Oct 26, 2026 | Crossroads Discovery Center, Highlights in History, New & Exciting
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Emeritus When it comes to business models, the simple exchange of one item for another is about as basic as it gets. For close to a century, from around 1717 to around 1820, this kind of activity is what powered the economy...
Oct 19, 2026 | Library News, New & Exciting
Get ready for loads of family-friendly geeky goodness and fandom activities for all ages at HEPL’s 3rd annual LibraryCon! on Saturday, November 14 from 11 AM – 3 PM at the Fishers Branch. Cosplay is highly encouraged but not required! Dress up as your favorite...
Oct 12, 2026 | Crossroads Discovery Center, New & Exciting
By Jessica L., Hamilton County Historian Hamilton County suffered historic flooding this summer. The Crossroads Discovery Center at the Hamilton East Public Library is reaching out to the community to help document the flood and its impact for future researchers and...
Oct 9, 2026 | Ignite Studio, Library News, New & Exciting
Ignite Studio invites central Indiana artists to serve as a Maker-in-Residence in 2027. Ignite Studio is an arts-focused makerspace designed to offer the Hamilton County community broad access to a variety of art and making practices. We help patrons on-ramp to their...
Oct 5, 2026 | New & Exciting, Staff Picks For Adults
By Angela N., Collection Development Librarian The first time I heard a Wood Thrush, I freaked out. I hadn’t heard a sound so lovely as its fri-o-lay song. I had to find out what kind of bird it was, and I had to see it in the wild with my own eyes. I’d...
Sep 28, 2026 | Library News, New & Exciting
In order to provide more secure access to HEPL digital materials, beginning on October 12, 2026, OverDrive will require you to enter your PIN/Password in addition to your library card number when logging into Libby or HEPL’s OverDrive website. If you are currently...
