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...
By Chaise Carter, Director of Youth Services While children may not learn to read until they've started school, there are many things that caregivers can do to help develop their child's pre-reading skills and get them ready to learn to read! Easy ways to introduce those...
Books Build Bridges is a community read program hosted by Hamilton East Public Library each fall to build community through shared experience, provide diverse reading opportunities, and engage our community with noted authors. This year's featured books are classic stories reimagined. For adult readers, the...
There's still two weeks left to complete your summer reading challenge! Looking for some book recommendations to keep your kids motivated and interested in the final days of summer? Check out these curated booklists from ALSC (Association for Library Services to Children)! "These lists are full...
You see their faces, you may know their names, but it's time to really get to know your local librarians and library staff! Meet Donna Warfel, Youth Services Librarian. Q: What brought you to HEPL and how long have you been here? A: I have worked in...
By Chaise Carter and Lisa Glesil, Youth Services Celebrate Independence Day with your kiddos this Fourth of July! Check out these books and digital materials that are available to you with your Hamilton East Public Library card. And, look below for a special craft you can...
Join the HEPL community of readers by enrolling in the All Together Now 2023 Summer Reading Program! Readers of all ages can keep an online log of their reading and complete fun activities during June and July to participate. Registration begins Monday, May 8th. Sign...
By Jessica Layman, Local History and Genealogy Librarian Did you know that people with Arab heritage have been living in Indiana for more than 100 years? Many assumptions are made about people who identify as Arab. Generally speaking, people of Arab descent or their ancestors are from...
The Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) is excited to host our 2023 Local Author Fair, a free, open house-style event for all ages. The event will be held on Saturday, April 15 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the FORUM Events Center, 11313 USA Pkwy,...
By Dianne Thompson Every year in March, we celebrate Disability Awareness Month. We asked Fishers resident and mother of a child with disabilities, Dianne Thompson, to write a guest blog about her personal connection to this month and the ways we can support inclusion and acceptance...
