Oct 9, 2026 | Ignite Studio, Library News, New & Exciting
Ignite Studio invites central Indiana artists to serve as a Maker-in-Residence in 2027. Ignite Studio is an arts-focused makerspace designed to offer the Hamilton County community broad access to a variety of art and making practices. We help patrons on-ramp to their...
Aug 19, 2026 | Library News
Our thoughts are with everyone in our community who has been impacted by the flooding. In the midst of such a difficult situation, it has been incredibly heartwarming to see our community come together to support neighbors and help those in need. We are grateful for...
Feb 20, 2026 | Crossroads Discovery Center, Highlights in History
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Emeritus We think of driverless cars as some of today’s cutting-edge technology, but people have been experimenting with the concept for a long time. One such experiment on a Hamilton County farm in the 1930s attracted...
Jan 20, 2026 | Crossroads Discovery Center, Highlights in History
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Emeritus Stephen “Steve” Roberts was born in Roberts Settlement to Stephen and Mary Roberts. His grandfather Willis had been one of the first emigrants to the Settlement in the 1830s. Sources differ on the younger Stephen’s...
Dec 15, 2025 | Library News
The Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) is excited to host the 2026 Local Author Fair, an annual, free, open house-style event for all ages. The event is changing venues and will be held on Sunday, April 19 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds...
