HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
Vol. 9:8 May 7, 2010
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Greetings!
"Small Town Humor" Discussion Continues
Marcia Keith of Calumet College leads a discussion series, "Small Town Humor," at the E. B. Hayward Branch, 219-844-2668. Remaining dates and times are:Fri., May 21 at 10 a.m.: Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? by John R. Powers
Fri., June 4 at 10 a.m.: I'm a Stranger Here Myself
by Bill Bryson
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Mystery Club is at Howard Branch
Mystery Club with Maryann Jackson meets the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Howard Branch, 219-844-1622. A different mystery author is featured each month:
- June 2: Robert Parker
- July 7: Lillian Jackson Braun
- August 4: Kate Collins
- September 1: Jeanne M. Dams
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New series focuses on books to film
Mary Schons leads a new series, Reel Big Books, which will compare books with the film version. It's the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Main Library. Details are at 219-931-5100, Ext. 350:
- Mon., June 7 at 6:30 p.m.: Beloved by Toni Morrison
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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., 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., 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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- 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.
- Family Night (family program)
Howard Branch: Tuesday, May 25 at 6 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 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.
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., June 2 at 1 p.m.
Featured author: Robert Parker
- SPRING BOOK DISCUSSION: Small Town Humor
E. B. Hayward Branch at 10 a.m. on these Fridays: clickr.com
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 taking the summer off.
- WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MUSIC - Howard Branch
Mondays at 6 p.m.: May 10, 17, 24
Florian Bolsega teaches music, mind training, and basic theory.
Please bring pencil and paper.
- SCRAPBOOKING FOR ADULTS
No program in May due to Memorial Day.
- 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 various 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., May 29 at Main Library No sale in May at branches *Excludes specially marked books and sets.  _________________________________
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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