HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
Vol. 9:22 Nov. 19, 2010
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Greetings!
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Did you know that our state played a big part of the history of the circus in this country? Friends of the Library and the Hammond Historical Society plan a joint meeting on Sat., Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at Main Library. "The History of the Circus in Indiana" is presented by Kreig Adkins, author of Peru: Circus Capital of the World, published by Arcadia. Learn why Hagenbeck-Wallace, Sells-Floto and Ringling Brothers were among the shows that spent winters in Peru, Indiana, near Kokomo. Richard Lytle, librarian in our Suzanne G. Long Local History Room, is the author of The Great Circus Train Wreck of 1918: Tragedy Along the Indiana Lakeshore. The book chronicles what happened in 1918 when a Hagenbeck-Wallace train was rear-ended near Hammond by a train carrying World War I troops. Many people still wish to purchase copies of No  Performances Today by the late Warren Reeder, which told the story but has been out of print for many years. Lytle's book was written to help meet this interest. The meeting is open to members of both groups, and to the public. Both groups accept new members on that day, and offer publications and other items for sale. The authors will sign copies of their books, which will be available for purchase. _________________________________________ LIBRARY HOLIDAY HOURS: All locations close Wed., Nov. 24 at 5 p.m.
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Programs for Youth
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/kidprograms.htm
Winter Reads
December 1-December 31 2010
Join in on the fun Winter Reads activities at any Hammond Public Library location.
Programs for Young Children
Little Listeners Story time (For 3-5 year olds)
Tues., Nov. 23 & 30 at 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m., Main Library
Tues., Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m., Main Library
Santa will make a special appearance at the 1 p.m. story time!
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All Ages
Family Story time with Santa!
Mon., Dec. 13 at 6 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Visit with Santa!
Tues., Dec. 14 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
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School-age Programs
We the People: A More Perfect Union
Check out books from the We the People: A More Perfect Union Bookshelf and blog about your thoughts. Programs are for school age children.
We the People: Youth Open Mic
Tues., Nov. 23 at 3:30 p.m., Main Library
Focusing on We the People book: When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson
We the People: Carver, a Life in Poems
Mon., Dec. 6 at 3:30 p.m., Main Library
Discuss the fascinating life of George Washington Carver and write your own poetry.
Winter Crafts (K-6th grades)
Mon., Dec. 13 at 3:30 p.m., Main Library
Make and decorate paper snowflakes and a winter mini-wreath to hang in your home.
Winter Crafts (K-2nd grade)
Tues., Dec. 28 at 1 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
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Tween Programs (grades 3 through 6)
Photography Club
Thurs., Dec. 2 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Tween New Year's Eve @ your library
Fri., Dec. 31 at 1 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
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Computer Classes
Mouse Basics Mon., Nov. 29 at 2 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.
Mon., Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. Internet Fundamentals Mon., Nov. 29 at 11 a.m.
Mon., Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 16 at 2 p.m.
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It's time for Teen Winter Reads! Just read any book (or listen to an audiobook or Playaway) at your reading level and enter to win a prize. Weekly drawings will be
held at all three library locations. Questions? Call 931-5100 ext. 351.
Program will be held December 1-30, so get reading!
Teen Advisory Board
Tues., Dec. 14 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
Wed., Dec. 1 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch Library
Wed., Dec. 8 at 3 p.m., Howard Branch Library
Sat., Dec. 18 at 1 p.m., Main Library
The library has an xBox and were ready to get our game on!
We have Guitar Hero, Madden NFL, NBA 2K9, and DDR!
Teen Movie
Sat., Dec. 11 at 1 p.m., Main Library
Toy Story 3.Free popcorn while supplies last.
Teen Candymaking
Wed., Dec. 15 at 4:30 p.m., Main Library.
Make easy and delicious treats.
upcoming programs involving the theme of "A More Perfect Union." Questions?
Ask in the Youth Department or at the Teen Desk.
MySpace:
Add the Hammond Public Library to your MySpace! Just search for hammondteenscene
to learn all about upcoming programs!
"We the People: A More Perfect Union" Blog
After reading a title from the We the Peoplebookshelf, please comment at http://hpyperfectunion.wordpress.com and let us know what you think! Look for more programs with the theme, "A More Perfect Union." |
Adult Winter Reads runs from Dec. 1-31 at all HPL locations.
Enter every time you check out materials, and be eligible for a prize. One prize will be given at each HPL location.
Adult Scrapbooking Mon., Nov. 29 from 5:30 - 8 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Call the branch for details, 219-844-2668
Welcome to the World of Music
Mon., Nov. 22 & 29; Dec. 6, 13, & 20 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
Friends/Historical Society meeting
Sat., Nov. 20 from 10 a.m.-noon Main Library
The History of the Circus in Indiana is presented by Kreig Adkins,
author of Peru: Circus Capital of the World, and Richard Lytle, author of
The Great Circus Train Wreck of 1918: Tragedy Along the Indiana Lakeshore.
The meeting is free and open to the public. The authors sign copies of their books,
which will be available for purchase.
Discussion: Mystery Club (Mystery Club does not meet in December)
Discussion: Novel Conversations Mon., Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library
Join Mary Schons as we discuss The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri.
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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 - See above for details
Borders Benefit Days:
Sat., Dec. 11 and Sun., Dec. 12 at area Borders stores
Print and cut out the Benefit Days voucher at the bottom of this email,
and bring to any Borders storeon Dec. 11 and 12. The Friends will receive
a percentage of most purchases, including purchases at Borders.com.
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.
FRIENDS BOGO BOOK SALE (BOGO = Buy One, Get One free, of equal value) No sale at Main in November or December Mon., Nov. 29 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. ________________________________
ONGOING BOOK SALE http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/friends.htm
Main Library's Book Sale Room is open during library hours.
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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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