What Is Welcoming Week?
Welcoming America is an organization that encourages U.S. cities, counties, states, and non-profit organizations to bring together immigrant and non-immigrant communities. Welcoming Week is a series of events each September when neighbors, newcomers, and long-time residents come together in a spirit of unity. These gatherings demonstrate that in places large and small, people of all backgrounds create stronger communities by building meaningful connections and affirming the benefits of welcoming everyone.
During Welcoming Week, September 12-21, 2025, we will celebrate our vibrant, multicultural community and the ways Hamilton East Public Library’s mission, vision, and guiding principles are put into practice year-round. Join us for cultural programming and more during Welcoming Week.
Welcoming Week at HEPL is supported by a generous contribution from Northwest Bank.
Community Map
HEPL wishes to celebrate the rich and incredibly diverse heritage of our patrons. During Welcoming Week, please visit the lobby at either library branch to mark where your birthplace or homeland is on a community map of the world.
Featured Events
Dance Around the World: A Global Dance Showcase in Celebration of Welcoming Week
Saturday, September 20 | 1 – 3pm | Fishers Library
Discover the global language of dance at this free event! All ages are welcome. You’ll enjoy West African, Indian, Latvian, and Mexican folk performances from local dance groups. Registration is requested.
Enjoy an afternoon of dance at the library, featuring:
• Iibada Dance Company
• Jautrais Pāris
• Indy Bollywood
• Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos
Feltscapes: Needle Felting a Meaningful Landscape
September 13 | 11 AM & 2 PM | Fishers Library
Kokedama – Japanese Moss Balls
September 16 | 6 PM | Fishers Library
Cybersecurity Basics (in Arabic)
September 18 | 6 PM | Fishers Library