Feb 8, 2024 | Staff Picks For Adults, Uncategorized
By Kelly M. January has come and gone, and many of us have bid farewell to resolutions about healthier eating habits and regular gym attendance. Cold weather and lack of sunshine have made everything seem more challenging—even curling up on the couch with a book can...
Feb 5, 2024 | Staff Picks For Adults, Uncategorized
By Mallory E., Public Services Librarian If you are anything like me, your TikTok For You Page is consistently filled with reading recommendations, indicating that you are also a part of #BookTok. #BookTok refers to the section of TikTok devoted to book reviews and...
Feb 1, 2024 | Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens, Uncategorized
In January, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the 2024 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 29, 2024 | The Library Behind-the-Scenes, Uncategorized
What do librarians and library workers do all day? It’s not just sitting behind a desk reading a book! Get to know how the public library works behind-the-scenes! This year, we’ll highlight different departments and services the Hamilton East Public Library offers to...
Jan 25, 2024 | Ignite Studio, Library News, Uncategorized
By Kris Hurst, Arts Engagement Coordinator Sustainable art-making involves awareness of environmental issues, such as the materials artists use to create their works, reducing waste, and adopting practices that can reduce the impact on the environment. Ignite Studio...
Jan 18, 2024 | Library News, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens, Uncategorized
By Mallory Easterday, Public Services Librarian Black History Month is celebrated every February, and a theme is chosen each year by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). This year’s theme is ‘African Americans and the Arts.’ To...
