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Joyce Hobson (1851-1939) was the first known woman doctor in Hamilton County. She practiced “eclectic” medicine, which might be called holistic today.

Showcasing the variety of wonderful, artful things a person can create in our makerspace, Ignite Studio will host its second annual Make-Off on Saturday, March 29 from 9 AM - 4 PM.

Donald Graham is mostly forgotten now, but in his day, he was one of the state’s more notable architects. He designed libraries, theaters, and other buildings around Indiana. Locally, he should be remembered for having created several iconic Noblesville buildings.

For Women's History Month, we asked Leah Leach, founder of the first women’s history lending library in the United States, to tell us about how she started Gal's Guide and why we should celebrate women's history and achievements.

March 2025 will mark one hundred years since Madge Oberholtzer, a woman from Irvington in Indianapolis, was attacked and killed by D. C. Stephenson.

Every March, Disability Awareness Month serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusivity, accessibility, and understanding. We’ve invited Irina Burke and Jason Wagner, both members of the local Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, to share their perspective.

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.

The 2025 HEPL Seed Library will open with select varieties on February 10 and fully open on March 3. We are so excited to share this year’s collection with you!

We’ve selected 5 teen books for both romance and friendship, depending on whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Palentine’s Day this year.