HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
Vol. 9:24 Dec. 17, 2010
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Greetings!
The Hammond Public Library reminds you that: - With the holidays almost upon us, look to HPL for books on etiquette; setting a holiday table; finding recipes for delicious desserts or savory side dishes; holiday history and traditions; and decorating your home. We have a special collection of Christmas books, too.
- 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.
- Tomorrow is the last day to drop off donations for the Mitten Tree, sponsored by Friends of St. Anthony Hospice. Donations of new hats, gloves, mittens and scarves are accepted Saturday at Main Library.
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LIBRARY HOLIDAY HOURS:
All locations are closed
Fri., Dec. 24
Sat., Dec. 25
Sat., Jan. 1, 2011
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Computer Classes
Mouse Basics
Mon., Dec. 20 at 2 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 3 at 11 a.m.
Thurs., Jan. 20 at 2 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Internet Fundamentals
Mon., Jan. 10 at 11 a.m.
Thurs., Jan. 13 at 6 p.m.
Thurs., Jan. 27 at 2 p.m.
Email Basics
Mon., Jan. 10 at 2 p.m.
Thurs., Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 24 at 11 a.m.
Mon., Jan. 3 at 2 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 27 at 6 p.m.
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Programs for Youth
Winter Reads December 1-December 31 2010
Join in on the fun Winter Reads activities at any Hammond Public Library location. http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/kidprograms.htm
for Young Children
Babies and Books (Lapsit program for infants and parent/caregiver)
Thursdays, January 13 & 27 at 10 a.m., Main Library
Thursday, January 20 at 9:30 a.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Tiny Tots Toddler Time (Interactive program for busy toddlers)
Thursdays, January 13 & 27 at 10:30 a.m., Main Library
Friday, January 7 at 9:30 a.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Little Listeners Story time (For 3-5 year olds)
Tuesdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Main Library
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for All Ages
Family Night (fun for the entire family)
Tues., Jan. 18 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
It's Gingerbread Time! Make a gingerbread person.
Bedtime Stories
Tues., Jan. 25 at 6 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Young children may wear their pajamas.
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for School-age
Winter Crafts (grades K-2)
Tues., Dec. 28 at 1 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Tween New Year's Eve @ your library (grades 3-6)
Fri., Dec. 31 at 1 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Tween Photography Club (grades 3-6)
Thurs., Jan. 6 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Tuesday Treats (grades K-6)
Every Tuesday in January from 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m., Main Library
Kids Can 2! (grades K-2)
Tues., Jan. 18 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Game-a-palooza (grades K-6)
Mon., Jan. 24 at 3:30 p.m., Main Library |
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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!
Saturday, January 8 at 1 p.m., Main Library Community Room
Teen Movie Marathon
Tuesday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library- Teen Scene
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Looking to have an input on teen programming that Hammond Public Library? Join the Teen Advisory Board. Snacks provided. For grades 8-12. For more information, call 931-5100 ext. 351.
Gaming Programs. The library has an xBox and we're ready to get our game on!
Thursday, January 6 at Howard Branch, 3 p.m.
Thursday, January 13, E. B. Hayward Branch, 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 27 at Community Room, Main Library, 4:30 p.m.
"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."
MySpace:
Add the Hammond Public Library to your MySpace! Just search for hammondteenscene
to learn all about upcoming programs!
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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. 20; Jan. 3, 10, 24 & 31 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
(Mystery Club does not meet in January)
Discussion: Novel Conversations Mon., Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library
Join Mary Schons as we discuss The Book of Ruth, by Jane Hamilton
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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.
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 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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