Feb 1, 2026 | Library News, 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, 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, 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...
Jan 23, 2026 | Ignite Studio, Library News
Showcasing the ways artists elevate and utilize HEPL’s makerspace resources, Ignite Studio will host its third annual Make-Off on Saturday, March 21. Selected artists will compete to make an original piece of art related to Ignite equipment, kits, or other in-house...
Jan 15, 2026 | Ignite Studio, Library News
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Ignite Maker Lab in the Noblesville Branch on Saturday, January 31! This public makerspace is a vibrant, hands-on creative hub designed for innovators, artists, tinkerers, and lifelong learners ages 13 and up. The...
