Jul 5, 2024 | Crossroads Discovery Center, Library News, New & Exciting
By Jessica L., Local History and Genealogy Librarian You may have heard that the Crossroads Discovery Center (formerly known as the Indiana Room) has recently reopened its doors. We are so excited to have patrons back in the space! In addition to the genealogy and...
Jun 28, 2024 | Crossroads Discovery Center, New & Exciting, The Library Behind-the-Scenes
What do librarians and library workers do all day? It’s not just sitting behind a desk reading a book! Get to know how the public library works behind-the-scenes! This year, we’ll highlight different departments and services the Hamilton East Public Library offers to...
Jun 26, 2024 | Crossroads Discovery Center, Highlights in History
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian In the early nineteenth century, the Fourth of July could be considered the most important holiday in the United States. It was a statement of national identity at a time when Americans were still trying to understand who...
May 20, 2024 | Crossroads Discovery Center, Indiana Room, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids
By Jessica L., Local History and Genealogy Librarian On June 6, 1944, the Allies launched a coordinated attack on the coast of France as part of Operation Overlord, often called D-Day. World War II had begun in 1939, and the US had been involved since the attack on...