Mar 28, 2025 | Library News, New & Exciting, Staff Picks For Teens
By Rachel R.,Teen Librarian The 8th HEPL Teen Writing Challenge has concluded, and three winners were chosen from the teen entries. The Teen Writing Challenge was the idea of a student who shared it with the library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB). The TAB loved the...
Mar 21, 2025 | Library News, New & Exciting
Let’s celebrate HEPL! April 6 – 12 is National Library Week, which is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. The Fishers and Noblesville branches alike...
Mar 17, 2025 | Library News, New & Exciting
The Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) is excited to host our 2025 Local Author Fair, a free, open house-style event for all ages. The event will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the FORUM Events Center, 11313 USA Pkwy, Fishers, Indiana. Nearly 70...
Mar 14, 2025 | Crossroads Discovery Center, Highlights in History, New & Exciting
Joyce Hobson (1851-1939) was the first known woman doctor in Hamilton County. She was born Joyce Fredrica Richards in Tipton County, and her family had moved to Adams Township by 1870. Her first career was as a teacher in the Boxley School in 1875. She married William...
Feb 28, 2025 | Ignite Studio, Library News, New & Exciting
Showcasing the variety of wonderful, artful things a person can create in our makerspace, Ignite Studio will host its second annual Make-Off on Saturday, March 29 from 9 AM – 4 PM. Selected artists will compete to make an original piece of art related to Ignite...
Feb 25, 2025 | Crossroads Discovery Center, Highlights in History, New & Exciting
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Donald Graham is mostly forgotten now, but in his day, he was one of the state’s more notable architects. He designed libraries, theaters, and other buildings around Indiana. Locally, he should be remembered for having...
