May 4, 2026 | Library News, New & Exciting, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens
This summer, join HEPL’s Unearth a Story reading challenge! Log reading and activities between June 1 and July 31 to participate. Registration begins May 4. Sign up on Beanstack or by downloading the Beanstack app. Once you have enrolled, start reading, reviewing...
Apr 30, 2026 | New & Exciting, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids
By Amber M., Public Services Assistant The first Saturday in May is noted in the US for the annual running of the Kentucky Derby, but in comic book shops around the country Free Comic Book Day is also celebrated. For the last 24 years, new readers and seasoned...
Feb 9, 2026 | Library News, 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...
