Discover Guide November 2019 - January 2020

DISCOVER

November 2019 - January 2020

Table of Contents Spotlight

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Everyone

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Children

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Teen

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Adult

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Book Clubs

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Computer Classes

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Indiana Room

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Ignite

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Library Info

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More Info HEPL has made every attempt to ensure the accuracy of the dates, times and descriptions prior to printing. Additions, changes and cancellations may occur after that time.

Please refer to our online calendar of events for the most up-to-date information: hepl.evanced.info/signup/calendar Abbreviation guide: NOB = Noblesville Library FIS = Fishers Library HEPL will, upon request, provide assistance or accommodations to help make program attendance more accessible, including arranging an ASL interpreter.

Please contact HEPL’s Public Engagement Manager at 317-770-3231 least 24 hours before a program to discuss arrangements.

Registration for programs (when required) opens on the first day of the month prior to the scheduled program date. (Ex: Registration for all November programs open October 1.) Registered events are labeled with an * in the events guide.

Looking for events at a specific location or for a specific age group? Please check our online calendar: hepl.evanced.info/signup/calendar.

Spotlight

* = Registration required

Up-and-coming news at Hamilton East Public Library.

As we transition from fall to winter, the Hamilton East Public Library offers more than books to warm your soul! Bring your family indoors and get involved with our interactive programming and activities.

Kicking off November is our fifth annual Local Author Fair on Saturday, November 2 at the Fishers Library. Come visit with 27 local authors at this meet and greet event.

Authors will be available for book sales and signings.

There will be refreshments and prize drawings to win books and other prizes, courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Celebrate IGW with us on November 9; both the Fishers and Noblesville Libraries will debut our new Oculus Quest virtual reality devices alongside board gaming, 8-bit video game crafts, a “Play-to-Win” Azul event, and a teen/ adult escape room. There will be something for everyone!

Join us in the Ignite Studio on November 21 as we celebrate the opening of the winter exhibit, “Remember.” Displaying the work of the Hamilton County Artist Association, the exhibit will be on display through February 1.

On November 30, we will wish a Final Farewell to our Maker-in-Residence, Brittany Kugler, as she finishes her 12-week residency in the Ignite Studio. Look back on all of the things we’ve made together and show off your own project you’ve made from the term of her residency.

December is a great time to reflect on the year and celebrate the season of gratitude. We will be celebrating with 12 Days of Gratitude, offering a variety of programs to give you all the warm, cozy feels!

Contribute to our library kindness paper chain, from December 1 – 12, through Linking Kindness: A Collaborative Art Project. Write a special note, an affirmation, or some encouraging words and spread the love. Paper chains will be constructed and displayed all

month long in both libraries.

Help the Humane Society for Hamilton County complete their seasonal wish list by providing much needed “wish list” items by participating in our library-wide donation drive: Stock the Shelters from December 1 – 14.

Meet a couple of adoptable dogs from the Humane Society for Hamilton County and speak with representatives about adopting a new fur friend this season on December 8 at the Noblesville Library for Home Fur the Holidays: Meet and Greet with Humane Society for Hamilton County!

Write to a Hero and show your gratitude for our troops, veterans, wounded heroes and first responders by writing a letter or drawing a picture! Writing stations will be set up in both libraries, from December 15 – 21, for this special activity. (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!)

Be sure to visit our online Calendar of Events to find more ways to show your gratitude at the library this season. As 2019 wraps up and we embark on 2020, the Hamilton East Public Library would like to thank each of our patrons for another fulfilling year!

Thanks to the Friends of the Library!

A special thanks goes out to the Friends of the Library for approving funds to benefit our library programs!

For more information on the Friends of the Library as well as how to be a Friend of the Library, please visit hepl.lib.in.us/friends/.

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Everyone

* = Registration required

Events geared for families and people of all ages.

Local Author Fair Sat. Nov 2 • 10am-2pm • FIS Join us for our fifth annual Local Author Fair! Come visit with 27 local authors at this this meet and greet event. Authors will be available for book sales and signings. There will be refreshments and prize drawings to win books and other prizes, courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Open Board Game Night Mon. Nov 4, 18, 25 • 6-8:45pm • NOB Mon. Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 6-8:45pm • NOB Mon. Jan 6, 13, 27 • 6-8:45pm • NOB Do you like playing board or card games? Check out our board game night at HEPL where we’ll have a wide variety of new and classic games to play for all skill levels. You’re welcome to bring your own games as well! This drop-in program is open to teens and adults.

International Games Day Sat. Nov 9 • 11am-4pm• BOTH Celebrate IGW with us! We will debut our new Oculus Quest virtual reality devices alongside board gaming, 8-bit video game crafts, a “Play-to-Win” Azul event, and a teen/adult escape room (Fishers). Drop in anytime!

There will be something for everyone and a chance to win a family prize pack, courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Grassroots Music Open Jam Session Tue. Nov 12 • 6:30-8pm• NOB Tue. Dec 10 • 6:30-8pm• NOB Tue. Jan 14 • 6:30-8pm• NOB Join us for an acoustic family-friendly open jam session where we’ll play folk, rock, blues, country, bluegrass, pop, or anything else that appeals.

Bring your instrument, prepare to sing, or just drop in and listen.

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Family Movie Night: Grinch Holiday Special Fri. Dec 13 • 5:30-6:30pm • FIS Join us for some festive holiday fun with an after-hours showing of the original 1966 holiday animated special How the Grinch Stole Christmas featuring Boris Karloff. There will be pizza and drinks provided, while supplies last. Doors open at 5:30, the special starts at 6 and runs until approximately 6:30.

Circle City Ringers Sat. Dec 14 • 2-3pm• FIS Ring in the holiday season with the Circle City Ringers. The Circle City Ringers are an auditioned bronze-level community handbell ensemble. The musicians will be playing Christmas music on their traditional English handbells and hand chimes. It’s the perfect music to shepherd in the holiday. The HEPL Music Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Family Recipe Swap Sat. Dec 21 • 2-3pm• NOB Sun. Dec 22 • 2-3pm• FIS Gather with others at the library to swap favorite seasonal family recipes.

Please bring a print out of a family favorite recipe you enjoy in your home to swap with other attendees.

We will chat about our recipes, explore cookbooks and decorate recipe cards! Light refreshments will be provided.

Preschool Fair Sat. Nov • 9 • 10am-12pm • FIS Sat. Nov • 16 • 10am-12pm • NOB Join us at the Fishers Library as we partner with the Early Learning Alliance Network to host representatives from local preschools! Come discover the best preschool options for your family available in the area!

VR Open House Sat. Dec 28 • 10am-12:30pm • FIS Sat. Jan 4 • 2-4:30pm • NOB Experience virtual reality with HEPL’s new Oculus Quest devices!

This program is open to teens (grade 6-12) and adults. Participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability before using the equipment.

Puzzle Showdown* Thu. Jan 2 • 10-11:30am • NOB Thu. Jan 2 • 3-4:30pm • FIS This is the event to chase away the winter boredom! Teams of four will race to complete a 500-piece puzzle in just 90 minutes. Prizes will be awarded to members of the first team to finish! Individuals are welcome to register and will be assigned to a team on the day of the competition.

Children

* = Registration required

A variety of events and programs geared for children.

Program Break Weekly programming will take a break starting December 15th.

Programs will resume January 6th.

Events affected by the break: • Storytime (except Sat. in Fishers) • Babytime • Moovin and Groovin • Tot Tunes • Pre-K Explorers • Dance, Jump and Jive Please check our online calendar for other fun events!

Storytime (Ages 2-4) Mon. • 10-11am • FIS Mon. Wed. Fri. • 11am-12pm • FIS Mon. Thu. Fri. • 10:30-11:30am • NOB Every Sat. • 10-11am • FIS Sing, play and listen to stories followed by an activity or craft and open play time.

Babytime (Ages 0-2) Tue. Wed. Fri. • 10-11am • FIS Tue. Wed. • 10:30-11:30am • NOB Participate in rhymes, songs, and stories with your little one.

Tot Tunes (Ages 0-5) Wed. • 9:30-10am • NOB Thu. • 9:30-10am • NOB This program incorporates songs, rhymes, and dance that will help get you ready for your busy day.

Movin and Groovin (Ages 3-5) Tue. • 11-11:30am • FIS Wed. • 2-2:30pm • FIS Enjoy action songs, dancing, singing, playing percussion instruments and other musical props.

Dance, Jump, and Jive (Ages 4-6) Thu. • 1-1:30pm • NOB Children will develop their gross motor skills and coordination as they increase their awareness of musical rhythm and just plain have fun!

Pre-K Explorers (Ages 4-6) Tue. • 1-2pm • NOB Thu. • 1-2pm • FIS This program incorporates stories, songs, hands-on projects, and interactive activities that focus on helping preschoolers learn schoolreadiness skills, develop social skills, and explore more challenging concepts.

Scien-Tots (Ages 2-4) 1st Tue. of every month • 9:30-10am • 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.

Nutcracker Ballet Storytime (Ages 3+) Mon. Dec 9 • 10:30-11:30am • NOB Wed. Dec 11 • 10:30-11:30am • FIS The Ballet Theatre of Indiana will present a special storytime based on the story of the Nutcracker.

Enjoy a special visit from Nutcracker ballerinas and listen to this seasonal favorite story.

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* = Registration required Cabin Fever: Preschool Dance (Ages 3-5)* Mon. Dec 16 • 10:30-11:15am • NOB Dance and sing your winter blues away! We will enjoy dancing and singing with scarves, shaky eggs and bells to children’s music from around the world (and will enjoy a couple winter classics as well). Ages 3-5.

New Year’s Noon Balloon Drop (Ages 3-8)* Tue. Dec 31 • 11:15am-12pm • FIS Tue. Dec 31 • 11:15am-12pm • NOB It is hard for little ones (and grownups too!) to stay awake until midnight. Ring in 2020 with our New Year’s Noon Balloon Drop! We will have stories, crafts, and songs to help us get ready for the countdown at 11:59 AM. During registration please indicate the number of people in your group, including adults.

Homeschool Hangout (Ages 5-13) 4th Wed. of every month • 2-3pm • FIS 3rd Thu. of every month • 1-2pm • NOB Hangout with other homeschool families and students in a fun and unstructured environment.

Full STEAM Ahead (Ages 5-8) Thu. Nov 7 • 1-2pm • FIS Thu. Dec 12 • 1-2pm • FIS Thu. Jan 9 • 1-2pm • FIS Calling all homeschoolers! Join us for this Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts and Math focused enrichment program. Themes for Nov-Dec include pumpkin science, snowmen, and the Idiarod.

STEAMPunks (Ages 9-13) Mon. Nov 18 • 1-2pm • FIS Mon. Dec 16 • 1-2pm • FIS Mon. Jan 13 • 1-2pm • FIS A FUN club for homeschooling tweens with STEAM focused enrichment activities. The themes for Nov-Dec include Miniature Golf, the Arctic Circle and the Science of Polymers.

Homeschool Enrichment: Literati (Ages 9-13) Wed. Nov 6 • 1-2pm • NOB Wed. Dec 4 • 1-2pm • NOB Join us for age and developmentally appropriate Liberal Arts themed lessons including, artist, author, world studies and more! Themes for this program session include; Lights!

Camera! Action!, Across the Pond and Ancient Egypt.

Homeschool Enrichment: Literati Ancient Egypt Escape Room (Ages 9-13)* Wed. Jan 15 • 10am, 11am, 1pm, & 2pm slots available.

Students are placed in the shoes of investigators as they seek to crack a mysterious code left behind by the ancient Egyptians.

Homeschool Enrichment: L.E.A.P. (Ages 5-8) Tue. Nov 26 • 1-2pm • NOB Tue. Jan 28 • 1-2pm • NOB Calling all young elementary homeschoolers! Take the L.E.A.P! Learn, Explore and Play at the Library. This homeschool enrichment program will cover topics such as artists, authors, world studies and more! Themes for this program session include; Lights! Camera!

Action!, and Ancient Egypt.

Create, Color, and Chill (Grades 1-5) 1st Wed. of every month • 4:305:30pm • NOB Create and relax at the library with various art activities. We will provide the art and craft supplies and play some relaxing music.

Waggin’ Tales Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog. For beginning or hesitant readers or those who love to read aloud.

Join us on the first Thursday of every month in Fishers at 6pm.

Call 317-579-0304 to sign up for fifteen minutes of reading time.

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* = Registration required Ozobots Kids Club (Grades 2-6)* 3rd Wed. of every month • 6-7pm • NOB Learn how to make tiny robots move and dance with just paper and makers! We will also explore computer-based options and scratch coding activities.

Lego Challenge (Grades K-5) 4th Wed. of every month • 6-7:30pm • NOB 2nd and 4th Mon. of every month • 6-7pm • FIS Want to test your master builder skills? Join the Youth Services for our LEGO Challenge. Bring your own LEGOS or create with our collection.

Love on a Leash (Beginning readers age 5+) 2nd Sat. of every month • 11am-1pm • FIS 4th Sat. of every month • 11am-1pm • NOB Would you like to read to a dog? How about just get a sloppy smooch from a library pooch? Read to a dog and build self-esteem, confidence and reading comprehension skills.

Waggin’ Tales (Beginning readers age 5+) 1st Thu. of every month • 6-7pm • FIS Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog. For beginning or hesitant readers or those who love to read aloud. Call 317579-0304 to sign up for 15 minutes of reading time.

American Girl Club (Grades K-5)* Wed. Nov 13 • 3:30-4:30pm • NOB Tue. Dec 3 • 6-7pm • FIS Wed. Jan 8 • 3:30-4:30pm • NOB Bring your doll and make a perfectsized doll craft, have fun with imaginative play, games, and snacks.

Chop Chop Cooking Club (Ages 8-12)* Thu. Nov 7 • 5-6pm • FIS Thu. Dec 5 • 5-6pm • FIS Learn the basics of cooking with our theme, “Cooking Around the World.”

Each month will focus on a different country, while learning a particular cooking skill. Electric skillets, microwaves and toaster ovens will be used.

Tween Drama Club (Ages 8-13)* Thu. Jan 16 • 6-7pm • Callout meeting with caregivers • FIS Thu. Jan 23 • 6-8pm • FIS Students will learn the basics of theatre and drama while doing improvisation, games, monologues, and skits. There will be a final production May 7, “Nancy Drew Radio Mystery.”

Chop Chop Club Gingerbread Store (All ages)* Thu. Dec 5 • 6:30-8pm • FIS Join the Chop Chop Club as they host a “Gingerbread Store,” where purveyors can use gingerbread money to buy supplies and decorate a simple gingerbread house and/or cookies.

This activity can be done at the library or as a take home activity.

Ukulele Club (Ages 8+)* Thu. Nov 21 • 6-7pm • FIS Thu. Jan 30 • 6-7pm • FIS Learn the play the Ukulele! Learn such techniques as: how to hold the uke, how to tune, and how to read chords. Learn to play simple songs with 2 or 3 chords. We will also practice singing and playing at the same time. The library has five ukuleles available to use. Please sign up at the Youth Services desk or call 317-579-0304 to reserve a uke one week in advance.

Mr. Dan the Music Man Wed. Dec 18 • 10-11am • FIS Enjoy the musical stylings of Mr. Daniel! You AND your children will have a blast in this fun, interactive music program. This music series is possible due to the generous funding of our Friends of the Library.

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* = Registration required Chess Club (Grades 2+) Sun. Nov 10 • 2-3pm • FIS Sun. Dec 8 • 2-3pm • FIS Sun. Jan 26 • 2-3pm • FIS Calling all kids and teens interested in the game of chess. Learn and play this strategy board game with guidance from trained volunteers. No previous knowledge or skills required.

Glow in the Dark Party (Grades K-5)* Thu. Jan 16 • 6:30-8pm • NOB While some parties shine, our party will GLOW. Come in as we turn down the lights and let our glow sticks light up the night as we dance, do crafts and play games. This glow-in-thedark party won’t just be lit, it will be fluorescent!

Thu. Jan 9 • 1-2pm • FIS Join us for this special presentation of The Great Iditarod Race! Karen Land, three time Iditarod musher, and her faithful canine Noggin’ will entertain us with stories from the Alaskan trail. Learn how climate change has affected this great race and how sled dogs have adapted to become some of the greatest athletes of the world.

Family Recipe Swap (All ages) Sat. Dec 21 • 2-3pm • NOB Sun. Dec 22 • 2-3pm • FIS Gather with others at the library to swap favorite family recipes. Please bring a print out of a family favorite recipe you enjoy in your home to swap with other attendees. We will chat about our recipes, explore cookbooks and decorate recipe cards!

Light refreshments will be provided.

Do you have a reader between kindergarten and 5th grade? The Hamilton East Public Library is pleased to announce a brand new reading initiative: 500 Books Before Middle School! This online program allows readers from kindergarten to fifth grade to track their reading progress and earn prizes. Register here: hepl.beanstack.com/reader365 8

Wed. Dec 18 • 10-11am • FIS Enjoy the musical stylings of Mr. Daniel!

You AND your children will have a blast in this fun, interactive music program.

This music series is possible due to the generous funding of our Friends of the Library.

Teen

* = Registration required

A variety of events and programs geared for teens in grades 6-12, unless otherwise noted.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Tue. Nov 12, Dec 10, Jan 14 • 6-7pm • FIS Thu. Nov 21, Dec 19, Jan 16 • 6-7pm • NOB TAB members become leaders, share opinions, make decisions about library programming, and meet new friends! Apply online to join the team: https://www.hepl.lib.in.us/ teenzone/teen-advisory-board/ JPOP Club Wed. Nov 13, 27, Dec 4, 11, Jan 8, 29 • 4-5pm • NOB At this bi-monthly club, teens will gather to watch anime, talk about manga, sample Japanese snacks, and other activities inspired by Japanese popular culture.

Escape Room: Trapped in the ‘80s* Mon. Nov 4 • 5-6pm • FIS Tue. Nov 5 • 5:30-6:30pm • FIS Tue. Nov 5 • 7-8pm • FIS Sat. Nov 9 • 11am-12pm • FIS Sat. Nov 9 • 1-2pm • FIS Sat. Nov 9 • 3-4pm • FIS Your time machine has glitched and left you stranded in 1986 with no fuel! Please register for a single session only.

Write On!: Teen Writing Group Tue. Nov 5, Dec 3, Jan 7 • 6-7pm • NOB A writing group exclusively for teens!

Share your writing, give feedback to others, enjoy snacks, and meet new people!

Crafty Teens* Tue. Nov 5 • 4-5pm • FIS Tue. Dec 3 • 4-5pm • FIS Tue. Jan 7 • 4-5:30pm • FIS Thu. Nov 7 • 4:30-6pm • NOB Thu. Dec 5 • 4:30-5:30pm • NOB Thu. Jan 2 • 2-3:30pm • NOB Teens get creative and make new projects each month. Leaf votive holders and Sonic Screwdriver pens (November), holiday ornaments (December), and Sharpie mugs (January). Supplies provided.

Teen Games Tue. Nov 12, Dec 10, Jan 14 • 4-6pm • NOB Mon. Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 27 • 4-6pm • FIS Meet up monthly in the TeenZone after school for open gaming! Play one of the TeenZone games or bring your own. Snacks provided.

Teen Lit Café Wed. Nov 20, Dec 18, Jan 15 • 6-7pm • FIS Tues. Nov 26, Dec 17, Thurs. Jan 23 • 6-7pm • NOB A book club exclusively for teens!

We meet monthly at The Well (Fishers) and Noble Coffee & Tea (Noblesville) to discuss the current book selection and any other books we want to talk about. Teens receive a free copy of each month’s book selection (while supplies last) and one free drink during the meeting.

Check our online calendar for the current month’s book selection for each location.

Teen Movie: Avengers: Endgame* Sat. Nov 23 • 2-5:15pm • NOB Teens can relax and enjoy a free showing of Avengers: Endgame on the big screen! You might want to bring your own pillow or blanket because this epic conclusion to the Avengers series is a whopping three hours long!

Pizza and refreshments included.

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* = Registration required Random Fandom Tues. Nov 26, Jan 28 • 4-5:30pm • Dec 31 • 2-3:30pm • FIS Celebrate your fandom! We’ll explore the realms of The Hunger Games (November), The Legend of Zelda (December), and Marvel (January) in an open and accepting evening of fun. Cosplaying is encouraged but not required.

Interactive Movies* Sat. Dec 14 • 2-4pm • NOB Sat. Dec 28 • 3-5pm • FIS Watching your favorite classic movies just got better! Teens will receive scripts and props to use during the free showings of The Princess Bride (Fishers) and Elf (Noblesville).

Whether you’ve seen the movies a hundred times or not even once, you’ll have a blast playing along with other teens. Supplies and snacks provided.

Gifts in a Jar* Thu. Dec 19 • 4:30-6pm • BOTH Homemade gifts in a jar are a sweet way to express gratitude and show someone how much you care!

Teens can make personalized cocoa mixes and/or cookie mixes, along with handcrafted cards to give as gifts. Sweet treats and all supplies provided.

Teens Care: Project Linus Blankets Mon. Dec 30 • 2-4pm • NOB Project Linus is a non-profit organization that provides homemade blankets to children in need. Teens will make no-sew fleece blankets to donate to Project Linus and show they care about kids in need in our community! Supplies and snacks provided.

Breakout With a Pop!* Fri. Jan 3 • 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm • FIS Famous Pop Artists are locked away! Teens will use clues and work together to rescue Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jasper Johns, and Roy Lichtenstein! Please register for only one time slot.

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Book Swap & Brownies Sat. Jan 25 • 2-3:30pm • FIS Sat. Jan 11 • 2-3:30pm • NOB Teens, clean off those bookshelves!

Bring in your gently used, unwanted books to swap with other book-loving teens. No books to trade? That’s okay, the library will contribute some books as well! Teens can also learn how to make brownies in a mug using just the microwave!

Teens Care: Project Linus Blankets

(Grades 6-12) Mon. Dec 30 • 2-4pm • NOB Teens who attend this event will make no-sew fleece blankets to donate to Project Linus and show they care about kids in need in our community! Supplies and snacks provided.

Project Linus is a non-profit organization that aims to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.” For more information about Project Linus, please visit https://www. projectlinus.org

Adult

* = Registration required

A variety of events and programs for adults ages 18+, unless otherwise noted.

NaNoWriMo Come Write In!* Sat. Nov 2 • 2:30-4:30pm • FIS November is National Novel Writing Month—NaNoWriMo! Join us at this laidback kickoff event where you can network with other NaNoWriMo participants (a.k.a. Wrimos), get your NaNoWriMo Survival Packet, share ideas and tips, or just work on your writing! Light refreshments will be provided.

Meditation, Joy, and Inner Purpose* Mon. Nov 4 • 7-8:15pm • FIS Discover the power of meditation and living mindfully to find a deeper sense of joy, inner purpose, and meaning in our everyday life. We will explore the relationship between meditation, happiness, and a deeper sense of purpose in our lives. Led by Kadampa Meditation Center.

Escape Room: Trapped in the ‘80s* Mon. Nov 4 • 5-6pm • FIS Tue. Nov 5 • 5:30-6:30pm • FIS Tue. Nov 5 • 7-8pm • FIS Sat. Nov 9 • 11am-12pm • FIS Sat. Nov 9 • 1-2pm • FIS Sat. Nov 9 • 3-4pm • FIS Your time machine has glitched and left you stranded in 1986 with no fuel! Please register for a single session only.

ENL (English as a New Language) Conversation Group – Evening Session Tue. Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 • 7-8pm • FIS Tue. Dec 3, 10, 17 • 7-8pm • FIS Tue. Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 • 7-8pm • FIS Practice speaking English in a casual and comfortable setting. Volunteers will lead the sessions.

ENL (English as a New Language) Conversation Group – Daytime Session Wed. Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10-11am • FIS Wed. Dec 4, 11, 18 • 10-11am • FIS Wed. Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10-11am • FIS Practice speaking English in a casual and comfortable setting. Volunteers will lead the sessions.

Craft Cider 101 (Ages 21+)* Wed. Nov 6 • 7-8:30pm • NOB Learn the basics of how to turn sweet cider into a tasty alcoholic beverage! Wes, head brewer at Great Fermentations of Indiana, will take you through the cider making process from ingredients, yeast, and equipment through fermentation techniques, finishing, and bottling strategies.

Bath Bomb Batches* Wed. Nov 6 • 7-8pm • FIS Join us to make bath bombs in time for the holiday season! They are wonderful gifts for friends, loved ones, or yourself! The bath bombs can be messy, so you should wear some comfy clothes and shoes.

Senior Carnival (Ages 55+)* Thu. Nov 7 • 2-4pm • FIS Who says carnival games are just for kids? Join a group of ages 55+ people as we play classic carnival games, eat snacks, and have fun indoors! Fun for YOU and prizes, too! Caregivers are welcome.

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* = Registration required Indiana at Gettysburg Wed. Nov 13 • 2-3pm • NOB For four days in July of 1863, two great armies faced each other in the Battle of Gettysburg, but few Hoosiers know of the contributions made by seven Indiana units in that battle. Hundreds of men from Indiana fought for the future of this nation and they paid a price in sweat, courage, and blood. This presentation

by Gib Young and Kevin Bledsoe will tell the story of those brave men and the regiments they belonged to.

Homeschool 101 Mon. Dec 2 • 7-8pm • NOB Rebecca Barnes, from the Indiana Association of Home Educators will speak about homeschooling basics.

Covering topics such as, “Can I really do that? Where do I start? What is required, legally? What about high school? Will my kid be able to go to college?” There will be time for Q&A so join us and find out what this homeschooling thing is all about!

VR “Armchair Travel” Open House (Ages 50+) Wed. Dec 4, Dec 18, Jan 8, Jan 22 • 9:30-11am • NOB Travel to the world’s famous buildings and wonders without leaving the library! Experience “armchair travel” through virtual reality with HEPL’s new Oculus Quest devices. Each attendee will have 10-15 minutes to explore VR after a librarian gives an overview of how to use the equipment. This is a drop-in, firstcome, first-served event due to the limited number of devices. Spectators welcome!

The Power of Gratitude: A Guided Meditation* Tue. Dec 3 • 7-8pm • FIS Wed. Dec 4 • 1:30-2:30pm • NOB Simple gratitude has the power to alter your attitude toward yourself, others, and the world around you, and regularly practicing gratitude can help you become happier and healthier. Join us for a class and meditation on the power of gratitude led by Angela Nevins from State of Bliss Meditation Studio.

The Write Stuff! Adult Writer’s Group Mon. Dec 9, Jan 13 • 7-8:30pm • NOB If you love to write, or want to get started, join our monthly writer’s group where we will discuss literary genres, practice with writing exercises, share our work for honest and friendly feedback, encourage and inspire each other, and more!

Friends Forever Yarn Bracelet* Thu. Nov 14 • 6:30-8:30pm • NOB A circular cardboard loom and some colorful yarn is all that’s needed to make these cute friendship bracelets.

Once you see how easy they are to make, you’ll be crafting them for all your friends and family; what a great stocking stuffer idea! All materials are provided.

Movie Matinee (Ages 50+) Mon. Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 27 • 1-3pm • NOB Join us for a bag of popcorn and a beverage as we watch a different movie each month!

Nov – An American in Paris (1951) Dec – Barefoot in the Park (1967) Jan – Mary Poppins Returns (2018) ENL Family Gathering Tue. Nov 19 • 7-8pm • FIS A gathering for members of our ENL Conversation groups and their families to meet, enjoy desserts and drinks provided by the library, and have fun!

Memory Café Lunch* Thu. Nov 21 • 12-1:30pm • FIS Join us for a Memory Café—a welcoming gathering for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their family members. Each month will focus on a different theme.

Please register everyone who will be attending. Contact the library at 317-579-0307 to sign up or for more information. This event is in collaboration with Dementia Friends Indiana.

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Pine Cone Santa & Craft Stick Snowman* Thu. Dec 12 • 6:30-8:30pm • NOB Make a charming pine cone ornament, perfect for your tree or package embellishment. As a bonus, we will also make a craft stick snowman ornament. All materials are provided.

* = Registration required

Senior Series For Seniors 50-55+

Senior Carnival (Ages 55+)* Thu. Nov 7 • 2-4pm • FIS Who says carnival games are just for kids? Join a group of ages 55+ people as we play classic carnival games, eat snacks, and have fun indoors!

Fun for YOU and prizes, too!

Caregivers are welcome.

VR “Armchair Travel” Open House (Ages 50+) Wed. Dec 4, Dec 18, Jan 8, Jan 22 • 9:30-11am • NOB Travel to the world’s famous buildings and wonders without leaving the library! Experience “armchair travel” through virtual reality with HEPL’s new Oculus Quest devices.

Each attendee will have 10-15 minutes to explore VR after a librarian gives an overview of how to use the equipment. This is a drop-in, first-come, firstserved event due to the limited number of devices.

Celebrate Gratitude—Craft and Discussion* Sun. Dec 15 • 2-4pm • FIS Make a wreath and ornament, and engage in a discussion of what gratitude means to you. Light refreshments will be provided.

Memory Café* Thu. Dec 19, Jan 30 • 2-3:30pm • FIS Memory Café is a welcoming gathering for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their family members. This event is in collaboration with Dementia Friends Indiana.

Tai Chi Fitness Thu. Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 • 9:30-10am • NOB This beginning Tai Chi class is 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. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability before the session begins.

Mason Jar Sewing Kit & Embroidery Sampler* Thu. Jan 9 • 6:30-8:30pm • NOB Make a sewing kit that doubles as a pincushion! Using a pint-size mason jar and a circle of felt, we will create a sewing kit/pin cushion. You will learn six embroidery stitches in the process and leave with a handy storage jar for your notions.

Honey Beekeeping 101* Thu. Jan 16 • 7-8:30pm • NOB Tue. Jan 21 • 7-8:30pm • FIS Jerry Zimmerman will introduce you to honey beekeeping from the perspective of a hobbyist, give some tips on getting started, and answer your questions about keeping honeybees.

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Book Clubs

Speculative Fiction Guild 6-7:30pm • Books & Brews Noblesville Mon. Jan 13 • Recursion by Blake Crouch This book club will meet every other month.

Books on Tap 7-8pm • Noble Romans No meeting in November Wed. Dec 4 • End of Year Club Wed. Jan 22 • Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi Classics Made Modern 7-8pm • NOB Tue. Nov 5 • Persuasion by Jane Austen Tue. Dec 3 • A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Tue. • Jan 7 • The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan Coffee by the Book 2-3pm • FIS Tue. Nov 19 • The Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri Tue. Dec 17 • The Boatbuilder by Daniel Gumbiner Tue. Jan 21 • The Dutch House by Ann Patchett Fiction Fans 7-8pm • FIS Thu. Nov 14 • Rules of Civility by Amor Towles Thu. Dec 12 • My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante Thu. Jan 9 • The Island of Sea Women

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Good Morning Book Club 10-11am • NOB Mon. Nov 4 • A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline Mon. Dec 2 • They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall Mon. Jan 6 • The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

Paging Through Time 2-3pm • NOB Wed. Nov 20 • The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty Wed. Dec 18 • The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir by Jennifer Ryan Wed. Jan 22 • The Guest Book by Sarah Blake

Just the Facts 7-8pm • FIS Tue. Nov 12 • Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan Tue. Dec 10 • The Kelloggs by Howard Markel Tue. Jan 14 • Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

True Brew 7-8pm • Barley Island Tue. Nov 26 • Leadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin Tue. Dec 17 • The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels by Jon Meacham Tue. Jan 28 • The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote by Elaine Weiss

Mystery Loves Company 7-8pm • FIS Wed. Nov 20 • The Wife Between Us

by Greer Hendricks Wed. Dec 18 • Cozies—read any holiday mystery to celebrate the season Wed. Jan 15 • The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides On the Same Page 7-8pm • Noble Coffee & Tea Tue. Nov 12 • The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Tue. Dec 10 • Book free-for-all—we will talk about books in general Tue. Jan 14 • The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg

For all book selections and more, visit: hepl.lib.in.us/lets-read/

Computer Classes

Introduction to Typing Tue. Jan 28 • 2-3pm • FIS Introduction to Windows 10 Wed. Dec 4 • 9:30-11am • FIS

Registration required for all computer classes.

Book-a-Librarian Fishers Tue. Nov 12, 19 • 9:30am-12pm Tue. Dec 3, 10 • 9:30am-12pm Tue. Jan 7, 21, 28 • 9:30am-12pm Excel Part 1 Fishers Thu. Nov 14 • 9:30am-12pm Mon. Dec 2 • 2-4:30pm Wed. Jan 8 • 9:30am-12pm Noblesville Mon. Nov 5 • 2-4pm Wed. Jan 22 • 2-4pm Excel Part 2 Fishers Thu. Nov 21 • 9:30am-12pm Mon. Dec 9 • 2-4:30pm Wed. Jan 15 • 9:30am-12pm Noblesville Mon. Nov 12 • 2-4pm Wed. Jan 29 • 2-4pm

PowerPoint Basics Fishers Thu. Dec 5 • 9:30am-12pm Noblesville Wed. Nov 20 • 2-4pm Wed. Jan 8 • 2-4pm

Word Part 2 Fishers Tue. Nov 19 • 2-4:30pm Thu. Jan 30 • 9:30am-12pm Noblesville Wed. Nov 13 • 2-4pm Mon. Jan 13 • 2-4pm

Protecting Your Online Privacy Wed. Nov 6 • 9:30-11am • FIS Publisher Basics Wed. Nov 20 • 9:30am-12pm • FIS Mon. Jan 6 • 2-4:30pm • FIS Save It/Find It Wed. Dec 11 • 9:30-11am • FIS Word Part 1 Fishers Tue. Nov 12 • 2-4:30pm Thu. Jan 23 • 9:30am-12pm Noblesville Wed. Nov 6 • 2-4pm Mon. Jan 6 • 2-4pm

For registration and class descriptions visit: hepl.lib.in.us/eventscalendar/

Excel Part 3 Fishers Mon. Dec 16 • 2-4:30pm Wed. Jan 22 • 9:30am-12pm Get More Out of Google Wed. Dec 18 • 2-3:30pm • FIS Introduction to Cloud Computing Mon. Nov 18 • 2-3pm • FIS Introduction to Google Drive Wed. Nov 13 • 2-3:30pm • FIS Introduction to the Computer Fri. Nov 22 • 2-4pm • NOB Wed. Jan 15 • 2-4pm • NOB 15

Indiana Room

A variety of events and programs for adults ages 18+, unless otherwise noted. * = Registration required

at the Noblesville Library

Digging in Cemetery Records* Sat. Nov 9 • 9:30am-12:30pm Cemetery records are a wonderful resource when researching your ancestors. Participants will learn what records may be available. Those symbols and icons may lead you to unexpected records.

Genealogy Roundtable: Focus on Disasters and Catastrophes that Affected Your Ancestor’s History Tue. Nov 12 • 2:15-3:15pm Have you ever wondered why your ancestor moved when and where they did? Disasters, tragic accidents, storms, and all kinds of catastrophes happened and impacted the lives of our ancestors. Participants will share stories of how such tragic events affected the lives of their ancestors.

This is an informal genealogy discussion group.

As I Recall Storytelling Guild Tue. Nov 19 • 7-8:30pm Tue. Dec 17 • 7-8:30pm Tue. Jan 21 • 7-8:30pm Everybody has a story to tell! Listen, learn, and share your family stories.

It is a chance to recall a moment from your life, try out a new story with an audience, or just listen to some good family stories. All are welcome!

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Exploring Fold3 and American Ancestors* Tue. Nov 20 • 9:30am-12pm This hands-on class will explore the features of Fold3 and American Ancestors. Participants are encouraged to bring family information with them, as there will be time after the demonstration to research ancestors. Bring a flash drive to capture any information you may find.

How to Research the History of a Home* Sat. Dec 7 • 9:30am-12:30pm Homes leave a trail of documents that can be followed. Join us to learn about abstracts, city directories, Sanborn maps, courthouse research, and more.

Genealogy Roundtable: Focus on Genealogy Humor and Funny Quotes Tue. Dec 10 • 2:15-3:15pm Let’s take a break from our family history research and laugh out loud as we share funny genealogy quotes and humorous pictures for genealogists.

This is an informal genealogy discussion group.

Exploring Newspapers.com, FamilySearch.org, and Findagrave. com* Wed. Dec 18 • 9:30am-12pm This hands-on class will explore the features of Newspapers.com, FamilySearch.org, and Findagrave. com. Participants are encouraged to bring family information with them as there will be time after the demonstration to research ancestors.

Bring a flash drive to capture any information you may find.

* = Registration required Genealogy Roundtable: Focus on Genealogical Conferences and Webinars in 2020 Tue. Jan 14 • 2:15-3:15pm Participants will share information about upcoming genealogy conferences, webinars, and events in 2020. This is an informal genealogy discussion group.

An Eight Step Approach to Genealogy* Sat. Jan 25 • 9:30am-12:30pm Are you new to genealogy research or have you taken a break in your research? This class will introduce you to eight steps to research your family history. We’ll discuss the basics of getting started and advances in online research. Beginners and more experienced researchers alike are welcome.

Exploring Ancestry Library Edition* Wed. Jan 29 • 9:30am-12pm This hands-on class will explore the features of Ancestry Library Edition.

After the demonstration there will be time to research individual ancestors, so bring a flash drive to capture any information you might find.

Indiana Room Databases If you access our online databases from within the library, simply go to the database you are interested in and begin exploring. If you wish to search on a computer outside the library, you may get an OCLC login screen that will ask for a username (your library card number) and password (your library card PIN). Due to contractual agreements, not all borrower accounts may be able to access these resources from outside the library.

• Hamilton County, Indiana, Cemetery Database • Hamilton County, Indiana, Newspaper Database • Hamilton County Collection, Newspaper.com — 1837-2008 (available in-library only) • Genealogy and local history databases subscribed to by the library include American Ancestors, Ancestry Library Edition, Fold3, Archives Unbound, Heritage Quest Online, and a digital collection of Hamilton County photographs • VINE (Vital Information Exchange) is a searchable statewide database, which is composed of Indiana local history and vital records from Indiana libraries and related organizations. We are in the process of adding our Obituary File Index to this database • The Hamilton County History collection at IUPUI contains historical photos, directories, one county history, and newspapers.

The Indiana Room, located on the second floor of the Noblesville Library, houses a special collection dedicated to preserving and providing local and state history, genealogy and family history, and general information pertaining to the State of Indiana.

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Ignite

* = Registration required

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

Digital Media Help Desk Hours Sun. Nov 10 • 2-4pm Sat. Nov 16 • 10am-12pm Sat. Dec 7 • 10am-12pm Sun. Dec 15 • 2-4pm Sat. Jan 11 • 10am-12pm Sun. Jan 26 • 2-4pm Sit down one-on-one with a volunteer expert to learn about what’s offered in Ignite’s Digital Media Labs including Apple computing software and a brief overview of the Adobe Creative Cloud.

Artist Meet-up Wed. Nov 13 • 6-8pm Wed. Dec 18 • 6-8pm Wed. Jan 8 • 6-8pm Bring your own projects and work alongside other artists. This event will be conducted like a sewing circle with all artistic mediums welcome. If you don’t have a project to work on, we can set you up with one. Come make art and meet other artists!

Oil Painting Workshop (Ages 18+)* Sat. Nov 2 • 1-4pm Sat. Nov 16 • 1-4pm Participate in an in-depth workshop on the art of oil painting. Try your hand at this tricky medium with expert guidance from former Maker-in-Residence, Jeannette Pomeroy Parssi.

Make-a-Game (Ages 5+) Sat. Nov 9 • 2-4pm Have you ever had your own idea for a board game? Here’s your chance! Come into Ignite Studio for a special drop-in activity—create your own board game. We’ll have blank boards, cardboard, and supplies to make game pieces.

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Holiday Marbling (Ages 8+) Sat. Dec 7 • 2-4pm Drop-in to the Ignite Studio and learn about the ancient art of paper marbling. You’ll be able to create and take home your own marbled paper craft! This is a guided experience with our expert artist volunteer. Make wrapping paper, cards or an ornament.

“Remember” Exhibit Opening and Reception Thu. Nov 21 • 6-7:30pm Join us as we celebrate the opening of Ignite’s winter exhibit, “Remember.” Showcasing the work of the Hamilton County Artist Association, the exhibit will be on display through Feb. 1. Meet the artists and enjoy light snacks.

Silkscreen Printing Workshop (Ages 16+)* Sat. Nov 9 • 1-4pm Sat. Dec 21 • 1-4pm Sat. Jan 18 • 1-4pm Come learn about the photo emulsion method of screen printing using our Pro-Light Exposure unit. This versatile method of screen printing has virtually endless applications.

Artist Critique Group Thu. Nov 14 • 7-8:30pm Thu. Dec 12 • 7-8:30pm Thu. Jan 16 • 7-8:30pm Are you an artist looking for feedback on your work? Critiques can help an artist understand how their work communicates to a larger audience.

Bring in a piece of work, image, or recording to share and come prepared to talk about other’s work.

All mediums welcome.

Film and Video Equipment Training* Sat. Nov 30 • 12-4pm Sat. Jan 25 • 12-4pm Learn how to set up and shoot a short video program using professional equipment. In four hours, you will be part of a studio crew while you learn by seeing and doing.

Sound Equipment Training* Sat. Nov 9 • 12-4pm Sat. Dec 14 • 12-4pm Sat. Jan 11 • 12-4pm Learn how to set up and record a short audio recording using professional equipment. Gain handson experience with Ignite’s recording equipment and develop the skills and understanding to create your own audio project.

Coding Meet Up Thu. Nov 7 • 7-8:30pm Thu. Dec 5 • 7-8:30pm Meet other coders, share tips and tricks, and learn new skills. Bring projects you are working on to get help troubleshooting, or get some basic instruction on how to get started with coding.

Light-Up Card Making (Ages 10+)* Wed. Dec 4 • 6:30-8pm Tue. Dec 10 • 6:30-8pm Make a light-up personalized card using LED lights, coin cell batteries and copper tape.

Mixed Media Collage Workshop (Ages 13+)* Sat. Dec 7 • 2-4pm Sat. Dec 14 • 2-4pm In this mixed media collage workshop, you’ll incorporate a variety of paper and fabric into our works, resulting in a highly textured, mixed media work.

School’s Out Maker Challenge: Micro:Bit Workshop (Ages 10+)* Fri. Jan 3 • 2-4pm Sat. Jan 4 • 2-4pm Experiment with pocket-sized computers as you learn to code.

Create a special message on the LED panel or play rock-paper-scissors against a machine. This simple webbased coding is great for curious minds.

Tie-Dye Program (Ages 10+)* Wed. Jan 22 • 6-8pm Tired of winter yet? Join us in the Ignite Studio to bring a little brightness and color to your wardrobe. Bring in a washed shirt, socks, or other piece of clothing to learn how to tie-dye. Natural fabrics like cotton works best. Do not bring synthetics. DRESS FOR MESS! Pop-Up Card Workshop (Ages 10+)* Sat. Jan 11 • 2-4pm Sat. Jan 25 • 2-4pm Discover your creative genius and learn how to make pop-up cards.

Surprise your family and friends with their own personalized greeting card.

The Ignite Studio offers a variety of certification and training classes for more complicated equipment.

Classes require registration and fill up quickly. Please check online for training opportunities and details.

Drop-In Activities Daily activities on an ongoing basis. Inspiration and supplies provided. See online events calendar for specific dates and times.

• Beginning Painting: Gray Scale Still Life • Fall Watercolor Scenes • Graffiti Art • Found Object Painting • Painting on Foil • Laser Cut Ornament Decorating • Holiday Pop-Up Card • Paint a Polar Bear • Northern Lights Landscape • Artist Spotlight: Ketih Harring • Artist Spotlight: Andy Goldsworthy • Artist Spotlight: Judy Pfaff • Artist Spotlight: Yayoi Kusama

Brittany Kugler Ignite Studio at HEPL is proud to introduce our Fall Maker in Residence, Brittany Kugler! Brittany will be with us until November 30th. Kugler’s residency is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Personalize Your Style with Embellishments* Sat. Nov 2 • 2-4pm Learn how to update your wardrobe by adding embellishments. Kugler will also show examples of how dyeing and bleaching can add more interest to your clothing.

Social Sew Wed. Nov 6 • 10am–12pm Sun., Nov 24 • 2-4pm Bring your own project and join Brittany Kugler and the Ignite sewing community to sew.

Hand Sewing for Adults* Thu. Nov 7 • 6-8pm Kugler will teach basic hand sewing skills useful to adults, including sewing on a button and fixing the hem of a sleeve or pant.

Hand Sewing for Families (Ages 7+) Sun. Nov 10 • 2-4pm Learn basic hand sewing skills useful to families. This includes some basic hand stitches and will end in a reusable snack pouch.

Machine Sewing Basics* Wed. Nov 13 • 10am–12pm Thu. Nov 14 • 6-8pm Learn the beginning basics of how to use a sewing machine: threading, how to make a bobbin, changing stitches, etc. And you’ll make a pillowcase in the process!

Sewing F.A.Q. Sat. Nov 16 • 1-4pm Working on a sewing project and have some questions? Ask our maker-inresidence.

How to Read a Sewing Pattern* Mon. Nov 18 • 10am–12pm So you’ve learned some sewing machine basics and you want to know the next step? Join Kugler to learn how to make clothing by reading a pattern.

Sew Pajama Pants: Kids Edition (Ages 9+)* Thu. Nov 21 • 6-8pm Kugler will teach a stylish pajama pant pattern. By making these pants together, you’ll get advice on how to use a sewing machine, read a pattern and walk away with a new piece of clothing.

Black Friday Quilt Blocking Fri. Nov 29 • 2-4pm On Black Friday, join Kugler to contribute to a community quilt.

Final Farewell to our Maker-inResidence Sat. Nov 30 • 2-4pm Bid a fond farewell to our Maker-inResidence as she finishes her 12-week residency in Ignite.

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Library Information

Noblesville

Noblesville Library

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

Fishers Library

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

Fishers Additional Parking Available: • Meyer Najem Garage • The Switch Garage • The Edge Garage

Ignite Studio at HEPL

Five Municipal Drive Fishers, IN 46038 317.579.0331 Located in the lower level of the Fishers Library.

Hours

Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 9:00pm Friday – Saturday 9:00am – 5:30pm Sunday 1:30pm – 5:30pm

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Library Closures

Mon. Nov 11 • Staff Development Day Wed. Nov 27 • Thanksgiving Eve: Close at 5:30pm Thu. Nov 28 • Thanksgiving Tue. Dec 24 • Christmas Eve Wed. Dec 25 • Christmas Day Tue. Dec 31 • New Year’s Eve: Close at 5:30pm Tue. Jan 1 • New Year’s Day Mon. Jan 20 • Martin Luther King Jr. Day