Feb 9, 2026 | Library News, New & Exciting, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens
By Tori R., Collection Development Librarian Roughly 29% of American adults – including 1 in 4 Hoosiers! – have some type of disability. In 1987, President Reagan declared March as National Disabilities Awareness Month. Nationally, this has become a time to celebrate...
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 12, 2026 | Library News, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens
From February 1 – 28, catch the Olympic spirit with Hamilton East’s annual Winter Reading Challenge! The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Athletes will compete in fun sports like skiing, snowboarding, and...
Dec 8, 2025 | Library News, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens
The Hamilton East Public Library is proud to present our selections for the Best Books of 2025! Explore our annual list for kids, teens, and adults, all curated by our expert librarians based on top circulating titles in the HEPL collection published in 2025. The 100...
Oct 24, 2025 | Library News, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens
With Halloween right around the corner, along with colorful leaves, pumpkin spice, and cozy sweaters all around, spooky season is here! We’ve put together a list of some upcoming programs to help you celebrate the spirit of autumn, and look below for our list of...
Sep 5, 2025 | Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids
By Joan D., Public Services Assistant Celebrated in September, Happy Cat Month hopes to educate and inform cat owners about what they can do to make their pets happy and healthy. Many people view cats as self-reliant, aloof, and less in need of medical attention than...
