Oct 28, 2022 | Highlights in History, Staff Picks For Adults
The Creation of a Myth By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian In Hamilton County, as in other places in the United States, the study of Native American life can be cluttered by myths. As if the interactions between settlers and Natives were not complex enough,...
Oct 14, 2022 | Library News, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens
As we draw near to the end of the year, many in our community will turn their focus to celebrations and times of giving. This year, the library will celebrate that spirit of giving in November and December with our initiative “Season of Giving.” Happenings include...
Jul 11, 2022 | Library News, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Teens, Uncategorized
By Danielle Acton Books Build Bridges is a community read program hosted by Hamilton East Public Library each fall to build community through shared experience, provide diverse reading opportunities and engage our community with noted authors. The featured books this...
Jun 19, 2022 | Highlights in History, Staff Picks For Adults
Written by Hamilton County Historian, David Heighway Following up on last year’s Juneteenth Day post, there is new information that has been produced. The first comprehensive list of African American Civil War soldiers from Hamilton County was put together by Lezli...
Jun 17, 2022 | Library News, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens
By: Julie Armstrong Calling all witches, wizards and muggles of all ages. Join us for some spellbinding fun during our eighth annual Harry Potter event at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers. This year’s theme is Magical Journeys, and I think we can all agree...
Jun 1, 2022 | Library News, Staff Picks For Adults, Uncategorized
Written by: Ally Muterspaw Every year, the United States recognizes Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month in June. The celebration commemorates the Stonewall Riots that took place in New York City on June 28th, 1969. Throughout the country,...