Staff Spotlight on…Brianna Harting!
You see their faces, you may know their names, but it's time to really get to know your local librarians and library staff!...
You see their faces, you may know their names, but it's time to really get to know your local librarians and library staff!...
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...
Think the library is just about books? Think again! Your local library is a treasure trove of resources, materials, and services, with something...
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,...
Books Build Bridges is a community read program hosted by Hamilton East Public Library each fall to build community through shared experience, provide...
There's still two weeks left to complete your summer reading challenge! Looking for some book recommendations to keep your kids motivated and interested...
Want to know what your fellow Hoosiers are reading? "The Indiana Library Federation supports three annual book award programs. The book award programs...
Join the HEPL community of readers by enrolling in the All Together Now 2023 Summer Reading Program! Readers of all ages can keep...
By Rachel Ratajski The fourth HEPL Teen Writing Challenge has concluded, and three winners were chosen out of ten entries from teens. The Teen Writing...
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...
By Suhita Chintalacharuvu 2023 is the year of stories at Hamilton East Public Library. Every month on our blog, we’re featuring a guest writer...
By Dianne Thompson Every year in March, we celebrate Disability Awareness Month. We asked Fishers resident and mother of a child with disabilities, Dianne...
In January, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the 2023 Youth Media Award winners. Each year, the ALA honors books and other outstanding...
By Rachel Ratajski The theme for HEPL’s next Teen Writing Challenge is love! This can be any kind of love – friendship, family, pets,...
The Hamilton East Public Library is proud to present our Best Books of 2022! Explore our annual recommendations for kids and adults, curated...
As we draw near to the end of the year, many in our community will turn their focus to celebrations and times of...
By Erin Weir The third HEPL Teen Writing Challenge has concluded and 3 winners were chosen out of 23 entries from teens. The Teen Writing...
By Danielle Acton Books Build Bridges is a community read program hosted by Hamilton East Public Library each fall to build community through shared...
By Erin Weir The theme for HEPL’s next Teen Writing Challenge is fantasy! Think spells and fairies and dragons galore! Aspiring teen writers can submit...
By: Julie Armstrong Calling all witches, wizards and muggles of all ages. Join us for some spellbinding fun during our eighth annual Harry Potter...
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...
Composed By: Allison Kartman, Youth Engagement Coordinator Join the HEPL community of readers by enrolling in the Oceans of Possibilities 2022 Summer Reading Program!...
Heading to the park to play in a splash pad, take a walk, or just run off some energy this summer? You might...
By Christy Franzman The second HEPL Teen Writing Challenge has concluded and 3 winners were chosen out of 46 entries from teens in grades...
March is Disability Awareness Month, sponsored by the Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities. Throughout March, the Hamilton East Public Library will...
By Christy Franzman The theme for HEPL’s next Teen Writing Challenge is poetry to celebrate the upcoming National Poetry Month in April! Aspiring teen writers,...
By Christy Franzman The first HEPL Teen Writing Challenge has concluded and 3 winners were chosen out of 24 entries from teens in grades...
With libraries in Fishers and Noblesville, the Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) is pleased to announce that effective November 1, 2021 the library...
Practicing gratitude and positivity has been found to have a profound effect on the human brain, helping us make happiness a habit. When...
October in Indiana brings to mind crisp fall days, colorful leaves, pumpkins, and Halloween fun. What better way to celebrate fall than to...
By Erin Weir As the Teen Librarian at our Fishers location, I am often asked about what volunteer opportunities the library has to offer...
By Christy Franzman Aspiring teen writers, or teens who want the chance to win gift cards (no judgement here!), can submit their original short...
Books Build Bridges is a community read program hosted by Hamilton East Public Library each fall to build community through shared experience, provide...
If you have visited or driven by our Fishers and Noblesville libraries lately, you have noticed the initial renovation work required to maintain...
Written by Ally Muterspaw Pride parades and festivals commonly take place in the United States during the month of June to commemorate the...
A public library is so much more than a building. One big takeaway from the Covid-19 pandemic is that people continue to connect...
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...
Join the HEPL community of readers this summer to log your reading during June and July, 2021! Enrolling in the Tails and Tales...
Enjoy these titles for all ages and learn more about sustainability and the small changes we can all make. Search for one of...
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...
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...
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...
By: Allison Kartman Magic awaits at our annual Harry Potter Book Night reimagined into a fully virtual week of everything magical and fantastical! Beginning...
Celebrate National Aviation History Month By: Anders Arnold Look! Up in the sky. It’s a bird…it’s a plane…It’s…a plane. Seriously, we’re going to celebrate aviation this...
By: Missy Flanagin It’s nothing new that young students love unicorns. Unicorns are literally everywhere you turn. They can be found on the cereal...
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...
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream (And Good Books) By: Anders Arnold Summer is here and it's time to cheer. The...
By: Angela Dubinger Whether you are researching and learning for yourself or need resources and stories for your children, our library has gathered a...
Once Upon a Fairytale Retelling By: Missy Flanagin I recently got the pleasure of introducing a good friend of mine to a young adult series,...
Stay Healthy for National Nutrition Month By: Anders Arnold Howdy folks! March is National Nutrition Month and I wanted my blog to focus on how...
15 YA Books for Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month By: Erin Weir Dealing with the loss of a loved one is hard for everyone. Siblings in...
Creepy Cool Collection – Teen Books that’ll Keep You Up at Night By: Anders Arnold There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are turning,...
Teen Lit Café: Read Outside the Library By: Erin Weir This August, we are starting a new book club just for teens! What makes it...
Dog Days of Summer – Teen Books for Canine Fans By: Anders Arnold There’s nothing quite like the summer sun shining down while you’re relaxing...
Staff Review: Batman: The Killing Joke By: Justin Davis Alan Moore’s 1988 classic graphic novel starts with Batman visiting Arkham Asylum to see if the...
Staff Review: As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds By: Emily Burton Genie and his brother Ernie are headed to Virginia where they’ll spend a...
Teen Romance Novels that Won't Make you Blush By: Jackie Humphrey Happy Valentine's Day! There are many legends that surround St. Valentine. My favorite story...
Awesome YA Books! Great New Titles For Teens (And Adults) By: Anders Arnold Hello 2018! I can't think of a better way to kick off...