SUMMER READING:Small logo
17 days and counting!
Greetings!

Okay, maybe most of us can only DREAM about sandy beaches and blue water... but in just 17 days YOU TOO can sign up for the Hammond Public Library's 2010 Summer Reading Program! We offer programs for all ages!

Sign-up begins Tuesday, June 1 at all HPL locations. Sign up at your location of choice. Read books and be eligible for prizes.
The program ends July 31.
 
Picture of library Youth Program: MAKE A SPLASH - READ

Youth have two separate programs.
  • LISTENERS are for children who are read to by a parent, sibling or caregiver. Listeners will have 50 books read to them. At the completion of every 10 books, they receive a prize, and a grand prize at the completion of 50 books.

  • READERS are for children who read on their own. Readers read books worth 1 to 3 points each, depending on the number of pages. After every 5 points, Readers may choose a prize, and at the completion of 20 points, they receive a reading medal.
Picture of library Teen Program: MAKE WAVES

for teens in grades 7-12. Teens entering 7th grade can enter either the Youth or Teen program, but not both. You must have a valid HPL card.

After you read 5 books, you're asked to write a few sentences about one of the books you read. You'll then receive either a rubber ducky or a candy bar, and your name is entered into a drawing for a $20 gift card.
Drawings are at each location on June 11, June 25, July 9 & July 23.

At the end of the program, drawings are held at each location for one iPod shuffle and a "Make Waves" tote bag filled with goodies. Additional details are available at sign-up.


Picture of library Adult Program: WATER YOUR MIND
for age 18 and older with a valid HPL card. 

Books and audiobooks must be checked out from HPL and read between June 1-July 31. You must read 7 books to complete a reading sheet, and you may complete as many sheets as you wish.

F
or every sheet
completed, your name is entered for the drawing.  The more sheets you complete, the better your chances of winning.  All names will be placed together for a grand finale drawing at the Main Library.


ATTENTION PARENTS: FREE TUTORING AVAILABLE this summer in READING and MATH for students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade.

All locations offer reading and math tutoring by students from Calumet College of St. Joseph. Also, an additional reading tutor is offered at Main Library. Tutoring will be in 30 minute appointments.
Parents must sign up in person for tutoring.
So count down with us! In just 17 days, get ready for Summer Reading and
  • Make a Splash
  • Catch the Wave
  • or Water Your Mind!
Sincerely,
 
Hammond Public Library
219-931-5100
Special BEACH CONCERT with LEONARDO!
Thursday, July 1 at all HPL locations:
  • 1:30 p.m. at E. B. Hayward Branch
  • 3:30 p.m. at Howard Branch
  • 7 p.m. at Main Library