Feb 2, 2026 | Library News, New & Exciting, Seed Library
Get ready for the 2026 HEPL Seed Library! We love hearing about your gardens every year, and we know the Seed Library is very important to library users. Our hope is that with the HEPL Seed Library, you will explore how wonderful gardening can be, no matter where you...
Feb 1, 2026 | Library News, New & Exciting, Staff Picks For Teens
The theme for HEPL’s 10th Teen Writing Challenge is Historical Fiction or Historical Fantasy! Teen writers are challenged to write a complete short story with a historical setting. Stories must be set in our world during a time before the 2000s. You could keep it as...
Jan 29, 2026 | Guest Blog, Library News, New & Exciting, Seed Library
Q&A with Jennifer Jacks, Sand Creek Elementary Counselor From an underutilized outdoor space to a thriving hub of curiosity and color, the Sand Creek Elementary School (SCE) garden has become a living example of what can grow through collaboration and community...
Jan 27, 2026 | Library News, New & Exciting, Staff Picks For Kids
On Saturday, February 7, the Hamilton East Public Library will join other libraries across the country in celebrating National Take Your Child to the Library Day! As essential connectors in their communities, this day encourages parents and caregivers to visit their...
Jan 26, 2026 | Ignite Studio, Library News, New & Exciting
Every first quarter of the year, Ignite Studio focuses on a specific medium or technique. This year, we’re focusing on the combination of one or more mediums used to create artwork. This work is designated in the art world as “mixed media.” Mixed media encourages...
