Hamilton County Court Administrator Jill Acklin (left) and Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Paul Felix stocked the shelves of the new little library. (Photo provided)
Posted By: The Reporter October 22, 2025
Books donated by the Indiana Court of Appeals
A new Little Free Courthouse Library has been placed in the jury assembly room on the second floor of the Government and Judicial Center in Noblesville. Court of Appeals Judge Paul Felix and Hamilton County Court Administrator Jill Acklin stocked the shelves with books donated by the Indiana Court of Appeals on Friday, Oct. 17.
The Indiana Court of Appeals is donating books to courthouses and counties across Indiana to make reading materials more available to the public. The library includes books for children, young adults, and adults.
“By donating books, we hope to make the courthouse a little less scary, and a bit more inviting,” Judge Felix said. “If the books can mitigate a little bit of the anxiety surrounding a child’s or their parent’s attendance at the courthouse, this endeavor will be well worth it.”
Anyone visiting the courthouse may read the books while they wait or take one with them. The hope is that the collection will continue to grow as people return and donate additional books.
“We welcome anyone to stop by our Little Free Courthouse Library,” Acklin said. “There is truly something for everyone on our shelves, and we look forward to seeing the collection continue to expand and serve anyone in the building.”
