Library News

HEPL Strategic Planning Request for Proposal

The Hamilton East Public Library welcomes submissions to our Request for Proposal for Strategic Planning....

03 February, 2023

Special Library Board Meeting Scheduled For February 2, 2023

The Board of Trustees of Hamilton East Public Library will meet in Executive session on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 4:00 pm in...

31 January, 2023

Teen Writing Challenge: Love

By Rachel Ratajski The theme for HEPL’s next Teen Writing Challenge is love! This can be any kind of love – friendship, family, pets,...

27 January, 2023

Library Board Meeting Scheduled For January 26, 2023

The January 2023 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held January 26, 2023 at 6:15 pm...

24 January, 2023

Winter Reading Program 2023

By Allison Kartman Why do you LOVE reading books? Is it escapism? How about feeling the world fade away and the thrill of taking...

13 January, 2023

Ignite Studio Call for Art: The 700 Collection, 2023

BY KATELYN COYNE Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East Public Library has opened a call for art for our annual exhibit “The 700 Collection.” We are...

02 January, 2023

Special Library Board Meeting Scheduled For December 29, 2022

The Board of Trustees of Hamilton East Public Library will hold a special meeting on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 2:00 pm in...

28 December, 2022

Call for Authors for the 2023 HEPL Local Author Fair

The Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) is excited to announce the date for the annual Local Author Fair in 2023. The HEPL Local...

19 December, 2022

Comic Book in a Day 2023

Ignite Studio and Nickel Plate Arts are teaming up once again for Comic Book in a Day 2023. Celebrating 10 years, Comic Book in a...

16 December, 2022

Library Board Meeting Scheduled For December 15, 2022

The December 2022 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held December 15, 2022 at 4:15 pm...

12 December, 2022

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

Special Library Board Meeting Scheduled For December 8, 2022

Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on December 8, 2022 at 4:15 pm in the Large Youth...

06 December, 2022

Enjoy the Season’s Savings with Your HEPL Library Card

We are loving the Season of Giving celebrations happening at the library during this time of year! You’re helping us raise funds and...

29 November, 2022

Library Board Meeting Scheduled For November 17, 2022

Please note location change: The November 2022 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held November 17, 2022...

14 November, 2022

Library Board Meeting Scheduled For October 27, 2022

The October 2022 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held October 27, 2022 at 4:15 pm...

24 October, 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

Library Board Meeting Scheduled For September 22, 2022

The September 2022 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held September 22, 2022 at 4:15 pm...

20 September, 2022

HEPL Website Request for Proposal

The Hamilton East Public Library welcomes submissions to our Request for Proposal to redesign our library website....

29 August, 2022

Library Board Meeting Scheduled For August 25, 2022

The August 2022 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held August 25, 2022 at 4:15 pm...

22 August, 2022

Library Board Meeting Scheduled For August 23, 2022

The Board of Trustees of Hamilton East Public Library will meet to discuss the Library’s Collection Development Policy on Tuesday August 23, 2022...

19 August, 2022

Library Board Meeting Scheduled For July 28, 2022

The July 2022 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held July 28, 2022 at 4:15 pm...

25 July, 2022

2022 Books Build Bridges: Connecting Communities through Reading

By Danielle Acton Books Build Bridges is a community read program hosted by Hamilton East Public Library each fall to build community through shared...

11 July, 2022

Library Board Meeting Scheduled For June 23, 2022

The June 2022 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held June 23, 2022 at 4:15 pm...

20 June, 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

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2022

Written by: Ally Muterspaw Every year, the United States recognizes Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month in June. The celebration commemorates...

01 June, 2022

Library Board Meeting Scheduled For May 26, 2022 at Noblesville Library

The May 2022 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held May 26, 2022 at 4:15 pm...

23 May, 2022

Save the Date: HEPL’s Books Build Bridges 2022

Save the Date! HEPL's Books Build Bridges 2022 Featuring Authors Jamie Ford and Kelly Yang Books Build Bridges is a community read program hosted...

19 May, 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

Library Board Meeting Scheduled For April 28, 2022

The April 2022 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held April 28, 2022 at 4:15 pm...

25 April, 2022

LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR RETURNS

The Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) is pleased to announce the return of our local author fair, a free open house-style event for...

21 March, 2022

Library Board Meeting Scheduled For March 24, 2022

Library Board meeting scheduled for March 24, 2022. The March 2022 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be...

21 March, 2022

Library Board Meeting Scheduled For February 24, 2022

Library Board meeting scheduled for February 24, 2022. The February 2022 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be...

21 February, 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

Library Board meeting scheduled for February 4, 2022

Library Board meeting scheduled for February 4, 2022. The Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting at 3:15 pm...

02 February, 2022

Library Board meeting scheduled for January 27, 2022

Library Board meeting scheduled for January 27, 2022. The January 27, 2022 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will...

24 January, 2022

HEPL Service & Program Update

  In response to the recent rise in COVID-19 transmission locally, the Hamilton East Public Library has temporarily suspended in-person programming and events at...

06 January, 2022

Call for Local Authors: HEPL’s Local Author Fair Returns in 2022

Written by:  Danielle Acton, Adult Engagement Coordinator The Hamilton East Public Library is excited to announce that plans are underway for the return of...

20 December, 2021

Library Board meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021

Library Board meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021 The December 16, 2021 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will...

12 December, 2021

Library Board meeting scheduled for November 18, 2021

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...

16 November, 2021

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

Library Board meeting scheduled for October 28, 2021

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...

26 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

Library Board meetings scheduled for September 23, 2021

The Public Hearing on the Library’s 2022 Budget and the September 2021 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees...

17 September, 2021

Call for Historical Family Photos

Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator Hamilton County will celebrate its 200th birthday in 2023. In preparation for this bicentennial celebration, a new...

10 September, 2021

Library Board meeting scheduled for August 26, 2021

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...

24 August, 2021

Library Board meeting scheduled for July 22, 2021

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...

20 July, 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

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

Construction News: Improving Access, Expanding Possibilities

Are you planning a Library visit? Here are some things you need to know as we begin construction to improve access at both...

13 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

Library Board meeting scheduled for May 10, 2021

The Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will meet via Zoom on Monday May 10 at 3:00pm to discuss potential public art...

06 May, 2021

Library Board meeting scheduled for May 27, 2021

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...

01 May, 2021

Library Board meeting scheduled for April 22, 2021

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...

15 April, 2021

Regular Hours Return and Face Mask Advisory

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...

05 April, 2021

Library Board meeting scheduled for March 25, 2021

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...

22 March, 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

Schedule Curbside Service at HEPL

We offer contact-free curbside holds pickup by appointment. Once you place a hold and receive an email or text notification that your holds...

17 March, 2021

Library Board meeting scheduled for February 25, 2021

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...

22 February, 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

Board Meeting Scheduled for January 28, 2021

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...

25 January, 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: 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

Library Board meeting scheduled for December 17, 2020

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....

10 December, 2020

Library Board Meeting Scheduled for November 19, 2020

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...

13 November, 2020

HEPL Focuses on Family, Community and Self for Season of Gratitude

The spotlight is on gratitude this season. Gratitude is defined as a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation. Experts tell us that practicing gratitude...

29 October, 2020

Board Meeting Scheduled for September 24 2020

Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2021 budget at 4:15pm on Thursday September 24, 2020...

21 September, 2020

Now Accepting Proposals: Self Check Kiosk

This Request for Proposal (RFP), issued by the Board of Trustees of Hamilton East Public Library (hereby referred to as “HEPL”) is for...

04 September, 2020

Now Accepting Proposals

Hamilton East Public Library seeks proposals for an Integrated Library System delivered as SaaS and a Discovery Layer solution. Proposals may include one or...

01 September, 2020

Board Meeting Scheduled for August 27, 2020

Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 4:15pm on Thursday August 27, 2020 in the Center...

18 August, 2020

Books Build Bridges: Connecting Communities Through Reading

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...

12 August, 2020

Expanded Daytime Hours and Services

Beginning on August 10th, we are expanding our daytime hours and reopening our Ignite Studio Kit Library by reservation only. Our hard-working staff...

10 August, 2020

Bond Sale Notice

To read the full notice, please click here. The Hamilton East Public Library ...

28 July, 2020

Board Meeting Scheduled for July 23, 2020

The July 23 regular meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4:15 pm in the Large...

16 July, 2020

UPDATED: Notice to Taxpayers of Additional Appropriation

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the library district known as Hamilton East Public Library (the "Library") that the Board of...

15 July, 2020

Hamilton East Public Library and its Ignite Studio Receives Power of Libraries Award

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,...

30 June, 2020

Board Meeting to be held on June 25, 2020

Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 4:15pm on Thursday June 25, 2020 in the Center...

22 June, 2020

We’re Reopening With Care the Week of June 15th

We have missed you! Beginning the week of June 15th, we are ready to reopen our buildings with limited services, new hours, and...

10 June, 2020

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

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. Information on...

21 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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