HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
Vol. 9:5 March 29, 2010
|
|
|
|
Greetings!
OOPS! We erred in the notice about Tri Kappa's Prom Dress Resale. Main Library accepts donations until Thursday, April 1! Just bring in gently-used formal wear and
help make prom affordable for high school girls. Donors may get a
receipt for tax purposes.
_____________________________________
IT'S TAX TIME:
Tax forms are
available at Main Library's west lobby or at the 2nd floor Information
Services desk. Supplies are limited; please take only what you
individually need. AARP will not offer tax preparation at HPL due to a lack of volunteers. Our website offers income tax information at http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/taxes.htm
___________________________________
YOUR AMAZON PURCHASES HELP HPL: Do you use Amazon?
Here are two ways to help HPL through Amazon.com
- Use the special Amazon link on our home page, and HPL will receive a rebate on most things you buy. This rebate is in the form of gift cards with which HPL can purchase books, music or movies.
- Donate items from Amazon to HPL. Click the Amazon Wish List link to see what's on the wish list. Your purchase will come directly to HPL. If you fill out the gift card when you purchase, you will be listed on our Thank You web page.
|
|
|
|
Computer Classes
at Main Library. Free; registration required at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345
 http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/computerclasses.htm
- Mouse Basics: Becoming familiar with the computer mouse.
(Same information presented at each class)
Mon., April 5 at 1:30 p.m.
Thurs., April 8 at 1:30 p.m.
Thurs., April 15 at 1:30 p.m.
- Internet Fundamentals: Instruction on using Internet Explorer and visiting web sites.
** Familiarity with keyboard & mouse required. (Same information presented at each class)
Mon., April 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Mon., April 12 at 1:30 p.m.
Thurs., April 29 at 6 p.m.
- 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)
Thurs., April 8 at 6 p.m.
Mon., April 12 at 10:30 a.m.
Mon., April 19 at 1:30 p.m.
- 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)
Thurs., April 15 at 1:30 p.m.
Mon., April 19 at 10:30 a.m.
|
- Babies and Books (a lap sit program for infants)
Main Library: Fridays, April 2 & 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Howard Branch: Thursdays, April 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 10 a.m.
E. B. Hayward Branch: Fri., April 16 at 10:30 a.m.
- Tiny Tots Toddler Time (an interactive program for busy walking toddlers)
Main Library: Thursdays, April 1 & 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Howard Branch: Thursdays, April 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 10:30 a.m.
- Little Listeners (storytime for ages 3 to 5)
Main Library: Tuesdays, April 6 & 13 at 10:30 a.m. and again at 1 p.m.
Howard Branch: Thursdays, April 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 11 p.m.
Howard Branch: Fridays, April 9, 16 & 23 at 10 a.m.
E. B. Hayward Branch: Tuesdays, April 13, 20 & 27 at 1:30 p.m.
E. B. Hayward Branch: Wednesdays, April 14, 21 & 28 at 10:30 a.m.
- Creative Corner: From acting to art, explore your creativity in different ways!
Main Library: Tues., April 13 at 3:30 p.m.
- Library Club: Read books to earn points toward a pizza party!
Main Library: Tuesday, April 20 at 3:30 p.m.
Howard Branch: Tuesday, April 20 at 3 p.m.
- Easy Indoor Games
Main Library: Wednesday, April 7 at 1 p.m.
- Movies for Kids!
Main Library: Friday, April 9 at 1 p.m.: "Coraline" (PG)
- Tween Photography Club (grades 3 - 6)
E. B. Hayward Branch: Thursday, April 1 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (219) 844-2668.
- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (grades 3-6)
Main Library: Monday, April 5 at 1 p.m.
- Ten Things You Can Do to Help the Environment (family program)
Main Library: Tuesday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m.
- Family Story time (family program)
E. B. Hayward Branch: Monday, April 19 at 6 p.m.
- Family Night (family program)
Howard Branch: Tuesday, April 20 at 6 p.m.
- El Dia de los Ninos: Celebrate Children's Book Day (family program)
Friday, April 30
Howard Branch: 10 a.m.
E. B. Hayward Branch: 1:30 p.m.
Main Library: 3:30 p.m.
|
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 351
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/teenprograms.htm
Teen Scene, the space for teens, is on the second floor at Main Library.
Want to join Teen Scene? Bring in something from school (class schedule, report card, etc.)
that shows you're in 7th - 12th grades. Teen Scene MySpace page
- Teen Game Night: Play xBox 360 and board games with your friends! Snacks provided.
Tues., March 30 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library Community Room
- Teen Gaming: Love Xbox 360? HPL has it! Please bring your own controller.
E. B. Hayward Branch: Wed., April 7 at 3:30 p.m.
Howard Branch: Wed., April 14 at 3 p.m.
Main Library: Wed., April 21 at 4 p.m.
- Teen Advisory Board (grades 8-12)Sat., April 3 at 1 p.m., Main Library- Teen Scene
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.
- Teen Movie
Main Library: Sat., April 10 at 1:30 p.m.: The Blind Side (Sandra Bullock; PG-13)
- 10 Things You Can Do to Help the Environment (Easy ways to help save the Earth)
Main Library: Tues., April 13 at 6:30 p.m.
- Teen Open Mic/Coffeehouse
Main Library: Tues., April 27 at 6:30 p.m. Share your talent with other teens. Snacks provided.
|
Programs For Adults
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 310
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/adultprograms.htm
- MYSTERY CLUB
Howard Branch
Wed., April 7 at 1 p.m.
Featured author: Stuart Woods
- SPRING BOOK DISCUSSION: Small Town Humor
E. B. Hayward Branch at 10 a.m. on these Fridays:
April 23: Home to Harmony by Philip Gulley
May 7: In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd
May 21: Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? by John R. Powers
June 4: I'm a Stranger Here Myself by Bill Bryson
- FIRST TUESDAY: GARDENING
Tues., April 6 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
Master Gardener, Nancy Nye, explains how to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.
- WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MUSIC - Howard Branch
Mondays at 6 p.m.: April 5, 12, 19 & 26
Florian Bolsega teaches music, mind training, and basic theory.
Please bring pencil and paper.
- SCRAPBOOKING FOR ADULTS
Mon., April 26 at 5:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Bring your own projects. Reserve a table by calling Sally Opolski at (219) 844-2668.
- MONEY AND CREDIT PROTECTION: TIPS AND TOOLS
Mon., April 12 at 6 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Register with the branch, (219) 844-2668, by April 5. Topics include:
"Protecting Yourself from Investment Fraud" by Melanie Woods, Office of Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita
"To Your Credit" by Olga Papp, Centier Bank Whiting Downtown Branch Manager
"Identity Theft" by the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
|
Friends and Book Sale news
FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP
Join or renew membership in Friends of the Library
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.
__________________________________DONATIONS WELCOMED: 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.
__________________________________
ONGOING BOOK SALE http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/friends.htm Main Library's Book Sale Room is open during library hours.
FRIENDS BOGO BOOK SALE (BOGO = Buy One, Get One free, of equal value) Sat., April 24 at Main Library  Mon., April 26 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.
|
Hours and Locations
______________________________________________
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.
______________________________________________
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
|
Thank you for using the Hammond Public Library. We appreciate your support,
and we hope you'll visit us soon.
Sincerely,
Hammond Public Library Newsletter Staff
|
|
|
|
|
|
