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Vol. 10:2   Jan. 28, 2011
 
Greetings!    

In February, HPL celebrates love, jazz, and Tyler Perry: 

  • On Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m., The Billy Foster Trio with vocalist, Renee Miles-Foster, visits Main Library to present "The History of Jazz."  Mr. Foster teaches jazz piano at Valparaiso University, where he also performs with the faculty jazz ensemble. Mr. Foster also hosts a jazz program on 88.7 FM, WGVE in Gary. 
  • Tyler Perry Movie Showcase runs in February. Each Tuesday evening features a different film at a different location. See below for dates, times and films.
     
  • Main Library features "Vintage Love Songs and Valentines" during February. Vintage love-related sheet music, as well as valentines from the 1920s and 1930s, are exhibited. Display cases are on the first floor near the east entrance, and on the second floor outside the Suzanne G. Long Local History Room.
     
  • Thursday, March 31 at 2 p.m., as Wendy St. Jean, assistant professor of history at Purdue University Calumet, presents "Black Soldiers in Indiana: A Civil War Experience." This program takes place at our
    E. B. Hayward Branch, and is geared for teens and adults as part of the programming for  "We the People: A More Perfect Union." 

 All HPL locations are closed on the following days:

  • Monday, February 21 for Presidents Day;
  • Tuesday, March 8 for library-wide staff training

Note: Tax forms are available at Main Library, west of the staircase on the first floor. Tax preparation volunteers are NOT available this year.

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In This Issue
Computer Classes
Teen Programs
Adult Programs
Friends news and Book Sale
Hours and Locations
Computer Classes
in the Main Library Computer Lab. Classes are free;
registration is required at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345
 
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/computerclasses.htm 
 

Mouse Basics
 
Thurs., Feb. 3 at 6 p.m.
Thurs., Feb. 17 at 2 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 28 at 11 a.m.
 
  

Internet Fundamentals 

Mon., Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.

Thurs., Feb. 17 at 6 p.m.


 
 

Email Basics
 
Thurs., Feb. 3 at 2 p.m.

Thurs., Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.

 


Word 2007 Basics
 
Mon., Feb. 7 at 11 a.m.
Thurs., Feb. 24 at 2 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 28 at 2 p.m.


 

  

Programs for Youth

 

A complete list of programs is at http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/kidprograms.htm

 

Please see each program for a description and for age levels.

 

Babies and Books  (Lapsit program for infants and parent/caregiver)

Thursday, February 3, 10, 17, & 24 at 10 a.m., Howard Branch
 
Thursday, February 10 & 24 at 10 a.m., Main Library

Thursday, February 17 at 9:30 a.m., E. B. Hayward Branch

  

Tiny Tots Toddler Time (Interactive program for busy toddlers)
 
Thursday, February 3, 10, 17, & 24 at 10:30 a.m., Howard Branch

Friday, February 4 at 9:30 a.m., E. B. Hayward Branch

Thursday, February 10 & 24 at 10:30 a.m., Main Library

 

  

Little Listeners Story time (For 3-5 year olds)

Thursday, February 3, 10, 17, & 24 at 11 a.m.,Howard Branch

Tuesday, February 1 & 8 at 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.,Main Library

 

Love is in the Air (grades K-6th)

Monday, February 7 at 3:30 p.m., Main Library 

 

Bedtime Stories (for families with small children. Kids, wear your pajamas)
 
Tuesday, February 22 at 6 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch 

 

Football Party (grades K-6)

Friday, February 4 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch 

 

Movie Monday (grades K-6): Toy Story 3

Monday, February 14 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch

 

Kids Can 2! (For grades K-2nd)

Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch

 

Photography Club (for grades 3-6)

Thursday, Feb. 3 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch

 

Family Night  (fun for the whole family)
 
Tues., Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m., Howard Branch: Madea's Family Reunion- Rated PG-13.
Note earlier start time for February!
      

 

Coming in March! Watch for details!
Programs celebrate Dr. Seuss; Beezus and Ramona, and Family Literacy! 

 

  

 

Programs for Teens
 
(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.
 
MySpace:  Teen Scene MySpace page
Add the Hammond Public Library to your MySpace page. Search for hammondteenscene to learn about upcoming programs.

 

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library- Teen Scene

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, February 3 at Howard Branch, 3 p.m.

Thursday, February 10, E. B. Hayward Branch, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 27 at Main Library, 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 17 at Main Library, 4:30 p.m.

 

Teen Duct Tape Roses
Wed., Feb. 9 at 4:30 p.m., Main Library Teen Scene.

 

 "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."

 

Coming in March! Watch for details!
Teen Craft- Make a Flower Pen
Teen/Tween "Eclipse" Party - teens and tweens can celebrate the Twilight series!
 

 

 
Programs For Adults
 
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 310
 
http://w
ww.hammond.lib.in.us/adultprograms.htm 
 

Adult Scrapbooking
Mon., Jan. 31 from 5 - 8 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Call the branch for details, 219-844-2668 

Welcome to the World of Music
Mon., Jan. 31; Feb. 7, 14 & 28 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
Florian Bolsega leads this series of classes. Please bring a pencil and paper to each session. 
 
  
 
Discussion: Mystery Club
Wed., Feb. 2 at 1 p.m., Howard Branch: Discuss books by Sara Paretsky
 
Discussion: Novel Conversations
Mon., Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library: Discuss The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

The History of Jazz
Tues., Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library. Join us as the Billy Foster Trio presents a jazz history program. Mr. Foster teaches jazz piano at Valparaiso University, and has his own jazz radio show.

Tyler Perry Movie Showcase
Tues., Feb. 1 at 5:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch: Why Didn't I Get Married?
Tues., Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library: Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Tues., Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m., Howard Branch: Madea's Family Reunion
Tues., Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library: Daddy's Little Girls
 
Senior Movie
Fri., Feb. 11 at 1 p.m.: Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
 
Coming in March! Watch for details:
Senior Movie: March 11- Julie and Julia
Black Soldiers in Indiana: A Civil War Experience (March 31 at E. B. Hayward Branch)
presented by Wendy St. Jean, assistant professor of history at Purdue University Calumet
 
Coming in April! Watch for details:
Spring Book Discussion at the E. B. Hayward Branch -
Plain Speaking: Amish-Themed Fiction and Nonfiction

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 $5 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 HALF PRICE BOOK SALE 

*Excludes specially marked books and sets.
 
Sat., Jan. 29 at Main Library
Mon., Jan. 31 at branches

ONGOING BOOK SALE  http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/friends.htm
Main Library's Book Sale Room is open during library hours.
 
 
Picture of library
Hours and Locations

For a map in PDF format, go to:
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/Locations%20map.pdf

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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
 

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