Hamilton North Public Library - Adult Programs

Author Suzanne Purewal Visits

2012-02-03T10:38:00.003-05:00

Local author Suzanne Purewal will be here at 6 pm on Monday, February 6 to sign copies of her latest book of poetry, From 14 to 41, and her novel Embracing Destiny.

Copies of the books will be available for purchase.

For more information about the author, please visit www.suzannepurewal.com.

HNPL Community Needs Survey

2012-01-26T12:09:00.001-05:00

Help us help you!

We've compiled a community needs survey that will be available online until mid-February. We welcome your input and comments!

Winter Reading 2012

2012-01-17T14:39:00.003-05:00

Our Winter Reading program for adults & teens runs January 30 - February 25.

This year, patrons will receive one ticket for each book checked out. Those tickets may be entered into our drawing for prizes on February 26.

Baby....it's cold outside....stay inside and READ!

Geek the Library Comes to HNPL

2012-01-12T13:40:00.001-05:00

HNPL is participating in Geek the Library, a community-based public awareness campaign. The campaign highlights what people are passionate about, and how libraries can support them, in an effort to heighten awareness about the critical funding issues public libraries face.

Geek the Library features local educational material that introduces “geek” as a verb, and encourages the public to talk about what they “geek” – whether it’s engineering, superheroes or art. The public awareness campaign illustrates the fact that everyone is passionate about something – everyone “geeks” something – and that the library supports them all.

The campaign features social networking elements, a Web site, and grassroots community initiatives to draw attention to the need for increased library support. The campaign Web site, www.geekthelibrary.org, provides information about how people can get active and support their local library.

Millions of Americans are turning to local libraries for educational opportunities, job-searching resources, and entertainment. The increased demand for library services is taking a toll on libraries already experiencing flat or decreasing budgets. State and local cuts are impacting public library hours, programs and staffing, forcing some libraries to close indefinitely.

While most people have visited their public library, and understand its important role in their community, many do not know what the libraries are at risk, or that local funding for libraries is heavily influenced by community members.

Geek the Library hopes to start a conversation about library funding to inspire more people to take personal responsibility for keeping their local public libraries vital in their communities.

The campaign will not support or oppose any candidate for public office, nor attempt to influence legislation.

Welcome to 2012!

2012-01-02T11:28:00.001-05:00

The library is open today, January 2, from 10 am to 8 pm.

Pet Food Drive

2011-11-29T12:11:00.001-05:00

The Teen Advisory Board is sponsoring a Pet Food Drive for the Hamilton County Humane Society. We have a box in the front foyer, including a HCHS wish list.

Don't forget the pets this holiday season, especially those the HCHS, a no-kill shelter.

Library Closures This Week

2011-11-21T10:22:00.002-05:00

In observance of Thanksgiving, the library will close at 2 pm on Wednesday the 23rd, and will remain closed until 10 am on Friday the 25th.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Christmas Cards with Annette Harling

2011-11-16T12:38:00.002-05:00

Annette Harling leads a class on Christmas card making. The class is $15, and all materials are provided.

Each participant will make 10 cards - there are 5 styles, and will make 2 of each.

Space is limited, so registration at www.hnpl.lib.in.us is required.

Author Suzanne Purewal Here Tonight!

2011-11-15T14:49:00.002-05:00

Local author and poet Suzanne Purewal will be tonight here to sign copies of her latest book of poetry, From 14 to 41.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

For information about Suzanne, please visit www.suzannepurewal.com.

November!

2011-10-31T18:11:00.002-04:00

Curbing Your Spending
Tuesday, November 1 - 6.30 pm
Indiana Room
The Purdue Extension Service of Hamilton County offers a financial wellness program series. Topics includes: budgeting, tracking spending, and setting financial goals. Registration is required. This class is $4, and will be presented by Bernadette Huber.

Cider & Canvas
Thursday, November 3 - 6.30 pm
Meeting Rooms A & B
Eschewing the wine, Deanna Leonard leads a class on canvas painting - plus cider! We will complete a canvas, which will be an excellent holiday gift! The class is $10, and all materials are provided.

October Catch-Up

2011-10-20T15:18:00.004-04:00

The end of this month is incredibly busy, and we have lots of programs on offer.

Monday, October 24 - 6.30 pm
Evening Reading Group
Indiana Room
We will be discussing The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova.

Tuesday, October 25 - 6.30 pm
Stretching Your Food Dollar
Meeting Rooms A & B
The Purdue Extension Service of Hamilton County will offer a financial wellness program series. Topics will include: Quick, nutritious, budget friendly meal ideas, saving at the grocery ,Food Demonstration Cooking for the busy family on a budget, Budgeting, tracking spending, and setting financial goals.
Registration is required to ensure enough food samples are available. This class is $4, and will be presented by Susan Peterson.

Thursday, October 27 - 6.30 pm
Anzio 1944
Meeting Rooms A & B
Local history buff Randy Shelden will be here to discuss WWII's Battle of Anzio. Registration is requested.

Friday, October 28 - 10 am
Author Jeanne Dams
Meeting Rooms A & B
Mystery writer Jeanne Dams will be here to discuss her latest books - A Dark and Stormy Night (Dorothy Martin series) and Murder in Burnt Orange (Hilda Johansson series.)

Food For Fines

2011-10-07T10:14:00.002-04:00

Do you have library fines? This month, the library is partnering with a local food pantry serving the Jackson Township area. For every non-perishable food item a patron may bring, $1 will be deleted in late or processing fees (does not apply to replacement fee for lost and damaged items).

Flu Shot Clinic

2011-10-04T11:14:00.003-04:00

Thursday, October 6
5 - 7 pm
Meeting Rooms A & B

CVS Pharmacy will be here to administer flu shots.
Each shot is $29.99
Medicare patients receive free shots. Medicaid patients have a $3 co-pay.

HNPL Partners & Friends Quilt Raffle

2011-09-27T14:33:00.002-04:00

The Partners & Friends of HNPL are raffling off a quilt for the holidays.

Tickets are $1/each, or $5/6 tickets.

The drawing will take place on December 1, and the quilt will be presented to the winner during Christmas @ the Library on December 8.

The quilt was handmade by the quilting group at the Atlanta branch.

Good luck!

The Poison River Boys

2011-09-26T14:22:00.003-04:00

Thursday, September 29
6.30 pm
Meeting Rooms A & B

Join us for another evening with the Poison River Boys - Roger Bedwell on guitar, Bill Haines on bass, Bruce Neckar on mandolin, and Jon Coleman on banjo.
They play old-time bluegrass and folk music.

Scrapbooking with Annette Harling

2011-09-20T14:44:00.002-04:00

Thursday, September 22 - 6 pm
Meeting Rooms A & B

Annette Harling will be at Hamilton North Public Library for a class on Paper Bag Scrapbooks.

The class is $15, and all materials are provided. Please pay the instructor at the time of class.

Registration is requested.

Forever Young Book Group

2011-09-16T13:22:00.000-04:00

Thursday, October 13
6 pm - Indiana Room

This is a call out meeting for adults who enjoy reading young adult books. We'll be starting a book club in early 2012, and we'd like to gauge interest.

Registration is preferred.

HHMS Transportation to HNPL

2011-09-15T15:48:00.003-04:00

Did you know that HNPL is offering programs on early-release Wednesdays? Middle-schoolers may ride bus 9 to the library, and must bring a note to obtain the proper bus pass.

Tonight - Artist Reception for Billie C. Wiete

2011-09-13T17:00:00.002-04:00

Tuesday, September 13 - 6 pm to 7.30 pm
East Wing

Please join us for a reception in honor of this month's artist, photographer Billie C. Wiete. Refreshments will be served.

Free Self-Defense Classes for Women!

2011-09-08T13:54:00.000-04:00

Hamilton North Public Library is offering a two-part Self-Defense Classes for Women. The first workshop is Thursday, September 8, and the second on Thursday the 15th. Both classes start at 6 pm.

Edie Keesee of the Noblesville Police Department will discuss the three different types of rapists, myths about rape, and safety tips. The second class will demonstrate hands-on self defense techniques. Both classes will be intertwined with real life stories of cases and examples of how to stay safer.

This is a free class, but registration is required. Please visit www.hnpl.lib.in.us to register, or call the library at 317-984-5623.

Authors Crandall, Dunlap & Perona To Speak at HNPL

2011-08-29T12:14:00.001-04:00

Hamilton North Public Library is excited to offer an evening with local authors Susan Crandall, Phil Dunlap, and Tony Perona. All three will be at HNPL at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, August 30.

“Phil, Susan and I all come at mysteries from different angles because we write in different genres, but at the heart of each of our books is a mystery. Phil’s just happen to take place in the Old West and are categorized as Westerns. Susan’s are romance or romantic suspense, so those elements become important to the mystery. Mine are what you might think of as traditional mysteries, although there’s a supernatural element at work in my books. We look forward to talking about how we plot our mysteries and what differences and similarities there are in our novels despite (or because of) the genres we write in,” said Perona.

Crandall is an award-winning women’s fiction and suspense author. Her first solo work, Back Roads, won a RITA for Best New Work. Her most recent release is Sleep No More.

Dunlap, a long-time journalist , freelance author, and writer, won an EPIC award in 2009 for his novel Saving Mattie. His latest release, Cotton’s War, is the first in a new series.

In 2002, Perona became a published author with the release of Second Advent, the first in the Nick Bertetto series. His work has also appeared in Racing Can Be Murder, a collection of short stories about the Indianapolis 500.

This is a free program, but registration is requested.

Breakthrough Parenting Workshop on August 25

2011-08-22T16:34:00.000-04:00

Do you feel frustrated, angry, unappreciated, tired or embarrassed about your child’s behavior? Do you need new parenting strategies or ideas? This class is for parents, grandparents, caregivers and anyone working with children.

Join Hamilton North Public for a powerful workshop: Breakthrough Parenting. The class, which meets at 6 pm on Thursday, August 25, focuses on reducing power struggles, communicating effectively so your children will listen, self-control vs. parental control, positive discipline and resolving conflict. Parents report improved relationships after this workshop.

Kristen Boice of Pathways to Healing Counseling & Education leads this workshop.

Register early and save! $10 for registrations received through August 24; $15 day of event. To register, please call 317-984-5623 or visit www.hnpl.lib.in.us

Federal Contracting & Financing Opportunities for Small Business

2011-08-15T12:13:00.002-04:00

Tuesday, August 16 - 6.30 pm
Meeting Rooms A & B

Find out about SBA's guaranty loan programs, and how to finance the growth or start-up of your business. Attendees will learn the financing options available. Find out how to register your business to sell to the federal government, and where to find contracting opportunities. Are you a Veteran? Interested in contracting opportunities for Women Owned Businesses? Need help with your business plan? A SCORE counselor will be available to tell you abour their free services and workshops.

Presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Registration is required.

The Burma Campaign

2011-08-09T11:38:00.002-04:00

Wednesday, August 10 - 6.30 pm Meeting Rooms A & B
Local history buff Randy Shelden will be here to discuss WWII's Burma Campaign. Registration is requested.

Friends Photo Contest

2011-08-04T13:28:00.000-04:00

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for the HNPL Partners & Friends Photography Contest. The photos will be on display starting Saturday, August 6. Stop in to see the winners!

Also, a big thank you to the judges Christian F. LeSesne and Rick Ramsey!

HNPL Partners & Friends Photography Contest

2011-07-25T15:34:00.000-04:00

The Partners & Friends of Hamilton North Public Library will be holding their annual photography contest in August. The contest is open to all residents of Hamilton County.

Photo submissions may be dropped off at HNPL Cicero from 10 am to 8 pm on Monday, August 1 - Wednesday, August 3. Judging will take place on Thursday, August 4.

All photos submitted will be displayed throughout the month of August.

For a complete listing of rules, divisions, and prizes, please visit www.hnpl.lib.in.us.

Hamilton North Public Library is located at 209 W. Brinton Street in Cicero.

Game Night is back!

2011-07-18T12:48:00.002-04:00

Thursday, July 21 - 6 to 7.30 pm
Meeting Rooms A & B

Join us for an evening of board games! Choose one from the library's collection, or bring your own.

Registration is requested.

Our collection includes: Sorry, Clue, Monopoly, Stratego, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Taboo, Pictureka, Dungeons & Dragons (and more)

English Tea

2011-07-12T15:20:00.001-04:00

Thursday, July 14 - 6.30 pm
Meeting Rooms A & B
Come celebrate this year's summer reading theme with an English tea. Registration is required. This is a free program.

New York Times Bestsellers

2011-07-11T13:03:00.004-04:00

Hardcover Fiction

Now You See Her - James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge

Smokin' Seventeen - Janet Evanovich

State of Wonder - Ann Patchett

Against All Enemies - Tom Clancy with Peter Telep

One Summer - David Baldacci

The Devil Colony - James Rollins

Silver Girl - Elin Hilderbrand

Folly Beach - Dorothea Benton Frank

Maine - J. Courtney Sullivan

Carte Blanche - Jeffery Deaver

The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest - Stieg Larsson

Sisterhood Everlasting - Ann Brashares

The Paris Wife - Paula McLain

Dead Reckoning - Charlaine Harris

Hardcover Non-Fiction

Unbroken - Laura Hillenbrand

In The Garden Of Beasts - Erik Larson

Bossypants - Tina Fey

The Greater Journey - David McCullough

Miracle of Freedom - Chris Stewart & Ted Stewart

Demonic - Ann Coulter

Reckless Endangerment - Gretchen Morgenson

Seal Team Six - Howard E. Wasdin & Stephen Templin

Lost In Shangri-La - Mitchell Zuckoff

Through My Eyes - Tim Tebow with Nathan Whitaker

Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me - Chelsea Handler, Glen Handler, Roy Handler & others

Those Guys Have All The Fun - James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales

Does The Noise In My Head Bother You? - Steven Tyler

Area 51 - Annie Jacobsen

The Social Animal - David Brooks

On China - Henry Kissinger

Hardcover Advice & Miscellaneous

Go The F* To Sleep - Adam Mansbach

The Aging Myth - Joseph Chang

The 17 Day Diet - Mike Moreno

The Dukan Diet - Pierre Dukan

Cinch! - Cynthia Sass

The 4-Hour Body - Timothy Ferriss

How To Get Out Of Your Own Way - Tyrese Gibson

Love Wins - Rob Bell

The Secret - Rhonda Byrne

Plenty - Yotam Ottolenghi

italicized titles are in our collection

Week One of July

2011-07-05T15:27:00.002-04:00

Watercolor Painting with Jan Roland
Thursday, July 7 - 10.15 am
Meeting Rooms A & B
Artist Jan Roland will be here to teach a class on watercolor painting. Each class is $12. Materials will be provided. Registration is recommended.

Moonlight Movies @ the Pavilion
Friday, July 8 - 9 pm
We will be watching Eat Pray Love, rated PG-13. Bring your blankets and chairs for comfortable outdoor viewing. Free popcorn!

CPR Certification
Saturday, July 9 - 10.30 am
Meeting Rooms A & B
Al Wood is back to lead the CPR Certification class. $50, payable to the instructor at the time of class. Personal checks cannot be accepted the day of class.
This meets the requirements for daycare/foster care/teaching licensure, and general workplace. It includes First Aid and Universal precautions. This class is not healthcare provider level.
You will receive your cards at the end of class.

Library Closure

2011-06-30T15:18:00.001-04:00

HNPL Cicero & Atlanta will be closed on Saturday, July 2 and Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, July 5.

Extreme Couponing with Bargain Briana

2011-06-27T15:38:00.004-04:00

Bargain Briana Carter will be at HNPL at 6.30 pm on Tuesday, June 28 to talk about extreme couponing in the real world. Information about Briana may be found at www.bargainbriana.com.

This is a free program. Space is limited, so registration is required.

Summer Reading Program Goes Live

2011-06-22T11:10:00.004-04:00

As of Monday, June 20, our Summer Reading Program is live! Registration and logging are online at www.hnpl.lib.in.us.

To complete the program, adults must read 6 books throughout the program, which ends on Friday, July 29.

There has been some confusion about logging. Books read prior to June 20 are ineligible for the Summer Reading Program.

Author Daniel Logan

2011-06-20T17:58:00.003-04:00

Local author Daniel Logan will be at HNPL at 6.30 on Tuesday, June 21. He'll give a short presentation, and sign copies of his latest book The Lost Portal.

from his website:
(This is) The second book in Daniel Logan's "Ancient Secret" series, a story about a national, armed conflict over the diminishing supply of water in the western United States.
Set in the American Southwest, lessons are drawn from the prehistoric Native American culture, the Anasazi, to help solve the problem.
Logan builds upon his debut novel, The First Migration, in this depiction of an arid land in the throes of a life-threatening drought.

Summer Reading Kick-off with Snakehead Ed

2011-06-15T15:19:00.002-04:00

At 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 20, Snakehead Ed presents Snakes Alive & More! Let Snakehead Ed lead you on a worldwide "Serpent Safari."

This is a free program, suitable for the family! Meet us in the back at the Pavilion.

Summer Reading Program

2011-06-14T12:12:00.002-04:00

Our Summer Reading Program is coming! Online registration is available now.

This year, adults will be reading 6 books in 6 weeks to complete the program. We have some wonderful prizes, too. Keep your mind sharp throughout the summer!

Saturday, June 11

2011-06-09T15:17:00.005-04:00

On Saturday, June 11, we have two fabulous programs for our patrons. Both programs start at 2 pm, and end at 4.30.

Art Reception for Joe Bieschke
Each month, Hamilton North Public Library proudly displays work from local artists and photographers. From 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, HNPL hosts a reception in honor of June’s artist, Joe Bieschke of Indianapolis.

Author Suzanne Purewal
Local author Suzanne Purewal will be at Hamilton North Public Library from 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. to sign copies of her book Embracing Destiny. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Identity Theft Prevention

2011-06-06T12:13:00.001-04:00

Detectives Tim Hendricks and John Bunch of the Noblesville Police Department will be at Hamilton North Public Library in Cicero, 209 W. Brinton St. in Cicero to discuss identity theft prevention at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The event is free to attend.

For more information, visit www.hnpl.lib.in.us or call 984-5623.

It's June!

2011-05-31T10:41:00.002-04:00

Summer Reading starts this month, and we'll have a wide array of programming to accompany it. Our Moonlight Movies at the Pavilion are back - first up is The Adjustment Bureau at 9.30 pm on Friday, June 24.
This month, we'll have 2 booksignings with local authors, a reception for June's artist Joe Bieschke, a class on identity theft prevention, a Breakthrough Parenting workshop, and Extreme Couponing with Bargain Briana.

This week:
Wednesday, June 1 - 6.30 pm
Pavilion
Local musician Chris Seal will perform acoustic originals, mostly of the folk genre.

Thursday, June 2 - 10.15 am
Meeting Rooms A & B
Artist Jan Roland will be here to teach a watercolor class. Each class is $12, and all materials are provided.

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Wrapping Up May

2011-05-23T15:37:00.002-04:00

Monday, May 23 - 6.30 pm
Evening Reading Group
Indiana Room
We'll be discussing Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell.

Tuesday, May 24 - 6.30 pm
Battle of Stalingrad
Meeting Rooms A & B
Local history buff Randy Shelden will be here to discuss WWII's Battle of Stalingrad, considered by many historians to the be greatest battle in the war.

Thursday, May 26 - 10 am
Blood Drive
Bloodmobile - front parking lot
The Indiana Blood Center will be here to collect blood donations. Register for your appointment here.

Thursday, May 26 - 6.30 pm
Introduction to Facebook
Indiana Room
If you've ever wondered how to navigate Facebook, this is the class for you. We'll register for an account, set up a profile, and make connections. Participants must have an email address. Space is limited, so registration is required.

Indiana Blood Center

2011-05-18T10:49:00.002-04:00

The Indiana Blood Center's Bloodmobile will be here on Thursday, May 26 from 10 am to noon.

Please click here to schedule your appointment.

All I Really Learned, I Learned in Preschool - canceled

2011-05-16T16:06:00.002-04:00

All I Really Learned, I Learned in Preschool has been canceled. This workshop will be rescheduled for a later date.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you!

All I Really Learned, I Learned in Preschool

2011-05-16T10:40:00.003-04:00

Kristen Boice of Pathways to Healing Counseling & Education and preschool teacher Chris Holt lead this informative workshop. They will address emotional growth and social skills developed at preschool age (coping, processing, kindness, commitment & discipline) which are the foundations for a lifetime.

Register early and save! $10 for registrations received through May 10; $15 day of event.

This Week at HNPL

2011-05-09T16:12:00.000-04:00

Thursday, May 12
11 am – 1 pm AND 4 pm – 6 pm
Author Larry Williams
Local author Dr. Larry Williams will be here to sign copies of his new book, Vengeance is Mine, a sequel to Devil's Backbone. Both books take place in Montgomery County, Indiana. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Thursday, May 12
6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Poison River Boys
Please join us for an evening with the Poison River Boys. They'll play old-time bluegrass. This is a free concert.

A Busy Week at HNPL

2011-04-25T15:11:00.003-04:00

Evening Reading Group
Monday, April 25 - 6.30 pm
Indiana Room
We'll be discussing A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines.

10 Steps to Positive Discipline
Thursday, April 28 - 6 pm
Meeting Rooms A & B
Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers & anyone working with children, join us for an informative workshop. Learn how to reduce power struggles and communicate effectively so your kids will listen. Register early and SAVE! $10 for registrations received through April 22; $15 day of event (Payable to the instructor on the 28th) Kristen Boice of Pathways to Healing Counseling & Education will lead the workshop.

CPR Certification
Saturday, April 30 - 10.30 am
Meeting Rooms A & B
Al Wood is back to lead the CPR Certification class. $50, payable to the instructor at the time of class. Personal checks cannot be accepted the day of class.
This meets the requirements for daycare/foster care/teaching licensure, and general workplace. It includes First Aid and Universal precautions. This class is not healthcare provider level. You will receive your cards at the end of class.

Resume/Job Hunting
Saturday, April 30 - 11 am
Indiana Room
Instructor Nancy Sherman will cover basic resume & cover letters, plus Internet job hunting resources. This is a free class.

Jewelry Making with Deanna Leonard
Saturday, April 30 - 2.30 pm
Meeting Rooms A & B
Looking for a gift for Mother's Day? Designer Deanna Leonard will be on hand to assist with the creation of beaded jewelry. Materials will be provided. The cost will be according to pieces made. $3 - earrings,$5 - bracelet,$10 - necklace.
Registration is requested. Those patrons who register online will get a free fabric gift bag and tissue paper.

This Week at HNPL

2011-04-19T17:13:00.002-04:00

Tuesday, April 19 - 6.30 pm
Racism in the Depression
Meeting Rooms A & B
Professor Sarah Heath, Ph.D, associate professor of History at IU Kokomo, will discuss racism in advertising (Aunt Jemima and "Mammy" images), popular "science" that suggested blacks and immigrants were inferior, and the prevalence of the KKK in the early 20th century.
This is tie-in with To Kill a Mockingbird, the winner of Hamilton County Reads 2011.

Friday, April 22 - 11 am
Introduction to Digital Photography
Indiana Room
Instructor Nancy Sherman will cover camera buying considerations, and camera details, including controls, image information, storage & responsiveness. This is a free class.

Watercolor Cancellation

2011-04-14T08:21:00.003-04:00

Due to an emergency, today's watercolor class has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

This Week at HNPL

2011-04-11T15:20:00.002-04:00

Thursday, April 14 - 10.15 am to 12.15 pm
Watercolor Painting with Jan Roland
Meeting Rooms A & B
Artist Jan Roland will be here to teach a class on watercolor painting. Each class is $12. Materials will be provided. Registration is recommended.

Saturday, April 16 - 11 am to noon
Resume/Job Hunting Class
Indiana Room
Instructor Nancy Sherman will cover basic resume & cover letters, plus Internet job hunting resources. This is a free class.

Saturday, April 16 - 2 - 4.30 pm
Saturday Afternoon Cinema
Meeting Rooms A & B
We will be watching To Kill a Mockingbird, starring Gregory Peck. This program is part of Hamilton County Reads 2011. Free popcorn!

Promising Futures

2011-04-04T10:34:00.002-04:00

Thursday, April 7
6.30 pm
Meeting Rooms A & B

Justin Wesley, Safe Place/Host Homes coordinator at Promising Futures of Central Indiana, will be here to give an overview of the programs offered. Visit their website at www.promisingfutures.org for additional information.

CPR Certification

2011-03-24T12:42:00.002-04:00

Saturday, March 26 - 10.30 am to 2 pm
Al Wood is back to lead the CPR Certification class. $50, payable to the instructor at the time of class. Personal checks cannot be accepted the day of class.
This meets the requirements for daycare/foster care/teaching licensure, and general workplace. It includes First Aid and Universal precautions. This class is not healthcare provider level.
You will receive your cards at the end of class.

10 Steps to Positive Discipline

2011-03-18T16:04:00.001-04:00

Parents, grandparents, caregivers & anyone working with children - join us for an informative class:

10 Steps to Positive Discipline
Tuesday, March 22 at 6.30 pm.

Learn how to reduce power struggles and communicate effectively so your kids will listen.

Register early and SAVE! $10 for registrations received through March 18; $15 day of event (Payable to instructor Kristen Boice at the time of class)

To register, visit www.hnpl.lib.in.us, or call 317-984-5623.

Musician Evan Slusher

2011-03-17T16:00:00.002-04:00

Tonight at 6.30 pm, join us for an evening with Evan Slusher!

Evan is a singer/songwriter from Noblesville, IN. He plays a mixture of his own original music as well as a variety of cover songs. Evan’s original music incorporates stories portrayed by a soft, mellow voice accompanied by his acoustic guitar. Songs in the modern folk and acoustic genres are included in his set list.

Hamilton County Reads 2011

2011-03-15T15:56:00.002-04:00

and the winner is....

For information about programming, please visit the Hamilton County Reads website.

Jewelry Making with Deanna Leonard

2011-03-14T13:46:00.001-04:00

Join us for an afternoon of jewelry making. Designer Deanna Leonard will be on hand to assist with the creation of beaded jewelry. Materials will be provided. The cost will be according to pieces made. $3 - earrings,$5 - bracelet,$8 - necklace.
Registration is requested. Those patrons who register online will be entered into a drawing for a free gift from Deanna.

Library Closure

2011-03-11T07:58:00.002-05:00

HNPL will be closed today, Friday, March 11 for staff development. Normal hours will resume tomorrow.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

HNPL Friends of the Library

2011-03-09T11:35:00.001-05:00

The HNPL Friends of the Library will have a meeting Thursday, March 10 at 6.30 pm at the Atlanta Branch. On the agenda: election of officers, and a short business meeting.

Questions? Email hnplfriends@gmail.com.

Sisters in Crime

2011-03-07T12:57:00.003-05:00

Mystery authors from the Indiana chapter of Sisters in Crime will discuss their recent publication Bedlam at the Brickyard, a collection of short fiction with a racing theme, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hamilton North Public Library, 209 W. Brinton St. in Cicero.

In addition to fifteen mysteries, the anthology includes facts about NASCAR at the Brickyard 400.

To register, visit www.hnpl.lib.in.us, or call 317-984-5623.

Save Our Libraries!

2011-03-07T12:27:00.002-05:00

"We need to shift our national view of libraries not as luxuries, but as necessities. When tragedy strikes in other nations, Americans are generous, but our libraries are being hit with a tsunami and there has been no call to action."
- author Karin Slaughter

To help her local library, Slaughter has banded together with fellow authors to auction off signed books, paintings, theatre tickets, lunch with a literary agent, lunch with authors, and much, much more. Money raised from the first auction will benefit DeKalb County Public Library in Decatur, Georgia.

There are some wonderful items up for auction, so be sure to Save the Libraries today!

Marching into Spring....

2011-02-28T16:34:00.002-05:00

Tuesday, March 1 - 4 pm
Introduction to Facebook
If you've ever wondered how to navigate Facebook, this is the class for you. We'll register for an account, set up a profile, and make connections. Participants must have an email address. Space is limited, so registration is required.

Thursday, March 3 - 10.15 am
Watercolor Painting with Jan Roland
Artist Jan Roland will be here to teach a class on watercolor painting. Each class is $12. Materials will be provided. Registration is recommended.

Thursday, March 3 - 6.30 pm
Improv Workshop with Jon Colby
Join us for an improv workshop with Jon Colby of ComedySportz. Jon completed Second City's Conservatory Program and has studied with several improv gurus. He has performed onstage with CSz Chicago, Second City, iO, and the Playground. He's taught improv workshops and full classes at places such as Papermill Playhouse, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Purdue, Ball State, and many more.

Evening Reading Group

2011-02-25T13:09:00.001-05:00

Monday, February 28, we will be discussing Jane Austen's Mansfield Park. The discussion begins at 6.30.

Next Week....

2011-02-19T15:03:00.003-05:00

Tuesday, February 22 - 6 pm
Your Future and What It's Worth
This savings presentation will help you think about your future and give you suggestions on how to create better saving and spending habits to reach your financial goals. This class is presented by Lone Callahan and Lauren Heiden of FORUM Credit Union.

Tuesday, February 22 - 6.30 pm
Friends of the Library Open House
Have you ever wondered how you can support the library’s programs,
collections and special projects? Become a FRIEND of the LIBRARY!
Discover the many ways you can contribute your creativity in promoting the library, funding programs, and building membership.
For more information, email: HNPLFRIENDS@GMAIL.COM

Thursday, February 24 - 6 pm
Introduction to Facebook
If you've ever wondered how to navigate Facebook, this is the class for you. We'll register for an account, set up a profile, and make connections. Participants must have an email address. Space is limited, so registration is required.

Friday, February 25 - 2 pm
Wii Bowling for Adults & Seniors
Even if you're new to Wii, drop in for some bowling. After a few practice sessions, we can start a Wii Bowling League. Space is limited, so registration is requested.

Saturday, February 26 - 11 am
Navigating the Net
If you are new to the wonderful world of the internet, we’ll show you how to navigate your way around. Space is limited, so registration is required.

This Week at a Glance

2011-02-14T13:38:00.006-05:00

Tuesday, February 15 - 10 am
Polyclay with Pandora
Local artisan Pandora will be teaching a class on polymer clay jewelry making. The class is $15, but $10 with online registration. Registration is required.

Thursday, February 17 - 6.30 pm
Cara Jean Wahlers
(from Cara's website)
A fourth generation musician, Wahlers, originally from Akron, Ohio, grew up in central Indiana where she studied piano and double bass from a young age. She continued her classical studies until her early twenties and then found her voice as a songwriter. Many of her musical experiences were taken directly from her parents' record collection and her time spent playing classically; Her fondness for groups like Simon and Garfunkel gave her a sturdy understanding of storytelling which she later has cited as part of an ecclectic collection of influences along with Steve Poltz and Vic Chesnutt. She's taken those cues to develop her own unique style of writing, a revealing balancing act of personal experience and inevitable human truth.

eReader Petting Zoo!

2011-02-08T18:08:00.001-05:00

E-Reader Devices: Different Types and How to Use Them
Tuesday, February 15
6.30—7.45 pm
Meeting Rooms A & B

Interested in purchasing an E-reader? Want to read or listen to downloadable books from the library?

Best Buy from Noblesville will be at the library to demonstrate the different types of devices and how to download books.

Friends of the Library Open House

2011-02-08T15:14:00.001-05:00

Have you ever wondered how you can support the library’s programs,
collections and special projects? Become a FRIEND of the LIBRARY!

OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, February 22nd
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Indiana Room
Cicero Library

Discover the many ways you can contribute your creativity in promoting the library, funding programs, and building membership.

For more information, email: HNPLFRIENDS@GMAIL.COM

This Week at HNPL

2011-02-07T17:35:00.002-05:00

We're back in business after a snowy, icy week.

Tea Cup Pin Cushions
Tuesday, Feb 7 - 5 pm
Designer Deanna Leonard leads a class on crafting your own pin cushion from a tea cup. The class is $8, and materials are provided. The class will be $5 if you either bring in your own teacup, or register by February 4. Registration is required.

Knowing Your Credit
Thursday, Feb 9 - 6 pm
This informative seminar will show you what your credit report is, what it is not, and how to read your future credit report. You may also request a free copy of your credit report. The program is presented by Lauren Heiden of FORUM Credit Union.

Navigating the Net
Friday, Feb 11 - 2 pm
If you are new to the wonderful world of the internet, we’ll show you how to navigate your way around. Space is limited, so registration is required.

CPR Certification
Saturday, Feb 12 - 10.30 am
Al Wood is back to lead the CPR Certification class. $50, payable to the instructor at the time of class. Personal checks cannot be accepted the day of class.
This meets the requirements for daycare/foster care/teaching licensure, and general workplace. It includes First Aid and Universal precautions. This class is not healthcare provider level. You will receive your cards at the end of class.

Early Close for Saturday!

2011-02-05T11:00:00.002-05:00

Due to the weather conditions, the library closed today at 11 am. We're sorry for any inconvenience.

Thank you!

We're Open!

2011-02-03T16:51:00.000-05:00

We had a late start today, but we're open until 8 pm this evening.

Come in & check out some books for our Winter Reading Programs!

Winter Reading Program is Here!

2011-01-31T12:07:00.001-05:00

Our Winter Reading Program starts tomorrow! Stop by the circulation desk today to pick up your information sheet & reading log. Fabulous prizes - gift cards to Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, iTunes & Best Buy!

HNPL Friends of the Library

2011-01-28T12:35:00.002-05:00

Have you ever wondered how you can support the library’s programs, collections and special projects?

Become a FRIEND of the LIBRARY!

Discover the many ways you can contribute your creativity in promoting the library, funding programs, and building membership.

For more information, email hnplfriends@gmail.com

This Week at a Glance

2011-01-24T18:14:00.002-05:00

Monday, January 24 - 6.30 pm.
Evening Reading Group
Discussion of Zadie Smith's White Teeth

Tuesday, January 25 - 6.30 pm
Facebook for Business
Stacia Renbarger of Wildfire Communications leads a class on Facebook for business owners. The class will be $25, and is payable to the instructor at the time of class.

Wednesday, January 26 - 11 am
Introduction to Facebook
If you've ever wondered how to navigate Facebook, this is the class for you. We'll register for an account, set up a profile, and make connections. Participants must have an email address. Space is limited, so registration is required.

Thursday, January 27 - 1 pm
Twitter for Business
Stacia Renbarger of Wildfire Communications leads a class on Twitter for business owners. The class will be $25, and is payable to the instructor at the time of class.

Tonight's Cancellation

2011-01-20T16:16:00.003-05:00

Due to the weather, tonight's program, Knowing Your Credit, has been canceled. It has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 10 at 6 pm.

Live Smart!

2011-01-17T10:35:00.002-05:00

Was your most recent energy bill shockingly expensive? Would you like to know how to lower your bills?

Join us Tuesday the 18th at 6.30 pm to find out how.

Randy Crutchfield of Vectren will discuss "How Indiana Customers Can Live Smart - Using Energy Wisely." He will cover: how to understand your natural gas bill and how costs are determined, appliance rebates on high-efficiency appliances, natural gas safety & how to prevent a natural gas leak, online tools & resources to analyze your home or businesses' energy use, free & low-cost efficiency tips to lower energy usage, and billing & payment options to manage costs.

My Coke Rewards

2011-01-11T18:07:00.003-05:00

With My Coke Rewards, HNPL can earn subscriptions to popular magazines at no cost, but we need your help.
If you drink any Coke products, please save the caps/labels from their products, and bring them in. We're collecting My Coke Rewards labels at the front desk.
Coke products are pictured at right.
Thank you for your support!
www.mycokerewards.com

Facebook for Business

2011-01-11T15:51:00.000-05:00

Tonight's Facebook for Business class has been canceled due to the weather. It's been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 25 at 6.30 pm.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you!

This Week's Programming

2011-01-10T13:46:00.002-05:00

Tuesday, January 11
Facebook for Businesses
6.30 pm - Meeting Rooms A & B
Stacia Renbarger of Wildfire Communications leads a class on Facebook for business owners. The class will be $25, and is payable to the instructor at the time of class.

Thursday, January 13
Musician Jason Hathaway
6.30 pm - Meeting Rooms A & B
Jason Hathaway will be here for an evening of old-time folk & blues, inspired by the recordings of the 1920s and 1930s.

The Return of Survey Monkey

2011-01-06T10:35:00.006-05:00

With a new year ahead of us, HNPL is preparing the event programming schedule. We strive to have interesting, educational programs that are patron-pleasing.

Please take the time to fill out the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LLR5FPP and email any additional comments or suggestions to ecrickmore@hnpl.lib.in.us.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated!

Happy 2011!

2011-01-04T13:25:00.003-05:00

We hope that everyone had a safe and happy new year!

2011 is starting off with a bang with a very busy programming calendar.

This week:
Thursday, January 6
10:15 - 12:15
Watercolor Painting with Jan Roland
$12 materials fee

Saturday, January 8
noon - 4 pm
Artist Reception for Pandora

Please visit www.hnpl.lib.in.us to register for any programs.

The Return of Evening Reading Group

2010-12-27T13:13:00.002-05:00

Tomorrow night, the Evening Reading Group will resume with a 6.30 pm discussion of Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake.
January's meeting will be Monday the 24th. We'll be reading White Teeth by Zadie Smith. Copies of the book may be obtained from Emily, the adult program coordinator.

Holiday Hours

2010-12-22T11:53:00.002-05:00

In observance of Christmas, both branches of HNPL will be closed Friday, December 24 and Saturday, December 25.

Normal hours will resume on Monday, December 27.

Happy Holidays from the HNPL staff!

The Middle of December?

2010-12-13T12:11:00.002-05:00

It's amazing that it's already the 13th of December. We do have a few programs coming up this month.

Monday, December 13 - 2 pm
Afternoon Tea
Meeting Rooms A & B
Bring your favorite tea cup (and tea if you wish), and share an afternoon of relaxation and conversation.

Tuesday, December 14 - 6.30 pm
Holiday Grapevine Wreaths
Meeting Rooms A & B
Participants will craft a grapevine wreath, which can also be used as a centerpiece. There is a $5 materials fee, as materials will be provided. Designer Deanna Leonard will lead the class. Space is limited, so registration is requested.

Thursday, December 17 - 2 pm
Wii Bowling for Adults & Seniors
Meeting Rooms A & B
Come out for some Wii Bowling. If you're new to the Wii, you'll learn how to play. Space is limited, so registration is recommended.

Monday, December 20 - 7 pm
Using Energy Wisely
Meeting Rooms A & B
Randy Crutchfield of Vectren will discuss "How Indiana Customers Can Live Smart - Using Energy Wisely." He will cover: how to understand your natural gas bill and how costs are determined, appliance rebates on high-efficiency appliances, natural gas safety & how to prevent a natural gas leak, online tools & resources to analyze your home or businesses' energy use, free & low-cost efficiency tips to lower energy usage, and billing & payment options to manage costs.

Tuesday, December 28 - 6.30 pm
Evening Reading Group
Meeting Rooms A & B
We'll be discussing The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, a finalist for Hamilton County Reads 2011.

Legacy of Attack

2010-12-03T12:10:00.001-05:00

In honor of Pearl Harbor day, we will be showing National Geographic's Legacy of Attack dvd on Tuesday at 5.30 pm.

National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Robert Ballard tackles one of the enduring mysteries of World War II—the role of a Japanese midget sub in the attack on Pearl Harbor. As he heads out to locate the sub's wreckage, Ballard is intrigued by the possibilities. Was the submarine Pearl Harbor's first casualty? Could it have escaped the U.S. destroyer that fired upon it? And, perhaps most critical, why didn't the sub's presence tip American forces to the approaching attack?

Ballard's quest is only part of the story. Survivors' accounts describe the attack in gripping, horrifying detail, and commentary by esteemed historian Stephen Ambrose sets Pearl Harbor into its historical context. Footage from a remotely operated submersible yields unprecedented glimpses of the U.S.S. Arizona, the downed battleship that still rests in the murky waters of Pearl Harbor.

Holiday Cards for Soldiers

2010-11-29T14:08:00.002-05:00

Tonight at 6 pm, the YA department will be providing materials to create holiday cards for deployed soldiers. Please share this with all of the teens and tweens you know.

We'll be meeting in the Story Hour Room.

Photography Club Callout

2010-11-19T16:04:00.001-05:00

Monday, November 22 - 6 to 8 pm
If you're interested in photography, please join us for our introductory meeting led by photographer Christian LeSesne. The group will meet to promote and educate each other about the art of photography.
Registration is not required, but recommended. www.hnpl.lib.in.us

November - Evening Reading Group

2010-11-16T15:48:00.003-05:00

Owing to the Thanksgiving holiday, we will not be meeting this month. The Evening Reading Group will resume on Tuesday, December 28 at 6.30 pm.

We will be discussing The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri - the book is a finalist for Hamilton County Reads 2011.

Wrapping Up November

2010-11-15T10:50:00.002-05:00

With the impending Thanksgiving holiday, our adult programs are slowing down.

The Roth IRA seminar scheduled for 11/16 has been cancelled, and will be rescheduled. Keep your eyes out for the new date.

Wednesday 11/17 - 4 pm
Introduction to Facebook

Friday 11/19 - 2 pm
Wii Bowling for Adults & Seniors

Saturday 11/20 - 2 pm
Artist Reception for Gerry Traicoff

Monday 11/22 - 6 pm
Photography Club Callout

Tuesday 11/23 - 11 am
Email Basics

Holiday Hours:
Wednesday 11/24 - open 10 - 2
Thursday 11/25 - closed
Friday 11/26 - normal hours resume

The Library is Heating Up.....

2010-11-08T14:22:00.003-05:00

Poison River Boys
This Wednesday night at 6.30, join us for the bluegrass sounds of Jon Coleman and Bruce Neckar of the Poison River Boys.

Author Tony Perona
Mystery writer Tony Perona (of the Nick Bertetto series) will be here at 6.30 pm on Thursday. For information about Mr. Perona, check out http://tonyperona.com.

Hamilton County Reads 2011

2010-11-03T12:37:00.002-04:00

This year Hamilton County libraries are asking readers to help select the title for Hamilton County Reads 2011. Five titles have been suggested by a committee of staff from Hamilton North Public Library, Hamilton East Public Library, Carmel Clay Public Library, and Westfield Washington Public Library.

The finalists* this year are:

A Lesson Before Dying - Ernest Gaines
This story is set in a small Cajun community in the late 1940s. Jefferson, a young black man, is an unwitting party to a liquor store shootout in which three men are killed; the only survivor, he is convicted of murder and sentenced to death. Grant Wiggins, who left his hometown for the university, has returned to the plantation school to teach. As he struggles with his decision whether to stay or escape to another state, his aunt and Jefferson's godmother persuade him to visit Jefferson in his cell and impart his learning and his pride to Jefferson before his death. In the end, the two men forge a bond as they both come to understand the simple heroism of resisting -- and defying -- the unexpected.
How Starbucks Saved My Life - Michael Gates Gill
In his fifties, Michael Gates Gill had it all: a mansion in the suburbs, a wife and loving children, a six-figure salary, and an Ivy League education. But in a few short years, he lost his job, got divorced, and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. With no money or health insurance, he was forced to get a job at Starbucks. Fate brings an unexpected teacher into his life who opens his eyes to what living well really looks like. The two seem to have nothing in common: She is a young African American, the daughter of a drug addict; he is used to being the boss but reports to her now. For the first time in his life he experiences being a member of a minority trying hard to survive in a challenging new job. He learns the value of hard work and humility, as well as what it truly means to respect another person.
The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
This is the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure as extravagant as any ever found. From his home in Spain he journeys to the markets of Tangiers and across the Egyptian desert to a fateful encounter with the alchemist. The story of the treasures Santiago finds along the way teaches us, as only a few stories have done, about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, above all, following our dreams.
The Namesake - Jhumpa Lahiri
This novel takes the Ganguli family from their tradition-bound life in Calcutta through their fraught transformation into Americans. On the heels of an arranged marriage, Ashoke and Ashima Ganguli settle in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where Ashoke does his best to adapt while his wife pines for home. When their son, Gogol, is born, the task of naming him betrays their hope of respecting old ways in a new world. And we watch as Gogol stumbles along the first-generation path, strewn with conflicting loyalties, comic detours, and wrenching love affairs.
To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee
This is the story of the early childhood of "Scout" Finch, chronicling the humorous trials and tribulations of growing up in Maycomb, Alabama, from 1933 to 1935. Maycomb's small-town Southern atmosphere -- in which nobody locks their doors at night and the local telephone operator can identify callers solely by their voices -- contributes to the security of Scout's world, just as pervasive forces of racism threaten to unsettle it. Scout's devotion to her older brother, Jem, and her hero-worship of her father, the defense attorney Atticus Finch, infuse this story with an uncommon intimacy and affection.

*book summaries taken from the HCR website

The winner will be announced in March 2011. To vote, please visit www.hamiltoncountyreads.org.

It's November!

2010-11-01T10:42:00.003-04:00

Fall is in the air, and the programs at HNPL are heating up.

Gerry Traicoff will be displaying his Portraits & Landscapes exhibit in the East Wing. We'll have a reception for him on Saturday, November 20th from 2-3 pm. Refreshments will be served.

Coming up this week:

Thursday, November 4 - 6.30 pm
Forensics: Technology in Law Enforcement
Detective Doug Stanton of the Anderson Police Department will be here to discuss the use of technology in law enforcement.

Saturday, November 6 - 10.30 am to 1.30 pm
CPR Certification
Al Wood is back to lead the CPR Certification class. $50, payable to the instructor at the time of class. Personal checks cannot be accepted the day of class.
This meets the requirements for daycare/foster care/teaching licensure, and general workplace. It includes First Aid and Universal precautions. This class is not healthcare provider level. You will receive your cards at the end of class.

Saturday, November 6 - 2 pm
Chris Allen of RACSO Motion Pictures
Chris Allen is a writer, director, and producer. He’s been involved in filmmaking for nearly 20 years, and recently screened his film A Time for the Heart at the San Diego Comic-Con. Allen will be here to discuss his career, and to show his highly lauded fan film Star Trek Vs. Batman. Registration is not necessary, but recommended.

Our Heroes Tree

2010-10-29T13:34:00.001-04:00

The Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University (MFRI) is collaborating with Hamilton North Public Library to honor military members, veterans and their families in the third annual Our Heroes Tree program.

Through this program, MFRI and HNPL are working to honor past and present service members and create an awareness of military families currently affected by deployment. Our Heroes’ Tree is a national program founded to recognize and honor the sacrifices of current service members, veterans, and deceased service members. Participating libraries will display a tree featuring handmade ornaments created by community members to honor a service member.

To participate in Our Heroes’ Tree, simply create a handmade ornament honoring the service member from past and present wars, conflicts or peacetime operations. Bring the ornament to Hamilton North Public Library where it will be placed on the tree with other commemorative ornaments. Ornaments may be created at HNPL. We have a table near the tree with materials. Stories about individual service members can also be submitted and displayed near the tree.

Programs This Week:

2010-10-25T16:05:00.001-04:00

Tonight, we have an Email Basics class at 6.30 pm. The class is free, and meets in the Indiana Room.

The Evening Reading Group meets tomorrow, 10/26, at 6.30 pm. We'll be discussing Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson. The group also meets in the Indiana Room.

We'll be having a reception for this month's artists, Jan Roland & her students, on Saturday, 10/30 from 2 - 3 pm. This will be held in the East Wing.

If you have any suggestions for adult programming at HNPL, please share them with Emily.

Coming Up....

2010-10-18T10:16:00.002-04:00

Tuesday, October 19 - 6.30 pm
Social Security Presentation
Corey Sylvester, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones,will discuss retirement planning. He will be joined by a Public Affairs Representative from the Social Security Administration, who will be on hand to answer general questions regarding Social Security benefits.

Wednesday, October 20 - 6.30 pm
Haunted Hamilton County
Authors, paranormal investigators and ghost tour operators Michael and Nicole Kobrowski of Unseen Press will discuss Haunted Hamilton County.

Also, we are on the lookout for new artists to display their work in 2011. If interested, please contact Emily at 317-984-5623 or ecrickmore@hnpl.lib.in.us.

this week at HNPL....

2010-10-11T11:26:00.001-04:00

Tuesday, October 12 – 6.30 pm
Growing Up With Bakers Corner
In 1907, a baby girl was born near a bustling little crossroads called Bakers Corner in Central Indiana. Mary Elizabeth Wilson grew up, was educated, married and raised her children in and near that town as the town lived on, grew, then declined. She died in her nineties in 2003 in Bakers Corner.

Two of her relatives, great-niece Ellen Swain, and granddaughter Carol Longnecker, took over 1200 pages of her memories and edited them into the memoir “Growing Up With Bakers Corner: Mary Elizabeth Wilson, a Hamilton County Indiana Life.” They, and musician Jason Hathaway, will be here for an evening of history, memories, and music.

Friday, October 15 – 11 am
Computers 101
Come learn the basics of computers, including using a mouse, working with Windows, and keyboarding.

Welcome to Fall!

2010-10-04T14:03:00.002-04:00

This year has gone by so quickly, and we've been busy with planning adult programs. Programs for this week:

Tuesday, October 5 – 11 am
Introduction to Facebook
If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate Facebook, this is the class for you. We’ll register for an account, set up a profile, and make connections.

Thursday, October 7 – 6.30 pm
Facebook for Business
Stacia Renbarger of Wildfire Communications leads a class on Facebook for business owners. The class will be $25, and is payable to the instructor at the time of class.

Saturday, October 9 – 10.30 am to 2 pm
CPR Certification
Al Wood is back to lead the CPR Certification class. The class is $50, and payable to the instructor at the time of class. Personal checks cannot be accepted the day of class. This meets the requirements for daycare/foster care/teaching licensure, and general workplace. It includes First Aid and Universal precautions. This class is not healthcare provider level. You will receive your cards at the end of class.

Programming Update

2010-09-03T14:15:00.000-04:00

The Perfume Stick class scheduled for 9/4 has been moved to Saturday, 9/18. Same time, same cost.

Gearing up for a busy September

2010-08-27T11:55:00.002-04:00

As we inch closer to Fall, the adult programming calendar is filling up. Some of the highlights include:

Saturday, September 4 at 2 pm
Make Your Own Perfume Stick with Lillian Newman
$10 materials fee, payable to instructor at the time of class

Wednesday, September 8 at 6.30 pm
Dunham House with Shawn Clements
Shawn Clements of Kempton will be here to discuss his renovations of the Dunham House, the ancestral family home of President Barack Obama

Wednesday, September 15 at 6.30 pm
Evening Reading Group
We'll be discussing "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon

Tuesday, September 21 at 6.30 pm
Planning for Education
Corey Sylvester, Investment Representative with Edward Jones, will discuss saving money for college

Saturday, September 25 at 1 pm
eBay Introduction to Selling
Dave Hughes, an eBay Educational Specialist (trained by eBay) will teach an Introduction to Selling. Materials fee is $49, and must be prepaid via check or Paypal

Tuesday, September 21 at 6.30 pm
RITA and National Reader's Choice Award winner Susan Crandall will be here to discuss her books, including the 2010 release "Sleep No More."

Genealogy

2010-08-05T11:09:00.001-04:00

A few patrons have inquired about possible genealogy classes. We do have the interest, but would need someone to lead a genealogy group.

If you are interested in forming or leading a group, please contact Emily. Feel free to call her at the library (317-984-5623) or via email at ecrickmore@hnpl.lib.in.us.

Upcoming Programs for August

2010-07-27T13:21:00.004-04:00

Interested in photography? Don't miss out on submitting a photo for our DePICtions Photography Contest sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Photos may delivered to the library between August 2 - 4. Judging will take place on August 6. The contest is open to all Hamilton County Residents. The photos may be of any general subject matter, and may be printed in color or black and white. Participants are limited to 2 entries. Only 1 prize will be awarded per photographer.

Lillian Newman will lead the Art of Lotion-making on Wednesday, August 4 at 6.30 pm. Attendees will walk out with the skills needed to make lotion at home....in a blender. Class space is limited, so register now at www.hnpl.lib.in.us.

For those with a computer phobia, HNPL adult program coordinator Emily will be leading a Computer 101 class on Tuesday August 3 at 11 am, and again on Thursday, August 12 at 6 pm. We will cover the basics of the computer, including using a mouse, working with Windows, and keyboarding. Each class is limited to 6 participants.

Please call the library (317-984-5623) with any questions. As always, be sure to keep up with us on Facebook and Twitter. The links are found on the library's website.

Evening Reading Group

2010-07-19T15:20:00.003-04:00

Interested in participating in a reading group but can't make the 11:30 am Brown Bag group? On Wednesday, September 15, we have the debut of the Evening Reading Group. Join us at 6:30 pm for a discussion of Mark Haddon's novel "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time."

From Publishers Weekly -
Christopher Boone, the autistic 15-year-old narrator of this revelatory novel, relaxes by groaning and doing math problems in his head, eats red-but not yellow or brown-foods and screams when he is touched. Strange as he may seem, other people are far more of a conundrum to him, for he lacks the intuitive "theory of mind" by which most of us sense what's going on in other people's heads. When his neighbor's poodle is killed and Christopher is falsely accused of the crime, he decides that he will take a page from Sherlock Holmes (one of his favorite characters) and track down the killer. As the mystery leads him to the secrets of his parents' broken marriage and then into an odyssey to find his place in the world, he must fall back on deductive logic to navigate the emotional complexities of a social world that remains a closed book to him. In the hands of first-time novelist Haddon, Christopher is a fascinating case study and, above all, a sympathetic boy: not closed off, as the stereotype would have it, but too open-overwhelmed by sensations, bereft of the filters through which normal people screen their surroundings. Christopher can only make sense of the chaos of stimuli by imposing arbitrary patterns ("4 yellow cars in a row made it a Black Day, which is a day when I don't speak to anyone and sit on my own reading books and don't eat my lunch and Take No Risks"). His literal-minded observations make for a kind of poetic sensibility and a poignant evocation of character. Though Christopher insists, "This will not be a funny book. I cannot tell jokes because I do not understand them," the novel brims with touching, ironic humor. The result is an eye-opening work in a unique and compelling literary voice.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

If you're interested, email Adult Program Coordinator Emily at ecrickmore@hnpl.lib.in.us.

Happy Reading!

It's survey time!

2010-07-15T11:26:00.000-04:00

Our new Adult Program Coordinator Emily wants to know what programs you'd like to see at Hamilton North. Please fill out the survey, courtesy of Survey Monkey, and email any additional comments to Emily at ecrickmore@hnpl.lib.in.us.

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Spanish Conversation Night

2010-05-11T11:46:00.000-04:00

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Spanish Conversation Night
1st Tuesday every Month, 6:30p

A great time to practice. This is a casual, non-structured program where people can join in on conversations, reading, translating, etc. It's up to you. (Usually meets in the Indiana Room)