HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
Vol. 10:4 Feb. 25, 2011
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Greetings!
TUTORING AVAILABLE: HPL Youth Services is pleased to announce Homework Help in READING AND MATH for grades K-12. There will be three tutors
at each location at the following times/days.
Mondays: 4 to 8 p.m. at the Howard Branch Tuesdays: 4 to 8 p.m. at the E. B. Hayward Branch Thursdays: 4 to 9 p.m. at Main Library- Youth Services Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Main Library- Youth Services
Students do not need to make an appointment; just arrive with your homework.
CIVIL WAR PROGRAM:
This year, the nation commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Join us at the E. B. Hayward Branch on Thursday, March 31 at 2 p.m., as Wendy St. Jean, Ph.D., assistant professor of history at Purdue University Calumet, presents "Black Soldiers in Indiana: A Civil War Experience." This program is geared for teens and adults as part of the initiative, "We the People: A More Perfect Union." PROM DRESS COLLECTION: Do you have special occasion dresses sitting in your closet? Tri Kappa's Prom Dress Resale is looking for formal wear to help make prom more affordable. Dresses may be dropped off at Main Library from Feb. 18 through March 6. You may receive a tax deduction! (Donation slips are available at Main Library.) HPL CLOSED FOR INSERVICE: All HPL locations are closed on Tuesday, March 8 for staff training. You may return items in the drop box outside each location. TAX FORMS:
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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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
Mon., Feb. 28 at 11 a.m.
Mon., March 7 at 2 p.m.
Tues., March 15 at 6 p.m.
Tues., March 29 at 2 p.m.
Internet Fundamentals
Tues., March 1 at 2 p.m.
Mon., March 7 at 11 a.m.
Mon., March 14 at 2 p.m.
Tues., March 29 at 6 p.m.
Email Basics
Mon., March 14 at 11 a.m.
Tues., March 15 at 2 p.m.
Mon., March 28 at 2 p.m.
Word 2007 Basics
Mon., Feb. 28 at 2 p.m.
Tues., March 1 at 6 p.m.
Mon., March 28 at 11 a.m. |
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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, March 3, 10, 24 & 31 at 10 a.m., Howard Branch
Thursday, March 10 & 24 at 10 a.m., Main Library
Thursday, March 17 at 9:30 a.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Tiny Tots Toddler Time (Interactive program for busy toddlers)
Thursday, March 3, 10 & 24 at 10:30 a.m., Howard Branch
Thursday, March 10 & 24 at 10:30 a.m., Main Library
Friday, March 4 at 9:30 a.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Little Listeners Story time (For 3-5 year olds)
Thursday, March 3, 10 & 24 at 11 a.m.,Howard Branch Tuesday, March 22 & 29 at 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m., Main Library
Wed., March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 10:30 a.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Family Literacy Night
Tues., March 1 at 6 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Visit the Library for a fun filled evening of storytime, crafts, and games!
Photography Club (for grades 3-6)
Thursday, March 3 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Tween Program: Spring into Spring! (grades 3-6)
Monday, March 14 at 3:30 p.m., Main Library
Come and celebrate the upcoming spring season by crafting a sun catcher out of recycled CDs
Movie Monday (grades K-6)
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
Monday, March 14 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Family Night at Howard Branch (fun for the whole family)
Tues., March 15 at 6 p.m., Dr. Seuss Birthday! Games, stories, and goodies!
Kids Can 2! (For grades K-2nd)
Tuesday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Monday, March 21 at 3:30 p.m., Main Library: Make a colorful tree out of tissue paper to celebrate the return of leaves after winter!
Ramona and Beezus Read Aloud
Tues., March 22 & 29 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Bedtime Stories (for families with small children. Kids, wear your pajamas)
Tuesday, March 29 at 6 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Making Memories Family Enrichment Program presented by South Shore Arts.
For 2nd to 6th grade children and their parents. Experience a different form of Art each week.
Families MUST pre-register at 931-5100, ext 330. Only open to families who have not participated in the program before.
Tuesdays, March 1, 15, 22 & 29; April 5 from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., Main Library
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Programs for Teens
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 351http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/teenprograms.htmTeen 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.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
[Teen Advisory Board does not meet in March]
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, March 3 at Howard Branch, 3 p.m.
Thursday, March 10, E. B. Hayward Branch, 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24 at Main Library, 4:30 p.m.
Teen Flower Pen
Tues., March 22 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library Teen Scene. Celebrate spring by making a flower pen.
Tween-Teen "Eclipse" Party (grades 5-12 ONLY)
Sat., March 26 at 1 p.m., Main Library
Celebrate the Twilight series in style with a film and activities.
Pre-registration is required by calling (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.
Black Soldiers in Indiana: A Civil War Experience
Thurs., March 31 at 2 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Wendy St. Jean, Ph.D., assistant professor of history at Purdue University Calumet, presents this program for teens and adults. Nearly 1,500 African Americans from Indiana served in the Civil War. Come hear their story.
"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."
Announcing the Hammond Public Library's We the People Essay Contest, from March 1 through April 30. All you have to do is read one of the We the People books and write a one-page essay on the theme of "A More Perfect Union." All teens are invited to enter and participants will be invited to a pizza party in May. And don't forget about the Library's blog! After reading a title from the We the People bookshelf, please comment at http://hpyperfectunion.wordpress.com and let us know what you think! Questions? Ask in the Youth Department or at the Teen Desk.
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Adult Scrapbooking Mon., Feb. 28 from 5 - 8 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Call the branch for details, 219-844-2668
Welcome to the World of Music
Mon., Feb. 28; March 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
Discussion: Novel Conversations
Mon., March 7 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library: Discuss The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
Senior Movie
Fri., March 11 at 1 p.m.: Meryl Streep in Julie and Julia Black Soldiers in Indiana: A Civil War Experience Thurs., March 31 at 2 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Wendy St. Jean, Ph.D., assistant professor of history at Purdue University Calumet, presents this program for teens and adults.
Coming in April! Spring Book Discussion at the E. B. Hayward Branch -
Plain Speaking: Amish-Themed Fiction and Nonfiction Florian Bolsega leads this series of classes. Please bring a pencil and paper to each session.
Discussion: Mystery Club
Wed., March 2 at 1 p.m., Howard Branch: Discuss books by John Saul |
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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 just $2 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., Feb. 26 or March 26 at Main Library
Mon., Feb. 28 or March 28 at branches
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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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