Jun 28, 2024 | Crossroads Discovery Center, The Library Behind-the-Scenes
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...
Jun 26, 2024 | Crossroads Discovery Center, Highlights in History
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...
Mar 8, 2024 | Highlights in History, Indiana Room
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian It’s difficult to miss the activities being planned around the total solar eclipse that will be happening on April 8. Of course, this isn’t the first eclipse to be seen in Hamilton County. There are some interesting...
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 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...
