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Reminder: all HPL locations are closed on Mon., Jan. 18 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
and Mon., Feb. 15 (Presidents' Day)
_____________________________________ No tax help at HPL this year: AARP will not offer tax preparation at HPL this year. Those needing assistance may schedule an appointment at one of the following locations:
- Salvation Army in Munster, (219) 838-0380
Monday through Friday afternoons
- East Chicago Public Library, (219) 397-2453
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Highland Branch of Lake County Public Library, (219) 838-2394 starting Tuesday, Jan. 19
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Adult Winter Reading runs through January 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. ___________________________________________
Library Director to retire: Margaret Evans, HPL director, retires Feb. 1. The public are invited to a farewell open house on Thurs., Jan. 29 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Main Library.
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The Friends still have a few 2010 Book-a-Day Calendars left at Main Library. The price has been cut from $7 to $5.
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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 (a lap sit program for infants)
Howard Branch: 10 a.m. on these Thursdays:
Jan. 21 & 28; February 4, 11, 18, & 25
Main Library: 10:30 a.m. on these Fridays:
February 5 & 19
- Tiny Tots Toddler Time (an interactive program for busy toddlers)
Main Library: 10:30 a.m. on these Thursdays: Jan. 21; February 4 & 18
Howard Branch: 10:30 a.m. on these Thursdays: Jan. 21 & 28; February 4, 11, 18, & 25
- Little Listeners (storytime for ages 3 to 5)
Main Library:
on these Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. & again at 1 p.m.: Jan. 19 & 26; February 9, 16, & 23
Howard Branch:
on these Thursdays at 1 p.m.: Jan. 21 & 28; February 4, 11, 18, & 25
on these Fridays at 10 a.m.: Jan. 22 & 29; February 5, 12, 19, & 26
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FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 6: - Creative Corner
Main Library: Tues., Feb. 9 at 3:30 p.m.
- Library Club: Read books to earn points toward a pizza party!
Howard Branch: 3 p.m. on these Tuesdays: Jan. 19 or Feb. 16
Main Library: 3:30 p.m. on these Tuesdays: Jan. 26 or Feb. 23
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FOR TWEENS
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Tween Photography Club (grades 3 through 6)
Thurs., Feb. 4 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. ____________________________________________
FOR FAMILIES
- Family Night
Tues., Feb. 16 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
- Celebrate Dental Awareness Month
Mon., Feb. 22 at 6 p.m., Main Library
Parents are encouraged to attend this half-hour program, presented by Kool Smiles.
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| 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., Feb. 10 at 3 p.m., Howard BranchWed., Jan. 27 or Feb. 24 at 4 p.m., Main Library
Wed., Feb. 3 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch __________________________
- TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (grades 8-12)
Sat., Feb. 6 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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- VALENTINE iPOD
Thurs., Feb. 11 at 4 p.m., Main Library - Teen Scene
Make a fun candy valentine for a friend.
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- MONEY MATTERS program for adults and teens, presented by First Midwest Bank
Tues.., March 9 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library
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| Adult Programs, Book Discussions |
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/adultprograms.htm
931-5100, Ext. 310  BOOK DISCUSSIONS- MYSTERY CLUB
Howard Branch
Wed., Feb. 3 at 1 p.m.
Featured author: Mary Higgins Clark
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OTHER PROGRAMS - WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MUSIC - Howard Branch
These Mondays at 6 p.m.: Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 8 & 22
Florian Bolsega teaches music, mind training, and basic theory.
Please bring pencil and paper.
- SCRAPBOOKING FOR ADULTS
Mon., Jan. 25 or Feb. 22 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 READING
Jan. 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: A DREAM DEFERRED
A talk on African American folklore, presented by Anne Paradise
Tues., Feb. 2 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
- THE FAST AND HEALTHY ANSWER TO "WHAT'S FOR DINNER?"
Tues., Feb. 16 at 1 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Corinne Powell, Purdue Cooperative Extension educator, shows how you don't need to spend hours to prepare healthy meals.
- COMING IN MARCH: MONEY MATTERS
This free program is geared to adults and teens, and is presented by First Midwest Bank
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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.: Feb. 8
Thursday at 6 p.m.: Feb. 4
Thursday at 1:30 p.m.: Feb. 11
Monday at 1:30 p.m.: Jan. 25; Feb. 22
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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.: Feb. 22
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.: Jan. 21; Feb. 18
Thursdays at 6 p.m.: Feb. 11 Mondays at 1:30 p.m.: Feb. 1
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; Feb. 25
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.: Jan. 25
Mondays at 1:30 p.m.: Feb. 8
Thursdays at 6 p.m.: Jan. 21; Feb. 18
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 10:30 a.m.: Feb. 1
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.: Feb. 4
Thursdays at 6 p.m.: Jan. 28; Feb. 25
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Book Sale and Friends of the Library
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 The Friends offer the 2010 Book-A-Day calendar. Just a few remain at Main Library, and the price is slashed to $5. The calendar sells in stores for $12.99.
New Year's Resolution: Declutter! 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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