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...
Think the library is just about books? Think again! Your local library is a treasure trove of resources, materials, and services, with something for everyone in the community. September marks the beginning of Library Card Sign-Up Month, and to celebrate, we'll be highlighting some of...
By Jessica Layman, Local History and Genealogy Librarian As you gear up for the first weeks of the school year, remember that there’s some things all kids in Hamilton County have in common, no matter how old they are or when they went to school. Schools across...
Renovations at the Fishers Library are well into Phase 2, and the west wing (Adult Services) of the Fishers Library has officially reopened! As we’re entering a transition in this phase of our renovations, we wanted to answer some of our most asked questions about...
By Rachel Ratajski The theme for HEPL’s next Teen Writing Challenge is reimagined classics! Put your own unique twist on a classic fairy tale, myth, or story from classic literature. Teen writers can submit an original, reimagined classics-themed short story for HEPL’s 5th Teen Writing Challenge! WHO: Teens in...
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 Classics Reimagined! This can be a fairy tale, myth, or classic literature from any culture, just recreated in your own vision. The...
By Tori Rumschlag, Public Services Librarian You may already know that spending time outdoors is great for your health. Maybe you read one of the many studies linking nature to positive mental health attributes. Maybe a friend who is really (really, really) into hiking/running/biking/skiing/camping/sporting has tried...
Renovations at the Fishers Library have entered Phase 2, which means our new main entrance is officially open! We've had a few questions from visitors about how to navigate and use the new space, so check below for some information about the Fishers Library during...
