By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian It’s not often that I find a straight-forward ghost story, but while doing some research on another topic, I found an 1899 incident at a house in southwest Noblesville that doesn’t seem to have an explanation. It is...
By Kris H., Arts Engagement Coordinator Ignite Studio invites central Indiana artists to serve as a Maker-in-Residence in 2025. Ignite Studio is an arts-focused makerspace designed to offer the Hamilton County community broad access to a variety of art and making...
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian I’ve covered early circus activity in Hamilton County before. Pushing it farther back, we have a record of the earliest appearance of a circus or menagerie show in the county. A reminiscence by Augustus Finch Shirts in the...
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...
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian In the early nineteenth century, the Fourth of July could be considered the most important holiday in the United States. It was a statement of national identity at a time when Americans were still trying to understand who...
The Hamilton East Public Library is conducting our annual Patron Experience Survey to better understand how you use the Library, what you enjoy about it, and what areas could use some improvement.
Please follow the link below to share your response before the survey closes on Sunday, November 24. Thank you!
