings on May 4th. We are moving forward...
04 May, 2020
Join us for the Fishers City-Wide Read
Even while we are physically apart during COVID-19 we can come together through reading and sharing a great story. #FISHERSCITYREAD #INTHISTOGETHER #IDEASLIVEHERE Meet Gobi Through...
01 May, 2020
The Importance of the Census
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator As soon as I received my invitation to participate in the 2020 census, I was online answering...
01 May, 2020
Give Me the Dirt: Gardening Ebooks
By: Julia Welzen Spring is here, the weather is warming up, and the last frost date is fast approaching. Prepare for another gardening season...
30 April, 2020
Bond Notices
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Indiana Code § 6-1.1-20-3.1 that the Board of Trustees of Hamilton East Public Library did, on April 23,...
29 April, 2020
True Crime Titles
By: Amy Coleman (Disclaimer: The true crime genre tends to be graphic in nature and sometimes includes explicit language and, therefore, may not be...
29 April, 2020
Food Science for Kids: Making Ice Cream in a Bag
By: Lisa Glisel Making ice cream in a bag is a great activity for any age, even preschoolers! It’s a fun recipe that involves...
24 April, 2020
Playing is Learning: Finding the Library at Your Place through Pretend Play
By: Allison Kartman Young children learn in many different ways, including through play! During National Library Week we are encouraging families to “Find the...
22 April, 2020
“Create, Color & Chill” from Home
By: Christina Shields I am missing all of the creative families that attend our monthly Create, Color & Chill program at HEPL’s Noblesville location....
17 April, 2020
Update from The Hamilton East Public Library
We continue to monitor guidance related to COVID-19 from public health officials. At this time, we are extending the suspension of all in-person...
16 April, 2020
Give Vegetarian and Vegan Cooking a Try
By: Ally Muterspaw With so many of us spending more time at home, now is a great time to try out some new vegetarian...
16 April, 2020
Board Meeting and Second Public Hearing on April 23, 2020
On April 9, 2020 at 4:15pm via Zoom, the Board held a public hearing to discuss and hear objections and support regarding the...
15 April, 2020
Ready, Set… Start Growing!
Ready, Set… Start Growing! By: Hella Rumschlag, Youth Services Assistant Early April is too early to put plants in the ground in central Indiana, but...
14 April, 2020
Great Cooking Resources
Great Cooking Resources By: Heidi Herald Like many people, you may be trying to create meals from what you have at home in order to...
13 April, 2020
Virtual Local Youth Author Fair
Before we imagined the closure of our library buildings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plans were underway to host an in-person Children’s and...
13 April, 2020
Solar Energy STEAM Activity for the Whole Family to Enjoy
Solar Energy STEAM Activity for the Whole Family to Enjoy By: Julie Armstrong You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again – Renewable energy...
09 April, 2020
Writing Your Ancestor’s Story and Your Story
Writing Your Ancestor’s Story and Your Story Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator, masseyn@hepl.lib.in.us Since I now have lots of time at home, I...
08 April, 2020
Public Hearing April 9, 2020
On April 9, 2020 at 4:15 via Zoom, the Board will hold a public hearing to discuss and hear objections and support regarding...
02 April, 2020
Wi-Fi Access Expanded to HEPL Parking Lots
The Hamilton East Public Library is happy to announce that we've expanded our Wi-Fi access to designated areas in our parking lots. Please...
02 April, 2020
Vote for the Indiana Firefly Award!
Vote for the Indiana Firefly Award! By: Allison Kartman The Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award is an initiative of the Indiana Center for the Book....
02 April, 2020
Census 2020 in the Time of Pandemic
Census 2020 in the Time of Pandemic By: Pam Lamberger Are you in Pandemic overload yet? Many are finding themselves spending a lot more time...
01 April, 2020
HEPL’s Remote Access Genealogy Databases
HEPL's Remote Access Genealogy Databases Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator Since the Hamilton East Public Library closed its doors on March 15 due...
30 March, 2020
NEW online Digital Access Cards and Expanded Online Digital Collections and Resources
HEPL is open for business online. Even though in-person services are temporarily suspended due to public health concerns, Hamilton East Public Library staff...
27 March, 2020
March 26, 2020 Board Meeting Canceled
Pursuant to Gov. Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-04, the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will not meet as scheduled March 26, 2020. ...
23 March, 2020
March 20, 2020 Board of Trustees Meeting to be Held Virtually on Zoom
The Board of Trustees of Hamilton East Public Library will meet online via Zoom platform from 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville IN at 3:00...
18 March, 2020
The Hamilton East Public Library will be Closed until Further Notice
Due to current guidance from public health officials, both locations of the Hamilton East Public Library (Noblesville and Fishers) are closed until further notice. We will...
15 March, 2020
An Update of Closures from the Hamilton East Public Library
Due to current guidance related to COVID-19 from public health officials, all programs, meeting rooms, and public events at the Fishers and Noblesville...
13 March, 2020
The Community Players: Noblesville’s African American Theater Troupe
The Community Players: Noblesville’s African American Theater Troupe By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian A new piece has been added to the history of theater in...
12 March, 2020
A Letter from Hamilton East Public Library about COVID-19
Dear Library Patrons, We are aware of the recent diagnosis of COVID-19 in surrounding areas, and want to share how we are addressing the...
09 March, 2020