2023 Indiana Book Awards
Want to know what your fellow Hoosiers are reading? "The Indiana Library Federation supports three annual book award programs. The book award programs...
30 May, 2023
Kids Blogs & Staff Picks
Summer Reading Program 2023: All Together Now
Join the HEPL community of readers by enrolling in the All Together Now 2023 Summer Reading Program! Readers of all ages can keep...
08 May, 2023
Mental Health Awareness Month 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Explore everything going on at HEPL to celebrate this month. Mental Health Resource Guide Download our newly updated mental...
13 April, 2023
Celebrating Arab Heritage in Indiana: Arab American Heritage Month 2023
By Jessica Layman, Local History and Genealogy Librarian Did you know that people with Arab heritage have been living in Indiana for more than...
05 April, 2023
Talking To Your Kids About Disabilities: Disability Awareness Month 2023
By Dianne Thompson Every year in March, we celebrate Disability Awareness Month. We asked Fishers resident and mother of a child with disabilities, Dianne...
01 March, 2023
ALA Youth Media Awards 2023
In January, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the 2023 Youth Media Award winners. Each year, the ALA honors books and other outstanding...
17 February, 2023
Best Books of 2022
The Hamilton East Public Library is proud to present our Best Books of 2022! Explore our annual recommendations for kids and adults, curated...
09 December, 2022
Celebrate Season of Giving 2022 with Hamilton East Public Library
As we draw near to the end of the year, many in our community will turn their focus to celebrations and times of...
14 October, 2022
Harry Potter’s Magical Journeys
By: Julie Armstrong Calling all witches, wizards and muggles of all ages. Join us for some spellbinding fun during our eighth annual Harry Potter...
17 June, 2022
Summer Reading Program 2022: Oceans of Possibilities
Composed By: Allison Kartman, Youth Engagement Coordinator Join the HEPL community of readers by enrolling in the Oceans of Possibilities 2022 Summer Reading Program!...
05 May, 2022
HEPL is On the Move This Summer
Heading to the park to play in a splash pad, take a walk, or just run off some energy this summer? You might...
01 May, 2022
The Hamilton East Public Library Celebrates Disability Awareness Month in March 2022
March is Disability Awareness Month, sponsored by the Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities. Throughout March, the Hamilton East Public Library will...
04 February, 2022
Overdue Fines Are Over at Hamilton East Public Library
With libraries in Fishers and Noblesville, the Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) is pleased to announce that effective November 1, 2021 the library...
29 October, 2021
Celebrate Season of Gratitude 2021 with Hamilton East Public Library
Practicing gratitude and positivity has been found to have a profound effect on the human brain, helping us make happiness a habit. When...
08 October, 2021
Festive Fall Events and Activities at the Library
October in Indiana brings to mind crisp fall days, colorful leaves, pumpkins, and Halloween fun. What better way to celebrate fall than to...
29 September, 2021
2021 Books Build Bridges: Connecting Communities through Reading
Books Build Bridges is a community read program hosted by Hamilton East Public Library each fall to build community through shared experience, provide...
12 July, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Online Library Resources for Kids
Online Library Resources for Kids By: Christina Shields You’ve just been assigned a research report for school and you cannot find any books on your topic! Don’t...
04 March, 2019
Audiobooks: The Smoothie of the Literary World
Audiobooks: The Smoothie of the Literary World By: Anita Snyder I love smoothies. I can cram all manner of leafy greens into a smoothie that...
27 February, 2019
Books Based on Books and Other Literary Works
Books Based on Books and Other Literary Works Review by: Ally Muterspaw Literary stories are imaginative and original landscapes that we encounter on a day-to-day...
19 February, 2019
Ghosts in Youth Fiction
Ghosts in Youth Fiction Review by: Angela Dubinger During Black History Month, the library is featuring displays in the Teen Zone and in the Youth...
12 February, 2019
Fun with Snowflakes
Fun with Snowflakes By: Julie Armstrong There is just something magical about a snowflake. From the delicate design of each individual flake to the beauty...
07 January, 2019
Staff Book Review: Wolfie & Fly
Staff Book Review: Wolfie & Fly by Cary Fagan Review by: Angela Dubinger Renata Wolfman likes facts, reading, and being by herself. She's not sure why...
16 May, 2018
I Loved this Book! What Should I Read Next?
I Loved this Book! What Should I Read Next? By: Allison Kartman, Noblesville Youth Service Librarian We have all been there. You’ve finished a series...
25 April, 2018
Funny Picture Books Perfect for Guest Readers
Funny Picture Books Perfect for Guest Readers By: Jackie Humphrey I think all parents at one time or another are asked by their child’s teacher...
11 April, 2018
Staff Review: As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds
Staff Review: As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds By: Emily Burton Genie and his brother Ernie are headed to Virginia where they’ll spend a...
18 March, 2018
Staff Best Reads of 2017
Staff Best Reads of 2017 As 2017 comes to an end, we've decided to share a list of our staff's favorite books they've read this year....
19 December, 2017
Charlie & Mouse
Charlie & Mouse By: Lauren Snyder; illustrated by Emily Hughes Mouse poked one of the lumps. "Are you awake?' "No," said the lump. "We are sleeping." "How...
16 October, 2017