HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
Vol. 9:17 Sept. 10, 2010
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Mark your calendars for these events:
9/23 AUTHOR VISIT: TONIGHT AT MAIN LIBRARY - 6:30 p.m.
Join Ramon and Trisha Arredondo for a presentation about their new book, Maria's Journey, recently published by Indiana Historical Society Press. This is the true story of Maria Perez Arredondo's journey to America, where she rears 10 children in Indiana Harbor. For details, see under Adult Programs.
10/1 TIME OUT FOR READING
Hammond Reads, Inc., Northwest Indiana Literacy Coalition, and its literacy partners remind you to take Time Out for Reading on Fri., Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. At Main Library, staff read aloud from 10 to 10:15 a.m.
10/3 CEMETERY TOUR: Hammond Historical Society presents the Suzanne G. Long Memorial 11th Annual Oak Hill Cemetery Tour on Sun., Oct. 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. Oak Hill Cemetery is at 165th & Hohman, with entrance and parking 1 block north on Kenwood. Tickets are $5 for age 12 and above, and may be purchased at the gate. Note: Last tour begins at 3:45 p.m. This is a walking tour so please wear appropriate attire and footwear.
10/7 READ FOR THE RECORD: Jumpstart's Read for the Recordİ, presented in partnership with Pearson, is a world record breaking campaign that brings children and adults together to read the same book, on the same day, in homes and communities all over the world. The campaign kicks off Jumpstart's yearlong program, preparing preschool children in low-income neighbor-hoods for success in school and life. At Main Library, Miss Melody has pledged to read The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats to any children who come in after school.
10/8 DISCUSSION: Mark your calendars for the fall book discussion series at 10 a.m. on alternate Fridays from Oct. 8 through Nov. 19, at the E. B. Hayward Branch. This series features One of a Kind characters. First up in the series is The Pleasure of My Company by Steve Martin (yes, THAT Steve Martin!), on Oct. 8. See under Adult Programs for other titles in the series. Register with the branch, 219-844-2668.
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HPL offers Wi-Fi: As of September 1, all locations have wireless access. You'll need a laptop computer or other mobile device equipped with a wireless network card that supports the WiFi 801.22g or 802.11b networking standards. You'll also need any software or drivers for your wireless network card. At each location you'll find more information about connecting to the HPL Wireless Network.
This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Indiana State Library. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. |
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Computer Classes
Mouse Basics
Thurs., Sept. 30 or Oct. 28 at 2 p.m.
Thurs., Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 18 at 2 p.m.
Internet Fundamentals
Thurs., Oct. 7 at 2 p.m.
Thurs., Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.
Email Basics
Mon., Oct. 4 at 11 a.m.
Word 2007 Basics
Mon., Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 30 at 6 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. |
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We hope you can join us for our programs. We do not allow anyone in the program 15 minutes after the start time.
Kids! Check out our "We the People" programs below,
and our brand new "We the People" blog, especially for YOU!
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MAIN LIBRARY
Youth Programs
Babies and Books (20 minute Lapsit program for infants and caregivers)
Fridays, October 1 & 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots Toddler Time (20-30 minute hands-on program for busy toddlers and caregivers)Thursdays, October 7 & 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Little Listeners (For 3-5 year olds)
Tuesdays, October 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
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'Tween Program (For students in 3rd-6th Grade)
Books to Bridge the Region: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Monday, October 18
3:30 p.m.
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School Age Programs (For students in K-6th grade)
It's National Diversity Month! Celebrate Diversity @ the Hammond Public Library
Monday, October 4 at 3:30 p.m.
Family Movie: "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (Community Room)
Friday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m.
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We the People: A More Perfect Union (school-age children)
Check out books from the We the People: A More Perfect Union Bookshelf and Blog about your thoughts. Don't know how to blog? Learn all about blogging at this class.
"We the People: A More Perfect Union" Blog Computer Class (held in the Computer Lab)
Wed., Sept. 29 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 13 & 27 from 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
It's National Diversity Month! Celebrate Diversity @ the Hammond Public Library
Mon., Oct. 4 at 3:30 p.m.
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E. B. HAYWARD BRANCH
Youth Programs
Babies and Books (a lapsit program for parents/caregivers and infants)
Fri., Oct. 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots Toddler Time (an interactive program for parents/caregivers and busy toddlers)
Thurs., Oct. 7 at 12 p.m.
Little Listeners (storytime for 3-5 year olds)
Tues., Sept. 28 at :30 p.m.; Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 1:30 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 29 at 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 10:30 a.m.
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'Tween Program (For students in 3rd-6th Grade)
Tween Photography Club(Grades 3rd - 6th )
Thurs., Oct. 7 at 3:30 p.m.
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School Age Programs (For students in K-6th grade)
Bedtime Stories (Children may wear their pajamas)
Tues., Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.
"Monkey See, Monkey Do" sock monkey workshop
presented by Pat Kincaid
Thurs., Oct. 14, 21 & 28 at 3:30 p.m.
Make your own sock monkey. This is a three day program.
Must attend each program to complete project. Supplies provided.
Books to Bridge the Region: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
 Tues., Oct. 5 at 6 p.m.
Fall Break Drop-in Activities: Enjoy Fall Break at the Library with crafts and activities
Thurs. & Fri., Oct. 28 & 29 at 11 a.m.
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HOWARD BRANCH
Youth Programs
Babies and Books (20 minute Lapsit program for infants and caregivers)
Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10 a.m.
Tiny Tots Toddler Time (20-30 minute hands-on program for busy toddlers and caregivers)
Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Little Listeners Story time (For 3-5 year olds)
Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 11 a.m.
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Family Night - "Bunnicula"
Family Night will also feature Books to Bridge the Region's"I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato"
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Teen Advisory Board (grades 8 - 12)
Tues., Oct. 12 at 6 p.m., Main Library - Teen Scene
Come discuss programs you'd like to see at the library! Pizza/snacks will be served.
Teen Gaming
The library has an xBox and were ready to get our game on! 
We have Guitar Hero, Madden NFL, NBA 2K9, and DDR!
Wed., Oct. 6 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch Library
Wed., Oct. 13 at 3 p.m., Howard Branch Library
Wed., Oct. 27 at 4:30 p.m., Community Room, Main Library
Pop Tab Bracelet Program
Make a simple bracelet for yourself or a friend! All supplies provided.
Thurs., Sept. 30 at 4 p.m., Teen Scene, Main Library
It's Teen Read Week! Programs @ your library
Wed., Oct. 20 at 4:30 p.m.: Teen Open Mic, Community Room, Main Library
Thurs., Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m.: Make a Magnetic Bookmark,Teen Scene, Main Library
Sat., Oct. 23 at 12 p.m.: Movie Marathon/Pizza Party, Main LIbrary. Watch How to Train Your Dragon and Alice in Wonderland. You must have a Teen Scene Pass to enter. Don''t have one? Ask at the Teen Desk!
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Author Presentation: Maria's Journey
by Ramon and Trisha (Hull) Arredondo
Thurs., Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library
Maria's Journey has just been published by Indiana Historical Society Press. Hear the story of Maria Arredondo, who married at 14, came to the U.S.
and raised her family of 10 children in Indiana Harbor. Following the presentation, the authors will sign copies of the book, which will be available for purchase.
Documentary: Calle 54
Thurs., Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library
Join us for a documentary of Latin Jazz featuring the late Tito Puente, Paquito d'Rivera, Gato Barbieri and others. (Spanish with English subtitles)
Scrapbooking Mon., Sept. 27 from 5:30 - 8 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch Call the branch for details, 219-844-2668
Discussion: Mystery Club
Wed., Oct. 6 at 1 p.m., Howard Branch
Join Maryann Jackson as we discuss books by Diane Mott Davidson.
20th Annual Senior Art Exhibit
Sept. 1 to Oct. 22, Main Library 1st & 2nd floor galleries, on display during library hours
Discussion: Novel Conversations
 Mon., Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library Join Mary Schons as we discuss The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax
by Dorothy Gilman.
Welcome to the World of Music
Mon., Sept. 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
Florian Bolsega leads this series of classes. Please bring a pencil and paper to each session.
Discussion: One of a Kind
Mark your calendars for a One of a Kind book discussion at 10 a.m. on four Fridays at the E. B. Hayward Branch. This series features One of a Kind characters:
Oct. 8: The Pleasure of My Company by Steve Martin
Oct. 22: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
Nov. 5: The Memory of Running by Ron McClarty
Nov. 19: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Register with the branch, 219-844-2668.
4th annual Books to Bridge the Region
This year's adult selection is Bowling Across America: 50 States in Rented Shoes by Mike Walsh. Mr. Walsh speaks at two free presentations that are open to the public:
- Tues., Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. Purdue University Calumet, Hammond
(Alumni Hall in the Student Union and Library Building)
- Wed., Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Ivy Tech Community College, Gary
(Multipurpose Room in the North Building)
To celebrate "Bowling Across America," local bandleader and bowling historian, Steve Cooper, presents a free video program, "Bowling Memories" at six Region libraries. He'll be at Main Library, 564 State St., on Thursday, October 21 at 7 p.m. Come see footage of bowling's heyday, including trick shots, 300 games as they were played on live TV, and much more! Visit the Books to Bridge the Region website for a calendar of events.
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Friends and Book Sale news
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.
Joint meeting of Friends and Hammond Historical Society:
Sat., Nov. 20 at Main Library - Watch for details
Borders Book Fair:
Sat., Dec. 11 and Sun., Dec. 12 - Watch for details
2011 Book Lover's Calendar
Available at Main Library for $7 each. Quantities limited!
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DONATIONS WELCOMED: The Friends accept gently used books, magazines, records and cassettes. You may bring items to any HPL location.
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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., Sept. 25 at Main Library Mon., Sept. 27 at branches *Excludes specially marked books and sets. Your purchases in 2009 enabled the the Friends to donate more than
$10,000 to fund HPL programs and services.
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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)
Monday-Thursday: 3 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 3 to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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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
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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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