Staff Spotlight on…Brianna Harting!
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29 September, 2023
Teen Blogs & Staff Picks
Teen Writing Challenge: Reimagined Classics – Results Are In!
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...
20 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
Teen Writing Challenge: Reimagined Classics
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,...
28 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
Summer Reading Booklists for Pre-K-8th Grade
There's still two weeks left to complete your summer reading challenge! Looking for some book recommendations to keep your kids motivated and interested...
14 July, 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
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
Teen Writing Challenge: Love – Winners!
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...
25 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
My Life in the Library
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...
03 April, 2023
Talking To Your Kids About Disabilities: Disability Awareness Month 2023
By Dianne Thompson Every year in March, we celebrate Disability Awareness Month. We asked Fishers resident and mother of a child with disabilities, Dianne...
01 March, 2023
ALA Youth Media Awards 2023
In January, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the 2023 Youth Media Award winners. Each year, the ALA honors books and other outstanding...
17 February, 2023
Teen Writing Challenge: Love
By Rachel Ratajski The theme for HEPL’s next Teen Writing Challenge is love! This can be any kind of love – friendship, family, pets,...
27 January, 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
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
Fall 2022 Teen Writing Challenge – The Results Are In!
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...
04 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
Teen Writing Challenge: Fantasy
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...
30 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
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
Spring 2022 Teen Writing Challenge – The Results Are In!
By Christy Franzman The second HEPL Teen Writing Challenge has concluded and 3 winners were chosen out of 46 entries from teens in grades...
22 April, 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
Teen Writing Challenge: Poetry
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,...
18 January, 2022
Fall 2021 Teen Writing Challenge – The Results Are In!
By Christy Franzman The first HEPL Teen Writing Challenge has concluded and 3 winners were chosen out of 24 entries from teens in grades...
03 November, 2021
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
Teen Volunteering at the Library!
By Erin Weir As the Teen Librarian at our Fishers location, I am often asked about what volunteer opportunities the library has to offer...
27 September, 2021
Teen Writing Challenge
By Christy Franzman Aspiring teen writers, or teens who want the chance to win gift cards (no judgement here!), can submit their original short...
27 July, 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
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
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
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
Celebrate National Aviation History Month
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...
12 November, 2020
When Your Best Friend is a Unicorn
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...
17 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
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream (And Good Books)
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...
15 June, 2020
Anti-Racist Reads and Resources for Kids and Teens
By: Angela Dubinger Whether you are researching and learning for yourself or need resources and stories for your children, our library has gathered a...
11 June, 2020
Once Upon a Fairytale Retelling
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,...
09 March, 2020
Stay Healthy for National Nutrition Month
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...
05 March, 2020
15 YA Books for Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month
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...
29 October, 2019
Creepy Cool Collection – Teen Books that’ll Keep You Up at Night
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,...
21 October, 2019
Teen Lit Café: Read Outside the Library
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...
09 August, 2019
Dog Days of Summer – Teen Books for Canine Fans
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...
22 April, 2019
Staff Review: Batman: The Killing Joke
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...
06 June, 2018
Staff Review: As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds
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...
18 March, 2018
Teen Romance Novels that Won’t Make you Blush
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...
14 February, 2018
Awesome YA Books! Great New Titles For Teens (And Adults)
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...
22 January, 2018