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Hammond Public Library News


Vol. 9:13   July 16, 2010
Greetings!

We hope you're having a great summer. Only two weeks remain in the Hammond Public Library's Summer Reading Program! You still have time to join, read books, and be eligible to win prizes! Information is available at any HPL location.

To end the Youth Summer Reading Program, each location hosts a Pirate Party on Friday, July 30. Check below for times.

Don't forget to bring your reading logs to receive credit.
For those who signed up for the Summer Reading Program
at either the E. B. Hayward or Howard Branches, reading logs
should be turned in by Friday, July 30 at 4 p.m.

For those who signed up at Main Library, logs are due by
Saturday, July 31 at 4 p.m.
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Starting with the Sept. 2010 issue, Bookends will be mailed only to members of Friends of the Library. This is being done to save money and be environmentally friendly. These options are available:
  • 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 receive this free e-newsletter, HPL eXTRA! twice a month. Just sign up on our library homepage.
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In This Issue
Computer Classes
Youth Programs
Teen Programs
Adult Programs
Friends news and Book Sale
Hours and Locations
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.Picture of library
    (Same information presented at each class)
    Mon., July 19 at 2 p.m.
    Thurs., July 29 at 2 p.m.
  • Internet Fundamentals: Introduction to using and searching the Internet.
    ** Familiarity with mouse required.     (Same information presented at each class)
    Mon., July 19 at 11 a.m.
    Mon., July 26 at 2 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., July 26 at 11 a.m.
  • Word 2007 Basics: Introduction to using Microsoft Word 2007. **Familiarity with keyboard and mouse is required. (Same information presented at each class)
    Thurs., July 29 at 6 p.m.
There are no public computer classes during August. Classes resume after Labor Day.

Programs for Youth
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/kidprograms.htm  Picture of library

Summer Reading Programs 

Babies and Books: Lapsit for 0-18 months. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. on these dates:
Main Library: July 23
E. B. Hayward Branch: July 16
Howard Branch: July 16 & 23

Tiny Tots Toddler Time: for busy walkers
Howard Branch: Fridays at 11 a.m.: July 16, 23 & 30

Little Listeners storytime for ages 3 to 5
Main Library: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.: July 20 & 27
E. B. Hayward: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.: July 20 and again on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.: July 21
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 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.
Friday, July 16: Movie, Happy Feet
Tuesday, July 20: Alphabet Antics (Games)
Friday, July 23: Movie, Lilo & Stitch
Thursday, July 29: Youth-Teen Program: Trash to Treasure
 Lake County Solid Waste Management District present a summer Environmobile program.
 Discarded items are transformed into treasure!
Friday, July 30: Pirate Party
 
E. B. Hayward: All programs are at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 22: Wet and Wild
Friday., July 30: Pirate Party (all ages)
 
Howard Branch: All programs are at 1 p.m.
Friday, July 16: Sand Between Our Toes
Friday, July 23: Boats, Boats, Boats
Friday, July 30: Farewell Mates (Pirate Party)
Programs for TeensPicture of library
(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/Adult Movie
    Wed., July 21 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library
    An Inconvenient Truth. Free popcorn while it lasts.
  • 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.
    Main Library: Thurs., July 22 at 1:30 p.m.
  • Teen Smoothies: Make a delicious summer smoothie.
    Wed., July 28 at 1:30 p.m., Main Library

  • Youth-Teen Program: Trash to Treasure. Lake County Solid Waste Management District present a summer Environmobile program. Discarded items are transformed into treasure!
    Thurs., July 29 at 1 p.m., Community Room, Main Library.

  • END OF SUMMER READING
    All Teen Summer Reading logs must be turned in by 4 p.m. on Fri., July 30 at E. B. Hayward and Howard Branches. All logs must be turned in by 4 p.m. on Sat., July 31 at Main Library

Programs For Adults
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 310
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/adultprograms.htm
 
  • MYSTERY CLUB
    Howard Branch
    Wed., Aug. 4 at 1 p.m.
    Featured author: Kate Collins, author of the Flower Shop mystery series

  • WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MUSIC - Howard Branch
    Mondays at 6 p.m.: July 19 & 26
    Florian Bolsega teaches music, mind training, and basic theory.
    Please bring pencil and paper.

  • SCRAPBOOKING FOR ADULTS
    Mon., July 26 at 5:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward

  • TEEN/ADULT MOVIE
    Wed., July 21 at 6:30 p.m. An Inconvenient Truth

  • END OF SUMMER READING: All reading logs must be turned in by 4 p.m. on Fri., July 30 at E. B. Hayward and Howard Branches, and by 4 p.m. on Sat., July 31 at Main Library.
Friends, Book Sale, and more

FRIENDS MEMBERSHIPPicture of library
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.
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CLEANING OUT A GARAGE, ATTIC OR BASEMENT? 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 for distribution to underprivileged areas, or recycled 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., July 31 at Main Library; Mon., July 26 at branches
*Excludes specially marked books and sets. Picture of library
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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 receives 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
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Teen Scene: 219-931-5100, Ext. 351 (2nd floor, Main Library)
Summer hours through July 31: 
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.
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