Teen Resources | Hamilton East Public Library

Visit the Seed Library

Get free seeds for your garden at the Seed Library! Vegetable, herbs, flower, and native plant seeds all available now.

Teen Advisory Board

Serve your local community, help plan teen programming, earn volunteer hours, develop leadership skills, and make new friends on the Teen Advisory Board!

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Parent's Guide

Discover all the resources and exciting activities we have available for kids and teens in and out of the library.

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New & Exciting For Teens

Teen Writing Challenge: Schools and Universities Winners

The 11th HEPL Teen Writing Challenge has concluded, and three winners were chosen from the teen entries.

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Teen Writing Challenge: Schools and Universities

Teen writers can submit an original short story set in a school or university for HEPL’s 11th Teen Writing Challenge!

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Summer Reading Program 2026: Unearth A Story

Join HEPL’s Unearth a Story summer reading program! Log reading and activities between June 1 and July 31 to participate.

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Teen Writing Challenge: Historical Fiction/Fantasy Winners

The 10th HEPL Teen Writing Challenge has concluded, and three winners were chosen from the teen entries.

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1 in 4 Hoosiers : Disability Awareness Month

Hamilton East Public Library celebrates the 1 in 4 Hoosiers who have a disability, and encourages all patrons to engage in stories that push the boundaries of their understanding. We’ve provided some titles below to get you started on your journey.

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Teen Writing Challenge: Historical Fiction/Fantasy

Teen writers can submit an original, historical fiction/fantasy short story for HEPL’s 10th Teen Writing Challenge!

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Winter Reading Program 2026: Celebrate the 2026 Winter Olympics!

From February 1 – 28, catch the Olympic spirit with Hamilton East’s annual Winter Reading Challenge!

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Best Books of 2025

The library is proud to present our Best Books of 2025! Explore our list for kids, teens, and adults.

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Spooky Season: Events & Reads

With Halloween right around the corner, along with colorful leaves, pumpkin spice, and cozy sweaters all around, spooky season is here! We’ve put together a list of some upcoming programs to help you celebrate the spirit of autumn, and look below for our list of recommended reads for all ag...