Feb 1, 2024 | Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens, Uncategorized
In January, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the 2024 Youth Media Award winners. Each year, the ALA honors books and other outstanding materials for children and teens published in the preceding year. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they...
Jan 29, 2024 | The Library Behind-the-Scenes, Uncategorized
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...
Jan 25, 2024 | Ignite Studio, Library News, Uncategorized
By Kris Hurst, Arts Engagement Coordinator Sustainable art-making involves awareness of environmental issues, such as the materials artists use to create their works, reducing waste, and adopting practices that can reduce the impact on the environment. Ignite Studio...
Jan 18, 2024 | Library News, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens, Uncategorized
By Mallory Easterday, Public Services Librarian Black History Month is celebrated every February, and a theme is chosen each year by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). This year’s theme is ‘African Americans and the Arts.’ To...
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 12, 2024 | Library News, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens, Uncategorized
Hamilton East Public Library’s annual Winter Reading Program runs from February 1-29, 2024. Download the Beanstack app or click here to get started. Patrons with an existing Beanstack account can simply log in to join the challenge. Pre-registration starts on January...