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For Everyone
Emily Ann Thompson Jazz Trio (All Ages)
Sat., Sep 21 • 2-3pm • FIS
Violinist Emily Ann Thompson’s rich sound, energetic style, and passionate playing has made her an audience favorite. She will be performing Jazz and Gypsy Jazz with her trio of violin, guitar, & bass. The HEPL Music Series is sponsored by the Friends of Hamilton East Public Library.
How-To Festival (All Ages)
Sat., Sep 28 • 11am-3pm • FIS and NOB
Join us for our first ever “How-To Festival” taking place in both Fishers and Noblesville! This will include a variety of free community presentations and workshops for the public starting at 11am and ending at 3pm. There will be unique activities for all ages! Check our calendar online for more!
For Children
Chop Chop Club * (Grades 2-5)
Thu., Sep 5 • 5-6pm • FIS
Have fun while learning about nutrition and basic cooking skills! This season’s theme is “Cooking Around the World,” where we will learn about different countries and make recipes from each one studied. Electric skillets, microwaves and toaster ovens will be used.
American Girl Club * (Grades K-5)
Wed., Sep 11 • 3:30-4:30pm • NOB
Do you love everything about American Girl dolls? Bring your doll and make a perfect sized doll craft, have fun with imaginative play, games, and snacks.
STEAMPunks: CSI Crime Scene Investigation (Ages 9-13)
Mon., Sep 16 • 1-2pm • FIS
A crime has been committed at the library! Police are asking for our help in photographing evidence, but first we have to find it. Join us for this scavenger hunt activity around the Fishers Library. Please bring a camera phone or iPad if possible.
Ukulele Club * (Ages 8 and up)
Thu., Sept 26 • 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.
Pirate Party (Grades K-5) *
Wed., Sep 18 • 7-8pm • NOB
Ahoy matey! Come shiver ye timbers at the library! Celebrate National Talk Like a Pirate Day with a variety of fun activities, games and crafts!
For Teen
Write On!: Teen Writing Group (Grades 6-12)
Tue., Sep 3 • 6-7pm • NOB
Write On! is a writing group exclusively for teens!
Crafty Teens (Grades 6-12)*
Tue., Sep 3 • 4-5:30pm • FIS
Thu., Sep 5 • 4:30-6pm • NOB
Teens get creative and make new projects each month. Epic Pens in August, Duct Tape Designs in September, and Slime Time! in October. Supplies provided.
Teen Games (Grades 6-12)
Tue., Sep 10 • 4-6pm • NOB
Hang out with friends and meet new people while playing games at the library! Bring your own favorite games or play one of ours. Snacks provided.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) (Grades 8-12)
Tue., Sep 10 • 6-7pm • FIS
Thu., Sep 19 • 6-7pm • NOB
TAB members become leaders, share opinions, make decisions about library programming, and meet new friends! Apply online to join the team!
Teen JPOP Club (Grades 6-12)
Wed., Sep 11 • 4-5pm • NOB
At this monthly club, teens will gather to watch anime, talk about manga, eat Japanese snacks, and other activities inspired by Japanese culture.
Teen Games (Grades 6-12)
Mon., Sep 16 • 4-6pm • FIS
Hang out with friends and meet new people while playing games at the library! Bring your own favorite games or play one of ours. Snacks provided.
Teen Lit Café (Grades 6-12)
Wed., Sep 18 • 6-7pm • FIS
New book clubs for teens! The Fishers group will meet monthly at The Well (8890 E 116th St., Fishers) and the Noblesville group will meet monthly at Noble Coffee & Tea (933 Logan St., Noblesville) to discuss the current book selection and any other books we want to talk about. Teens will have the opportunity to choose future book selections for the group. At the August meeting, free copies of We Were Liars, by E. Lockhart, will be handed out as the first book selection! We’ll begin reading at the meeting and then get back together in September to discuss. Teens will receive the next book selection at the September meeting and discuss in October.
Random Fandom (Grades 6-12)
Tue., Sep 24 • 4-6pm • FIS
Celebrate your fandom! Every month we will explore the realms of a different fandom! We will geek out together over Pokemon, Harry Potter, and Percy Jackson, respectively, in an open and accepting evening of fun. Cosplaying is encouraged but not required.
Blackout Poetry (Grades 6-12)
Wed., Sep 25 • 4-5pm • FIS
For Banned Books Week, come re-purpose old books to create poetry and art! Blackout poetry is a form of found poetry created by erasing or covering up pieces of text to make poems out of the remaining words.
Teen Lit Café (Grades 6-12)
Thu., Sep 26 • 6-7pm • NOB
New book clubs for teens! The Fishers group will meet monthly at The Well (8890 E 116th St., Fishers) and the Noblesville group will meet monthly at Noble Coffee & Tea (933 Logan St., Noblesville) to discuss the current book selection and any other books we want to talk about. Teens will have the opportunity to choose future book selections for the group. At the August meeting, free copies of We Were Liars, by E. Lockhart, will be handed out as the first book selection! We’ll begin reading at the meeting and then get back together in September to discuss. Teens will receive the next book selection at the September meeting and discuss in October.
Adult
ENL (English as a New Language) Conversation Group – Evening Session (Ages 18+)
Tue., Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 • 7-8pm • FIS
Come practice speaking English in a casual and comfortable setting. Volunteers will lead the sessions.
ENL (English as a New Language) Conversation Group – Daytime Session (Ages 18+)
Wed., Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10-11am • FIS
Come practice speaking English in a casual and comfortable setting. Volunteers will lead the sessions.
Open Board Game Night (All Ages)
Mon., Sep 9, 16, 23, 30 • 6-9pm • NOB
Do you like playing strategy board games? Or have you heard about Ticket to Ride or Catan and wondered how to play? Check out our board game night at HEPL where we’ll have a wide variety of games to play for all skill levels. This program is open to teens and adults.
The Write Stuff! Adult Writer’s Group (Ages 18+)
Mon., Sep 9 • 7-8:30pm • NOB
Calling all wordsmiths! 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!
Fall Grapevine Wreath (Ages 18+)*
Thu., Sep 12 • 6:30-8:30pm • NOB
Create a grapevine wreath for your door or decor using ribbon, cord, silk leaves, pine-cones and other embellishments.
Japanese Language and Culture (Ages 18+)*
Sun., Sep 15 • 2-3:30pm • NOB
Explore Japanese culture and language! You’ll receive an introduction to Japanese characters and language, practice greetings, learn to write your name using Japanese characters, and discover more about Japanese culture.
We the People: Constitutional Conversations (All Ages)
Wed., Sep 18 • 7-8pm • NOB
Join us for an interactive, nonpartisan conversation about current hot topics related to our country’s greatest living document. The conversation will be facilitated by Bruce Hitchcock and Butch Robbins, and it is intended to explore and reflect on current topics, rather than judge them.
Backyard Composting (Ages 18+)*
Thu., Sep 19 • 2-3pm • NOB
Composting does not have to be a complex science. This presentation teaches easy steps to starting composting in your yard!
Clear the Clutter (Ages 18+)*
Sat., Sep 21 • 10-11am • NOB
Participants will learn how to get started with organization, a simple step-by-step sorting process, and tips to stay organized. Presented by Essential Living with Sherri McKeen.
Owl Lavender Sachet (Ages 18+)*
Sun., Sep 22 • 2-4pm • FIS
Come make an owl lavender scented sachet based on the little lark lavender sachet free pattern from Gingermelon.
Backyard Composting (Ages 18+)*
Mon., Sep 23 • 7-8pm • FIS
Composting does not have to be a complex science. This presentation teaches easy steps to starting composting in your yard!
Memory Café (Ages 18+)*
Thu., Sep 26 • 10-11:30am • FIS
Join us for a Memory Café - a welcoming gathering for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their family members. This event is in collaboration with Dementia Friends Indiana.
Simple Steps to Start Your Business (Ages 18+)*
Sun., Sep 29 • 2-4pm • FIS
SCORE will be on hand to offer “Simple Steps to Start Your Business”.
Genealogy Classes
Genealogy Roundtable: Focus on Early Genealogical Occupations (Ages 18+)
Tue., Sep 10 • 2:15-3:15pm • NOB
In this informal discussion group, participants will learn about cordwainers, coopers, husbandmans, and more – early occupations often listed on census records or in newspapers.
Using MyCanvas and Family Tree Maker 2017 (Ages 18+)*
Sat., Sep 14 • 9:30am-12:30pm • NOB
If you are thinking about creating a family history book, be ready to explore MyCanvas and Family Tree Maker 2017’s bookmaking features. A family history book is a legacy to leave your grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
As I Recall Storytelling Guild (Ages 18+)
Tue., Sep 17 • 7:00-8:30pm • NOB
Come 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.
Exploring Ancestry Library Edition (Ages 18+)*
Wed., Sep 18 • 9:30am-12pm • NOB
Participants in this “hands-on” class will explore the features of Ancestry Library Edition. After the demonstration, there will be time to research ancestors. Attendees are encouraged to bring family information on a flash drive.
Ignite Events
Coding Meet Up
Thu., Sep 5 • 7-8:30pm • FIS
Meet other coders, share tips and tricks, and learn new skills. Bring projects you are working on to get help troubleshooting, or get some instructions on how to get started.
Art in Stone Workshop*
Sat., Sep 7 and 14 • 2-4pm • FIS
A stone carving experience! Learn about Indiana limestone, using basic hand tools and techniques for carving and forming stone into decorative and artistic images.
Digital Media Lab Help Desk Hours
Mon., Sep 9 • 4:30-6:30pm
Wed., Sep 18 • 4:30-6:30pm
Sun., Sep 22 • 2-4pm • FIS
Sit down one-on-one with a volunteer expert to learn about what’s offered in Ignite’s Digital Media Labs including Apple OS and a brief overview of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
Artist Meet-up
Wed., Sept. 11 • 6-8 pm • FIS
Bring your own projects or we can set you up with one. Come make art and meet other artists!
Digital Design Maker Meet-Up
Thu., Sep 19 • 6-8pm • FIS
Join your fellow makers to discuss digital design trends each month. August focuses on the laser engraver; September focuses on 3D scanning and modeling; October focuses on vector designing.
Silkscreen Printing Workshop*
Sat., Sep 21 • 1-4pm • FIS
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 Open Mic
Sun., Sep 22 • 2:30-4:30pm • FIS
Are you an aspiring or emerging artist working on your portfolio? Do you have plans to submit your work for professional experiences? Join this group as the share about their work in an open mic setting. Get the practice you need to present your work in a public setting, as you build your creative confidence.
Film and Video Equipment Training*
Sat., Sep 28 • 12-4pm • FIS
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.
Ignite Maker-in-Residence
Maker-in-Residence Artist Reception
Sat., Sep 7 • 2-4pm • FIS
Meet our Fall 2019 Maker-in-Residence, Brittany Kugler. A local costume designer and seamstress extraordinaire, Kugler will spend time getting to know the Ignite community of makers through November 30. Meet the artist, enjoy light appetizers and get a preview of the activities Kugler will offer during her 12 week residency.
Hand Sewing for Adults*
Wed., Sep 11 • 10am–12pm • FIS
Maker-in-Residence Brittany Kugler will teach basic hand sewing skills useful to adults. These skills include sewing on a button and fixing the hem of a sleeve or pant. While you may bring a specific item to get advice for, Ignite will supply the materials needed to learn. Please no late arrivals.
Hand Sewing for Youth (Ages 9+)
Thu., Sep 12 • 6-8pm • FIS
Maker in Residence Brittany Kugler will teach basic hand sewing skills useful to children! This includes some basic hand stitches and will end in a reusable snack pouch! All supplies provided. Ages 9+.
Social Sew (Ages 13+)
Sun., Sep 15 and 29 • 2-4pm • FIS
Bring your own project in and join Maker in Residence Brittany Kugler and the Ignite sewing community to sew. Kugler will be in the Ignite Makerspace working on projects, answering questions, and having fun! Ages 13+.
Machine Sewing Basics* (Ages 13+)
Wed., Sep 18 • 10am-12pm
Thu., Sep 19 • 6-8pm • FIS
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! All supplies provided. Registration is required and your spot will be held for 10 minutes after the start time. After 10 minutes, open spots will be filled with walk-ins. Walk-ins must check in with staff. Ages 13+. We are allowing 2 spots in each class for patrons who bring their own machines. Starting August 1, you may call Ignite Studio at 317-579-0331 or drop by and sign up to attend with your own machine.
How to Read a Sewing Pattern* (Ages 13+)
Wed., Sep 25 • 10am-12pm
Thu., Sep 26 • 6-8pm • FIS
So you've learned some sewing machine basics and you want to know the next step? Join Maker in Residence Brittany Kugler to learn how to make clothing by reading a pattern! As a class, you will learn how to read and use a pattern. After the class, Kugler will make the garment and display it in the Makerspace. Registration is required and your spot will be held for 10 minutes after the start time. After 10 minutes, open spots will be filled with walk-ins. Walk-ins must check in with staff. Ages 13+.
Sewing F.A.Q.
Sat., Sep 28 • 1-4pm • FIS
Working on a sewing project and have questions? Ask Maker in Residence and local costume designer Brittany Kugler! All ages welcome!
Ignite Drop-ins
Paper Circuits (ages 8+)
Tue., Sep 3 • 4-6pm
Wed., Sep 4 • 4–6pm
Thu., Sep 5 • 6–8pm
Fri., Sep 6 • 10am–12pm
Sat., Sep 7 • 2–4pm • FIS
Drop into Ignite Studio this week to explore electrifying circuits. Make your own light up paper artwork using copper tape, LEDs and coin cell batteries. Instruction and supplies are provided. Just bring your creativity! Ages 8 and up!
Electric Graffiti (ages 8+)
Mon., Sep 9 • 10am-12pm
Tue., Sep 10 • 4-6pm
Wed., Sep 11 • 4-6pm
Thu., Sep 12 • 6-8pm
Fri., Sep 13 • 10am-12pm
Sat., Sep 14 • 2-4pm • FIS
Drop into Ignite Studio this week to explore electrifying circuits. Help assemble "throwies" (magnetic LED lights) and contribute to a graffiti art creation. Instruction and supplies are provided. Just bring your creativity! Ages 8 and up!
Toy-Take-Apart (ages 8+)
Mon., Sep 16 • 10am-12pm
Tue., Sep 17 • 4-6pm
Wed., Sep 18 • 4-6pm
Thu., Sep 19 • 6-8pm
Fri., Sep 20 • 10am-12pm
Sat., Sep 21 • 2-4pm • FIS
Drop into Ignite Studio this week to explore electrifying circuits. Bring an old electronic toy or borrow one from Ignite. Explore a range of tolls as you take part your toy to see how it works. Instruction and supplies are provided. Just bring your creativity! Ages 8 and up!
Scrappy Circuits (ages 5+)
Mon., Sep 23 • 10am-12pm
Tue., Sep 24 • 4-6pm
Wed., Sep 25 • 4-6pm
Thu., Sep 26 • 6-8pm
Fri., Sep 27 • 10am-12pm
Sat., Sep 28 • 2-4pm • FIS
Drop into Ignite Studio this week to explore electrifying circuits. We'll show you how to use every day household items bought at the Dollar Store to make your own circuits. Instruction and supplies are provided. Just bring your creativity! Ages 5 - 105!
Draw Your Own Comic! (ages 5+)
Mon., Sep 30 • 10am-12pm • FIS
Drop into Ignite Studio this week to create some comic book art. Using our templates and tools, bring your graphic stories to life! Instruction and supplies are provided. Just bring your creativity! Ages 5 to 105!
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