HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
Vol. 9:10 June 4, 2010
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Greetings!
Summer Reading has begun! Sign up at any HPL location. We have programs for all ages, from infants through adults. Look below for special programs!
Mark your calendars for a "Beach Concert" by Leonardo at all HPL locations, for all ages.
Thursday, July 1
1:30 p.m.: E. B. Hayward Branch
3:30 p.m.: Howard Branch
7 p.m.: Main Library_______________________________
Free tutoring in reading and math is available at all HPL locations for kindergarten through high school.A reading tutor is at Main; also, students from Calumet College of St. Joseph tutor in reading and math at all locations. Parents must register their children in advance. Tutors are available for 30 minute appointments.________________________________________ Attention: those who receive our print newsletter, Bookends: Starting with the September issue, Bookends will be mailed only to members of Friends of the Library. This is being done to save money and be environmentally friendly. The following options are available to you: - If you join the Friends, you'll receive Bookends as a benefit of membership (see the application at the bottom of this e-newsletter).
- Anyone may also view Bookends via our website (you must have Adobe Acrobat, a free software program, installed on your computer).
- Anyone may pick up a current Bookends at any HPL location.
- Anyone may sign up at no charge to receive this e-newsletter, HPL eXTRA! twice a month. Just sign up on our library homepage.
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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: Become familiar with the computer and the mouse.
(Same information presented at each class)
Mon., 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: Introduction to using and searching the Internet.
** Familiarity with mouse required. (Same information presented at each class)
Thurs., June 24 at 6 p.m.
Mon., June 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Mon., June 7 at 1:30 p.m.
- E-mail Basics: Introduction to using e-mail.
** 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.
- Word 2007 Basics: Introduction to using Microsoft Word 2007. **Familiarity with keyboard and mouse is required. (Same information presented at each class)
Mon., 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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Summer Reading Programs 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.
Babies and Books: Lapsit for 0-18 months
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. on these dates: - Main Library: June 11 & 25; July 9 & 23
- E. B. Hayward Branch: June 18 & July 16
- Howard Branch: June 11, 18 & 25; July 9, 16 & 23
Tiny Tots Toddler Time: for busy walkers - Main Library: Thursday at 10:30 a.m.: June 10 & 24
- Howard Branch: Fridays at 11 a.m.: June 11, 18 & 25; July 9, 16, 23 & 30
Little Listeners storytime for ages 3 to 5 - Main Library: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
June 1 (1 p.m. program only); June 8, 15, 22 & 29; July 6, 13, 20 & 27
- E. B. Hayward: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.: June 1, 8, 15 & 22; July 6, 13 & 20
and again on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.: June 2, 9, 16 & 23; July 7, 14 & 21
School-Age Programs for June (some programs are outdoors and involve water. Please wear appropriate clothing and sunblock, if needed.)
Main Library: All programs are at 1 p.m.
Fri., June 11: Movie, Finding Nemo
Wed., June 16: Just Add Water
Fri., June 18: Movie, The Little Mermaid
Tues., June 22: Pond Life Crafts
Fri., June 25: Movie, Flushed Away
Wed., June 30: Under the Waves
E. B. Hayward: All programs are Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
June 10: Beach Party
June 17: Oceans
June 24: Weather
Howard Branch: All programs are Fridays at 1 p.m.
June 11: Ah Hoy Mates (Pirate games and crafts)
June 18: Sails Away (Make and race your own boat)
June 25: Castaways (Find the treasure chest) |
Programs for Teens
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 351
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/teenprograms.htm
Teens who sign up for "Make Waves" Summer Reading are eligible for drawings for gift cards, or to win an iPod shuffle.
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 hours as of June 1 are:
Monday through Thursday: 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 1:30 to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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: Thurs., June 10 at 1:30 p.m.
E. B. Hayward Branch: Thurs., June 10 at 3:30 p.m.
Main Library: Wed., June 16 at 1:30 p.m.
- Teen Soapmaking
Thurs., June 24 at 1:30 p.m. Main Library
Learn how to make fun and easy soaps. Supplies provided.
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- MYSTERY CLUB
Howard Branch
Wed., July 7 at 1 p.m.
Featured author: Lillian Jackson Braun,
author of "The Cat Who..." mystery series
- WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MUSIC - Howard Branch
Mondays at 6 p.m.: June 7, 14, 21 & 28
Florian Bolsega teaches music, mind training, and basic theory.
Please bring pencil and paper.
- SCRAPBOOKING FOR ADULTS
Mon., June 28 at 5:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward
- REEL BIG BOOKS
Mon., June 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Main Library: Beloved by Toni Morrison
The series compares a book and a film based on the book.
- COOKING FOR 1 OR 2
Fri., June 11 at 1 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Singles and empty nesters can get tips on how to eat healthy, from Cooperative Extension.
- TEEN/ADULT MOVIE
Tues., June 8 at 6:30 p.m. Pride
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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., June 26 at Main Library; Mon., June 28 at branches. Sat., July 31 at Main Library; Mon., July 26 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)
Summer hours as of June 1:
Monday - Thursday, 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 1:30 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.
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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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