HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
Vol. 10:10 May 20, 2011
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Greetings!
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Thanks to our Summer Reading Program donors (as of May 15):
Beckman Kelly & Smith
Blue Room Cafe
Burger King/JM Foods
Cabela's
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
REGIONAL Federal Credit Union
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 are listed
in our print and e-newsletters; on our website; and in our annual report. Donors also receive a certificate of appreciation. |
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HPL Gets Grant:
Hammond Public Library has received a grant for $14,300 to purchase 18 public access computers to replace older, slow computers at all three locations. The library contributed matching funds. HPL will also purchase a new laser printer for Main Library to replace an older one there. The printer is used to print pages for those who use the public computers. The new computers will benefit the public because the ones installed now are aging and are not able to keep up with the rapid changes in Internet technology. New computers should be quicker and cause fewer problems while using the Internet.
This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Indiana State Library. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas.
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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
Learn to use the computer mouse, menus and forms.
Mon., June 6 at 11 a.m.
Tues., June 7 at 6 p.m.
Mon., June 13 at 2 p.m.
Tues., July 12 at 6 p.m.
Mon., July 18 at 11 a.m.
Mon., July 25 at 2 p.m.
E-mail Basics
Instruction for sending, receiving and organizing e-mail.
Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required.
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.
Mon., July 11 at 2 p.m.
Tues., July 19 at 2 p.m.
Internet Fundamentals
Instruction on using Internet Explorer and visiting web sites.
Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required.
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.
Tues., July 12 at 2 p.m.
Tues., July 19 at 6 p.m.
Mon., July 25 at 11 a.m.
Word 2007 Basic
Instruction on using Word's basic functions.
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.
Mon., July 11 at 11 a.m.
Mon., July 18 at 2 p.m.
Tues., July 26 at 2 p.m.
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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.
Teen Movie:
Watch The Social Network. Free popcorn while supplies last.
Sat., May 21 at 1 p.m., Main Library
Pop tab Bracelet Program:
Make an easy and fun bracelet!
Wed., June 15 at 1:30 p.m., Main Library- Teen Scene
Thurs., June 16 at 1 p.m., Howard Branch Library
Thurs., June 16 at 3 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch Library
Teen Movie:
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. Free popcorn while it lasts.
Wed., June 22 at 1:30 p.m., Main Library
FIRST DAY OF SUMMER READING!
Wed., June 1
Sign up early; the first 5 teens to sign up at each library location
will receive a special prize. Teens who read or attend programs are eligible to win the Grand Prize- a Flip video™ camera (one awarded at each location)! |
Programs For Adults
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 310
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/adultprograms.htm
Adult Scrapbooking
No scrapbooking in May.
Mon., June 27 at 5 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Welcome to the World of Music
Mon., May 23; June 6, 13, 20 & 27 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.
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Discussion: Mystery Club
Wed., June 1 at 1 p.m., Howard Branch:
Discuss books by Linda Fairstein.
Friday Matinee at E. B. Hayward Branch
on these Fridays at 1:30 p.m.
June 3:An American in Paris (Gene Kelly)
June 10: Eat, Pray, Love (Julia Roberts)
June 17:The Kite Runner
June 24: Roman Holiday (Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck)
Spring Book Discussion: Plain Speaking - Amish-Themed Fiction and Nonfiction
Marcia Keith of Calumet College of St. Joseph leads the discussion.
For details, call the branch at 844-2668.
Fri., May 27 at 10 a.m., E. B. Hayward Branch: Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult
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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.
Bedtime Stories (for families with small children)
Tues., May 31 at 6 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
BABIES AND BOOKS (infants and caregivers)
Main Library: 10 a.m. on these Thursdays: June 2, 16 & 30
E. B. Hayward: 9:30 a.m. on these Thursdays: June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Howard Branch: 10 a.m. on these Fridays: June 17 & 24
TINY TOTS TODDLER TIME (walking toddlers & caregivers)
Main Library: 10:30 a.m. on these Thursdays: June 2, 16 & 30
E. B. Hayward: 9:30 a.m. on these Fridays: June 3, 10, 17 & 24
Howard Branch: 10:30 a.m. on these Fridays: June 17 & 24
LITTLE LISTENERS (story time for ages 3-5)
Main Library: 10:30 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. on these Tuesdays: June 7, 14, 21 & 28
E. B. Hayward: 10:30 a.m. on these Wednesdays: June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Howard Branch: 11 a.m. on these Fridays: June 17 & 24
FAMILY MOVIES
Main Library: 1 p.m. on these Fridays: June 17 & 24
E. B. Hayward Branch: 1 p.m.* on these Mondays: June 6* (at 3:30); 13, 20 & 27
Howard Branch: 1 p.m. on these Tuesdays: June 14, 21 & 28
TWEEN PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB (for grades 3-6)
First Thursday at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward
June 2: Please, no photos of people.
SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS
Grades K-6th:
Main Library: Thurs., June 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Howard Branch: Fridays at 1 p.m.: June 17 & 24
Kids Can 2! (Grades K-2)
Main Library: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.: June 14, 21 & 28
E. B. Hayward: Tuesdays at 1 p.m.*: June 7 (*at 3:30); 14, 21 & 28
'Tween (Grades 3-6)
Main Library: Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.: June 16, 23 & 30
E. B. Hayward: Thursdays at 1 p.m.*: June 9 (*at 3:30 p.m.), 16, 23 & 30
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR SUMMER READING WRAP-UP
Thurs., July 28: Samantha's Amazing Animals perform at all locations:
10:30 a.m. at E. B. Hayward Branch
1 p.m. at Howard Branch
3:30 p.m. at Main Library
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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., 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. |
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.
TEEN SCENE SUMMER HOURS STARTING JUNE 1 TO JULY 30:
Monday-Thursday, 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, 1:30 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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