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. Comments...
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...
By: Ally Muterspaw With so many of us spending more time at home, now is a great time to try out some new vegetarian...
On April 9, 2020 at 4:15pm via Zoom, the Board held a public hearing to discuss and hear objections and support regarding the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
On April 9, 2020 at 4:15 via Zoom, the Board will hold a public hearing to discuss and hear objections and support regarding...
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...
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....
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...
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...
HEPL is open for business online. Even though in-person services are temporarily suspended due to public health concerns, Hamilton East Public Library staff...
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. ...
The Board of Trustees of Hamilton East Public Library will meet online via Zoom platform from 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville IN at 3:00...
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...
Due to current guidance related to COVID-19 from public health officials, all programs, meeting rooms, and public events at the Fishers and Noblesville...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The holidays mean a lot of different things to many people. We celebrate in so many ways and have a variety of customs....
The Thanksgiving holiday is right around the corner. For most people, we start thinking of turkey with all the trimmings. When they were...
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...
“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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
On your ancestor hunts, have you ever wished someone would invent a time machine so that you could travel back in time to...
Fall is a perfect time to cozy up to a good book especially if the book is by a local author! Join us for...
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...
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,...
Hamilton East Public Library is seeking quotes for janitorial services at our Noblesville location at One Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN 46060 and our...
Join us for our first ever "How-To Festival" taking place in both Fishers and Noblesville on Saturday, September 28! This will include a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
By Nancy Massey Summertime is a great time to start researching your family history. Well, to be honest, anytime is a great time to...
We have a number of shifts available in our Noblesville bookstore. If you might be interested, please stop by to fill out an...
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...
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,...
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? ...
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...
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...
Welcome to the 2019 Summer Reading Program at the Hamilton East Public Library! Readers of all ages are invited to explore all things...
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...