Discover Guide August - October 2021

DISCOVER

August - October 2021

Books Build Bridges | Construction | Meet Eric Salazar | Back to School Resources

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Learn about what’s happening at HEPL this quarter.

A Message from Contents Our Director 3 Highlights

4 Special Programs

Edra Waterman

It’s hard to believe that another Summer is turning to Fall, but this change in season also brings some exciting changes to the library. In addition to our ongoing construction work to make our libraries even better, we are beginning to bring back in-person programs and events along with our virtual options. Look for our second annual Books Build Bridges community read events coming up in September and October, with fantastic opportunities to connect both in-person and virtually to best-selling authors telling stories of immigrant experiences. Sharing our stories is an important part of connecting to one another and to our community, so don’t miss your opportunity to participate with our Fall Ignite Maker in Residence, musician Eric Salazar, and his community album project. Finally, check out our Back to School Resource Guide included in this issue, and don’t forget that your library card is your most important school supply!

6 Construction 8 Children 10 Teen 12 Adult 14 Book Clubs 14 Computer Classes 15 Indiana Room 16 Ignite 18 Back to School Resources 20 Library Info and Closings

Edra Waterman, Library Director

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Highlights

Events and resources geared for families and people of all ages.

Books Build Bridges Books Build Bridges is a community read program hosted by Hamilton East Public Library each fall to build community through shared experience, provide diverse reading opportunities and engage our community with noted authors. Featured books this year are The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande (Adults and Young Readers Edition) and Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote by Duncan Tonatiuh (Picture Book).

Learn more on pages 4, 5, 10 and 12.

Eric Salazar Eric Salazar joins Ignite Studio as our Maker-in-Residence September-December 2021. Salazar pioneers the New Classical genre. He takes his classical training and fuses together modern electronics with classical instruments, blending ancient styles with current trends. He teaches, performs, composes, records, leads workshops, and presents lectures. Meet our newest Maker-in-Residence on pages 1617.

Back to School Resources With students back in classrooms, the library offers support for all age groups in the learning process. A wide variety of digital and in-person resources are availble through HEPL. These resources are freely available and accessible to anyone with a library card or school digital ID. Whatever the subject, there are powerful tools and resources to enrich the learning experience for teachers, parents and students. Explore our resources on pages 18-19.

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Special Programs 2021 Books Build Bridges:

Connecting Communities through Reading Books Build Bridges is a community read program hosted by Hamilton East Public Library each fall to build community through shared experience, provide diverse reading opportunities and engage our community with noted authors. Featured books this year are The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande (Adults and Young Readers Edition) and Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote by Duncan Tonatiuh (Picture Book).

Join our community in reading, participating in book discussions, and meeting the award-winning authors.

Meet the Authors Reyna Grande is the author of the bestselling memoir, The Distance Between Us, where she writes about her life before and after she arrived in the United States from Mexico as an undocumented child immigrant. Her books have been adopted as the common read selection by schools, colleges and cities across the country.

Bestselling author, Reyna Grande

Duncan Tonatiuh (toh-nah-tee-YOU) is a Mexican-American author and illustrator of several award-winning children’s books. He grew up in San Miguel de Allende, México and graduated from Parsons School of Design and Eugene Lang College in New York City. His aim is to create images and stories that honor the past, but that are relevant to people, especially children, nowadays.

Get A Copy of the Book Pick up a free copy of the featured novels (yours to keep, available while supplies last) at the Noblesville or the Fishers library beginning August 15, 2021. Or, borrow from our bookshelves or digitally through the library’s eBook collection: The Distance Between Us and Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote by Duncan Tonatiuh.

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Award-winning author, Duncan Tonatiuh

About the Books and Events

Registration required.

The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande The Distance Between Us is a memoir that represents the struggles of a family torn apart by poverty in Mexico and the search for a better life in the United States. Reyna’s journey as a girl to cross the US-Mexico border to join her family in Los Angeles is chronicled in her memoir, a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. A Young Readers edition of this book is also available, suggested for grades 6-9.

September 14 | 7:00 pm | Adults | In-Person and Virtual Event Just the Facts book club will discuss The Distance Between Us at their regularly scheduled meeting. The author will not be present at this event. Registration required.

September 16 | 6:00 pm | Teens | Virtual Event Reyna Grande will meet virtually with HEPL’s Teen Lit Café to discuss The Distance Between Us and The Distance Between Us Young Readers Edition.

September 23 | 7:00 | Book Discussion with Author | Virtual Event Reyna Grande will join us for a virtual book discussion of The Distance Between Us. October 2 | 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm | Author Talks | In-Person and Virtual Events Reyna Grande will present two author talks in-person at the Fishers Library with a book signing to follow each event. Please bring your book to be signed. There will be an option for virtual participation.

Registration required.

Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote by Duncan Tonatiuh Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote, a Pura Belpré Author and Illustrator Honor Book and ALA/ALSC Notable Children’s Book and winner of the Tomas Rivera Mexican-American Children’s Book Award, is an allegorical picture book about the hardship and struggles of migrant workers and their families.

September 21 | 7:00 pm | Parents and Educators |Virtual Event Duncan Tonatiuh will meet virtually with parents and educators to discuss Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote.

September 25 | 2:00 pm | Children and Families | Virtual Event Duncan Tonatiuh will meet virtually with children and families to read and talk about the story and illustrations in Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote.

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Fishers and Nobles

The library is preparing for the future by focusing on improving access and expanding possibilities in the use of indoor and outdoor spaces. When completed, Fishers and Noblesville residents will enjoy more pedestrian-friendly access and gathering spaces, additional parking, improved traffic flow, plus more experiential learning opportunities.

Planning a visit?

If you have visited or driven by our Fishers and Noblesville libraries lately, you have noticed the initial renovation work required to maintain our buildings into the future and improve access for all. Our libraries will remain open during regular hours throughout the construction unless posted differently on our web page here or our lobby doors.

The Noblesville Library The Noblesville library renovation will focus on improved traffic flow and expanded parking, increasing access to green spaces, creating outdoor amenities for all ages plus an updated front façade. We are expanding our Indiana Room with more experiential learning opportunities, and improving second-floor access.

Currently the North parking lot is under construction. It is anticipated that the reconfigured north parking lot will reopen in fall 2021, and work will begin on our front entrance and south parking lot.

The Fishers Library The Fishers library renovation will focus on more pedestrian-friendly access and gathering spaces, improved traffic flow and expanded parking, integration of the south entrance with the Nickel Plate trail, redesigning the north entrance to become the new main entrance, and expanding the north side parking.

Currently the North and East parking lots are under construction. Library and Ignite Studio visitors can park in the library’s South lot or can find additional parking throughout the Nickel Plate District.

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sville Construction Fishers Library new south entrance

Fishers Library new north entrance

Noblesville front entrance

Fishers Library new interior entry

Preparing for the Future: Our construction is planned with care to enhance our residents’ quality of life through innovation, greater accessibility, and discovery that allows all ages to learn and explore. The goals of our library construction projects are as follows: • Better access points to the buildings • Better traffic flow • Provide for the needed maintenance of our aging buildings and improve energy efficiency • Increase capacity for events and programs • Increase experiential learning opportunities • Shape outdoor spaces to provide increased programming opportunities • Increase access to green spaces and create outdoor amenities for all ages Stay up-to-date on the latest construction new and updates. Visit hepl.lib.in.us/contruction or scan the QR code for more information.

Planning a trip to the Fishers Library? Please view the Fishers Nickel Plate District parking map to find a parking spot.

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Children

A variety of events and programs geared for children.

Youth Community Mural

By Anita Snyder Unite. Celebrate. Create. Collaborate. These words may come to mind when you think of community created art and HEPL is providing an opportunity for you to be a part of something that unites, celebrates, creates and collaborates! Unite with other members of our great community to celebrate each other through creativity! Folks of all ages and abilities will have the opportunity to create a guided self-portrait inspired by Todd Parr’s book, It’s OK to be Different. But this is just one piece of the puzzle! These self-portraits will be combined together to create one giant collaborative mural which creates a snapshot of our community for everyone to admire. This mural celebrating our rich and diverse community will hang in the Children’s Department of the Noblesville Branch. We invite you to join us for this special community driven project! Families will sign up for a packet pickup date weekly starting August 16 on the calendar of events. Families will be able to pick up their packet on the holds shelf starting on that date. Packets will continue to be held for participants until October 4th. When registering please indicate how many participants you have in your group and which branch you would like to pick up your portrait packet!

Have fun creating your portrait and please return to either library by October 4th!

Virtual Homeschool Enrichment Register and learn more about how to pickup supply packs.

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Registration required.

Programs for Children Registration required.

In-Person Programs Storytime (ToddlersPreschoolers) Fishers: Tuesdays | 9:30-10 am & 10:3011 am Noblesville: Wednesdays | 9:30-10 am & 10:30-11 am Thursdays | 10:30-11 am Babytime (Ages 0-24 months) Fishers: Wednesdays | 9:30-10 am & 10:30-11 am Noblesville: Thursdays | 9:30-10 am Pre-K Explorers (Ages 3-5) Fishers: Tuesdays | 1-2 pm Noblesville: Thursdays | 1-2 pm Read to a Therapy Dog with Love on a Leash! (Ages 5+) Bring your favorite book and spend some time reading out loud to a special furry friend!

Sign up at the Children’s Desk.

Fishers: 2nd Saturday of the Month | 11 am-1 pm Noblesville: 4th Saturday of the Month | 11 am-1 pm

Virtual Programs

Ukulele Club (Ages 8 & up) Learn the play the Ukulele! Learn such techniques as: how to hold the uke, how to tune, and how to read chords. Learn to play simple songs with 2 or 3 chords.

Thursday, August 5 | 6-7 pm Thursday, September 2 | 6-7 pm Thursday, October 7 | 6-7 pm Fishers Lego Challenge (Grades K-5) Are YOU up to the challenge? Put your skills and creativity to the test by joining us for a fast-paced LEGO showdown!

Fishers: Wednesday, August 18 | 6-6:30 pm & 6:30-7 pm Wednesday, September 15 | 6-6:30 pm & 6:30-7 pm Wednesday, October 20 | 6-6:30 pm & 6:30-7 pm Read, Build, Repeat (Ages 8+) Pick up a packet (as supplies last), scan the QR code and unlock a mystery project, craft, or game to do at home! Packets will be updated on a rotating basis so keep your eyes peeled during your library visit! *Packets located in Youth Services at BOTH locations. As supplies last!

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Virtual Storytime (0-5 years) Saturdays | 11-11:30 am | Virtual Event Virtual Pre-K Explorers (Ages 3-5) Wednesdays | 1-2 pm | Virtual Event Virtual Early Readers Book Club (Grades K-3) Discover the thrill of reading books and having fun with new friends while still social distancing.

Wednesday, August 4 | 6-6:45 pm Pea, Bee, and Jay: Stuck Together by Brian Smith Wednesday, September 1 | 6-6:45 pm Sydney and Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World Together by Jacqueline Davies Wednesday, October 6 | 6-6:45 pm Layla and the Bots: Cupcake Fix

by Vicky Fang

Teen

A variety of events and programs geared for teens grades 6-12.

Registration required.

Books Build Bridges:

Reyna Grande Thursday, September 16 | 6-7 pm | Virtual Teen Lit Café: Reyna Grande Author Visit Teens will get to visit virtually with award-winning author Reyna Grande at September’s Teen Lit Café meeting! Teens will discuss the author’s book, The Distance Between Us, either the adult or the young reader’s edition. The Distance Between Us is this year’s Books Build Bridges community read selection. Teens will have the opportunity to ask the author questions about her memoir and her writing.

Participants may pick up a free copy of either edition of the book at the Noblesville Library or the Fishers Library beginning August 15, while supplies last.

Cool Careers: Cyberforensics

Thursday, September 9 | 7-8 pm | Virtual Have you ever wondered what kind of “cool” careers are out there? How do people end up in those cool careers?

This inaugural Cool Careers event will feature Dr. Kathryn Seigfried-Spellar, Associate Professor of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Kate grew up wanting to understand why people do bad things and wanted to make a difference by becoming a police officer. However, her career path led her to focus on the virtual side of crime rather than the physical.

Dr. Kate is now a national leader in the field of computer forensics, or cyberforensics, and she will join us virtually to speak about her “cool career” and answer questions from participants. For grades 6+ and adults. Registration required.

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Programs for Teens

Registration required.

Intro to ASL Back by popular demand! Teens and adults are invited to this Intro to ASL (American Sign Language) class series featuring deaf educator, Michelle Cleary. Learn some basic signs to expand your communication skills with people with hearing loss.

Tuesday, August 17, 24, 31 | 7-8 pm | Virtual Suicide Prevention & Education September is National Suicide Prevention Month.

To help spread awareness through education, Jim Ginder, of the Hamilton County Health Department, will help participants learn about warning signs, risk factors, how to support a friend, and the resources available for people in crisis. Armed with information, you just might be able to save a life!

For teens grade 6+ and adults.

Thursday, September 2 | 6-7 pm | Virtual Rainbow Reads Teen Book Club HEPL is starting a new LGBTQIA+ focused book club exclusively for teens! The Rainbow Reads Teen Book Club will meet on the 3rd Monday each month to discuss queer titles. While this is a queer-themed book club, readers across the spectrum are welcome to attend! Books are pre-selected for the first three months of the program, but participants will get to vote on future discussion titles. Teens may pick up a free copy of the book of the month once they’ve registered and chose a pickup location, while supplies last.

Monday, August 16, September 20, October 18 | 6-7 pm | Fishers August - Camp by L.C. Rosen September - You Should See me in a Crown by Leah Johnson October - When we were Magic by Sarah Gailey

August Pick

September Pick

In-Person Events Crafty Teens Crafty Teens is back in person at both libraries with new and exciting art projects for teens, including one taught by a certified Bob Ross instructor! All supplies are provided for participants.

Tuesday, August 3, September 7, October 5 | 4:306 pm | Noblesville Thursday, August 5, September 2, October 7 | 4:30-6 pm | Fishers Anime Club Anime Club is back in person at the Noblesville Library! Enjoy an hour of anime after school with other teen fans! Attendees get to choose what we watch from a variety of popular anime shows.

Wednesday, August 11, 25, September 8, 22, October 6 | 4-5 pm | Noblesville Wednesday, October 20 | 2-4 pm | Noblesville Teen Lit Café Join us at Forest Park, Noblesville, in August to discuss Heart of Iron, by Ashley Poston. We’ll meet up at Ritchey Woods, Fishers, in October to discuss that month’s selection (TBD). Teen attendees receive free copies of the monthly selections, while supplies last.

Thursday, August 19 | 6-7 pm | Forest Park, Noblesville Thursday, October 21 | 6-7 pm | Ritchey Woods, Fishers Teen Games Teen Games are back in person at both library locations! Teens are invited to meet up at the library after school to play board games, card games, or Nintendo Switch. Playing games is a great way to de-stress and make new friends!

Tuesday, August 24, September 28, October 26 | 4-5:30 pm | Noblesville & Fishers

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Adult

A variety of events and programs geared for adults.

Registration required.

Books Build Bridges: Reyna Grande Author Visit Saturday, October 2 | 1-2:30 pm | Fishers (in-person) | Limited Seating | Registration Required Virtual Option on Saturday, October 2 | 1-2 pm | Registration Required Saturday, October 2 | 4-5:30 pm | Fishers (in-person) | Limited Seating | Registration Required Reyna Grande is the author of the bestselling memoir The Distance Between Us where she writes about her life before and after she arrived in the United States from Mexico as an undocumented child immigrant.

Writing about immigration, family separation, language trauma, the price of the American Dream, and her writing journey. Reyna’s work has appeared in The New York Times, The Dallas Morning News, CNN, Buzzfeed, among others. In March 2020, she was a special guest on Oprah’s Book Club. The Distance Between Us is also available as a young readers edition, suitable for grades 6-9.

Reyna has received an American Book Award, the El Premio Aztlán Literary Award, and the International Latino Book Award. In 2012, she was a finalist for the prestigious National Book Critics Circle Awards, and in 2015 she was honored with a Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature.

Join Reyna at the Fishers Library for an author talk followed by a Q&A session and book signing to conclude this year’s Books Build Bridges experience. Pick up a complimentary copy of The Distance Between Us or the young reader’s edition at the Fishers or Noblesville Library beginning August 15, while supplies last. Copies are also available for checkout at the libraries or through HEPL’s digital collections.

Just the Facts Book Discussion: The Distance Between Us Just the Facts meets the second Tuesday of each month to discuss thought provoking nonfiction books. This month’s selection is our Books Build Bridges community read, The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande. Complimentary copies of the book are available to pick up, while supplies last. Digital copies are also available to borrow through hoopla.

Tuesday, September 14 | 7-8 pm | Fishers | Registration required Tuesday, September 14 | 7-8 pm | Virtual | Registration required

* Note: This is an in-person event that will also be broadcast virtually via Zoom. You do not need to register for both the in-person and virtual events.

Books Build Bridges: Virtual Book Discussion with Reyna Grande Join Reyna and our librarians for an intimate virtual discussion of The Distance Between Us. Pick up a complimentary copy of The Distance Between Us or the young reader’s edition at the Fishers or Noblesville Library beginning August 15 while supplies last. Copies are also available for checkout at the libraries or through HEPL’s digital collections. Registration with email required to receive Zoom meeting link.

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Programs for Adults Registration required.

Hidden History of Hamilton County with David Heighway Join author and Hamilton County Historian David Heighway to celebrate his new book, Hidden History of Hamilton County, Indiana. Complimentary copies of the book will be available to the first 20 pre-registered people to arrive at this author talk.

A book signing will follow.

Monday, August 23 | 7-8 pm | Fishers Belle Musique Belle Musique will return to the library this fall for a concert featuring music from around the world.

This violin/piano duo will entertain and engage you with an exciting variety of songs. You’ll hear classical pieces—Vivaldi, Brahms, Dvorak and more—traditional songs, and maybe even a classic celebrating our State of Indiana!

Saturday, October 23 | 3-4 pm | Fishers Wicked Fishers with Robert Bowling Did you know that Fishers was once a lawless town where anything could happen? Join author Robert Bowling to celebrate his newest book, Wicked Fishers. Complimentary copies of the book, provided courtesy of the library, will be available to the first 20 pre-registered people to arrive at this author talk. A book signing will follow.

Monday, October 25 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Fishers

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A New Look at Our Universe’s Past The new James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled for launch on October 31, 2021! Join Steve Haines of the Indiana Astronomical Society for a look at the history of the Hubble Space Telescope and how the James Webb Space Telescope will “complement and extend the discoveries” of Hubble.

Saturday, October 30 | 2-3 pm | Virtual Financial Wellness Series presented by Semler Financial Group: First Time Homebuyer’s Workshop Thursday, August 19 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Fishers Thursday, August 19 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Virtual Retirement Basics Workshop Thursday, September 30 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Fishers Thursday, September 30 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Virtual Adult Crafts Yarn Birds Thursday, August 12 | 6:30-7:45 pm | Virtual Chalkboard Message Plaque Thursday, September 9 | 6:30-8 pm | Noblesville Book Fold Lantern Thursday, October 14 | 6:30-8 pm | Virtual Recycled Book Planter Saturday, October 16 | 2-4 pm | Fishers Community Blood Drive Friday, September 24 | 1-4 pm | Noblesville parking lot

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Book Clubs

Registration required.

A variety of book clubs for adults.

Books on Tap

Fourth Wednesday each month, 7-8 pm

Classics Made Modern

First Tuesday each month, 7-8 pm

Fiction Fans

Second Thursday each month, 6:30-7:30 pm

Just the Facts

Second Tuesday each month, 6:30-7:30 pm

Mystery Loves Company

Third Wednesday each month, 6:30-7:30 pm

On the Same Page

Second Tuesday each month, 7-8 pm

Paging through Time

Fourth Wednesday each month, 2-3 pm

Speculative Fiction Guild

Second Monday every other month, 7-8 pm

True Brew Nonfiction

Fourth Tuesday each month, 7-8:30 pm

Coffee by the Book

Third Tuesday each month, 2-3 pm

ENL Virtual Book Club

Fourth Monday each month, 7-8 pm

Starting in September!

First Thursday each month, 2-3 pm

Check your Shelf Book Club

Whether you love mystery novels, nonfiction, historical fiction, recent bestsellers, science fiction and fantasy, or the classics—we have a book club for you! Everyone is welcome. Please check the HEPL event calendar regularly as book club meeting locations are subject to change.

Many book clubs’ selections are available as eBooks or downloadable audiobooks through OverDrive/Libby or hoopla. Print copies for the upcoming discussions are available to pick up at the library—just email the moderator listed for your chosen book club(s) on our event calendar.

For more information, including upcoming titles and links to book club Facebook groups, visit hepl.lib.in.us/lets-read/.

Computer Classes All computer classes are meeting virtually until further notice. Registration required.

Protecting your Privacy Online Wednesday, August 11 | 2-3 pm

Introduction to Google Calendar Wednesday, October 6 | 2-3 pm

Online Job Search Basics Wednesday, August 18 | 2-3 pm

Introduction to LinkedIn Thursday, October 14 | 2-3 pm

Introduction to Google Drive Thursday, September 9 | 2-3 pm Introduction to Windows 10 Wednesday, September 15 | 2-3 pm Discover Guide

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Registration is required for all classes. Register for classes here:

Indiana Room

Registration required.

Special Collection of Indiana history and geneaology resources on the second floor in Noblesville Digitizing and Organizing Family Photos How do you digitize and organize that box full of family photos? This session will offer some tips and techniques to do just that.

Saturday, August 28 | 10-11:15 am | Virtual

Eight Step Approach to Genealogy Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned researcher coming back from a break, this session is for you. We will quickly climb the eight steps to making a family history tree.

Saturday, September 25 | 10-11:15 am | Virtual

Beginning African American Family History When searching for African American ancestors, tracing family back to the 1870 Federal Census is just the beginning. This program will explore the steps, record sets, and resources that help bridge the gap between the 1860s and 1870s in discovering your African American family history. Join Melissa Tennant as she guides us through the search for African American ancestors.

Saturday, October 23 | 10-11 am | Virtual

Family History Month - October October is Family History Month! Visit the HEPL event calendar beginning October 1 to experience HEPL’s first genealogy-themed virtual escape room!

Virtual Genealogy Roundtable Join us online on the second Tuesday each month at 2:00 pm. for an informal genealogy discussion group.

We focus on a different topic each month. You will need a mobile device or computer with a microphone (webcam is optional) to join the Zoom meeting.

August 10 | Focus on “Black Sheep” Ancestors September 14 | Focus on the 1950 Federal Census October 12 | Focus on Early American Ancestors Discover Guide

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Ignite

An arts-inspired makerspace in the lower level of the Fishers Library.

Fall 2021 Maker-in-Residence:

Eric Salazar

Eric Salazar joins Ignite Studio as our Maker-inResidence September-December 2021. Salazar pioneers the New Classical genre. He takes his classical training and fuses together modern electronics with classical instruments, blending ancient styles with current trends. He teaches, performs, composes, records, leads workshops, and presents lectures. We caught up with Eric to learn more about his artistry: Q: A:

What instruments do you play?

I primarily play clarinet and bass clarinet. Although, I do know how to play piano and can generally make a sound on any instrument, I only consider myself to be proficient in instruments of the clarinet family.

Q: A:

How did you get into composing and recording music?

I think my path into composing music all began with a love for improvisation. Since I could make a sound on the instrument, I’ve always been improvising different melodies and rhythms. In my formal education, I often got some dirty looks from my peers for “messing around” instead of warming up properly. That messing around was my way of finding my voice as an artist.

Q: A:

Who are your musical heroes?

I could listen to Johnny Cash all day, every day. I just find his storytelling to be so compelling, even though the musical style is vastly different from my own style. I’m [also] inspired by the people around me. So in that sense my biggest heroes are my colleagues at Forward Motion, the ensemble that I helped found in Indianapolis. They simultaneously support my artistry and development while pushing me to be the best musician I can be.

Q: A:

What musical/professional accomplishment are you most proud of?

I’m still technically in the early stages of my career, but I’ve already released albums through record labels, performed at large venues for large crowds, and gotten some pretty awesome commissions to compose music. By far though, my proudest moments have been with my ensemble Forward Motion. We perform regularly, commission and premiere new works, and even produce studio recordings.

Q: A:

What kinds of things will you be doing during your residency in Ignite?

I’m really excited to share what I know about audio engineering, composing, and the music business. By far the most ambitious and exciting project that I have this year is the creation of the community album that I will be doing at Ignite. I’m going to be recording members of the community responding to the question: “What ignites your passion?” Then, I’ll be setting those verbal responses to music to tell a collective community story about passion.

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Maker Schedule *Registration required.

All events are in-person unless otherwise noted.

Audio Engineering Basics: Gear, Gear, Gear!* Thu. Sept 2 | 6-7 pm Tue. Oct 12 | 6-7 pm Wed. Nov 3 | 6-7 pm Wed. Dec 8 | 6-7 pm Intermediate Audio Engineering: Mixing Your Track* Thu. Sept 9 | 5:30-6:30 pm Tue. Oct 19 | 5:30-6:30 pm Wed. Nov 10 | 6-7 pm Mon. Dec 13 | 6-7 pm Recording Session Shadowing: Be a Producer* Tue. Oct 26 | 5:30-7:30 pm Wed. Nov 17 | 6-8 pm Open Studio Sat. Sept 18 | 2-6 pm Sat. Oct 9 | 2-6 pm Sat. Oct 16 | 2-6 pm Thu. Oct 21 | 4-8 pm

Wed. Oct 27 | 4-8 pm Mon. Nov 1 | 4-8 pm Sun. Nov 7 | 1-5 pm Sat. Nov 20 | 11 am-3 pm Tue. Nov 23 | 4-8 pm Sat. Dec 4 | 11 am-3 pm Community Album Collaboration: What Ignites Your Passion?* Tue. Sept 14 | 5-8 pm Sat. Sept 18 | 11 am-2 pm Mon. Sept 20 | 5-8 pm Thu. Sept 23 | 5-8 pm Sun. Sept 26 | noon-3 pm Wed. Sept 29 | 5-8 pm Sat. Oct 9 | 11 am-2 pm Sat. Oct 16 | 11 am-2 pm Jam Session Wed. Sept 8 | 6-7 pm Tue. Oct 5 | 6-7 pm Mon. Nov 22 | 6-7 pm Thu. Dec 2 | 6-7 pm Recording Industry Basics* Thu. Sept 9 | 7-8 pm | Virtual Tue. Oct 19 | 7-8 pm | Virtual Discover Guide

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Sun. Nov 7 | noon-1 pm Sat. Dec 4 | 10-11 am Networking for Introverts* Sun. Sept 26 | 3-4 pm Wed. Nov 17 | 4:30-5:30 pm | Virtual Mon. Dec 6 | 7-8 pm | Virtual Beat Laboratory* Mon. Dec 6 | 3:30-6:30 pm Sun. Dec 12 | 1-4 pm Thu. Dec 16 | 5-8 pm Thank you to the Friends of the Library for their support of Ignite’s Maker-in-Residence Program.

For class descriptions and to register, visit our events calendar at http://bit.ly/ IgnitePrograms.

Back to School Scan here for all of our resources.

A to Z: MapsOnline, The USA, and World Travel: Geography teaching tools In A to Z: MapsOnline, users can engage with interactive maps that represent historical and contemporary significance in and outside of the United States. https://www-atozmapsonline-com.hepl.idm.oclc.org/?c=6nvxuFyzTZ https://www-atoztheusa-com.hepl.idm.oclc.org/?c=6nvxuFyzTZ https://www-atozworldtravel-com.hepl.idm.oclc.org/?c=6nvxuFyzTZ

Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints: Find overviews, news and opinions on current social issues Opposing Viewpoints is a Gale in Context database that covers current events and explores the social issues of the day. https://go-gale-com.hepl.idm.oclc.org/ps/start.do?p=OVIC&u=npl_main

Gale Literature Resource Center: Biographical information, overviews, fulltext literary criticism and reviews on writers The Gale Literature Resource Center is an excellent database for anyone studying or interested in literature. https://go-gale-com.hepl.idm.oclc.org/ps/start.do?p=LitRC&u=npl_main

Gale Science: A visual tool that teaches topics in biology, chemistry, and earth/space science Gale Science offers a fascinating look at science. What a great supplement to any student’s sciences courses - middle school and up. https://cyber-gale-com.hepl.idm.oclc.org/cyber/ISSCI?u=npl_main&p=ISSCI

Gale Smithsonian: Primary Sources in U.S. History: Provides primary source content to support U.S. History and AP U.S. History classes Smithsonian Primary Sources opens up primary source documents, political cartoons, drawings, and other objects from American history. It’s like being able to consult these museum-quality sources in searchable or high-resolution form. https://go-gale-com.hepl.idm.oclc.org/ps/start.do?p=SMPS&u=npl_main Discover Guide

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Maps Online

The USA

World Travel

l Resources INSPIRE Indiana Virtual Library: To research current events, science, business, health, notable people, hobbies, and much more Inspire offers full text scholarly articles, including e-books and audio sources for a wide range of topics. https://inspire.in.gov/

LearningExpress Library: Found in the INSPIRE A-Z List: A repository of testtaking and career-building information Practice tests and skills tutorials are available for elementary through adult learners. https://www.learningexpresshub.com/ProductEngine/LELIndex.html#/ learningexpresslibrary/libraryhome?AuthToken=2df0be07-7488-499e-9b4fae3d2aab2262

Mango Languages: Offers access to foreign language courses and English courses taught in the user’s native language Mango Languages is a language-learning app or browser experience designed for anyone - adult or student – planning to travel or to challenge themselves by learning a new language. https://learn.mangolanguages.com/login

Newspapers.com: Find information about historical events Newspaper articles can be a useful source of information about historical and current events. Newspapers allow us to see how people viewed an event when it happened. https://hepl.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://newspaperslibrary.proquest. com/?accountid=57461

NoveList Plus: A searchable online database with fiction and nonfiction titles The NoveList Plus database is an excellent resource for readers’ advisory (suggesting books of interest to readers) or if you like to do your own reader’s advisory research. https://hepl.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login. aspx?authtype=ip,url,cpid&custid=s9071331&profile=novplus If you prefer a librarian to research book suggestions for you, please contact us through My Next Book: https://www.hepl.lib.in.us/my-next-book/.

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Library Information

Noblesville

Noblesville Library

One Library Plaza Noblesville, IN 46060 317.773.1384 Located just north of the intersection of Conner Street (S.R. 32) and Cumberland Road, near Noblesville High School.

Fishers Library

Five Municipal Drive Fishers, IN 46038 317.579.0300 Located in the Municipal Complex, just north of 116th Street, near the Nickel Plate District Amphitheatre.

Fishers

Additional Parking Available: • Meyer Najem Garage • The Switch Garage • The Edge Garage • Nickel Plate District

Ignite Studio at HEPL

317.579.0331 Located in the lower level of the Fishers Library.

Indiana Room 317.770.3206

Located on the second floor of the Noblesville Library

Hours

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Library Closures Monday, September 6 - Labor Day Thursday, November 11 - Staff Development Day

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