Discover Guide: May-July 2023

What’s Inside?

Learn about what’s happening at HEPL this quarter.

A Message from Our Director Edra Waterman

We’re looking forward to an exciting summer at HEPL! Our Summer Reading Program is back with the theme “All Together Now.” There are many great programs and opportunities to win prizes from June –July, for readers of all ages. HEPL is On the Move this summer, and we can’t wait to connect with you out in our community through farmers markets, celebrations, and more! Take the opportunity to explore your creativity with the latest Maker-in-Residence, Addie Hirschten, who will be sharing her many talents in our Ignite Studio beginning in May. We’re eager to bring the Human Library to HEPL in July, where adults can “check out” a person as a Human Book to learn more about them and what makes them unique. May also brings Mental Health Awareness month, and we’ve compiled some resources on topics that may be helpful. We hope to connect with you this summer, whether that be in the library or as we are out and about in the community!

Edra Waterman, Library Director

Please refer to our online calendar of events for the most up-to-date information: hepl.evanced.info/ signup/calendar

Don’t forget to follow us on social media!

Summer Reading Program

Join the HEPL community of readers by enrolling in the All Together Now 2023 Summer Reading Program! Registration begins Monday, May 8th. Sign up through Beanstack and check out booklists on page 4!

HEPL on the Move

We love to get out in the community and visit with you outside our buildings. We’ve scheduled visits to farmers markets and parks this summer, but you’ll also find us at school events, community celebrations, StoryWalks with Fishers Parks, concerts, and more! Find out where to meet us on page 5!

Human Library

This July event for adult readers offers an opportunity to learn more about diverse populations through persons with lived experiences of stereotyping, bias, and prejudice. You’ll be able to borrow a person who is a Human Book to have a 30-minute conversation about their story. Learn more on page 12!

Meet Your New Maker-in-Residence

Ignite Studio is excited to introduce our new Maker -in-Residence Addie Hirschten! Addie is a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author of several books, and former children’s librarian whose work reveres the sacred beauty of the natural world. Read more about her upcoming Maker program schedule on pages 16-17!

Mental Health Resources

Mental health affects us in different ways - physically, mentally, financially, socially, and emotionally. This is difficult for everyone. However, it is especially difficult for people suffering with their mental health and/or substance abuse issues, as well as their friends and families. See our list of mental health resources on pages 18-19!

Summer Reading Program 2023

June 1-July 31 | All Ages

Join the HEPL community of readers by enrolling in the All Together Now 2023 Summer Reading Program! Registration begins Monday, May 8th.

Once you have enrolled, start reading or exploring our activities to earn points! You can earn points by logging pages, minutes, or days read, writing reviews, and completing activities. Earn 100 points to complete the program. Continue reading to earn more points and badges and automatic entries into an endof-program drawing! Keep an eye out for our Summer Reading blog with more details coming soon!

This year we are partnering with the Mayor’s Youth Council of Noblesville and the City of Fishers to collect new school supply donations for those in need.

Summer Reading Booklists

Sign up here!

By Julia Welzen, Community Engagement Coordinator

HEPL is on the Move! We love to get out in the community and visit with you outside our buildings. We’ve scheduled visits to farmers markets and parks this summer, but you’ll also find us at school events, community celebrations, StoryWalks with Fishers Parks, concerts, and more!

You’ll be able to learn about and register for the All Together Now Summer Reading Program, snag some giveaways, and participate in fun activities. At the farmers markets, you can also meet Ignite’s Maker-in-Residence Addie Hirschten and participate in a community art project. There might even be a secret code you can use to earn bonus points for Summer Reading if you can find us!

HEPL at the Parks

All HEPL at the Parks events are 10am-1pm.

Friday, May 26

Brooks School Park, Fishers

Friday, June 2

Finch Creek Park, Noblesville

Friday, June 9

Roy G. Holland Park, Fishers

Tuesday, June 13

Fishers AgriPark, Fishers

Tuesday, July 11

Fishers AgriPark, Fishers

HEPL StoryWalk

Tuesday, June 6 10am | Fishers AgriPark, Fishers

Wednesday, July 5 10am | Flat Fork Creek Park, Fishers

HEPL at the Farmers Market

Fishers Farmers Market

8am-12pm at the Nickel Plate AMP in Fishers

Saturday, May 13

Saturday, July 1

Saturday, August 5

Noblesville Farmers Market

8am-12pm at Federal Hill Commons in Noblesville

Saturday, June 10

All Ages

Events geared for families and people of all ages.

Family Movie: Encanto

Sat. 6/3 | 2-4pm | FIS

HEPL’s very own Teen Advisory Board presents a movie showing for the whole family! Partnering with the City of Fishers and the Mayor’s Youth Council of Noblesville, we’ll be collecting donations of school supplies while screening a family-friendly movie.

Movie Night at the Library*

Fri. 6/16: Sing 2 & Fri. 7/21: Raya and the Last Dragon | 6:15-8:15pm | NOB

All Together Now - for movie night! We will be showing movies on the big (projector) screen in our new outdoor youth space at Noblesville Library. Bring the family, invite your friends, and join the library for a great night out!

Jam as a Fam: Presented by Bongo Boy Music School*

Sat. 6/24 | FIS & Sat. 7/29 | NOB | 1-1:30pm & 2-2:30pm

Join Bongo Boy Music School for an all-ages jam session. Participants will create rhythm and good times by drumming and grooving along to the beat. Please register ALL participants in your group as there is limited space for this program.

Community Board Game Day with Who’s Yer Gamers*

Sat. 7/22|1-5pm | NOB

Bring your family or friends, choose a board or card game from our library or the Who’s Yer Gamers library, or bring your own! We’ll have plenty of space available for play and Who’s Yer Gamers ambassadors ready to teach you how to play. Drop-in for a while or game the whole time! Registration requested.

Teens & Adults

Murder at the Library! (Murder Mystery Party)*

Fri. 6/23 | 6-7:45pm | NOB

Tragedy strikes during HEPL’s annual Canine Literacy gala. The Librarian was discovered dead at the event! During the chaos, the witness disappeared before anyone could ask questions. There are six primary suspects who were unaccounted for at some point in the evening. Each one has their own reasons for wanting the Librarian out of the picture. Explore the library, solve puzzles, find clues, and interrogate guests. At the end of the night, you will need to answer the important questions: WHO is the culprit (and WHY)? WHERE did they do it? And WHAT did they use?

VR Open House

Fri. 6/30 | 3-5pm | NOB

Experience virtual reality through Meta Quest 2 headsets! Attendees will have approximately 15 minutes to explore VR apps/games after a librarian gives an overview of how to use the equipment. Please note that this is a first-come, first-served event due to the limited number of devices. Participants must sign a waiver of liability before using the equipment; a parent or guardian must be present to complete a waiver of liability for a minor.

Life Skills: Plumbing is Like LEGOs*

Mon. 7/17 | 6-7pm | NOB

Local handywoman, Handy Mandy, makes a sometimes gross job fun, entertaining, and easy to understand. Come learn some basics and discover for yourself the weird and wonderful world of plumbing! Handy Mandy’s presentation will include some time for questions, so come prepared for discussion.

Cool Careers: Entrepreneur & Game Developer*

Mon. 7/31 | 6-7pm | FIS

Are you interested in learning what it is like to develop and market game software? Mark Della-Croce is an entrepreneur working on developing and marketing Game Master software for tabletop roleplay gaming (think D&D). From software development to web programming, streaming on Twitch to manning booths at gaming conventions, learn about Mark’s career and how you can become an entrepreneur yourself!

*Please note: Registration required.

Children

A variety of events and programs geared for children.

School Age Family & All Ages

Tinker Time | Grades 1-5*

Wed. 5/10, 6/14 & 7/12 | 3-4:15pm |NOB

Mon. 5/15, 6/19 & 7/17 | 6-7:15pm | FIS

Join us for a monthly STEAM-themed program for school-aged kids. May: Star Wars | June: Weird Water | July: Team STEAM

B’Twixt & B’Tween | Grades 3-5*

Thurs. 5/11, 6/8 & 7/13 | 2-3pm |FIS

Wed. 5/31, 6/28 & 7/26 | 6-7pm |FIS

Done with “little kid stuff” but not yet into middle school? This monthly club is for you. We will try out different craft and activities, share hobbies, and explore interests in be-Tween.

May: Donut Stuffies |June: Flower Power |

July: Handmade Music

Mission Breakout | Various Grades*

Sat. 5/20, 6/17 & 7/15| 1-2pm, 2-3pm & 3-4pm |NOB

Find clues, decipher puzzles, and work as a team to accomplish your mission before the time runs out! Do you have what it takes?

May: Back to Reality (Gr. 1-6) | June: Shelter

Shenanigans (Gr. 1-5)| July: Kids in a Candy Store (Gr. 1-5)

VISIT THE ONLINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO REGISTER:

Book Clubs

Sticker Mania | Family – All Ages*

Wed. 5/3, 6/7 & 7/5 |3:30-4:30pm | NOB

Do you love stickers too? Join forces with other sticker lovers while we make a sticker book, make our own stickers, and rejoice in the fabulousness of stickers!

Family Lego Challenge | All Ages*

Wed. 5/17, 6/21 & 7/19 | 4pm & 6pm |FIS

Thurs. 5/18, 6/15 & 7/20 | 4pm & 6pm | NOB

Are YOU up to the challenge? Put your skills and creativity to the test by joining us for a fast-paced LEGO showdown! Families and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to attend. Work as a group or individually!

Parents and Pancakes | Families with children 0-5*

Fri. 5/19 | 10-11am | NOB

Settle in for a story, eat some pancakes, and make a craft to celebrate those special people in our lives. Parents, grandparents, and special friends are welcome!

*Please note: Registration required. Registration opens 14 days prior to program date for most programs.

Virtual Early Readers Book Club | Grades K–3*

Wed. 5/3, 6/7 & 7/5 |6-6:45pm | Virtual

May: Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo | June: Ty’s Travels: Beach Day! By Kelly Starling Lyons. | July: I Am Kind: A Positive Power Story by Suzi Capozzi. Pick up your packet, explore the book & activities with family, then join us on Zoom!

Novel Hunters: A Middle Grade Book Club | Grades 3-5*

Wed. 5/10, 6/14 & 7/12 |6-7pm | FIS

May: The Lemonade War by Jacquline Davies | June: The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall |

July: I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 by Lauren Tarshis

Explore a variety of chapter books and enjoy themed activities through this in-person book club!

Book Dragon Box | Summer selection: Amari and the Night Brothers | Ages 8-12/Grades 4-6* Box requests open on May 1st. Pick up your box from your chosen location starting on June 1st.

Pick up your HEPL Book Dragon Box and enjoy the book goodies after chapter breaks!

Summer Reading Programs

Good Vibes Jars | Ages 8-12*

Thur. 5/18 | 3-4pm | NOB

Decorate your Good Vibes Jar and fill it with self-affirmations to read whenever you’re needing some good vibes!

Foam Happy Foam PartySummer Reading Kickoff|Family*

Thurs. 6/1 |5-7pm |NOB

Enjoy a party full of music, foam, and fun to celebrate the start of Summer Reading! Please dress in swimsuits. Register for one of four 30 minute time slots.

Friendship Jewelry Extravaganza | Grades 1-5*

Thurs. 6/1 & 7/6 | 2-3pm | FIS

Thurs. 6/15 & 7/13 | 3-4pm |NOB

Come in and make your best friend and yourself matching jewelry! June: Binary Code Necklace |July: UV Bead

Friendship Bracelets

Babysitter’s Club Party | Ages 8-12*

Tues. 6/6 | 6-7pm | FIS

Celebrate Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, Stacey, Dawn, and more! Join us for games, snacks, trivia, and crafts as we explore what makes these babysitters such great friends!

Weekly Storytimes & Music Programs

Babytime | Ages 0-24 months

Wednesdays | 9:30-10am & 10:30-11am | FIS

Thursdays | 9:30-10am | NOB

Tot Tunes | Ages 0-5

Tuesdays | 9:30-10am | NOB

Wednesdays | 9:30am-10am | NOB

Chalk Party | Grades K-5

Tues. 6/13 | 11am-12pm | NOB

Did you think the only type of chalk was the type you bought at the store? It’s not! Come join us for a Chalk Party to see what we’ve chalked up!

It’s a Bluey Party! | Families with young children

Wed. 6/14 | 6-7pm | NOB

This episode of Bluey is called... It’s a Bluey Party! Is your family a fan of Bluey? Join us to celebrate all things Bluey. Bring the whole family out to play Bluey games and eat Bluey snacks.

Hedgehog Hannah | Family – All Ages

Sat. 6/17 | FIS & 7/1 | NOB | 3:30-4:30pm

Get up close to some pretty spectacular animals! Paul from Hedgehog Hannah will be here to educate us on some cute, some weird, and some possibly creepy critters!

Mega Mystery Escape Room | Families with children ages 4-8*

Thurs. 6/29 | 10-11am, 2-3pm, 11-12pm, 1-2pm & 3-4pm | NOB Grab your friends and put your heads together to solve the puzzles hidden in this room! Can you find the prizes before the time is up?

Scooby Doo Escape Room | Ages 7-11*

Thur. 6/29 |11am-12pm, 1-2pm & 2-3pm | FIS

Zoinks! The Mystery, Inc. team was investigating some witch sightings in a creepy old house and have disappeared! They need our help to find them. Search the house, find the clues, solve the puzzles, and open the locks to help find Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo.

Bubble Party | Pre-K – School Age

Tues. 7/11 | 11am-12pm | NOB Come have a bubbling good time at our Bubble Party! Bubbles big and small, bubble art, and bubble fun!

Reaction Contraptions | Grades 1-5*

Thur. 7/20 | 2-3:30pm| FIS

Work with a group to create a Chain Reaction Contraption or Rube Goldberg Machine. We will use marbles, balls, dominoes, cars, levers, and other simple machine techniques to make a complicated machine to accomplish a specific goal.

Storytime | Toddlers-Preschoolers

Tuesdays | 9:30-10am & 10:30-11am | FIS

Wednesdays | 10:30-11am | NOB

Thursdays | 10:30-11am | NOB

Movin and Groovin | Ages 2-5

Wednesdays | 2-2:30pm | FIS

Please note: Registration is not required for these programs. These weekly programs will take a break from May 15-June 5.

Teen

A variety of events and programs geared for teens.

Highlights

Astrology 101 for Teens*

Mon. 5/15 | 6-7pm | NOB

Can’t figure out when Mercury is in Gatorade? Constantly mixing up your sun and moon signs?

Wondering why everyone seems to be suspicious of Scorpios? Learn the basics of astrology from local astrologist, tarot reader, and esthetician Annie Lippman.

Sip and Study

Tues. 5/16 | 3:30-6pm | NOB

Wed. 5/17 | 4-7pm | FIS

Come study for finals in the TeenZone and get a free warm beverage to fuel you! We’ll have coffee, tea, and cocoa available while supplies last.

Makeup for Costuming for Teens*

Tues. 7/18 | 6-7:30pm | NOB

Wed. 7/19 | 6-7:30pm | FIS

No costume is complete without appropriate makeup! Learn how makeup design can help you change your features, give yourself enormous animé eyes, create alien prostheses, turn yourself into a zombie, or add special effects like scars or scabs. Workshop includes live demonstrations and hands-on practice with cosplayers from ...And Sewing Is Half the Battle!

Summer Reading Programs

Fireside Frights @ Ritchey Woods*

Tues. 7/25 | 6-7:30pm | Ritchey Woods, Fishers

What’s summer without a bonfire night? And what’s a bonfire night without a spooky story or two? Join us at Ritchey Woods (10410 Hague Rd, Fishers) to toast some s’mores and read some short stories around the campfire.

Crafty Teens @ Brooks School Park*

Wed. 6/21 | 1:30-3pm|Brooks School Park, Fishers

Get your craft on! Teens will make friendship bracelets in the park and meet new friends in the process.

Crafty Teens @ Forest Park*

Wed. 7/5 | 2-3pm | Forest Park, Noblesville

Get your craft on! Teens will make tie dye bucket hats in the park and meet new friends in the process.

Teen PowerPoint Party*

Tues. 6/20 | 6-7pm | FIS

Do you have a hot take about the casting of the Twilight movies? A hard-and-fast ranking of Marvel superheroes? Now is your chance to get on your soapbox and make your case! Prepare a PowerPoint on a fun topic you feel strongly about and present it at our Teen PowerPoint Party! Presentations can be about anything you want as long as they remain good-spirited and stay away from topics like politics or religion. Feel free to partner up with a friend or two if you want. Get creative! Presentations are due 48 hours before the event begins so they can be approved and added to the queue. Don’t have a PowerPoint? Come watch everyone else’s! Snacks will be provided.

Featured Programs

Crafty Teens*

Mon. 5/1 | 5:30-7pm | NOB

Wed. 5/3 | 5:30-7pm | FIS

Mon. 6/5 | 4:30-7:30pm | NOB

Wed. 6/7 | 4:30-7:30pm | FIS

Wed. 6/21 | 1:30-3pm | Brooks School Park

Wed. 7/5 | 2-3pm | Forest Park

Get your craft on! Teens will make new and exciting creations each month and meet new friends in the process. May: Macramé | June (library): Bob Ross

Painting | June (park): Friendship bracelets | July: Tie dye bucket hats

Teen Gamers Guild*

Tues. 5/2 & 6/6 | 6-7:30pm | FIS

Thurs. 7/13 | 6-7:30pm | FIS

Learn how to run, play, and create tabletop RPGs! Each month we will either learn how to play a new RPG system or focus on an element of game creation. May: Learn how to play Crash Pandas

June: Learn how to create RPG adventures

July: Learn how to play Old-School Essentials

Teen Anime Club*

Mon. 6/12 | 2-4pm | NOB

Wed. 6/14 | 5:30-7:30pm | FIS

Mon. 7/10 | 5:30-7:30pm | NOB

Wed. 7/12 | 3-5pm | FIS

Teen anime fans are invited to geek out about all things anime! Enjoy 2 hours of watching and talking about anime and manga while eating Japanese candy or drinking bubble tea!

*Please note: Registration required. Registration opens 14 days prior to program date for most programs.

Neurodivergent Teen Hangout*

Thurs. 5/4, 6/1 & 7/6 | 6-7pm | NOB

This program is an opportunity for neurodivergent teens to hang out, do an activity, and connect with their peers. Each month will feature a different theme and activity. Lower lighting and KultureCity Kits (which include fidgets and noise reducing headphones) will be provided. Parents are not required to stay in the room but should stay in the library to be available if needed. This program is designed as a social club, not a form of childcare. For teens and their caregivers only. May: Stress-Friendly Crafts | June: Board, Video & VR Games | July: Special Interest Show-and-Tell

Scribe Circle*

Wed. 5/24 & 7/26 & Tues. 6/27 | 5:30-7pm | FIS Want a safe space to write creatively and grow as a writer? To try new writing techniques and share your ideas with other teen writers? Then join Scribe Circle (formerly Teen Writers Ring)! Each month, teens will discuss a different element of creative writing, then write about the topic and share their writing with each other. (Sharing is not mandatory though!) Teens can write something new each meeting or add to a story they are currently writing. All writing experience levels are welcome! May: Dialogue | June: Writer’s block | July: Fantasy

BOOK CLUBS

Teen Lit Café*

Thurs. 5/18 & 7/20| 6-7pm | Middle School

Ohanalulu, Fishers

Thurs. 6/15 | 6-7pm | High School

Rebellion Doughnuts, Noblesville

Meet up for a treat and book discussion among friends!

Rainbow Reads*

Mon. 5/22 & 7/24 | 6-7pm | High School

Panera Bread, Noblesville

Mon. 6/26 | 6-7pm | Middle School

Homemade Ice Cream & Bakery Café, Noblesville

Enjoy a treat at this LGBTQIA+ focused book club for teens!

Individual book club sessions and reading selections are geared toward either high school or middle school audiences. See our online events calendar for full details and to find upcoming book selections! Registration required. VISIT THE ONLINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO REGISTER:

Adult

A variety of events and programs geared for adults.

Summer Reading Programs

Puzzle Swap

Sat. 6/17 | 2-5pm | NOB

Do you love jigsaw puzzles? Join us for our Puzzle Swap to refresh your jigsaw puzzle collection by swapping out your old ones for new-to-you puzzles! Here’s how it works: Turn in your puzzles at the Noblesville Library anytime during business hours from June 12-16 to pick up a voucher for each donated puzzle. Please, bring no more than 12 puzzles. Puzzles must be: at least 250 pieces; complete (not missing any pieces); in the original manufacturer’s box; in overall good condition (clean and dry). Bring your vouchers to the swap on June 17 and “shop” for puzzles.

Human Library

Sat. 7/15 | 1-4pm | FIS

At this adult event, you can learn more about diverse populations through persons with lived experiences of stereotyping, bias, and prejudice. Borrow a person (Human Book) and have a 30-minute conversation about their story. You will have the opportunity to unjudge someone, ask questions, learn something new, and perhaps talk to someone you normally wouldn’t have. In this safe place, you can examine and explore your own conscious and subconscious biases and explore and embrace diversity. Difficult questions are expected, appreciated, and answered. Human Books include Child of an Alcoholic, Police Officer, Suicide Survivor, Transgender, Asian-American, CODA, Depression, Minister, Immigrant, Jewish, Neurodiverse, and Veteran, among others. You may read one Book or stay to read more! If you would like to know more about the Human Library, check out https://humanlibrary.org/ Registration requested.

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*Please note: Registration required. Registration opens 14 days prior to program date for most programs.

Featured Programs

FlexAbility*

Tues. 5/9, 5/23, 6/6, 6/20 & 7/18 | 9:30-10:15am | NOB

FlexAbility is a fitness program which offers participants an opportunity to become more fit using stretching, relaxing, and restorative movements and poses, taught by a certified instructor. Please bring a mat and small towel. If you have not participated previously in a fitness class, check with your physician, begin slowly and participate at your own pace. Participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability before class begins.

Adult Virtual Craft series*

Thurs. 5/11, 6/8 & 7/13 | 6:308pm | Virtual Register, pick up your craft packet the week before the class, and join us for a step-by-step tutorial!

Food Budgeting and Meal Planning*

Tues. 5/16 | 5-6pm | NOB

With the rising cost of food, many families are feeling the pinch of balancing nutrition and affordability. Join the Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences Educator to learn how to get the most nutritious food for your dollar.

Real Estate Market Update*

Tues. 5/16 | 6:30-7:30pm | FIS & Virtual

Are you in the market to buy or sell your home or just want to understand current real estate market dynamics? Join Megan Dusing, a local realtor, for a market update.

QPR: Suicide Prevention Training*

Wed. 5/17 | 6-8:30pm | NOB QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer—the three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Attendees will receive a QPR reference book and a national certificate at the end of the course. Jim Ginder of the Hamilton Co. Health Department will lead the class.

Dementia Friends Community Info Session | Ages 18+*

Thurs. 5/18 | 6:30-7:30pm | FIS Dementia Friends info sessions are a brief but impactful way of learning about dementia, understanding and appreciating the perspective of someone living with dementia, and having the knowledge you need to better communicate and interact with those living with the disease and their caregivers. Learn actions you can take to advance the DFI movement and mission of creating better understanding and awareness of dementia, reducing the associated stigma, and creating more welcoming, safe, and conducive community environments for those living with the disease. Upon completion of the session, attendees will be registered as a Dementia Friend in Indiana.

Kadampa Meditation Center Series*

Mon. 5/22, 6/26 & 7/31 | 7-8pm | Virtual

Join Fred May from Kadampa Meditation Center Indy for a virtual monthly talk and guided meditation.

Community Blood Drive

Tues. 5/23 | 3-7pm | FIS

Appointments are highly recommended. Walk-ins will be processed only if time allows. Bring your photo ID and make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. Each donor will receive free HEPL swag and a free book!

Medicare 101

Mon. 6/5 | 4-7pm | FIS

SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) offers local unbiased help with understanding Medicare. Drop-in for help in learning how Medicare works and what you need to know in your situation. Registration requested.

ENL (English as a New Language) Conversation Group*

Wednesdays | 11am-12pm & 6:30-7:30pm | FIS & Virtual Practice speaking English in a casual and comfortable setting. Volunteers and a library staff member will lead the sessions. Registration required for virtual option.

Herb Gardening Mon. 6/5 | 6:30-7:30pm | FIS

Preserving Your Bounty

Tues. 7/25 | 6:30-7:30pm | NOB

Houseplant Swap

Sat. 7/29 | 2-4pm | FIS

A variety of book clubs for adults. Registration required.

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.

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

Book Clubs Computer Classes

Registration open 14 days prior to program date and is required for all computer classes.

Tech Tuesday: Drop-in Device Assistance

Tues. 5/9, 6/6 & 7/11 | 1-3pm |

NOB

Excel: Part 1

Thurs. 5/4 | 9:30-11:30am | FIS Wed. 6/14 | 9:30-11:30am | NOB

Mon. 7/10 | 2-4pm | FIS

Excel: Part 2

Thurs. 5/11 | 9:30-11:30am | FIS

Wed. 6/21 | 9:30-11:30am | NOB

Mon. 7/17 | 2-4pm | FIS

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Mon. 5/15 | 2-3pm | FIS

Introduction to Computers

Thurs. 5/11 | 1-2:30pm | NOB

Thurs. 7/6 | 1-2:30pm | NOB

Intro to Graphic Design Using Canva

Mon. 7/10 | 3:30-4:30pm | NOB

Introduction to PowerPoint

Mon. 6/12 | 2-4pm | FIS

Introduction to Windows 11

Wed. 5/24 | 2-3pm | FIS

Making a Resume Using Google Docs

Thurs. 5/25 | 3-4:30pm | NOB

Wed. 7/19 | 3-4:30pm | NOB

Online Job Search Basics

Tues. 6/13 | 3-4:30pm | NOB

Save It/Find It

Thurs. 7/6 | 2-3pm | FIS

The Wonders of Google Mon. 6/5 | 2-3:30pm | FIS

Word: Part 1

Thurs. 6/1 | 9:30-11:30am | FIS

Word: Part 2

Thurs. 6/8 | 9:30-11:30am | FIS

VISIT THE ONLINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO REGISTER:

Indiana Room

Special Collection of Indiana history and geneaology resources housed in Noblesville Library.

Search like a Librarian: Tips To Get the Most From Databases*

Sat. 5/6 |10-11am |NOB

Leave no stones unturned in your ancestor search by learning new strategies and tools for more effective and complete searches. Learn about Boolean logic, wild cards, truncation, and keywords. Discover nontraditional genealogical sources as well. Cardigans not included!

Genealogy Advisory Board

Thurs. 5/11 |2:30-3:30pm | NOB

Please join us for this informal discussion group. This month, we will be focusing on women. Please share your favorite tips and tricks for effective genealogy research of those often-overlooked mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and sisters. Get new search strategies from the other participants and Nancy Massey, Hamilton County Genealogist.

Strawberry DNA | Ages 9 and up*

Sat. 6/17 | 11-12pm |NOB

Kids 9 and older are invited to extract DNA from a strawberry using common household supplies. Learn some fundamentals about DNA and how it is passed on, laboratory procedures, and the scientific method in this handson experiment. Speaker, Kris Work, is a research laboratory technician for Quantigen Biosciences.

The Personal Impact of the 1918 Flu Pandemic*

Thur. 6/22 | 6-7pm |NOB

Join professional genealogist and social historian Lori Lyn Price as she uses personal stories, letters, scrapbooks, diaries, and newspaper articles to show the multi-faceted ways the 1918 influenza pandemic impacted families, sometimes for generations. Discover what your ancestors faced during and after the pandemic and ideas on how you can find your family’s stories.

Quaker Genealogy*

Sat. 7/15 |10-11am | Virtual

Discover more about the Quakers, or the Society of Friends, in your family tree and community. Their church records have unique and valuable information for the genealogy researcher. Learn more about these resources with Dr. Tom Hamm, Professor of history at Earlham College.

A Taste of History: Noblesville Dining Establishments*

Tues. 7/18 |6:30-7:30pm |NOB

Join the staff of Hamilton East Public Library’s Indiana Room and the owners of 9th Street Bistro, as we take you on a food tour of early Noblesville restaurants. Hear about the first members of Hamilton County’s “hospitality” industry, as we sample the historic dishes. From corn pone to wild game, learn about the first foods served in Noblesville dining establishments.

For more local history programming, check out the Hamilton County Bicentennial event calendar:

*Please note:

Registration required.

REGISTER HERE:

Ignite Studio

Summer 2023 Maker-in-Residence: Addie Hirschten

Ignite Studio welcomes our next Maker-in-Residence, Addie Hirschten. Visit Ignite Studio May-August 2023 to meet her!

Addie Hirschten is a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author of several books, and former children’s librarian. She lives and teaches in her art studio, The Studio Alchemy Art Gallery, in Indianapolis Indiana. Hirschten earned a BFA from Appalachian State University and a Master of Library Science from Indiana University. Over the years, the style and purpose behind her paintings has changed drastically from abstract expressionist work to impressionism that reveres the sacred beauty of the natural world. Find out more about her creative work at: www.studioalchemy.art

Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

What mediums do you work in and why?

I love working with opaque paints like acrylics and oils. I love the richness of color that can be created with opaque paints.

Where do you draw artistic inspiration from?

From within and without! I draw inspiration from the inner world of my emotions and imagination as well as the outside world. I love both expressing myself to share a story and the challenge of reflecting the graceful details of nature.

Who are some of your favorite artists?

I love Van Gogh and Monet for their intense use of color. I love Maria Sibylla Merian and other botanical artists for their close attention to the details found in the natural world. I love Hilma auf Klint and Kupka for how they broke the boundaries of how art is used to express spirituality and emotions. I love Thornton Dial for how he used mixed media to share stories of those who have suffered from oppression.

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

I will explore techniques to use artwork to express your emotions and stories. We will learn a variety of skills including realistic drawing, color mixing, and the experimental spontaneous techniques of surrealist artists. It is my goal to share artistic skills in a way that encourages my students to find their own voice and style.

Q: A:

What art accomplishment are you most proud of?

Years ago, my daughter and I transformed a dumping spot in our neighborhood into a colorful path. We cleared the trash, laid painted bricks in the ground, and added painted pots of plants. Of all of the projects I have done, it was the most dramatic transformation. The artistic process has the power to transform the material world around us as well as our inner emotional world. We have a choice, to create more beauty or ugliness in this world. I choose beauty.

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

Maker Schedule

All classes are held in Ignite Studio.

Abstract Painting Workshops | Ages 13 and up*

Tue. 5/23 | 5:30-7:30pm

Sat. 6/24 | 1-4pm

Sun. 7/9 | 1-4pm

Create loose and free paintings using acrylic paint. Together we will learn how to express emotions through color and shape. Explore techniques from the abstract expressionist and art therapy movements to create expressive dynamic pieces.

Abstract Painting Workshops | Ages 6-12*

Tue. 6/13 | 10-12pm

Wed. 7/5 | 10-12pm

Tue. 7/11 | 10-12pm

Sat. 8/19 | 10-12pm

Create loose and free paintings using acrylic paint. Together we will learn how to express emotions through color and shape. Explore techniques from the abstract expressionist and art therapy movements to create expressive dynamic pieces.

Abstract Color Harmony Painting Workshops | Ages 13 and up*

Sat. 6/10 | 1-4pm

Sat. 7/29 | 1-4pm

Sun. 8/13 | 1-4pm

Learn to mix and match colors in a harmonious way using acrylic paint. We will create our own unique pieces that reflect our feelings and personality.

Learn to Draw a Landscape | Ages 13 and up*

Wed. 6/14 | 5:30-7:30pm

Sat. 7/1 | 1-4pm

Learn how to draw a landscape using the tricks of perspective.

Learn to Draw and Paint Flowers | Ages 13 and up*

Tue. 7/25 | 5:30-7:30pm

Sun. 8/6 | 1-4pm

Learn to draw individual flowers using the traditional techniques of botanical watercolor painters like Maria Sibylla Marian.

Paper Puppet Workshop | Ages 4-6*

Wed. 6/28 | 10-12pm

Wed. 7/12 | 10-12pm

Participants will first hear a story told with a puppet, then they will create their own puppet character out of cut paper. They will give the character a name and have an opportunity to share their puppet’s character with the group.

Kamishibai Storytelling | Ages 5-11*

Wed. 6/21 | 10-12pm

Sat. 7/8 | 10-12pm

Kamishibai is a traditional form of Japanese storytelling that uses large illustration cards in a mini theater. Kamishibai illustration has a rich history and is the originator of the Manga comic style. Hear a few Kamishibai stories then create your own story on two large illustration cards.

*Please note: Registration required. Registration opens 14 days prior to program date for most programs.

Well-Being and Substance Abuse.

By Heidi Herald and Pam Lamberger, Public Services Librarians

Mental health affects us in different ways - physically, mentally, financially, socially, and emotionally. It affects our homes, workplaces, and schools and changes how we interact with others. This is difficult for everyone. However, it is especially difficult for people suffering with their mental health and/or substance abuse issues, as well as their friends and families.

We have compiled mental health resource links on several different topics. If you or someone you know is struggling, there is help out there. If you would like help finding additional resources, please contact the library and our staff will help you locate available library and community resources. In an emergency, call 911 for help.

Call 911 for any emergency

Call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call 211 for resources and referrals to health, human, and social services

National Institute for Mental Health — Help During a Mental Health Crisis

If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, you will find resources to help here. There are emergency hotlines, information on finding a provider, and referral help. www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/

CDC — Resources for People Seeking Treatment

This link provides quick links to hotlines, resources to locate treatment centers and providers, and other useful information. www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/individuals/index.htm

SAMHSA Referral Hotline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

SAMHSA’s National Helpline (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) is a confidential, free, 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year information service in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance abuse disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

NAMI (National Alliance

on Mental Illness)

NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. This organization raises awareness and provides helpful support, education, and resources on many mental health and substance abuse topics. Spanish language resources are available. Helpline: 1-800-950-6264 www.nami.org/Home

CDC — Coping With Stress

Many people are under stress for a number of different reasons. If you or someone you care about is suffering from stress, this link offers coping strategies. www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping/index.html

Mental Health America — Bereavement and Grief

This link from Mental Health America discusses the topic of bereavement and grief. It may be helpful to someone who has suffered a loss or those who are supporting someone who has suffered a loss.

www.mhanational.org/bereavement-and-grief

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

As a Veteran, you might experience difficult life events or challenges after leaving the military. We’re here to help no matter how big or small the problem may be. VA has resources to address the unique stressors and experiences that Veterans may face — and we’re just a click, call, text, or chat away. Resources available for veterans and their families and friends. Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)

www.mentalhealth.va.gov/MENTALHEALTH/get-help/index.asp

Be Well Indiana

This link contains resources compiled by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction designed to help Hoosiers stay connected and maintain their well-being. It includes a collection of topic-specific helpline numbers and links.

https://www.in.gov/bewellindiana/

NobleAct

The City of Noblesville has joined forces with the Noblesville Police and Fire Departments to create NobleAct, a mental health crisis and substance abuse response program. Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen said this program will utilize mental health police officers, community paramedics, and mental health clinicians to provide linkage to community services and divert those in crisis away from the criminal justice system. Call 317-770-1420 for non-emergency needs or referrals

www.cityofnoblesville.org/department/division.php?structureid=302

StigmaFree Fishers

Inspiring hope by encouraging discussion and collaboration within the Fishers community. The Fishers community has pledged to create a stigma free city in which residents will support each other, commit to learning more about mental illness and wellness, and get help. Get mental health resources for yourself or someone you know. www.stigmafreefishers.com

Recovery Café Hamilton County

This local organization provides a safe and all-accepting place where everyone can begin to heal. They offer a safe, warm, drug- and alcohol-free space that comes with a loving community to anchor people in the sustained recovery they need to gain and maintain access to housing, social and health services, healthy relationships, education, and employment. Call 317-620-1875

www.recoverycafehc.com

Visit on Sunday/Monday/Thursday at 7050 E. 116th St. Suite 100, Fishers, IN

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.

Text HOME to 741741

www.crisistextline.org

Please note: Information in italics has been taken directly from the linked websites.

Library Information

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.

Ignite Studio at HEPL

317.579.0331

Located in the lower level of the Fishers Library.

Indiana Room

317.770.3206

Located in 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

Let’s Get Social

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Additional Parking

Available:

• Meyer Najem Garage

• The Switch Garage

• The Edge Garage

• Nickel Plate District

For construction updates, please visit us at hepl.lib.in.us/construction.

Library Closures

May 29 | Memorial Day

July 4 | Independence Day