By Maggie Chen Unlike the previous college application blog sections that were writing based, this section does not have an essay to write and submit. Much of...
The November 18, 2021 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held 11/18/21 at 4:15 pm in...
By Christy Franzman The first HEPL Teen Writing Challenge has concluded and 3 winners were chosen out of 24 entries from teens in grades...
By Maggie Chen The next sections of an application are for writing and letters of recommendation. In contrast to the sections before that gave...
With libraries in Fishers and Noblesville, the Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) is pleased to announce that effective November 1, the library will...
The October 28, 2021 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held 10/28/21 at 4:15 pm in...
By Maggie Chen Once you have selected the application deadline type and completed the family section, you will move on to the academics and activities section of the application. This...
Practicing gratitude and positivity has been found to have a profound effect on the human brain, helping us make happiness a habit. When...
October in Indiana brings to mind crisp fall days, colorful leaves, pumpkins, and Halloween fun. What better way to celebrate fall than to...
By Erin Weir As the Teen Librarian at our Fishers location, I am often asked about what volunteer opportunities the library has to offer...
The Public Hearing on the Library’s 2022 Budget and the September 2021 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees...
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator Hamilton County will celebrate its 200th birthday in 2023. In preparation for this bicentennial celebration, a new...
By Maggie Chen College applications are a tedious, nerve-wracking, and most importantly, stressful experience. Although college applications begin at the end of junior year...
The August 2021 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held 8/26/21 at 4:15 pm in the...
By Christy Franzman Aspiring teen writers, or teens who want the chance to win gift cards (no judgement here!), can submit their original short...
By Niko Hey, hey! It’s your boy back again with another hot anime list. This list includes my personal top 5 apocalypse/sci-fi manga/anime. Sometimes...
The July 2021 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held 7/22/21 at 4:15 pm in the...
Books Build Bridges is a community read program hosted by Hamilton East Public Library each fall to build community through shared experience, provide...
By Izzy Alexander This is edition two of five of Now You Know Lesser-Knowns: a blog series in which I (Izzy Alexander) discuss rare literary devices present in teen...
Written by Hamilton County Historian, David Heighway with special thanks to Lezli Davis for new information and much of the research on individuals Juneteenth...
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...
If you have visited or driven by our Fishers and Noblesville libraries lately, you have noticed the initial renovation work required to maintain...
Written by Ally Muterspaw Pride parades and festivals commonly take place in the United States during the month of June to commemorate the...
A public library is so much more than a building. One big takeaway from the Covid-19 pandemic is that people continue to connect...
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Every Memorial Day, we look at various sites and objects that recognize the sacrifice of American soldiers. Here...
Are you planning a Library visit? Here are some things you need to know as we begin construction to improve access at both...
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...
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...
Join the HEPL community of readers this summer to log your reading during June and July, 2021! Enrolling in the Tails and Tales...
The Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will meet via Zoom on Monday May 10 at 3:00pm to discuss potential public art...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. Information...
Enjoy these titles for all ages and learn more about sustainability and the small changes we can all make. Search for one of...
In order to keep our patrons safe, we offer contact-free curbside holds pickup by appointment. Once you place a hold and receive an...
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...
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator If you are a genealogist, someone researching the history of your home, or a student researching a...
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. Information...
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...
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...
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. Information...
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...
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...
By: Allison Kartman Magic awaits at our annual Harry Potter Book Night reimagined into a fully virtual week of everything magical and fantastical! Beginning...
By: Pam Lamberger “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” -...
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...
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....
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...
The November 2020 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4:15 pm via Zoom. Information on...
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...
The spotlight is on gratitude this season. Gratitude is defined as a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation. Experts tell us that practicing gratitude...
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...
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...
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian A topic that many people are discussing these days is the issue of African Americans and a number...
Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2021 budget at 4:15pm on Thursday September 24, 2020...
This Request for Proposal (RFP), issued by the Board of Trustees of Hamilton East Public Library (hereby referred to as “HEPL”) is for...
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator Land records can be an invaluable resource for genealogists. At the August genealogy roundtable, attendees mentioned that...
Hamilton East Public Library seeks proposals for an Integrated Library System delivered as SaaS and a Discovery Layer solution. Proposals may include one or...
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...
Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 4:15pm on Thursday August 27, 2020 in the Center...
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...
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...
Beginning on August 10th, we are expanding our daytime hours and reopening our Ignite Studio Kit Library by reservation only. Our hard-working staff...
To read the full notice, please click here. The Hamilton East Public Library ...
By: Pam Lamberger How are you coping with the unexpected change of pace while spending oodles of time at home during the interminable days...
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...
The July 23 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4:15 pm in the Large...
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the library district known as Hamilton East Public Library (the "Library") that the Board of...
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,...
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator Although this is at the start of July, September is just around the corner with a special...
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,...
Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 4:15pm on Thursday June 25, 2020 in the Center...
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian When Franklin D. Roosevelt took office in March 1933, his administration immediately created an overlapping “alphabet soup” of...
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...
By: Angela Dubinger Whether you are researching and learning for yourself or need resources and stories for your children, our library has gathered a...
We have missed you! Beginning the week of June 15th, we are ready to reopen our buildings with limited services, new hours, and...
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...
By: Christina Shields Are you missing library storytimes and your favorite songs? We are missing reading and singing along with you and your little...
Beginning May 26, 2020, our physical books, DVDs, and audiobooks (plus more!) are available for in-person curbside holds pickup at both our Fishers...
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was known for many years, has always held a deep meaning...
The May 28 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4:15 pm via Zoom. Information on...
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator Staying home due to the pandemic can be difficult, and you may be experiencing loneliness and boredom....
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...
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...
Hamilton East Public library is committed to providing high-quality library services to the residents of Delaware, Fall Creek, Noblesville and Wayne townships of...
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!...
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...
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...
While our library buildings remain closed to the public, our staff will return to our buildings on May 4th. We are moving forward...
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...
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator As soon as I received my invitation to participate in the 2020 census, I was online answering...
By: Julia Welzen Spring is here, the weather is warming up, and the last frost date is fast approaching. Prepare for another gardening season...
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,...
By: Amy Coleman (Disclaimer: The true crime genre tends to be graphic in nature and sometimes includes explicit language and, therefore, may not be...
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...
By: Allison Kartman Young children learn in many different ways, including through play! During National Library Week we are encouraging families to “Find the...
By: Christina Shields I am missing all of the creative families that attend our monthly Create, Color & Chill program at HEPL’s Noblesville location....
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...
