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Happy New Year from the Hammond Public Library.
All HPL locations are closed on these dates: - Fri., Jan. 1 (New Year's Day)
- Mon., Jan. 18 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
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Adult Winter Reading runs from January 2-30. Just check out a book, receive a tea bag (January is Hot Tea Month) and be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket of winter goodies.
You may enter as many times as you want, but may receive only one ticket per checkout. For
example, if you check out 5 books, you still get only one
ticket.
One basket will be given out at each location.
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What in the World...? You now have a new tool for information. World Book Web is now offered on library computers, or you can use it at home or office by entering your
Hammond Public Library card number.
World Book Web contains a variety of resources including:
World Book Online for Kids, World Book Online Reference Center, World Book Discover, World Book Online Info Finder and World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos, which is a Spanish language encyclopedia. To use these sources, go to our Web page, click Online Databases to Search, then click World Book Web. ___________________________________________ Library Director to retire: Margaret Evans, HPL director, retires Feb. 1. The public are invited to bid her farewell at an open house on Thurs., Jan. 29 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Main Library. |
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| Programs for Youth |
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http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/kidprograms.htm
931-5100, Ext. 336
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN
- Babies and Books (for nonwalking infants)
Thurs., Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10 a.m., Howard Branch
- Tiny Tots Toddler Time (for walking toddlers)
Main Library: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: Jan. 7 & 21.
Howard Branch: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28
- Little Listeners (storytime for ages 3 to 5)
Main Library:
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. & again at 1 p.m.: Jan. 5, 12, 19 & 26
Howard Branch:
Thursdays at 1 p.m.: Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28
Fridays at 10 a.m.: Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29 __________________________________
FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 6:
- Creative Corner
Tues., Jan. 12 at 3:30 p.m., Main Library
- Library Club
Tues., Jan. 19 at 3 p.m., Howard Branch
Tues., Jan. 26 at 3:30 p.m., Main Library
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FOR TWEENS
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Tween Photography Club
Thurs., Jan. 7 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Tweens must bring their own camera. For more information,
please call the branch at 219-844-2668. |
| Programs for Teens |
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931-5100, Ext. 351
Want to join Teen Scene? Bring in something from school (class schedule, report card, etc.) that shows you're in 7th through 12th grades.
Teen Scene MySpace page
TEEN PROGRAMS
- TEEN GAMING
Love to play Xbox 360? HPL has it! Have fun playing with your friends. Please bring your own controller.
Wed., Jan. 13 at 3 p.m., Howard BranchWed., Jan. 27 at 4 p.m., Main Library
Wed., Jan. 6 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch __________________________
- TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (grades 8-12)
Sat., Jan. 2 at 1 p.m., Main Library- Teen Scene
Teen Advisory Board Meeting. Looking to have an input on teen programming that Hammond Public Library? Join the Teen Advisory Board. For more information, call 931-5100 ext. 351.
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- TEEN MOVIE: HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
Saturday, January 9
1 pm, Community Room, Main Library.
Free popcorn while supplies last.
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| Adult Programs, Book Discussions |
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/adultprograms.htm
931-5100, Ext. 310  BOOK DISCUSSIONSMYSTERY CLUB
Howard Branch
Wed., Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
OTHER PROGRAMS WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MUSIC - Howard Branch These Mondays at 6 p.m.: Jan. 4, 11 & 25 Florian Bolsega teaches music, mind training, and basic theory. Please bring pencil and paper. SCRAPBOOKING FOR ADULTSMon., Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch Bring your own projects. Reserve a table by calling Sally Opolski at (219) 844-2668. ADULT WINTER READINGJan. 2-30 at all locations Warm up with a great book! Just check out a book and be entered to win a winter-themed gift basket.Questions? Call Aysha at 931-5100 ext. 351. FIRST TUESDAY: T' AI CHI CHIH with Peter GregoryTues., Jan. 5 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch Developed by Justin Stone in 1974, the T'ai Chi Chih form is a series of 19 movements and one pose dedicated to circulating and balancing the vital energy (chi) that flows within us. All the movements are slow and gentle, making them accessible to anybody, regardless of age, weight or physical ability. Certified instructor, Peter Gregory, will explain and demonstrate the movements. COOKING FOR ONE OR TWOFri., Jan. 8 at 1 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch Those who are single, or empty nesters, may not eat nutritional meals because it seems like too much bother, or because they used to cook for a crowd and don't know how to downsize recipes. Corinne Powell, Purdue Cooperative Extension educator, shows you how to cook healthy meals. |
Computer Classes
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COMPUTER CLASSES
Computer classes are at Main Library. Classes are FREE, but space is limited.
Pre-Registration for all classes is required by calling 219-931-5100, ext 345.
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Mouse Basics: Becoming familiar with the computer mouse.
(Same information presented at each class)
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.: Jan. 5
Thursday at 6 p.m.: Jan. 7
Thursday at 1:30 p.m.: Jan. 14
Monday at 1:30 p.m.: Jan. 25
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Internet Fundamentals:
Instruction on using Internet Explorer and visiting web sites.
** Familiarity with keyboard and mouse is required.
(Same information presented at each class)
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.: Jan. 11
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.: Jan. 21
Thursdays at 6 p.m.: Jan. 14 Mondays at 1:30 p.m.: Jan. 4
E-mail Basics: Introduction to using electronic mail, including sending, receiving and organizing. ** Familiarity with keyboard, mouse, and Internet are required.
(Same information presented at each class)
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.: Jan. 28
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.: Jan. 25
Thursdays at 6 p.m.: Jan. 21
WordPerfect for Beginners: Getting familiar with the word processing program and its basic functions. **Familiarity with keyboard and mouse is required.
(Same information presented at each class)
Mondays at 1:30 p.m.: Jan. 11
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.: Jan. 7
Thursdays at 6 p.m.: Jan. 28
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Book Sale and Friends of the Library
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 Do you have your 2010 calendar? the Friends offer the Book-A-Day calendar, only $7 at Main Library. The calendar sells in stores for $12.99. There are only a few left.
New Year's Resolution: If cleaning your basement or back room is on your list of resolutions, remember the Friends! The Friends accept gently used books, magazines, records and cassettes. These items may be used in a variety of ways: placed in the library collection, offered for sale in the Book Sale Room, or sold online. Items that cannot be sold are donated to a recycling center where they are distributed to underprivileged areas, or reconstituted to help save the environment.
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FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP
Join or renew membership in Friends of the Library Hammond Indiana Inc.
Membership envelopes may be found at any HPL location, or print out an
application at: http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/Friends_app.pdf
The Friends are looking for new members.
Main Library's Book Sale Room is open during library hours.
FRIENDS BOGO (Buy One, Get One) BOOK SALE Sat., Jan. 30 at Main Library Mon., Jan. 25 at branches *Excludes specially marked books and sets.
Your purchases in 2009 enabled the the Friends to donate more than $10,000 to fund HPL programs and services. |
| Library Locations and Hours |
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MAIN LIBRARY, 564 State St. (Parking lot at Sibley and Sohl); (219) 931-5100
Main Library hours:
Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Main Library is closed on Sundays.
Suzanne G. Long Local History Room: 219-931-5100, Ext. 306 (2nd floor, Main)
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday from 1 to 9 p.m.
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Click here for information about our obituary databases.
Teen Scene: 219-931-5100, Ext. 351 (2nd floor, Main Library)
Monday-Thursday: 3 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 3 to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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E. B. HAYWARD BRANCH, 1212 - 172nd St. (172nd and Columbia Ave); (219) 844-2668
HOWARD BRANCH, 7047 Grand Ave. (south of Morton High School); (219) 844-1622
Branch hours:
Monday and Tuesday: 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
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