FISHERS & NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (September 6, 2024) — Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) looks forward to bringing “Welcoming Week” to the Fishers and Noblesville Libraries September 13 – 22, 2024, in a movement led by nonprofit “Welcoming America”.
Welcoming America is an organization that encourages U.S. cities, counties, states, and non-profit organizations to bring together immigrant and non-immigrant communities. Welcoming Week is a series of events each September when neighbors, newcomers, and long-time residents come together in a spirit of unity. These gatherings demonstrate that in places large and small, people of all backgrounds create stronger communities by building meaningful connections and affirming the benefits of welcoming everyone.
During Welcoming Week, HEPL will celebrate their vibrant, multicultural community and the ways HEPL’s mission, vision, and guiding principles are put into practice year-round. They invite the community to join them for cultural and civic programming, and more, during Welcoming Week!
“We are so excited to offer our first ever Welcoming Week at Hamilton East Public Library! Welcoming Week aligns wonderfully with our vision of being ‘a connected library in a connected community.’ Fishers and Noblesville have new and long-established residents with global backgrounds, and while we offer year-round services and resources to meet the needs of our patrons, we want to take this time especially to celebrate our neighbors from all around the world who make up our vibrant communities. We are starting with several engaging events this first year and look forward to seeing Welcoming Week grow and evolve with additional programs and partnerships in the future,” says Amber Wright, Director of Public Services at HEPL.
2024 HEPL Welcoming Week Events:
- Venezuelan History, Culture, and Migration (Thu. 9/19 | 6-7:30pm | Noblesville Library)
- Bollywood Dance and Culture with Teaching Artist Usha Sirimalle (Thu. 9/19 | 6:30-7:30pm | Fishers Library)
- Paper Picado Banner with Teaching Artist Beatriz Vasquez (Sat. 9/21 | 11am-12:30pm & 2-3:30pm| Ignite Studio at the Fishers Library)
Year-round services and materials:
- Weekly ENL Conversation Group
- Propio language translation service
- ELL Classes, in partnership with Washington Township Adult Education
- World Language collection – books and films
Online Resources:
- Mango language learning
- A-Z Maps Online
- A-Z World Travel
- Ancestry.com (library edition)
- Gale in Context – Global Issues
- Gale in Context – World History
- Global Road Warrior
- National Geographic Kids
- Newspapers.com World Collection
More information on HEPL’s programs and resources can be found at hamiltoneastpl.org.
About Hamilton East Public Library
At Hamilton East Public Library, we are dedicated to serving our community. Our aim is to foster a sense of connection and enlightenment. With our welcoming staff by your side, we’re here to assist you in your quest for knowledge and to help you explore a universe of ideas.