Adult Writing Challenge: Classics Reimagined – We Have Winners!
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...
20 September, 2023
Adult Blogs and Staff Picks
2023 Books Build Bridges: Know Before You Go
Books Build Bridges is a community read program hosted by Hamilton East Public Library each fall to build community through shared experience, provide...
16 September, 2023
What Does It Mean To Be Hispanic?: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
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...
15 September, 2023
Self-Care September: Free & Cheap Activities for Self-Care Awareness Month
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...
08 September, 2023
12 Ways to Use Your Library Card That You Didn’t Know About
Think the library is just about books? Think again! Your local library is a treasure trove of resources, materials, and services, with something...
28 August, 2023
Join a Club for Mental Health!
The vision of the Hamilton East Public Library is to be "A connected library in a connected community." From book clubs to writing...
15 August, 2023
Adult Writing Challenge: Classics Reimagined
By Laura Hoffman Hamilton East Public Library is pleased to announce this year's Adult Writing Challenge! The theme for this Adult Writing Challenge is...
25 July, 2023
2023 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...
17 July, 2023
Disability Pride Month
By Amy Weigel, Public Services Librarian Disability Pride Month is celebrated every year during the month of July, in honor of the signing of...
10 July, 2023
A Taste of History: Celebrating Hamilton County’s Bicentennial
By Ann Grilliot, Genealogy and Local History Coordinator Come celebrate Hamilton County’s Bicentennial with us! Did you know the county was authorized by the State...
05 July, 2023
From 1776 – 2023, U.S. Citizens Continue Their Independent Streak
By Pam Lamberger, Public Services Librarian It’s time to run Old Glory up the flagpole in honor of the grandest of America’s summer celebrations...
04 July, 2023
HEPL Hosts a Human Library
Experience the opportunity to unjudge someone by sitting down together in a safe space to challenge stereotypes and stigmas. HEPL will host its first...
16 June, 2023
What’s the Connection Between Hamilton County, Juneteenth, and Cinco de Mayo?
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian I have looked at Juneteenth from some different angles over the last couple of years, including Hamilton County's...
13 June, 2023
Great Outdoors Month: Let’s Get Outdoors Together!
By Tori Rumschlag, Public Services Librarian You may already know that spending time outdoors is great for your health. Maybe you read one of...
01 June, 2023
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
The Most Famous Person from Hamilton County
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian A question that I get asked occasionally as Hamilton County Historian is, “Who is the county’s biggest celebrity?”....
25 May, 2023
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
You’re Invited to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with HEPL!
By Laura Hoffman WHAT: Let’s celebrate and lift up our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community members! In 1977, five joint resolutions were introduced...
03 May, 2023
The Library Is a Haven
By Tasha Jun 2023 is the year of stories at Hamilton East Public Library. Every month on our blog, we’re featuring a guest writer...
01 May, 2023
How To Find the Women in Your Family Tree
By Ann Grilliot, Genealogy & Local History Coordinator Mother’s Day is approaching, and that has me thinking of the women in my life. [caption id="attachment_26372"...
28 April, 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
Staff Spotlight on…Danielle Acton!
You see their faces, you may know their names, but it's time to really get to know your local librarians and library staff!...
27 March, 2023
Mark Your Calendar for Local Author Fair 2023!
The Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) is excited to host our 2023 Local Author Fair, a free, open house-style event for all ages....
13 March, 2023
Local Ladies of the Silver Screen: Women’s History Month 2023
By Tori Rumschlag, Public Services Librarian Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the many achievements of women and the impact they have...
08 March, 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
Native American Heritage Month 2022
The Creation of a Myth By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian In Hamilton County, as in other places in the United States, the study of...
28 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
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
Hamilton County’s Connection to Juneteenth
Written by Hamilton County Historian, David Heighway Following up on last year’s Juneteenth Day post, there is new information that has been produced. The first...
19 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
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
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
What’s Cooking @ HEPL: Ep 03
By: Heidi Herald Welcome back to the What’s Cooking @ HEPL blog! I am Heidi Herald, a Public Services Librarian at Hamilton East Public...
03 March, 2022
Seed Library 2022
During the icy chill of late winter, we long for the tentative warmth of early spring and the opening of the 2022 HEPL...
11 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
What’s Cooking @ HEPL: Ep 02
By: Heidi Herald Welcome to the What’s Cooking @ HEPL blog! I am Heidi Herald, a Public Services Librarian at Hamilton East Public Library....
01 February, 2022
Cozy Winter Reading Program 2022
By: Lori Holewinski Hamilton East Public Library’s annual Cozy Winter Reading Program runs from February 1-28, 2022. This program gives readers of all ages...
14 January, 2022
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. & Hamilton County
By: Hamilton County Historian David Heighway As we approach the 93rd anniversary of Martin Luther King’s birth, people are looking at various ways to...
13 January, 2022
What’s Cooking @ HEPL?
By: Heidi Herald Welcome to the very first What’s Cooking @ HEPL blog! I am Heidi Herald, a Public Services Librarian at Hamilton East...
01 January, 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
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
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
Hamilton County at the Juneteenth Proclamation
Written by Hamilton County Historian, David Heighway with special thanks to Lezli Davis for new information and much of the research on individuals Juneteenth...
16 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
Pride Month History and Resources
Written by Ally Muterspaw Pride parades and festivals commonly take place in the United States during the month of June to commemorate the...
03 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
Hamilton County’s Unknown Soldier Memorial
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Every Memorial Day, we look at various sites and objects that recognize the sacrifice of American soldiers. Here...
25 May, 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
What IS in the Indiana Room?
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator If you are a genealogist, someone researching the history of your home, or a student researching a...
25 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
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
Martin Luther King, Jr. & The Civil Rights Movement
By: Pam Lamberger “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” -...
06 January, 2021
A New Year’s Address
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian An announcement was posted in the local newspaper, the Noblesville Plain Dealer, on December 26, 1850, which said: “NEW...
28 December, 2020
Genealogy Gratitude List
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator November’s genealogy roundtable was all about genealogy gratitude. In keeping with HEPL’s Season of Gratitude celebration now...
01 December, 2020
Book Clubbing It: How to Start & Moderate a Book Club
By: Julia Welzen With the autumnal weather guiding us to cozy activities, you may be curious about joining or starting a book club as a...
20 October, 2020
Did Your Ancestor Own Land?
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator Land records can be an invaluable resource for genealogists. At the August genealogy roundtable, attendees mentioned that...
03 September, 2020
Victory Gardens – Now and Then
Written by: Allison Zafiratos With the opening of HEPL’s Seed Library this past March, I began wondering how these seeds would be used in our...
31 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
Coping with COVID Using Creativity: Explore the New Creativebug Database
By: Pam Lamberger How are you coping with the unexpected change of pace while spending oodles of time at home during the interminable days...
27 July, 2020
The 500 Mile Tradition Continues
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...
23 July, 2020
Community Resource Guide – Resources for Personal and Small Business Financial Recovery
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,...
09 July, 2020
World War II Veterans
Written by: Nancy Massey, Indiana Room Coordinator Although this is at the start of July, September is just around the corner with a special...
08 July, 2020
Books that Educate on Anti-Racism
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...
04 June, 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
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
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
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
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
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 reduce exposure...
13 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Grow With Us This Spring!
Grow With Us This Spring! By: Julia Welzen Have you heard about seed libraries? Users can “check out” seeds to grow in their own gardens...
04 March, 2019
Bibliotherapy : A Librarian’s Favorite Form of Shelf-Help
Bibliotherapy : A Librarian’s Favorite Form of Shelf-Help By: Julia Welzen We read The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George as this month’s selection in the...
04 December, 2018
Rainy Day Reads
Rainy Day Reads By: Kirsten Edwards April is made for reading. Escape the dreary weather and curl up with a rainy day read guaranteed to...
18 April, 2018
Book Review: The Stand by Stephen King
Book Review: The Stand by Stephen King By: Justin Davis, Indiana Room Digital Assistant If novels like Salem’s Lot and It established Stephen King as...
15 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
The Witches’ Tree: An Agatha Raisin Mystery
The Witches’ Tree: An Agatha Raisin Mystery By: M.C. Beaton I really enjoy listening to the audiobook versions of the Agatha Raisin mysteries by M.C....
06 November, 2017