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CHS students studying at the Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) on May 13. Jamie Beckman, CCPL Teen Services Department Manager, said, "Many patrons have told us that they are glad to see students studying and using the library."

CHS Assessments and Cultivating Experiences (A.C.E.) schedule’s impact on library

Salima Sher May 20, 2024

The Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) is a popular after-school stop for many CHS students due to its proximity to this school. However, the number of students using the library prior to 4:05 p.m. increases...

Juniors Ava Luckenbill and Ally Swearingen attend the writing fair on April 20. Luckenbill and Swearingen wrote the book "Moose Can Too!"

Local teens to host writing fair on April 20, emphasizes representation of teen writers

Jasmine Y. Zhang April 19, 2024

Local teen writers are hosting an all-ages writing fair on April 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The event will be held in the Community Room at the Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL). Various published teen...

Junior Kelly Shi (left), junior Jessica Dinh (middle) and junior Julia Peng (right) dance along with Just Dance.

CCPL Chinese New Year event to represent Chinese traditions in Carmel, emphasizes importance of cultural heritage

Jasmine Y. Zhang February 13, 2024

The CHS National Chinese Honor Society is hosting a Chinese New Year celebration at the Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) on Feb. 14.  For freshman Chelsea Meng, the Chinese New Year event is a...

The Dreamscapes mural faces the Teens Department at the Carmel Clay Public Library. The mural was designed by CHS graduate Conner Heagy and is the new theme for the Teen Library Council event formerly known as the Yule Ball.

Q&A with Caroline Niepokoj, Teen Services Librarian, Teen Library Council Coordinator on renaming of Dreamscapes event

Grace Guo February 7, 2024

Caroline Niepokoj, Teen Services Librarian and Teen Library Council Coordinator What is Dreamscapes, and who is it for? So, Dreamscapes is an event (on Feb. 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the...

Seniors Arushi Nadagatti and Amanda Pan play a card game during SSRT on Dec 18th, 2023.

Students in Early Childhood Education reflect on importance of board games, effect on development

Arya Pinnamaneni January 25, 2024

Senior Mallory Gardner has been applying to college in hopes of one day becoming a fourth-grade teacher. In preparation, Gardner has been taking the course Early Childhood Education A/B, and she said she...

Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) hosts an exhibit featuring Carmel's sister city Kawachinagano throughout the month of November. Dawn Boarman, coordinator for the exhibit and youth services librarian, said the exhibit aims to promote cultural diversity and education.

CCPL Kawachinagano exhibit honors Japanese culture, sparks discussions about importance of diversity and cultural education

Emma Hu and Jasmine Y. Zhang November 27, 2023

The Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) will host an exhibit in the kids’ area until Nov. 30. This exhibit is in partnership with Kawachinagano, Japan, one of Carmel’s sister cities. The exhibit displays...

Community members walk past the artworks on display at the Carmel Clay Public Library. 
Florence Hargitt, National Art Honor Society and senior, said, “I think the art show is beneficial because not everyone outside of art classes is really exposed to art made by their peers and it’s a truly enlightening experience seeing a diverse spectrum of creativity in one place."

In light of Youth Arts Month in March, CHS Art Show to showcase students’ artistic accomplishments

Helena Wang March 21, 2023

Throughout the month of March, the CHS Teachers and Students Art Show will display works of all media created by CHS students of all grade levels and their instructors at Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL)....

CCPL teen services librarian Caroline Niepokoj (center) talks with teen services manager Jamie Beckman (right) while preparing for the Yule Ball. Niepokoj said she is excited to see everyone's reactions to hosting the Yule Ball in the new space.

Q&A with CCPL teen services librarian Caroline Niepokoj on organizing Yule Ball

Chenyao Liu January 28, 2023

It's been a few years since the last Yule Ball due to COVID-19. How does it feel to be back? It feels good. I actually have never been to the Yule Ball before, I was hired after. So, this is also my...

Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council (CMYC) planning annual dodgeball tournament, culture fair

Marissa Finney January 25, 2023

Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council (CMYC) plans for the annual dodgeball tournament on Feb. 11. According to CMYC President Bhavi Vishnumolakala, the event will be hosted at the fieldhouse and be one of...

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