Feb 1, 2026 | Library News, New & Exciting, Staff Picks For Teens
The theme for HEPL’s 10th Teen Writing Challenge is Historical Fiction or Historical Fantasy! Teen writers are challenged to write a complete short story with a historical setting. Stories must be set in our world during a time before the 2000s. You could keep it as...
Sep 26, 2025 | Library News, Staff Picks For Teens
By Rachel R.,Teen Librarian The 9th HEPL Teen Writing Challenge has concluded, and three winners were chosen. The Teen Writing Challenge was the idea of a student who shared it with the library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB). The TAB loved the suggestion and felt it was...
Aug 1, 2025 | Library News, Staff Picks For Teens
The theme for HEPL’s 9th Teen Writing Challenge is mystery! Teen writers are challenged to write a complete short story that features a mystery. Mysteries can be thrilling or cozy, realistic or supernatural, a murder investigation or tracking down a stolen painting,...
Jun 1, 2025 | Library News, Staff Picks For Teens
Calling all teen artists! Design an 11in x 17in poster featuring your favorite quote for a chance to have your poster displayed in the TeenZones and win a gift card! Use paint, colored pencils, collage, digital art, photography, or any other art technique you want to...
May 6, 2025 | Friends Announcements, Library News
Love music? Join us on select Saturdays throughout the year for the 2025 HEPL Music Series! This is the eleventh year the Friends of the Hamilton East Public Library have sponsored the Music Series, bringing a variety of wonderful concerts to the Fishers Library....
