HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
Vol. 9:23 Dec. 3, 2010
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Greetings!
Important news from the Hammond Public Library: - Winter Reads takes place from Dec. 1-Dec. 31 for youth, teens, and adults. See each section below to find out how to participate in your age group.
- The Friends conduct Borders Benefit Days next weekend, Dec. 11 & 12. Please print and clip the voucher at the
bottom of this page, and bring it to any Borders store
during these dates. Our Friends will receive a portion
of most items purchased. Some exclusions apply.
Visit Borders in Highland on Sat., Dec. 11 between
9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and the Friends will wrap your
Borders purchases. Gift wrapping donations are accepted. You may also shop at Borders.com and
use the promo code on the voucher.
- All HPL locations serve as collection sites for the Mitten Tree, sponsored by Friends of St. Anthony Hospice. Donations of new hats, gloves, mittens and scarves are accepted through Dec. 18. Thank you.
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LIBRARY HOLIDAY HOURS:
All locations are closed
Fri., Dec. 24
Sat., Dec. 25
Sat., Jan. 1, 2011
- Santa visits are scheduled during these dates and times:
Main Library: Tues., Dec. 14 at 1 p.m.
Little Listeners program
E. B. Hayward: Mon., Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.
Family Storytime with Santa
Howard Branch: Tues., Dec. 14 at 6 p.m.
Family Night: Visit with Santa
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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.
Children who complete 15 of the featured activities will receive a prize.
Programs for Young Children
Little Listeners Story time (For 3-5 year olds)
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: 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
Thurs., Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.
Mon., Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. Internet Fundamentals
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., Dec. 27 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., Dec. 6, 13, & 20 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
(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.
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., Dec. 27 at branches *Excludes specially marked books and sets.
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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.
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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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