Mar 28, 2025 | Library News, Staff Picks For Teens
By Rachel R.,Teen Librarian The 8th HEPL Teen Writing Challenge has concluded, and three winners were chosen from the teen entries. The Teen Writing Challenge was the idea of a student who shared it with the library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB). The TAB loved the...
Feb 12, 2025 | Guest Blog, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens
By Megan Zanto, Director of Mentor Development at Youth Mentoring Initiative Hamilton East Public Library has partnered with Youth Mentoring Initiative in Fishers to support them in their mission of engaging HSE students by nurturing positive relationships with a...
Feb 5, 2025 | Staff Picks For Teens
It’s that time of year when love is on everyone’s mind! We’ve selected teen books for both romance and friendship, depending on whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Palentine’s Day this year. Regardless of your reading preferences, all teens (6th-12th grade)...
Feb 1, 2025 | Library News, Staff Picks For Teens
By Rachel R., Teen Librarian The theme for HEPL’s 8th Teen Writing Challenge is flash fiction! Flash fiction is exactly what the name suggests: very quick stories. Teen writers are challenged to write a complete story in less than 1,000 words. With a limited word...
Jan 31, 2025 | Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens
In January, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the 2025 Youth Media Award winners. Each year, the ALA honors books and other outstanding materials for children and teens published in the preceding year. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they...
Jan 20, 2025 | Guest Blog, Library News, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens
As we prepare for Black History Month this February, we’ve partnered with the Noblesville Diversity Coalition on a curated booklist, with selections for all ages from a variety of genres! Many of these picks are also available as ebooks and audiobooks. Also,...
