HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
Vol. 9:7 April 23, 2010
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Greetings!
 Celebrate Día at HPL!
Children's Day/Book Day, also known as El día de los niños/El día de los
libros (Día), is a celebration of children, families, and reading held annually
on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children
of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Día is an enhancement of Children's Day,
which began in 1925 to bring attention to the importance and well-being of children.
In 1996, nationally acclaimed children's book author Pat Mora proposed linking
the celebration of childhood and children with literacy to found El día de los
niños/El día de los libros.
Come join us for Día on Fri., April 30 at all HPL locations:
- 10 a.m. at the Howard Branch
- 1:30 p.m. at the E. B. Hayward Branch
- 3:30 p.m. at Main Library
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Recalling a Bygone Era in Racing
Auto racing historian Jerry Murawski gives an historical presentation on Hammond's Roby Speedway on Sat., May 1 at 2 p.m. at Main Library. Murawski, a Chicago Heights, Ill. resident, has spent years researching and
documenting the 1-mile dirt speedway, which operated between 1920 -1936.The track was located west of Indianapolis
Boulevard, bordered by 108th
Street on the north, 112th
Street on the south and Avenue A to the west, just
east of the Hammond/Chicago border. Part of a threesome of horse racing
tracks built in the late 1800s in the Hammond/Whiting area, the Roby track
became a popular Midwestern auto racing facility in the 1920s and '30s with
numerous drivers testing their skills. Many went on to compete in the Indianapolis 500. |
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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., May 10 or June 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Thurs., June 17 at 6 p.m.
Thurs., June 24 at 1:30 p.m.
Mon., June 28 at 1:30 p.m.
- Internet Fundamentals: Instruction on using Internet Explorer and visiting web sites.
** Familiarity with mouse required. (Same information presented at each class)
Thurs., April 29 or June 24 at 6 p.m.
Mon., May 17 or June 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Thurs., June 3 at 1:30 p.m.
Mon., June 7 at 1:30 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)
Mon., April 19 or June 14 at 1:30 p.m.
Thurs., June 3 at 6 p.m.
Thurs., June 10 at 1:30 p.m.
Mon., June 21 at 10:30 a.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)
Mon., May 17 or June 21 at 1:30 p.m.
Thurs., June 10 at 6 p.m.
Thurs., June 17 at 1:30 p.m.
Mon., June 28 at 10:30 a.m.
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- Babies and Books (a lap sit program for infants)
Howard Branch: Thursday, April 29 at 10 a.m.
- Tiny Tots Toddler Time (an interactive program for busy walking toddlers)
Howard Branch: Thursdays, April 29 at 10:30 a.m.
- Little Listeners (storytime for ages 3 to 5)
Howard Branch: Thursdays, April 29 at 11 p.m.
E. B. Hayward Branch: Tuesday, April 27 at 1:30 p.m.
E. B. Hayward Branch: Wednesday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Storytimes are not offered in May at any HPL location.
Staff will be out visiting schools and preparing for Summer Reading.
- Library Club: Read books to earn points toward a pizza party!
Howard Branch: Tuesday, May 25 at 3 p.m.
- Tween Photography Club (grades 3 - 6)
E. B. Hayward Branch: Thursday, May 6 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (219) 844-2668.
- Family Night (family program)
Howard Branch: Tuesday, May 25 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.
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Summer Reading runs June 1 -July 31 at all HPL
locations.
All ages can read books and be eligible to win prizes.
- Youth Program: Make a Splash @ your library
Listeners Program: for youth who are read to
by a parent, older sibling, or caregiver.
Readers Program: for youth who read on
their own. - Teen Program: Make Waves @ your library
- Adult Program: Water Your Mind.
On Thurs., July 1, all HPL locations present a Beach Concert with Leonardo!
- 1:30 p.m. at the E. B. Hayward Branch, 1212 172nd St.
- 3:30 p.m. at the Howard Branch, 7047 Grand Ave.
- 7 p.m. at Main Library, 564 State St.
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(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 Open Mic/Coffeehouse
Main Library: Tues., April 27 at 6:30 p.m. Share your talent with other teens. Snacks provided.
- Teen Advisory Board (grades 8-12) Sat., May 1 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 Gaming: Love Xbox 360? The library has an xBox and we're ready to get our game on! We have Guitar Hero, Madden NFL, NBA 2K9, and DDR! Please bring your own controller.
E. B. Hayward Branch: Wed., May 5 at 3:30 p.m.
Howard Branch: Wed., May 12 at 3 p.m.
Main Library: Wed., May 19 at 4 p.m.
- Teen Duct Tape Wallet Program
Thurs., May 13 at 4 p.m., Main Library Teen Scene
Make a stylish duct tape wallet. Supplies provided.
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Programs For Adults
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 310
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/adultprograms.htm
- MYSTERY CLUB
Howard Branch
Wed., May 5 at 1 p.m.
Featured author: Jayne Ann Krentz
- SPRING BOOK DISCUSSION: Small Town Humor
E. B. Hayward Branch at 10 a.m. on these Fridays: images by clickr.com
April 23: Home to Harmony by Philip Gulley
May 7: In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cashby 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
First Tuesday is not held in May due to Election Day.
- WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MUSIC - Howard Branch
Mondays at 6 p.m.: April 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24
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.
- ROBY RACETRACK
Sat., May 1 at 2 p.m., Main Library
Auto racing historians Jerry Murawski and Stan Kalwasinski give a historical presentation on Hammond's Roby Speedway. Murawski, a Chicago Heights, Ill. resident, has spent years researching and
documenting the 1-mile dirt speedway, which operated from 1920-1936.The track was located west of
Indianapolis
Boulevard, bordered by 108th
Street on the north, 112th
Street on the south and Avenue A to the west, just
east of the Hammond/ Chicago border. Part of three horse racing
tracks built in the late 1800s in the Hammond/Whiting area, the Roby track
became a popular Midwestern auto racing facility in the 1920s and '30s with
numerous drivers testing their skills, and many of them
eventually competing in the Indianapolis 500.
- REEL BIG BOOKS is a new book discussion series beginning Mon., June 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Main Library. The series compares a book and a film based on the book. The June 7 program features "Beloved" by Toni Morrison.
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Friends, Book Sale, and more
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.
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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.
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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.
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Hours and Locations
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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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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
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