Discover Guide: November 2023 - January 2024 by Hamilton East Public Library

DISCOVER

November 2023 - January 2024

Season of Giving | International Games Month | Comic Book in a Day | HEPL Gift Guide

What’s Inside? Learn about what’s happening at HEPL this quarter.

A Message from Contents Our Director

Edra Waterman Season of Giving, International Games Month, Comic Book in a Day, and so much more! We’re thankful to welcome back some of our patrons’ favorite annual programs and many new opportunities as we head into winter at HEPL. Season of Giving is back this November and December, and we look forward to celebrating the spirit of giving through partnerships with local organizations for donation drives and festive programs. November also brings us International Games Month, offering opportunities for collaboration and healthy competition! Be sure to check out our official HEPL Gift Guide for personalized gift recommendations for you based on our magnificent library collection. In January, we’ll kick off the new year in the Ignite Studio with the 11th annual Comic Book in a Day. Join artists of all ages and bring your creativity to make your own comic book from scratch. As we reflect on another year at HEPL, we have a lot to be grateful for, much to look forward to, and it wouldn’t be possible without you. Thank you for being a HEPL patron this year!

Highlights

Season of Giving

Community Spotlight

International Games Month

Children

10 Teen 12 Adult 14 Book Clubs & Computer Classes 15 Indiana Room 16 Comic Book in a Day 17 Ignite Studio 18 HEPL Gift Guide 20 Library Info & Closings

Edra Waterman, Library Director Please refer to our online calendar of events for the most up-to-date information: hepl.lib.in.us/ events-calendar/

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Highlights Season of Giving As we draw near to the end of the year, many in our community will turn their focus to celebrations and times of giving. Again, the library will celebrate that spirit of giving in November and December during our Season of Giving. Happenings include partnering with local organizations for donation drives and fun programs. HEPL will collect new socks, winter hats, gloves/mittens, period products, and diapers. Look for donation collection spots at both the Noblesville Library and the Fishers Library throughout November and December. Learn more on pages 4-5!

International Games Month November is International Games Month! Join us for an escape room, build-your-own board game program, pinball designing competition, community board game day, and more. You’re sure to find a game for you. Learn more about this exciting month on page 7!

Comic Book in a Day Love comic books? Come celebrate the 11th annual Comic Book in a Day at Ignite Studio, presented in partnership with Noblesville Creates! Participate in the challenge to make your own comic book from scratch (we’ll help!) and compete for prizes. Explore our comic-themed, hands-on activities for all ages and attend workshops leading up to the challenge to learn more about writing and illustrating your own comic books. Get all the details on page 16!

HEPL Gift Guide The holiday season is here, which means many of us are on the hunt for the perfect gift to show our appreciation for our loved ones. At the library, we love giving you recommendations, so consider us your personal gift consultants! For the local history buff, the kid who loves animals, or the coffee-obsessed aunt, we’ve got personalized recommendations for everyone on your list, based on our awesome library collection. Check out the official HEPL Gift Guide on page 18! Discover Guide | Page 3 | hepl.lib.in.us

As we draw near to the end of the year, many in our community will turn their focus to celebrations and times of giving. Again, the library will celebrate that spirit of giving in November and December with our Season of Giving initiative. We’re partnering with local organizations for donation drives and featuring some festive programs. This year, HEPL will collect new socks, winter hats, gloves/mittens, period products, and diapers. Look for donation collection spots at both the Noblesville and Fishers Library throughout November and December. Also, stop by either location to participate in one or both of our letter writing campaigns to send words of cheer throughout our community and beyond! Support those in need in our community this season by donating new socks, winter hats, and gloves/mittens (in all sizes). Donated items will go to the Delaware Township Trustee’s office and the Noblesville Township Trustee’s office for distribution. HamCoLove is a local organization striving to end period poverty in Hamilton County. Part of their mission is “to provide necessary period care products to Hamilton County, IN residents.” HEPL will be collecting items from HamCoLove’s wish lists throughout November and December. Wish lists are featured below. If you would like to donate directly to HamCoLove, they have a Venmo: @HamCoLove. Indiana Diaper Bank empowers families in Indiana by providing a reliable and adequate supply of diapering essentials. We’ll have donation boxes in both libraries to collect new and opened packs of disposable diapers, clean cloth diapers, wipes, and creams. To participate in any Season of Giving programs, you may register on our online Calendar of Events. We hope you will celebrate this Season of Giving with us at HEPL!

Operation Gratitude Letter Writing Campaign 11/1 - 11/30 Show your gratitude for our troops, veterans, wounded heroes, and first responders by writing a letter or drawing a picture! Operation Gratitude sends 300,000+ Care Packages each year to Deployed Troops, Veterans, Recruit Graduates, First Responders, and Wounded Heroes and their Caregivers. Of all the items included in the Care Packages, the most cherished are the personal letters of appreciation! If you don’t have time to write a letter in the library, you can also drop off unsealed letters and cards at the Season of Giving letter station. Assisted Living Letter Writing Campaign 12/1-12/15 This December, we are celebrating our annual Season of Giving with a letter writing campaign! Drop by either library location to write letters of kindness, encouragement, and cheer for our local community members in assisted living facilities. If you don’t have time to write a letter in the library, you can also drop off unsealed letters and cards at the Season of Giving letter station. Your compassion and encouragement can be a source of light and warmth in these cold winter months!

HamCoLove Wishlists: Discover Guide | Page 4 | hepl.lib.in.us

Stitch-a-Thon* Sat. 12/2 | 10am-4pm | NOB Drop in to help make baby blankets or hats. Crochet or knit, bring your own materials, or use some of ours. Stay for an hour or the whole time! There will be guides and tutorials spread throughout the day for those just learning or needing a refresher on how to crochet or knit! Items created will be donated to local families and newborns in need. Life Skills: Sewing Basics for Teens* Sun. 12/3 | 1-4pm | FIS Learn basic sewing skills using the sewing machines in the Ignite Studio! You’ll learn how to follow a basic pattern to make a pillowcase using provided materials. For teens only. Community Blood Drive* Thur. 12/7 | 3:30-7pm | NOB Give the gift of blood this season! 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! Cookie Bar Crawl* Sat. 12/9 | 4-5pm | FIS The Season of Giving would not be complete without plenty of baked goods to share with friends and family! Join HEPL and local bakers as we share favorite recipes for all things bars - cookie bars, brownies, rice krispies, and other bite-size delectable treats! Bakers will submit their baked good to the competition, and judges will do a (cookie) bar crawl to sample each delight and crown a baking winner! Bakers can also enter as Judges, though of course they cannot rate their own treat! If you wish to judge in this competition, please register separately as a Judge. For adults only. Crafty Teens: Felted Ornaments* Mon. 12/11 | 5:30-7pm | NOB Wed. 12/13 | 5:30-7pm | FIS Using just a needle and wool, create your own miniature felted ornaments! Keep them for yourselves or share them for the Season of Giving. For teens only. The Best Gift to Give (Kadampa Meditation Center series)* Mon. 12/18 | 7-8pm | Virtual We know how to give material things to people during this season. But, this type of happiness is not lasting. In this class, we will discuss and meditate on how to give permanent happiness to others. There will be two guided meditations, along with a talk and Q&A. No experience necessary. Presented by Fred May with Kadampa Meditation Center Indianapolis. *Registration required. Discover Guide | Page 5 | hepl.lib.in.us

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Building Board Games for Beginners* Wed. 11/1 | 6-7:30pm | NOB How do board games go from concept to play? How do the game designers do it? Hear from a local game designer and expert about types of board games, mechanics, graphic design, and more! The presentation will include a Q&A and open discussion. Attendees can pick up a ‘Build Your Own Board Game’ packet - a selection of basic components you need to start building your own game. Then, bring your prototypes to our Community Board Game and Playtesting Day on Nov. 11 to let other board game enthusiasts try their hand! Hail to the Goat! Escape Room* Sat. 11/4 | 2-3pm | NOB Benjamin Harrison is the only Hoosier to become president (so far). He lived a fascinating life in the White House surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and… a goat? Help solve a Victorian mystery by sifting through copies of actual artifacts available from the Indiana State Library and the Library of Congress! What does a goat have to do with anything? Gather your team of puzzlers, decoders, and sleuths to solve this presidential mystery. For teens only. VR Open House Sat. 11/18 | 2-4pm | FIS 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. For teens and adults.

*Please note: Registration required.

Intro to Tabletop RPGs: Getting the Party Started* Mon. 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 & 11/27 | 6:30-7:30pm | NOB Join Michael Dotson for this four-part Party-themed series that breaks down the world of Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPG) into its most crucial elements. We’ll cover how to start (and finish) a game, whether it is a “one-shot,” short campaign or epic adventure. For each session you attend, you may enter prize drawings for a unique metal polyhedral 7-die set and a dice tower. At the last session, we will draw two lucky winners! For teens and adults. Session 1 | Party Favors: Determining what the Game Master can reasonably expect from their players and vice versa. Session 2 | Host(ess) with the Most(est): An overview of the pros and cons of different TTRPG systems. Session 3 | Party Invitations: How to create characters and develop their backstories to form your adventuring party. Session 4 | Party People in the Place to Be: Lessons on worldbuilding through a Module, “real” location, or your own “home brew” world. Pinball Wizard Competition* Sat. 11/11 |10am-12:30pm | FIS Join us for a competition where you (or a team) assemble and design a cardboard pinball machine! Participants will engage in math, science, and art as you build and design a PinBox 3000 from a kit and other assorted materials. Open to participants of all types: gamers, makers, crafters, artists, engineers, and creative thinkers. For ages 13+ (6-12 w/adult). Community Board Game and Playtesting Day Sat. 11/11 | 1-5pm | FIS Get your game on at the library to celebrate International Games Month! Bring your family or friends, choose a board/card game from our library, or bring your own. We’ll have plenty of space available for play. Members of Indy Tabletop Game Creators will have their designs ready to playtest. All ages welcome. Drop-in for a while or game the whole time!

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Children

A variety of events and programs geared for children.

Family & All Ages

Early Childhood

Sticker Mania | Family* Weds. 11/1, 12/6 & 1/3 | 3:30-4:30pm | NOB Do you love stickers too? Join forces with other sticker lovers while we make our own stickers and sticker book and rejoice in the fabulousness of stickers!

Scien-Tots | Ages 2-4* Mon. 11/6, 12/4 & 1/29 | 9:30-10:15am | NOB Little scientists and their caregivers will investigate STEM concepts through a story and hands-on exploration at learning stations in this lab-style program.

Technology Petting Zoo with Botley and Mouse | Families with kids ages 4+ Sat. 12/2 & Sun. 12/3 | 2-4pm | NOB Drop in to celebrate Computer Science Month with some fun coding activities. Try out Botley and Code & Go Mouse, as well as Hour of Code programs and some screen-free options.

Show and Tell Storytime | Ages 3-5* Fri. 11/10 | 10-11am | NOB Join us for a “Show & Tell” storytime at the library. Children should bring in one very special toy or item to show and talk about with the group.

Sunday Movie Matinee | Family/All Ages* Sun. 1/21 | 2-4pm | FIS Bring a picnic blanket or a beach towel to sit on and join us for an interactive version of a popular family movie. Popcorn and props provided. Gingerbread Man Disguise Library Contest| All Ages Fri. 11/24 - Sun. 12/31 | FIS Help the Gingerbread Man hide by dressing them in a disguise to look like your favorite book character! Pick up your packet on or after Nov. 24 and decorate using materials you have at home. Then, return them for display to the Youth Services Department at Fishers on or before Dec. 31 for a special prize.

Book Clubs

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

Messy Munchkins | Ages 2-5* Mon. 11/13, 12/11 & 1/22 | 10am & 11am | NOB Mon. 11/20, 12/4 & 1/8 | 10-10:45am | FIS Listen to a story, then kids can squish and smush their way into the benefits of messy play. DRESS for MESS! Kibo Coding! | Ages 4-7* Sat. 11/25, 12/16 & 1/20 | 11am-12pm | FIS Come learn how to code screen-free! Each program includes guided circle time, a theme, and a small group coding activity with our robot, Kibo. Sunday Stories | Ages 2+* Sun. 11/26, 12/17 & 1/14 | 2-2:45pm | NOB Missed storytime during the week? Come back on Sunday to hear some stories, sing some songs, make a craft, and dance away your afternoon. *Please note: Registration required.

Virtual Early Readers Book Club | Grades K–3* Wed. 11/1, 12/6 & 1/3 |6-7pm | Virtual Nov: Tiny Tales: A Feast for Friends by Steph Waldo |Dec: World of Dancers by Ginjer Clarke | Jan: Vivi Loves Science: Sink or Float by Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes Pick up your packet, explore the book & activities with family, then join us on Zoom! Book Dragon Box | Winter selection: The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris| Ages 9-12* Box requests open Nov. 1. Pick up your box from your chosen location starting Dec. 1. Pick up your HEPL Book Dragon Box and enjoy the book goodies after chapter breaks! Novel Hunters: A Middle Grade Book Club | Grades 3-5* Wed.11/8 & 1/10 |6-7pm | FIS Nov: Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor by John Scieszka |Jan: El Deafo by Cece Bell Explore a variety of chapter books and enjoy themed activities through this in-person book club! Discover Guide | Page 8 | hepl.lib.in.us

School Age Programs B’Twixt & B’Tween | Grades 3-5* Thurs. 11/9 & 1/11 | 2-3pm |FIS Wed. 11/29 & 1/31 | 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 crafts and activities, share hobbies, and explore interests in be-Tween. November: Diamond Dot Decals |January: Textures in Colors Ukulele Club | Ages 8 & up* Thurs. 11/2, 12/7 & 1/4 |6-7pm | FIS Tues. 11/14, 12/12 & 1/9 | 3-4pm | FIS Learn to play the Ukulele, including how to hold and tune the uke, read chords, and play simple songs. Ukuleles are provided or bring your own. Tinker Time | Grades 1-5* Wed. 11/8, 12/13 & 1/10 | 3-4pm |NOB Mon. 11/20, 12/18 & 1/8 | 6-7pm | FIS Join us for a monthly STEAMthemed program for school-aged kids.

Spanish Aventuras | Grades K-5* Tues. 11/14, 12/12 & 1/9 | 6-7pm | NOB Interested in learning Spanish? We’ll learn a new set of words each month, alongside stories, songs, and games! LEGO Challenge | Grades K-5* Thurs. 11/15, 12/20 & 1/17 | 4pm & 6pm | NOB Weds. 11/16, 12/21 & 1/18 | 4pm & 6pm | FIS Put your skills and creativity to the test by joining us for a fastpaced LEGO showdown! Cool Crafting Club | Grades 1-5* Weds. 11/15, 12/20 & 1/17 | 2pm & 6pm | NOB Love to be creative? Join other crafty kids to try new crafts and make new friends! Chop Chop Club | Grades 2-5* Thurs. 11/16, 12/21 & 1/18 | 5-6pm | FIS Have fun while learning about nutrition and basic cooking skills! We will use electric skillets, microwave ovens, and toaster ovens. Craftapalooza | Ages 2-12 Thurs. 11/16 | 2-4pm | NOB Drop in & see what masterpieces you can make with these craft supplies!

Weekly Storytimes & Music Programs

Homeschool Hangout | Geared towards ages 5-12 Weds. 11/22, 12/27 & 1/31 | 2-3pm | NOB Thurs. 11/2, 12/7 & 1/4 | 2-3pm | FIS Hangout with other homeschool families and students in a fun and unstructured environment. Popcorn and Paint | Grades 3-5* Thurs. 1/11 | 3-5pm | NOB Come paint a masterpiece and snack on popcorn! Tween Drama Club | Grades 2-6* Thurs. 1/11 | 6-7pm | FIS Participants will learn the basics of theatre, including drama games, stage directions, and how to communicate on stage. Participants are encouraged to join every month from January-May to participate in the Spring Showcase on May 9.

Glow Party | Ages 6-11* Sat. 1/27 | 2-3:30pm | NOB Let’s party with glow-in-the-dark fun!

Pre-K Explorers | Ages 3-5 Tuesdays |1-2pm | FIS Thursdays | 1-2pm | 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 Dec. 17 - Jan 7. Discover Guide | Page 9 | hepl.lib.in.us

Teen

A variety of events and programs geared for teens.

Highlights

Cool Careers: Performer* Tues. 12/5 | 6-7pm | FIS

Meet Katie Swaney: singer, dancer, actor, and graduate of The Songbook Academy! Learn what it’s like to be a working performer at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Yuletide Celebration, Symphony on the Prairie, summer stock theaters, and various regional theaters around the country! The Director of Programs for the Great American Songbook Foundation, Renée La Schiazza, will join Katie to talk about her background, as well as what it’s like to prepare for a career on the stage at The Songbook Academy. For teens and adults.

Life Skills: Basics of Sewing for Teens* Sun. 12/3 | 1-4pm | FIS Learn basic sewing skills using the sewing machines in the Ignite Studio! You’ll learn how to follow a basic pattern to make a pillowcase using provided materials. For teens only. Teen Gourmet: Dressed Up Ramen* Tues. 1/2 | 12-1:30pm | NOB Fri. 1/5 | 12-1:30pm | FIS Who doesn’t like ramen noodles? Learn how to jazz them up instead of just eating them straight from the package! For teens only. All supplies provided.

Marshmallows and Mini Paintings* Sat. 12/2 | 2-3pm | FIS Hot chocolate, mini marshmallows, and mini paintings! Join our Teen Advisory Board for an afternoon of creating mini paintings while enjoying some hot cocoa with friends! For teens only. All supplies provided.

Escape Rooms Hail to the Goat!* Sat. 11/4 | 2-3pm | NOB Benjamin Harrison is the only Hoosier to become president (so far). He lived a fascinating life in the White House surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and… a goat? Help solve a Victorian mystery by sifting through copies of actual artifacts available from the Indiana State Library and the Library of Congress!

Free the Diary* Sat. 1/20 | 2-3pm | NOB A valuable diary has gone missing from the vault of the Indiana State Library! Can your team crack the codes, solve the puzzles, and unlock a pesky series of locks before the diary (written in 1904 by a real 9-year-old!) is lost forever? Comb through copies of actual artifacts available through the Indiana State Library and the Library of Congress to solve this genealogical mystery. For teens only.

What does a goat have to do with anything? Gather your team of puzzlers, decoders, and sleuths to solve this presidential mystery. For teens only. Discover Guide | Page 10 | hepl.lib.in.us

Featured Programs Crafty Teens* Wed. 11/1, 12/13 & 1/10 | 5:30-7pm | FIS Mon. 11/6, 12/11 & 1/8 | 5:30-7pm | NOB Get your craft on! Teens will make new and exciting creations each month and meet new friends in the process. For teens only. November: Draw Manga w/guest presenter Yuri Duncan | December: Felted Ornaments | January: Book Nooks Neurodivergent Teen Hangout* Thurs. 11/2, 12/7 & 1/4 | 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. November: Game night December: Winter Festival January: Game night Scribe Circle* Wed. 11/29, 12/27 & 1/24 | 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! 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! For teens only. November: Fanfiction | December: Plotting your stories | January: Editing

Anime Club* Thur. 12/28 | 2-4pm | NOB Wed. 1/3 | 3-5pm | FIS Teen anime fans are invited to geek out about all things anime! Enjoy show-inspired snacks or bubble tea while talking about your favorite shows. Plus, the teens who come get to choose what we watch! For teens only. Destress & Donuts Wed. 11/1 | 10-12pm | NOB Looking for a place to work on your e-learning day? Come hang out in a dedicated study space and grab a free donut! For teens only. While supplies last.

Join TAB! The Teen Advisory Board consists of local teens who want to make a difference and help establish the library as a great gathering place for teens. TAB members become leaders, share opinions, make decisions about library programming, and meet new friends! Apply to become an official member by submitting an online application. Open to teens in grades 6-12. Monthly Meetings: 3rd Tuesdays of the month 6-7 PM | Fishers Library Apply Here!

BOOK CLUBS

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. Teen Lit Café* Thurs. 11/16 & 1/18 | 6-7pm | Middle School Ohanalulu, Fishers Thurs. 12/21 | 6-7pm | High School Rebellion Doughnuts, Noblesville Meet up for a treat and book discussion among friends!

*Please note: Registration required.

Rainbow Reads* Mon. 11/27 & 1/22 | 6-7pm | High School Panera Bread, Noblesville Mon. 12/18 | 6-7pm | Middle School Homemade Ice Cream & Bakery Café, Noblesville Enjoy a treat at this LGBTQIA+ focused book club for teens! VISIT THE ONLINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO REGISTER:

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Adult

A variety of events and programs geared for adults.

Puzzles & Games! Puzzle Swap Sat. 1/6 | 10am-1pm | FIS Do you love jigsaw puzzles? Join us for a 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 puzzles at the Fishers Library anytime during business hours from Dec. 29 through Jan. 5 to pick up a voucher for each donated puzzle so you’ll be ready to swap at the event! Please bring no more than 12 puzzles. If you can’t make it to the library before the swap, please arrive 30 mins. before the event on Jan. 6 to turn in up to six puzzles and receive your vouchers. 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 Jan. 6 and “shop” for puzzles using your vouchers. Don’t forget to bring a shopping bag/box to carry your “new” puzzles home with you! Puzzle Showdown* Sat. 1/6 | 11am-12:30pm | FIS This is the event to chase away the winter boredom! Teams of four will race to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in just 90 minutes. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place teams! Registration is required—we will have space for 18 teams. Individuals are welcome to register and will be assigned to a team on the day of the competition. Open to adults and teens. The fine print: Register your team or register as an individual to be assigned to a team. The competition will begin promptly. Please arrive early to get signed in. Each puzzle table will contain an identical puzzle from the same manufacturer in a box not to be opened until the competition begins. Breaks are allowed, but time will not stop (team members should not take a break at the same time). If no team finishes a puzzle, the team with the least amount of puzzle pieces left wins. Community Board Game Day with Who’s Yer Gamers* Sat. 1/27 | 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, if needed. All ages welcome. Drop-in for a while or game the whole time!

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

*Please note: Registration required. Discover Guide | Page 12 | hepl.lib.in.us

Featured Programs Belle Musique Fall Concert* Sat. 11/4 | 2-3pm | FIS Belle Musique Duo is back! This concert will test your knowledge of popular music, with selections from nearly every genre, including classical standards, movie music, TV show themes, and more! The HEPL Music Series is sponsored by the Friends of Hamilton East Public Library. All ages welcome.

Create Your (Birth) Dream Team* Sat. 11/4 | 3-4pm | NOB We all know that we want the best of the best with us during labor! We want great outcomes, and having the right people on our team helps us to do that. When it comes to the people in the room who will help advocate for you? Is it an OB, midwife, doula, support person, your childbirth educator, or someone else? Let’s talk about why having supportive people around you during your birth makes all the difference. Presented by Takiesha Smith. Myaamiaki: A People with a Past, Not a People of the Past* Mon. 11/6 | 6-7:30pm | FIS & Virtual The Great Lakes region was once home to many indigenous tribes, including the myaamia - the downstream people. Logan York, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, will teach us about the history of the myaamia people, 1700s to present, with an emphasis on how the Miami Tribe is thriving today. The presentation will be followed by Q&A, as well as time to explore physical artifacts. All ages are welcome. We thank the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma for their generous use of time and resources to educate our community about its earliest history and peoples. The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Sovereign Nation.

HEPL Music Series

Circle City Ringers Holiday Concert Sat. 12/9 | 2-3pm| FIS The Circle City Ringers are an auditioned bronzelevel community handbell ensemble. The musicians will be playing seasonal music on their traditional English handbells and hand chimes. It’s the perfect music to ring in the season! The HEPL Music Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. All ages welcome.

Adult Virtual Craft series* Thurs. 11/9, 12/14 & 1/11 | 6:30-8pm | Virtual Register, pick up your craft packet at the library the week before the class, and join us for a step-bystep tutorial! For adults only. FlexAbility* Tuesdays except 11/21, 12/26 & 1/2 | 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. While there may be some similarities to yoga poses, this is not a yoga class. For your comfort and enjoyment of the class, 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. Virtual Tai Chi Flow with Christine* 11/9, 11/30, 1/11 & 1/25 | 9:3010:30am | Virtual Enjoy this free beginning Tai Chi class from home led by Christine Bhe. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Engage your mind and energize while stretching and moving your entire body. Participants may stand or sit in a chair; no floor work or equipment is needed. Tai Chi has been shown to improve balance, strength, mood, mental acuity, chronic pain, and other health conditions. Discover Guide | Page 13 | hepl.lib.in.us

Become a Dementia Friend Tues. 12/5 | 6:30-7:30pm | FIS Dementia Friends Indiana sessions are an 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. Upon completion of this session, attendees will be registered as a Dementia Friend in Indiana. Pregnancy FAQs Mon. 1/22 | 6:30-7:30pm | NOB Are you an expecting mom? Do you have questions about your pregnancy? Join an experienced doula as she answers some of your questions. Topics covered will include prenatal care, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, types of childbirth education, and more.

Plant Parenting: Propogation 101 Thur. 11/9 | 6:30-7:30pm | FIS Winter Gardening Mon. 1/22 | 6:30-7:30pm | FIS & Virtual

Book Clubs

A variety of book clubs for adults. Registration required. Whether you love mystery novels, nonfiction, historical fiction, recent bestsellers, science fiction, or fantasy—we have a book club for you! All adult readers are 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/

Books on Tap

4th Wednesday each month | 6:30-7:30pm

Fiction Fans

2nd Thursday each month | 6:30-7:30pm

Just the Facts

2nd Tuesday each month | 6:30-7:30pm

Mystery Loves Company

3rd Wednesday each month | 6:30-7:30pm

On the Same Page

2nd Tuesday each month | 7-8pm

Paging Through Time

4th Wednesday each month | 2-3pm

Speculative Fiction Guild 2nd Monday every other month | 6:30-7:30pm True Brew Nonfiction

4th Monday each month | 7-9pm

Computer Classes

Registration open 14 days prior to program date and is required for all computer classes. Introduction to Windows 11 Mon. 1/8 | 2-3pm | FIS Introduction to Computers Tues. 1/9 | 2:30-4pm | NOB Google Drive and Calendar Wed. 11/1 | 2-3:30pm | FIS Excel: Part 1 Mon. 11/6 | 2-4pm | FIS Tues. 1/16 | 9:30-11:30am | FIS Excel: Part 2 Mon. 11/13 | 2-4pm | FIS Tues. 1/23 | 9:30-11:30am | NOB

Word: Part 1 Thu. 1/18 | 2:30-4:30pm | NOB Word: Part 2 Thu. 1/25 | 2:30-4:30pm | NOB Introduction to PowerPoint Mon. 1/29 | 2-4pm | FIS

VISIT THE ONLINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO REGISTER: Discover Guide | Page 14 | hepl.lib.in.us

Tech Tuesday: Drop-in Device Assistance Tues. 11/14 & 1/9 | 2-4pm | FIS Something not connecting with our library apps? Upset with your tablet settings? Do you own your smartphone – or does it own you? Bring your device by for hands-on assistance with a librarian. We can provide basic device troubleshooting, assistance for library apps such as Hoopla or Libby, and help with researching device questions. Please be prepared and bring all necessary usernames and passwords with you (email, device login, Apple ID, etc.). No registration required. Assistance is first-come, first-served.

Indiana Room

Special Collection of Indiana history and geneaology resources housed in Noblesville Library. Genealogy Advisory Board: Military Records Thur. 11/9 | 2:30-3:30pm | NOB Join us for this informal discussion group with Nancy Massey, Hamilton County Genealogist. This month, we’ll focus on using military records. Share your favorite tips and learn some new tricks for finding our veteran ancestors. Hamilton County and the Great War: Veterans’ DayArmistice Day* Sat. 11/11 | 2-3pm | NOB How did Hamilton County contribute to the First World War effort? We’ll discuss the sacrifices made by both those overseas and on the Homefront. Celebrate Veteran’s Day at HEPL and get a special look at our Adolph Mueller collection including diaries and photos from a Noblesville resident and WWI veteran. Celebrating Statehood!* Mon. 12/11 | 6:30-7:30pm |NOB December 11 is Indiana’s Statehood Day! Take a look at the significance of our state’s founding, learn about various periods in Indiana History, and find out how the people and state government recognized it. Celebrate Indiana’s history with the staff of the Crossroads Discovery Center including Hamilton County Historian David Heighway. Genealogy 101 For Kids* |Ages 9+ Fri. 12/29 | 2:30-3:30pm | NOB Learn how to look at different historical records and put pieces of a family tree puzzle together in this interactive program. Kids 9 and older and their caregivers can join as we think about what different pieces of information tell us about the past. Beginning Genealogy: 8 Steps to Success* Sun. 1/14 | 1-3pm | NOB Just beginning to research your family tree? Returning to research after a break? Learn the 8 Steps to Genealogy. Basic methods, tips, online resources, and record types will be explored and discussed. Be sure to bring along some family names and dates to get started on your research. Dipping into the Archives: Brehm Collection* Sat. 1/27 | 10-11am | NOB Have you ever wondered what’s in the Indiana Room Archives? Join Crossroads Discovery Center staff as we learn about the Brehm brothers. George and Worth grew up in Hamilton County and went on to become famous illustrators for publications like the Saturday Evening Post. Learn the history of the Brehm Brothers and check out a show and tell of artifacts. For more local history programming, check out the Hamilton County Bicentennial event calendar:

*Please note: Registration required.

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

Ignite Studio will host Noblesville Creates’ 11th annual Comic Book in a Day Challenge on January 20 from 9am to 5pm. The event is open to comic book artists, comic book lovers, and anyone who wants to explore something unique and creative. All ages and abilities can sign up with Noblesville Creates. Spend the day creating, from scratch, a comic book of any genre in 6 hours with the help of our professional featured artists! Those curious about comic books or eager to meet our professional featured artists can drop in for free throughout the day of the Challenge. Explore our comic-themed, hands-on activities for all ages, too! Our featured artists can show you how they create their work and how nationally-published comic books are made! Shop for art, prints, and comic books. Featured artists will be on-hand to help challenge artists and visitors all day long. To prepare for the Challenge, or to celebrate your love of comics, you can also sign up for free onehour workshops prior to the event at Ignite Studio. Learn the Basics of Comic Books: Story & Art* Thur. 1/11 | 6:30-7:30pm | IGN Artists and comic book enthusiasts of all ages can discover the basic building blocks that make comic books such a unique medium. This workshop focuses on how to develop a sequential story, with some tips and tricks to make your own comics even better!

What Makes Telling Stories in Comic Books Great?* Tues. 1/16 | 6:30-7:30pm | IGN At a glance, comic books can seem to be just pictures and words, but comic-lovers know they’re so much more! Whether you are a long-time comic book fan or brand new to this genre, this workshop will open your eyes to some great storytelling techniques and maybe even point you towards some great new titles! Discover Guide | Page 16 | hepl.lib.in.us

Next Level Comic Book Creating* Thur. 1/18 | 6:30-7:30pm | IGN Are you feeling confident about your comic book knowledge? Are you looking for a new creative challenge? This workshop will give you pro-level tips on taking your own original comic books or comics-inspired art to the next level.

Featured Programs All classes are held in Ignite Studio.

Mending Night! | Ages 13+ Thur. 11/09 | 5:30-7:30pm | IGN Thur. 12/14 | 5:30-7:30pm | IGN Thur. 1/11 |5:30-7:30pm | IGN Have a hole in your favorite sweater? Your go-to lounge pants wearing out? Join us every second Thursday of the month starting in November. Repair the clothes you love and extend their use! During this 2-hour drop-in, patrons will gather to repair or alter clothing and other textiles. Keep fabrics out of the landfill! Help your clothes last longer! Basic mending supplies will be available or feel free to bring your own, as we share knowledge of mending and embellishing techniques. Pinball Wizard Competition* | Ages 6+ w/adult & 13+ Sat. 11/11 |10am-12:30pm | IGN Join us for a competition where you (or a team) assemble and design a cardboard pinball machine! Participants will engage in math, science, and art as you build and design a PinBox 3000 from a kit and other assorted materials. Promote teamwork, problem solving, and design implementation. Open to participants of all types: gamers, makers, crafters, artists, engineers, and creative thinkers. Art Supply Swap| Ages 5+ Sat. 12/2 |11am-1pm | IGN Do you have unused and unloved art supplies in need of a better home? Or are you an artist in need of art supplies? Bring your gently used art supplies to Ignite and participate in our first ever Art Supply Swap! This is a drop-in event to swap supplies, pick up something new and exciting, or stick around to watch one of the live demonstrations of Ignite equipment. In the spirit of mutual aid, our purpose here is to provide access to materials, time, and expertise, and to encourage our community to do the same. Take what you need; donate what you can. Alcohol Ink Exploration| Ages 13+* Sat. 12/16 |11am-12:30pm & 2-3:30pm | IGN Alcohol ink art is an incredibly fun and abstract art form that anyone can do, no matter their previous art experience. Alcohol inks flow and make a vibrant bursting effect. The possibilities are endless and each creation is unique. VISIT THE ONLINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO REGISTER:

*Please note: Registration required. Discover Guide | Page 19 17 | hepl.lib.in.us

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Consider us your personal gift consultants! We’ve got gift ideas for all the people on your list, based on items from our wonderful library collection. Find more gift suggestions on our blog at www.hepl.lib.in.us.

For the perfect baby shower gift... Get Before, Now by Daniel Salmeri, a picture book about opposites and life stages.

For the nostalgic mom...

For the animal lover... Get the middle grade graphic novel Saving Sorya by Trang Nguyen and Jeet Zdung.

For the aunt who loves coffee...

Convert those old family videos from VHS tapes to DVDs or digital files in our Noblesville Digital Media Lab.

Make a personalized tumbler with the sublimation printer in the Ignite Studio.

For the teen who loves true crime...

For the teen who loves swashbuckling adventures...

Get Murder Among Friends by Candace Fleming.

Get Fable by Adrienne Young.

For the friend who loves entertaining...

For the storytelling grandparent...

Personalize a charcuterie board with the laser engraver in Ignite Studio.

Build a “scrapbook” of their glory days from articles in our Newspapers.com database and our local high school yearbooks.

For the local history buff... Get Hidden History of Hamilton County by David Heighway.

For the film buff... Look at the book Hoosiers in Hollywood by David L. Smith and create a list of must-see movies to watch together.

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Home Delivery Yes, we make house calls! The rich collections of the entire Hamilton East Public Library are available to you through our free Home Delivery service. You can check out library materials for up to 3 weeks and may even renew them if you need a bit more time. Plus, there are never any overdue fines! Any resident of Delaware, Fall Creek, Noblesville or Wayne Township in Hamilton County who is unable to visit the library is eligible for this service. Learn more here!

To learn more about our home delivery services, call the Noblesville Library at 317-770-3215 or email our Home Delivery Lead, Tom, at parkt@hepl.lib.in.us.

Tom’s favorite thing to do is sneak up and cast a fly to rising trout in his secret spot on a secret stream in his home state of Montana. Currently reading Underground by Haruki Murakami

Tom

Home Delivery Lead Q: A:

How long have you been involved with Home Delivery at HEPL? I began working at HEPL 22 years ago. Some library staff members were occasionally dropping off books to a few homebound patrons on their way home from work. This Home Delivery service mushroomed to include visits to several assisted living facilities, and the number of registered homebound patrons grew to over 140 people! I loved getting to know many of these homebound patrons, and they were so appreciative of the service.

Q: A:

Tell us about the Home Delivery process and your team of volunteers. Patrons can place holds on materials, and then I will check the Holds shelves daily to see if there are any available holds for them that we can deliver. I will check them out to the patron and get them ready for delivery. We have two awesome volunteers who make deliveries for us every Tuesday and Thursday morning. The materials are dropped off at the patron’s door, and the volunteer will pick up any materials to be returned.

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What have you heard from patrons who take advantage of the Home Delivery service? The service is open to any patron, not just truly homebound patrons who cannot access the library because of age-related mobility or health issues. Just yesterday, I spoke with a patron on the phone who lives at an assisted living facility in Fishers. He was so happy that we could supply him with DVD movies that he could show for Saturday afternoon movie matinees. He said, “You are a savior to me! I am almost in tears. You are going to be a big part of our success here.” There are times when patrons’ holds become available, but they just can’t get to the library in time to pick them up. Life challenges happen, and they may take priority over getting to the library. That’s where we can make a difference.

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What do you enjoy most about making Home Deliveries? I enjoy building friendly relationships with patrons, even if it is just over the phone. Getting the materials to them as quickly as I can is something I enjoy doing. Discover Guide | Page 19 | hepl.lib.in.us

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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

Fishers

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

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

317.579.0331 Located in the lower level of the Fishers Library.

Indiana Room 317.770.3236 Located in the Noblesville Library.

Hours

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

Library Closures

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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