Feb 14, 2025 | Guest Blog, Library News
By Irina Burke and Jason Wagner Every March, Disability Awareness Month serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusivity, accessibility, and understanding. We’ve invited Irina Burke and Jason Wagner, both members of the local Deaf and Hard of Hearing...
Feb 12, 2025 | Guest Blog, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens
By Megan Zanto, Director of Mentor Development at Youth Mentoring Initiative Hamilton East Public Library has partnered with Youth Mentoring Initiative in Fishers to support them in their mission of engaging HSE students by nurturing positive relationships with a...
Feb 7, 2025 | Library News, Seed Library
Get ready for the 2025 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 5, 2025 | Staff Picks For Teens
It’s that time of year when love is on everyone’s mind! We’ve selected teen books for both romance and friendship, depending on whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Palentine’s Day this year. Regardless of your reading preferences, all teens (6th-12th grade)...
Feb 1, 2025 | Library News, Staff Picks For Teens
By Rachel R., Teen Librarian The theme for HEPL’s 8th Teen Writing Challenge is flash fiction! Flash fiction is exactly what the name suggests: very quick stories. Teen writers are challenged to write a complete story in less than 1,000 words. With a limited word...
