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New & Exciting For Kids
New Look for 500 Books Before Middle School
Our 500 Books Before Middle School Challenge is getting a makeover! On May 30, the current challenge on Beanstack will sunset, and patrons can join the NEW 500 Books Before Middle School Challenge!
...Summer Reading Program 2025: Color Our World
Join the HEPL community of readers by registering for the Color Our World 2025 Summer Reading Program!
...Why Mentors Matter
Research shows that youth need 4-6 non-parental adults in their lives to support them. YMI creates a bridge of caring adults within our own community to students within the district.
...ALA Youth Media Awards 2025
The American Library Association (ALA) announced the 2025 Youth Media Award winners for outstanding books for children and teens.
...20 Books For Black History Month
We’ve partnered with the Noblesville Diversity Coalition on a curated booklist in honor of Black History Month, with selections for all ages from a variety of genres!
...Take Your Child to the Library Day
On Saturday, February 1, Hamilton East Public Library will join other libraries across the country in celebrating national Take Your Child to the Library Day!
...A NEW Look! – 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Eight years after the premiere of the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge on Beanstack, we are refreshing the look and feel of this much beloved program on January 31.
...Winter Reading Program 2025
From February 1 – 28, bundle up with a book in your favorite nook! Log pages, review books, and complete activities to earn a Bingo!
...Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On his national holiday, January 20th this year, we honor the life and work of the great civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.
...Staff Picks: January 2025
Browse through Hamilton East Public Library’s staff picks for January 2025!
...Slam Dunk Reads: A Basketball Booklist for Fans of All Ages
In the spirit of the Mudsock Rivalry Basketball Game, our team compiled a basketball themed reading list. Get ready to hit the court with these slam dunk reads!
...Best Books of 2024
The library is proud to present our Best Books of 2024! Explore our recommendations for kids, teens, and adults.
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