You see their faces, you may know their names, but it's time to really get to know your local librarians and library staff! Meet Brianna Harting, Teen Librarian. Q: What brought you to HEPL? A: My bachelor’s degree is actually in graphic design, and that’s what I...
By Rachel Ratajski The fifth HEPL Teen Writing Challenge has concluded, and three winners were chosen out of ten entries from teens. The Teen Writing Challenge was the idea of a student who shared it with the library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB). The TAB loved the suggestion...
By Laura Hoffman The HEPL Adult Writing Challenge has concluded, and three winners were chosen out of ten entries from patrons. The August 2023 Adult Writing Contest challenged patrons to write an original short story twisting one of their beloved classics. Some of the tales that were...
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian As Fishers builds the Arts & Municipal Complex, its newest city building, it’s interesting to look back and see how the local seat of municipal government has changed through the years. Since Salathiel Fisher died soon after platting the town...
Books Build Bridges is a community read program hosted by Hamilton East Public Library each fall to build community through shared experience, provide diverse reading opportunities, and engage our community with noted authors. This year's featured books are classic stories reimagined. For adult readers, the...
By Laura Hoffman, Public Services Librarian [caption id="attachment_27120" align="alignright" width="300"] This photo and the ones that follow are from the author's collection of old family pictures.[/caption] Did you know that National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated between two months? From September 15th to October 15th, cities nationwide...
By Kris Hurst, Arts Engagement Coordinator Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers has opened a call for art for our next juried exhibit, “The Sustenance Show,” with cash awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. We are seeking original art that fits...
By Tori Rumschlag, Public Services Librarian It is easy to neglect caring for yourself. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “self-care can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy.” This September, for Self-Care Awareness Month, let’s consider how...
By Heidi Herald, Public Services Librarian In 2019, HEPL (Hamilton East Public Library) opened the Seed Library, which allows patrons to select seeds to grow in their gardens or in pots. The Seed Library has flower, fruit/vegetable, and herb seeds available that are carefully selected and...
By Ron Ackerman 2023 is the year of stories at Hamilton East Public Library. Every month on our blog, we’re featuring a guest writer from our community to share in their own words what the library means to them. We hope these stories will demonstrate that...
