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Hammond Public Library News

 

Vol. 10:11   June 3, 2011
 

Greetings! 

 

Summer's heating up at the Hammond Public Library!
Sign up now for HPL's Summer Reading Program - with four separate programs, there's one that's just right for you.

 

 The Youth theme is "One World, Many Stories." Within the theme, there are two separate programs:

Listeners, for children who have someone read to them

Readers, for youth who read on their own.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For teens, "You Are Here" is your chance to read or attend programs, and be eligible to win cool prizes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Adults can sign up for "Novel Destinations" and be entered to win a tote bag of goodies. One bag will be given away at each location.

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In This Issue
Computer Classes
Teen Programs
Adult Programs
Friends news and Book Sale
Hours and Locations
 
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.

 

 

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.

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. 

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., 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. 

 

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. 

 

Summer Hours:

Monday - Thursday, 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, 1:30 to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.    


Summer Reading

 Teens who read books or attend programs are eligible to win the Grand Prize
- a Flip video™ camera (one awarded at each location)!

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 Make-Your-Own-Monster:

Make a scary (or funny) doll from felt. All supplies provided.
Wed., July 13 at 1:30 p.m. - Main Library, Teen Scene
Thurs., July 21 at 1 p.m., Howard Branch
Thurs., July 21 at 3 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch

 

Teen Gaming:
Wed., July 20 at 1:30 p.m., Main Library

 

 Teen Movie:

Free popcorn while it lasts.
Wed., June 22 at 1:30 p.m., Main Library: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2

Wed., July 27 at 1:30 p.m., Main Library: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 

 

  

   

 

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., 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.

Watch for Adult Summer Reading, "Novel Destinations."


For details, please call 219-931-5100, Ext. 350.

 

Discussion: Mystery Club

Wed., July 1 at 1 p.m., Howard Branch:
Discuss books by Dean Koontz.

 

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)
 

 


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 (infants and caregivers)
 
Main Library: 10 a.m. on these Thursdays: June 16 & 30

E. B. Hayward: 9:30 a.m. on these Thursdays: June 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 16 & 30

E. B. Hayward: 9:30 a.m. on these Fridays: June 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 8, 15, 22 & 29
Howard Branch: 11 a.m. on these Fridays: June 17 & 24 

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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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SUMMER READING YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 5:
 

Main Library:

School-age (Grades K-6): Thurs., June 9 at 3:30 p.m. - Global Games

 

E. B. Hayward Branch:
 
Family Movie: Monday, June 6 at 3:30 p.m. - Karate Kid

Kids Can 2! (Grades K-2): Tuesday, June 7 at 3:30 p.m. - Asia

'Tween (Grades 3-6): Thursday, June 9 at 3:30 p.m. - Asia 

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SUMMER READING YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 12:

 

Main Library:

Kids Can 2! (Grades K-2): Tuesday, June 14 at 1:30 p.m. - Catch Your Dreams
'Tween (Grades 3-6): Thursday, June 16 at 1:30 p.m. - Fiesta!
Family Movie: Friday, June 17 at 1 p.m.- 101 Dalmatians

 

E. B. Hayward Branch:

Kids Can 2! (Grades K-2): Tuesday, June 14 at 1 p.m. - Australia
'Tween (Grades 3-6): Thursday, June 16 at 1 p.m. - Australia
Family Movie: Monday, June 13 at 1 p.m. - Around the World in 80 Days

 

Howard Branch:

Family Movie: Tuesday, June 14 at 1 p.m. - UP

School-age (Grades K-6): Friday, June 17 at 1 p.m.: Noodle Head Day

 

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SUMMER READING YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 19:

 

Main Library
 
Kids Can 2! (Grades K-2): Tuesday, June 21 at 1:30 p.m. - Fancy France

'Tween (Grades 3-6): Thursday, June 23 at 1:30 p.m. - Summer Overseas
Family Movie: Friday, June 24 at 1 p.m. - The NeverEnding Story

 

E. B. Hayward Branch

Kids Can 2! (Grades K-2): Tuesday, June 21 at 1:30 p.m. - Australia

'Tween (Grades 3-6): Thursday, June 23 at 1 p.m. - South America
Family Movie: Monday, June 20 at 1 p.m. - A Little Princess

 

Howard Branch

School-age (Grades K-6): Friday, June 24 at 1 p.m.- Pet Dragons
Family Movie: Tuesday, June 21 at 1 p.m. - Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

 
 

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

 

FRIENDS HALF PRICE BOOK SALE  
 
*Excludes specially marked books and sets.

Sat., June 25 at Main Library

Mon., June 27 at branches

 

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.
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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
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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
 

 


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