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
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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
Once Upon a Fairytale Retelling
Once Upon a Fairytale Retelling By: Missy Flanagin I recently got the pleasure of introducing a good friend of mine to a young adult series,...
09 March, 2020
Stay Healthy for National Nutrition Month
Stay Healthy for National Nutrition Month By: Anders Arnold Howdy folks! March is National Nutrition Month and I wanted my blog to focus on how...
05 March, 2020
KultureCity Bags Now Available at Hamilton East Public Library
We’re proud to announce that we’ve partnered with KultureCity to improve our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. Our objective is...
03 March, 2020
March is Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month Written by: Nancy Massey In a few days, the month of March will begin. March is also known as Women’s...
24 February, 2020
John R. Byrd: Indiana’s First African American Lawyer
John R. Byrd: Indiana’s First African American Lawyer By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian A one-time Noblesville resident had a very unique distinction. However, very little...
13 February, 2020
For the Love of Graphic Novels
For the Love of Graphic Novels By: Allison Kartman “Psst”… want to know a secret most children’s librarians really want you to know? Graphic novels are...
10 February, 2020
Count on These Two Things
Count on These Two Things By: Pam Lamberger Back in 1789, Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter to Jen-Baptiste Le Roy, “Our new Constitution is...
04 February, 2020
A Portrait as a Present: Part 2
A Portrait as a Present: the Art of Francis H. Finch By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian In a continuation of my last post on Frank...
09 January, 2020
I Spy in the Indiana Room
I Spy in the Indiana Room Written by: Nancy Massey The Indiana Room recently acquired a new item. Well, it is new to the Indiana...
06 December, 2019
A Portrait as a Present: the Art of Francis H. Finch
A Portrait as a Present: the Art of Francis H. Finch By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian During the holidays, it’s common to give professionally made...
06 December, 2019
12 Days of Gratitude
The holidays mean a lot of different things to many people. We celebrate in so many ways and have a variety of customs....
25 November, 2019
November is Family Stories Month
The Thanksgiving holiday is right around the corner. For most people, we start thinking of turkey with all the trimmings. When they were...
14 November, 2019
Thank You for Your Service: Veterans Day 101
Thank You for Your Service: Veterans Day 101 By: Pam Lamberger This day, dedicated to the recognition of those who serve as members of our...
08 November, 2019
“Bedrock Jim”: The Peculiar Life of James Burchem
“Bedrock Jim”: The Peculiar Life of James Burchem By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian While the holidays are usually thought of as a time of family...
07 November, 2019
15 YA Books for Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month
15 YA Books for Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month By: Erin Weir Dealing with the loss of a loved one is hard for everyone. Siblings in...
29 October, 2019
DIY Breakout Rooms
DIY Breakout Rooms By: Julie Armstrong So you are a lover of games. You and your family play board games, video games, mind games (no,...
24 October, 2019
Creepy Cool Collection – Teen Books that’ll Keep You Up at Night
Creepy Cool Collection – Teen Books that’ll Keep You Up at Night By: Anders Arnold There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are turning,...
21 October, 2019
Important Local Genealogy Resources
Important Local Genealogy Resources By: Sherri Bonham Whenever I receive a request for information about early residents of Hamilton County, the first book I go to...
11 October, 2019
Time Machines
On your ancestor hunts, have you ever wished someone would invent a time machine so that you could travel back in time to...
11 October, 2019
Fifth Annual Local Author Fair
Fall is a perfect time to cozy up to a good book especially if the book is by a local author! Join us for...
01 October, 2019
Another Kind of Historic Photography – Mugshots
Another Kind of Historic Photography - Mugshots By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Thanks to the internet, there are many resources available today for doing local...
26 September, 2019
Family History Day at HEPL
Family History Day at HEPL By: Nancy Massey Next month, October, is Family History Month, time to jumpstart that ancestor hunt! To celebrate this special theme,...
12 September, 2019
Now Accepting Bids and Proposals
Hamilton East Public Library is seeking quotes for janitorial services at our Noblesville location at One Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN 46060 and our...
06 September, 2019
How-To Festival Schedule
Join us for our first ever "How-To Festival" taking place in both Fishers and Noblesville on Saturday, September 28! This will include a...
30 August, 2019
Thorpe Creek – Hamilton County’s Misspelled Landmark
Thorpe Creek - Hamilton County's Misspelled Landmark By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian There is a body of water that flows through Fall Creek Township in...
28 August, 2019
Early Maps of Hamilton County
Early Maps of Hamilton County By: Sherri Bonham Maps are important in historical and genealogical research because they demonstrate the physical connections in a given area...
22 August, 2019
Recent Favorite Picture Books
Recent Favorite Picture Books Review by: Angela Dubinger Folks, we love picture books. Sure, they’re geared toward preK to early elementary kids, but we think...
15 August, 2019
Teen Lit Café: Read Outside the Library
Teen Lit Café: Read Outside the Library By: Erin Weir This August, we are starting a new book club just for teens! What makes it...
09 August, 2019
September is the Perfect Time to get Your Library Card
September is the Perfect Time to get Your Library Card By: Christina Shields Did you know that you only have to be 5 years old to...
09 August, 2019
Archives Unbound
By Nancy Massey As you research your Indiana ancestor, you may want to know more about the county in which he/she resided. We don’t have...
08 August, 2019
August is Read-A-Romance Month
August is Read-A-Romance Month Review by: Ally Muterspaw August is Read-A-Romance Month, which has been celebrated since 2013 for romance readers to celebrate their love...
06 August, 2019
Libraries Count and Can Help Count You in Census-2020
Libraries Count and Can Help Count You in Census-2020 By: Pam Lamberger One of the first things we teach our kids is to count; one,...
30 July, 2019
Historic Books and New Ways to Access Them
Historic Books and New Ways to Access Them By: Sherri Bonham I recently came across this lovely book, The Schools of Indiana and the Men who...
25 July, 2019
Edward Hill: Another Noblesville Artist
Edward Hill: Another Noblesville Artist By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian As you do research into Hamilton County history, you find the stories of many unique people....
25 July, 2019
Best Historical Fiction for Tween Readers
Best Historical Fiction for Tween Readers By: Julie Armstrong I’m not a huge fan of historical fiction. I often feel sadness as I read about...
23 July, 2019
Genealogy Resources in the Indiana Room
By Nancy Massey Summertime is a great time to start researching your family history. Well, to be honest, anytime is a great time to...
11 July, 2019
Volunteer Positions Available
We have a number of shifts available in our Noblesville bookstore. If you might be interested, please stop by to fill out an...
08 July, 2019
An Artistic Calendar
An Artistic Calendar By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian I’ve mentioned the Brehm brothers in this blog before, but occasionally it’s worthwhile to look at some...
20 June, 2019
Searching Ancestry’s New Collections
Searching Ancestry’s New Collections By: Sherri Bonham If you have ever searched Ancestry, you may have noticed the search bar across the top that reads: Home, Search,...
13 June, 2019
Summer Reading Read-A-Louds for Kids
Summer Reading Read-a-louds for Kids By: Christina Shields Our 2019 Summer Reading Program started June 1st, with an outer space theme! Have you signed up yet? ...
11 June, 2019
Space Books
Space Books By: Julia Welzen The library’s A Universe of Stories summer reading program has officially begun and books about space are a perfect complement...
04 June, 2019
Remembering Our Fallen Ancestors on Memorial Day
Remembering Our Fallen Ancestors on Memorial Day By: Nancy Massey Recently our genealogy roundtable shared stories and photos of some of our fallen ancestors. Memorial Day, or...
23 May, 2019
Get Ready to Blast Off – Summer Reading Program is Back!
Welcome to the 2019 Summer Reading Program at the Hamilton East Public Library! Readers of all ages are invited to explore all things...
21 May, 2019
Books to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Books to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Review by: Ally Muterspaw May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so read...
20 May, 2019
The Mystery of the Missing Map
The Mystery of the Missing Map By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian There are many good online databases available for researchers today, several of which are...
16 May, 2019
The Age-old Dilemma – What Should I Read Next?
The Age-old Dilemma - What Should I Read Next? By: Pam Lamberger We bibliophiles occasionally encounter a bothersome dilemma. Imagine that you have just finished...
07 May, 2019
Noblesville Civil War Drummers
Noblesville Civil War Drummers By: Sherri Bonham I recently stumbled on a sad moment in history when the Indiana Room received a request for information on...
06 May, 2019
Summer Outdoor Fun with STEM
Summer Outdoor Fun with STEM By: Ann Axon Everyone is talking about the importance of STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) to our children’s...
06 May, 2019
Friends of the Library: Recent Funding
The FOL Board approved some $21,000 in funds to benefit library programs: Mr. Dan music program - $3,600 Instruments - $879.78 Storage cabinets...
30 April, 2019
Searching US Federal Census Records
Searching US Federal Census Records By: Nancy Massey Five or six years ago, I made a genealogy goal to find every one of my ancestors on...
25 April, 2019
We Need Your Input!
Hamilton East Public Library is planning for the future with a focus specifically on our facilities – the buildings, layout of amenities, use...
22 April, 2019
Dog Days of Summer – Teen Books for Canine Fans
Dog Days of Summer – Teen Books for Canine Fans By: Anders Arnold There’s nothing quite like the summer sun shining down while you’re relaxing...
22 April, 2019
How to Throw an Epic Dragon Party!
How to Throw an Epic Dragon Party! By: Julie Armstrong If you have kids-or you’re a kid at heart-it’s possible that you’ve heard of those...
18 April, 2019
The Blackberry Campaign
The Blackberry Campaign By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian From 1785 to the signing of the Treaty of Greenville in 1795, Indiana was part of the...
11 April, 2019
Indiana Fiction
Indiana Fiction By: Sherri Bonham Here are more fiction books published by Indiana authors: Cathy Day grew up in Peru, Indiana and members of her extended family...
05 April, 2019
Spring Transformations: Books About Inspiring Transformations
Spring Transformations: Books About Inspiring Transformations By: Heidi Herald It’s been a long time coming, but it is now officially Spring! Spring is a time...
22 March, 2019
The Construction of the First National Bank Building
The Construction of the First National Bank Building By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian With Key Bank closing its downtown Noblesville branch, that will be the...
14 March, 2019
Indiana Fiction
Indiana Fiction By: Sherri Bonham The Indiana Room at the Noblesville Library is most often thought of as providing local history and genealogy resources. However, the...
11 March, 2019
Edible Book Festival 2019
Books good enough to eat! Edible Book Festival is coming to HEPL. Are you addicted to cake decorating shows such as Cake Wars, The...
08 March, 2019
Music March
Music March By: Ann Axon I am sure that most parents cruising along the information highway have run across articles about music and children’s development...
05 March, 2019