HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
Vol. 9:15 Aug. 13, 2010
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Greetings!
How do you like the Dog Days of Summer? Visit a Hammond Library location to cool down, or to pick up a cool book, audiobook or movie!
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.
Did we mention Wi-Fi? Wireless Internet Access
comes to all  locations Sept. 1!
Pick up information at any HPL location.
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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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 computer classes in 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.
- 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.
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Programs for Youth
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/kidprograms.htm
Babies and Books: (lapsit for 0-18 months)
E. B. Hayward Branch: Fri., Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Tiny Tots Toddler Time: for busy walkers
Main Library: Thurs., Aug. 26 at 10:30 a.m.
E. B. Hayward Branch: Thurs., Sept. 2 at 12 noon
Little Listeners storytime for ages 3 to 5
Main Library: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.: August 17, 24, & 31
E. B. Hayward: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.: Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28
E. B. Hayward: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Sept. 8, 15, 22 & 29
Family Storytime
E. B. Hayward Branch: Mon., Aug. 16 or Sept. 21 at 6 p.m.
Howard Branch: Tues., Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. "We the People: A More Perfect Union" featured book is "Si, se Puede! Yes, We Can!" ______________________________________
School-Age Programs
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.
"We the People: A More Perfect Union" Blog Computer Class
Main Library: Wed., Sept. 15 & 29 from 3:30-4:40 p.m.
Tween Programs
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.
Tween Photography Club (3rd-6th grade)
E. B. Hayward Branch: Thurs., Sept. 2 at 3:30 p.m.
Magnets (3rd-6th grade)
Main Library: Tues., Sept. 14 at 3:30 p.m.
Recycle drink lids into fun magnets.
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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 hours 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., Sept. 8 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Wed., Aug. 18 and Sept. 15 at 3 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 and Sept. 16 at 4:30 p.m., Main Library Community Room
Teen Pop Tab Bracelets:
Main Library: Thurs., Sept. 30 at 4 p.m.
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MUSIC - Howard Branch
Mondays at 6 p.m.: Aug. 16, 23 & 30
Florian Bolsega teaches music, mind training, and basic theory.
Please bring pencil and paper.
SCRAPBOOKING FOR ADULTS
Mon., Aug. 30 at 5:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward
20th ANNUAL SENIOR ART EXHIBIT
This juried exhibit is open to artists age 55 and above. Works may be brought to Main Library between Aug. 16 -20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Click here for a flyer with complete rules.
Thanks to the Friends of the Library for funding this exhibit.
Coming soon: Hispanic Heritage program at Main Library, and a Fall Book Discussion Series at the E. B. Hayward Branch.
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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.
__________________________________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., Aug. 28 at Main Library; Mon., Aug. 30 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 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
Click here for information about our obituary databases.
Teen Scene: 219-931-5100, Ext. 351 (2nd floor, Main Library:
Hours starting Aug. 1:
Monday - Thursday, 3 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 3 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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