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
Adult Blogs and Staff Picks
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
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...
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