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Hammond Public Library News

 

Vol. 10:9   May 6, 2011
 

Greetings! 

 

Hammond Public Library now connects with you in even more ways! We're on Facebook- just click the link at the right, and please "like" us at facebook.com/HammondLibrary. 
 

We've also started a Hammond Public Library channel on YouTube. Right now, there is one video on using the online catalog, but subscribe to our YT channel and you'll be notified of additional videos as they are added. Just click the YouTube link at right.

 

Stay tuned as we introduce still more ways to connect with you! 

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Thanks to our Summer Reading Program donors (as of May 15): 

 

Blue Room Cafe 

Centier
El Taco Real Restaurant

Friends of the Library

Gary SouthShore RailCats 

Hammond Parks and Recreation  

Hammond Reads  
It's Just Serendipity

KFC/TR Foods
Kool Smiles

North Township Trustee's Office

Strack & Van Til

Towle Theater 

Van Til's Supermarket 

White Castle Systems

 

If you or your business would like to be a Summer Reading donor, please call 219-931-5100, Ext. 310. Donors who
commit to participate by May 15 are listed in Summer Reading printed material; in our e-newsletters and website; and in our annual report. Donors also receive a certificate of appreciation.

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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

Brush up your computer skills or learn new skills! 

http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/computerclasses.htm 
 

Mouse Basics

Learn to use the computer mouse, menus and forms.

Mon., May 9 at 2 p.m.

Tues., May 17 at 2 p.m. 

Mon., June 6 at 11 a.m.

Tues., June 7 at 6 p.m.

Mon., June 13 at 2 p.m.

 

E-mail Basics

Instruction for sending, receiving and organizing e-mail.

Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required.

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.

Tues., June 7 at 2 p.m.

Tues., June 14 at 6 p.m.

Mon., June 27 at 11 a.m. 

 

Internet Fundamentals
 
Instruction on using Internet Explorer and visiting web sites.

Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required.

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.
Thurs., June 9 at 6 p.m.

Mon., June 13 at 11 a.m.

Mon., June 27 at 2 p.m.

 

Word 2007 Basic
 
Instruction on using Word's basic functions.Tues., May 10 at 2 p.m.
Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required.

Mon., May 23 at 11 a.m.
 
Tues., May 24 at 6 p.m. 
Mon., June 6 at 2 p.m.
 
Tues., June 14 at 2 p.m.
 
Thurs., June 16 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.
 

  
MySpace:  Teen Scene MySpace page
Add the Hammond Public Library to your MySpace page.
Search for hammondteenscene to learn 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." 
   

 

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

 

Teen Gaming:
We have Guitar Hero for xBox! Come rock out with your friends.
Thursday, May 19 at 4:30 p.m., Main Library

   

Teen Movie:
Watch The Social Network. Free popcorn while supplies last.
Sat., May 21 at 1 p.m., Main Library

  

 

 

 

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

 

Adult Scrapbooking
 
No scrapbooking in May.
 
  

Welcome to the World of Music
Mon., May 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., June 6 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library
Discuss The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
For details, please call 219-931-5100, Ext. 350.

Watch for Adult Summer Reading! "Novel Destinations" starts June 1.

 

Discussion: Mystery Club

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

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.
 

E. B. Hayward Branch at 10 a.m. on these Fridays: 
May 13: Plain Secrets: An Outsider Among the Amish by Joe Mackall
May 27: Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult

Programs for Youth 

A complete list of programs is at 

We're spending May preparing for Summer Reading. Be sure to sign up June 1 or anytime thereafter. Be sure to visit us for weekly programs! 

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 
 June 2: 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.  
 

 

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., May 28 at Main Library

No sale in May 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.
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