Potluck at the Library

Join us for some yummy food.  See Mary to sign-up!

*UPDATE* Halloween at the Library

Due to the upcoming weather, the municipality has moved trick or treating in Atlanta FRIDAY 6.00PM-8.00PM.  Due to this change we will not be open for trick or treating but we will still have treats on Monday.

Halloween at the Library!

This Thursday is our Halloween at the Library! The kids get to choose a new book and a cool glow in the dark pencil.

There will also be themed activity and colouring pages.

So stop by between 5.00pm-7.00pm and get your special treat!

Radical Grass-Roots Art Movement Coming in May

The Atlanta Branch Quilting Group, in collaboration with Kandi Jamison, owner of the Arthouse in  Noblesville, will be working on the art of "yarn-bombing" each Wednesday from 3:00pm-7:00pm on the main floor in Atlanta.  This is part of a community project/installation scheduled for June 1st and 3rd on the square in downtown Noblesville.  For details contact Mary Palmiero at 765-292-2521 or Kandi Jamieson at 317-773-0038.

After-School Movie at the Library

In May we will be showing "Real Steal" rated PG-13 on Tuesday, June 15th at 3:30pm. The movie and popcorn are both free. Patrons under the age of 13 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Book Discussion Group Coming in April

We will be meeting the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month beginning April 4th at 5pm. For the next few months we will be discussing Rhonda Byrne's "The Secret". This should be a lively discussion, being spearheaded by the infamous Magnificent Marje of Atlanta. If you haven't read the book yet, give Mary a call to reserve one for you. Also available on Audio CD and DVD.

Afternoon Movie at the Library

This month's feature will be "Hugo" rated PG. If you haven't read Brian Selznick's "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" you will want to do so before you see the movie. Don't let the size of the book fool you. It's a quick read and is filled with fantastic pictures. The movie will be shown on Tuesday (4/17/12) at 3:30 in the basement. The movie and popcorn are both free!

New Hours in Atlanta!!

The Atlanta Branch is now open every Wednesday from 10:00am until 7:00pm. What a great chance to have some quiet time to yourself while the kids are in school. Take a look at the new books that arrive every month or just browse the shelves for just the right book. In addition to books, magazines, DVDs, and movie CDs, we also have audio books. If you have a long commute to work, listen to a classic on the way. We are still open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3pm to 7pm.

Holiday Movie Week in Atlanta

During the winter break we will be showing a different holiday movie every day. Monday (12/19) at 3:00pm - Polar Express; Tuesday (12/20) @ 3:00pm - Christmas Story; Wednesday (12/21) @ 11:00am - Disney's Christmas Carol; and, Thursday (12/22) @ 3:00 How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Come in from the cold and enjoy a warm Christmas classic movie. Both the movie and the popcorn are free.

Christmas at the Atlanta Library

Join us as we celebrate the season with music, crafts and holiday cheer on Wednesday, December 14th from 5:00 to 7:00pm.

Movie of the Month

We'll be showing "Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer" movie (PG) on Tuesday, November 15th from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. Both the movie and the popcorn are free!

Haunted Story Time & More!

The Atlanta Branch will be hosting a Halloween Party on October 31st. Come see the "friendly" witch in the basement. Little ones will enjoy "Lights-On Haloween Story Time". There will be moster music, creepy crafts, and spooky snacks. Wait, there's more. The Friends have donated some gently-used books from picture to young adult as well as children videos to add to your Trick-or-Treat bag. Outside the library there will be a campfire and a scarier witch, along with assorted ghosts, ghouls and goblins. Bring your cameras and have your little ghouls and boys picture taken in front of the Halloween displays. Lots of family-friendly fun Halloween evening!

Half Price Book Sale Through October!

The Earth Festival is over but the Friends of the Library are continuing their annual book sale with a "half-price-off-everything" through the end of October. Stop & shop the shelves in the basement at Atlanta for great buys. If you are looking for a great deal and wanting to help the library at the same time, this is the place for you! The half-price sale applies only to the items located in our Atlanta Branch.

Atlanta New Earth Festival!

September is the month of our annual book sale which takes place in the basement of the Atlanta Branch of HNPL during the New Earth Festival. The event begins Saturday the 23rd through Sunday the 24th. Best sellers, vintage books, DVDs, VHS, magazines, Xbox, Playstation and other game-stystem games will available for purchase. The Friends of the Library sponsor this annual fund-raising event. The prices are better than garage-sale prices and you will be helping the library at the same time!

Movies in the Afternoon

Afternoon movies at your Atlanta Branch library will continue each Monday at 3:00 through August. Beastly (PG-13) is scheduled for August 8th, "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" (G) is slotted for August 15th and "Mars Needs Moms" (PG) is slotted for the first day of return to school on August 22nd at 3:30.

Homework Assistance Available in Atlanta!

After-school homework assistance will be available every Monday evening from 3:30 to 5pm at the Atlanta Branch of HNPL. Bring your text book(s) and assignment sheet(s) to the library basement. Homework help can also be scheduled a different evening upon request. Give us a call at 765-292-2521 and ask for Mary or Cindy.

Snakehead Ed in Atlanta!!!

Don't forget to stop by on Monday, June 20th at 2:30pm to see Snakehead Ed. He will be bringing SNAKES, one of which is a TWENTY-FOOT Albino Python!!! If you haven't signed up for the summer reading program yet, this would be a good time to do it.

Scrapbooking Basics!

Lana Cardwell will be here Thursday (June 9th) with helpful tips and techniques to make those scrapbooking projects POP! Graduation ideas for open house for your favorite grad. We meet the 2nd Thursday each month at 6:00pm in the basement. The class and materials are FREE, but we recommend registering for this one as it fills up fast.

Get Ready for the Summer Reading Program!!

The summer reading program starts June 20th, but you can sign up on-line as early as Monday, June 13th. This year you will be able to log the books you read, track your progress and see when you have reached a goal and are eligible for a prize. We will be kicking off the program with an appearance from "Snakehead Ed" on Monday, June 20th at 2:30 in the basement of your Atlanta library. Come join the fun.

Polymer Clay Class with Pandora

Just a reminder that Thursday, May 19 & May 26 Pandora will be here to teach classes in bead and jewelry making. It will be lots of fun. Class begins at 6:00. Class is $5.00 which includes instruction and materials.