Jan 16, 2024 | Highlights in History, Indiana Room, Uncategorized
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Looking back over old blog posts about the history of the Hamilton County area, certain names have cropped up several times. An important one is the Dempsey family who were prominent in the African American community and...
Jan 12, 2024 | Library News, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens, Uncategorized
Hamilton East Public Library’s annual Winter Reading Program runs from February 1-29, 2024. Download the Beanstack app or click here to get started. Patrons with an existing Beanstack account can simply log in to join the challenge. Pre-registration starts on January...
Jan 8, 2024 | Highlights in History, Staff Picks For Adults, Uncategorized
By Ryan Houdek, Collection Development Librarian Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic oratory is indelible and so is his writing. King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail is arguably the pivotal document in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. King authored this open letter in...
Jan 3, 2024 | Ignite Studio, Library News, Uncategorized
BY Kris Hurst, Arts Engagement Coordinator Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers has opened a call for art for our annual exhibit “The 700 Collection.” We are seeking art in a variety of mediums for this juried group exhibit with cash awards for...
Dec 22, 2023 | Staff Spotlight, Uncategorized
You see their faces, you may know their names, but it’s time to really get to know your local librarians and library staff! Meet Ryan Houdek, Collection Development Librarian. Q: What brought you to HEPL? A: I am a newcomer to HEPL. I joined the team in August...
Dec 19, 2023 | Library News, Uncategorized
The Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) is excited to host our 2024 Local Author Fair, a free, open house-style event for all ages. The event will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the FORUM Events Center (11313 USA Pkwy, Fishers, IN 46037)....
