Summer Reading Program is over!

HPL eXTRA

Hammond Public Library News

Vol. 9:14 July 30, 2010

Greetings!

A few important points:

1) Summer Reading wraps up today at branch locations, and Saturday at Main Library. To end the Youth Summer Reading Program, each location hosts a Pirate Party on Friday, July 30:
1 p.m. at Main Library
1 p.m. at Howard Branch
1:30 p.m. at E. B. Hayward Branch

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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2) Artists age 55 and above: the 20th annual Senior Art Exhibit runs from Sept. 1-Oct. 22. Works may be brought to Main Library between Aug. 16-20. See details below.

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3) 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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4) Wireless Internet Access comes to all locations Sept. 1!
You'll soon find bookmarks and information on wi-fi at all locations.

Quick Links

HPL website

HPL catalog

Your Patron Record

Ask a Librarian

Bookends newsletter

In This Issue

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

There are no public computer classes during August. Classes resume after Labor Day.

Mouse Basics: Become familiar with the computer and the mouse.
(Same information presented at each class)
Thurs., Sept. 9 at 6 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 13 at 11a.m.
Thurs., Sept. 30 at 2 p.m.

Internet Fundamentals: Introduction to using and searching the Internet.
** Familiarity with mouse required. (Same information presented at each class)
Thurs., Sept. 16 at 2 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 20 at 11a.m.

E-mail Basics: Introduction to using e-mail.
** Familiarity with keyboard, mouse, and Internet are required.
(Same information presented at each class)
Thurs., Sept. 9 at 2 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 16 at 6 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 20 at 2 p.m.

Word 2007 Basics: Introduction to using Microsoft Word 2007. **Familiarity with keyboard and mouse is required. (Same information presented at each class)
Mon., Sept. 13 at 2 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 30 at 6 p.m.

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

Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party

Pirate Party: Fri., July 30
Main Library: 1 p.m.
E. B. Hayward: 1:30 p.m.
Howard Branch: 1 p.m.
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Babies and Books: Lapsit for 0-18 months.
Main Library: Fri., Aug. 6 & 13 at 10:30 a.m.

Tiny Tots Toddler Time: for busy walkers
Main Library: Thurs., Aug. 12 & 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Little Listeners storytime for ages 3 to 5
Main Library: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.: August 17, 24, & 31

Family Storytime
E. B. Hayward Branch: Mon., Aug. 16 at 6 p.m.
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School-Age Programs

Celebrate Dog Days of Summer (kindergarten- 6th grade)

Presented by the Calumet Area Humane Society

Thurs., Aug. 5 at 1:30 p.m., Main Library

Cats or dogs may be present.

Coaster Clipboard (kindergarten-6th grade)

Mon., Aug. 16 at 1 p.m., Main Library

Make a mini-clipboard out of a chipboard coaster like you find at restaurants.

Making Memories (grades 2-6 and their parents/caregivers)

Presented by South Shore Arts

A program on reading, writing, bookmaking, music, visual arts, and drama

Tues., Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 from 6-8 p.m., Main Library

Families must pre-register by calling 219-931-5100, Ext. 336.

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Just for Girls!

Healthy Living (kindergarten-5th grade)

Presented by Girl Scouts

Tues., Aug. 3 & 10 from 2-4 p.m.

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Tween Programs

Forever Calendar (grades 3-6)

Mon., Aug. 9 at 1 p.m., Main Library

Using an empty can and cardstock, craft a perpetual calendar which also doubles as a pencil holder!

Tween Photography Club(grades 3-6)

Thurs., Aug. 3 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch

Programs for Teens

(219) 931-5100, Ext. 351
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/teenprograms.htm

Teens who signed up for "Make Waves" Summer Reading are eligible
for drawings for gift cards, or to win an iPod shuffle.

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
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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 Aug. 1 are:

Monday through Thursday: 3 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 3 to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Teen Scene MySpace page

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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.

Wed., Aug. 4 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch

Wed., Aug. 18 at3 p.m., Howard Branch

Wed., Aug. 25 at 4 p.m., Main Library Community Room

Teen Notebook Decorating:

Thurs., Aug. 19 at 4 pm, Teen Scene, Main Library

Go back to school in style with notebooks you decorate yourself!

Tween/Teen New Moon Movie Premiere Party:
Sat., Aug. 21 at 12 p.m., Main Library Community Room.
Celebrate the Twilight series in style! Watch the movie, participate in contests
and be eligible for prizes. Come in costume as your favorite character.
Advanced registration is required; call 931-5100 ext. 336 for more information.

Teen Open Mic. Sing or read poetry? Share your talents with other teens.
Thurs., Aug. 26 at 4:30 p.m., Main Library Community Room

Programs For Adults
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 310
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/adultprograms.htm

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.

NOVEL CONVERSATIONS
Main Library
Mon., Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Discuss John Grisham's first work of nonfiction,
The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town.

MYSTERY CLUB
Howard Branch
Wed., Aug. 4 at 1 p.m.
Discuss books by this month's featured author: Kate Collins, author of the Flower Shop Mystery series, who happens to be a Northwest Indiana resident.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MUSIC - Howard Branch
Mondays at 6 p.m.: Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Florian Bolsega teaches music, mind training, and basic theory.
Please bring pencil and paper.