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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.
Thursday, September 23 | 7-8 pm | Virtual | Registration required
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 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
