HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
Vol. 10:8 April 22, 2011
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Greetings!
The theme of our library director, Rene Greenleaf, is "connect." Hammond Public Library's Youth Services staff is busy preparing for our Summer Reading Program. For much of May, staff will be visiting schools, connecting with students and teachers to promote Summer Reading.
HPL recently connected with Hammond Adult Education students as we explained how to get library cards, and introduced students and teachers to library resources that can help prepare for college or careers.
Staff also connected with parents at a Headstart open house. Next week the library will be represented at the annual meeting of Regional Federal Credit Union.
Not only do we connect at community events, we are active in the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Hammond Council, Hammond Education Foundation, Hammond Reads, Hammond Hispanic Community Committee and Woodmar-Hammond Kiwanis. Several staff members are also active in regional and state library groups.
Stay tuned as we introduce still more ways to connect with you! |
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Computer Classes
in the Main Library Computer Lab. Classes are free;
registration is required at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345
 | | Brush up your computer skills or learn new skills! |
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/computerclasses.htm
Mouse Basics
Mon., May 2 at 11 a.m.
Tues., May 3 at 6 p.m.
Mon., May 9 at 2 p.m.
Tues., May 17 at 2 p.m.
E-mail Basics
Mon., April 25 at 2 p.m.
Tues., May 3 at 2 p.m.
Mon., May 16 at 11 a.m.
Tues., May 17 at 6 p.m.
 | Attention, laptop users: All HPL locations are
Wi-Fi zones, thanks to a grant from the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). |
Mon., May 23 at 2 p.m.
Internet Fundamentals
Tues., April 26 at 2 p.m.
Mon., May 9 at 11 a.m.
Tues., May 10 at 6 p.m.
Mon., May 16 at 2 p.m.
Tues., May 24 at 2 p.m.
Word 2007 Basic
Mon., April 25 at 11 a.m.
Tues., April 26 at 6 p.m.
Mon., May 2 at 2 p.m.
Tues., May 10 at 2 p.m.
Mon., May 23 at 11 a.m.
Tues., May 24 at 6 p.m. |
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. 
"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."
Teen Gaming
Saturday, April 23 at 1 p.m., Main Library Community Room
Get your game on @ the Library!
Teen Movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
Saturday, April 30 at 1 p.m., Main Library Community Room
Free popcorn while supplies last.
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.
 | | Teen Summer Reading, "You Are Here," runs June 1 - July 30. |
Duct Tape Wallet Programs. Make a stylish and easy wallet
out of duct tape.
Thursday, May 5 at 3 p.m., Howard Branch
Thursday, May 12 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Saturday, May 7 at 1 p.m., Main Library/Teen Scene
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Programs For Adults
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 310
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/adultprograms.htm
Adult Scrapbooking
Mon., April 25 from 5 - 8 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Call the branch for details, 219-844-2668.
Welcome to the World of Music
Mon., April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
Florian Bolsega leads this series. Please bring a pencil and paper to each session.
Discussion: Novel Conversations
Mon., May 2 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library: Discuss
The Dogs of Bedlam Farm by Jon Katz. For details,
please call 219-931-5100, Ext. 350.
Discussion: Mystery Club
 | | Watch for Adult Summer Reading! "Novel Destinations" starts June 1. |
The group does not meet in May.
Join us Wed., June 1 at 1 p.m., Howard Branch:
Discuss books by Linda Fairstein.
Friday Matinee
Fri., May 13 at 1:30 p.m, E. B. Hayward Branch
"The Queen" stars Helen Mirren in an Academy Award-winning role.
Spring Book Discussion:
Plain Speaking - Amish-Themed Fiction and Nonfiction
E. B. Hayward Branch at 10 a.m. on these Fridays:
· April 15: The Riddle of Amish Culture by Donald B. Kraybill
· April 29: The Shunning by Beverly Lewis
· May 13: Plain Secrets: An Outsider Among the Amish by Joe Mackall
· May 27: Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult
Marcia Keith of Calumet College of St. Joseph leads the discussion. Books are available at any HPL location about 2 weeks before each discussion. For details, call the branch at 844-2668. |
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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.
Tween Photography Club(for grades 3-6)
First Thursday at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward
May 5: Please, no photos of people.
Movie Monday (grades K-6) Second Monday at 3:30 p.m., 
E. B. Hayward Branch
May 9: Despicable Me
Kids Can 2!(For grades K-2nd)
Tues., May 17 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward
Bedtime Stories (for families with small children)
Tues., May 31 at 6 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Family Night (Fun for the entire family)
Tuesday, May 17 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
Family Literacy Night. Parents and kids hear stories, participate in activities, and try out a cool new learning tool - TAG readers.
Youth staff is spending the month of May preparing for an exciting Summer Reading Program. Be sure to sign up June 1, or anytime after, for the Summer Reading Program: One World, Many Stories! Read to earn prizes. Be sure to visit us for our weekly programs!
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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.
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FRIENDS HALF PRICE BOOK SALE
*Excludes specially marked books and sets.
Sat., April 30 at Main Library
Mon., April 25 at branches
ONGOING BOOK SALE http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/friends.htm
Main Library's Book Sale Room is open during library hours.
Are you a Friends member who would like to volunteer
in the Book Sale Room at Main Library? Please call
219-931-5100, Ext. 356 and leave a message.
DONATIONS WELCOMED: The Friends accept gently used books, magazines, records and cassettes. You may bring items to any HPL location. |
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
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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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