HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
Vol. 10:12 June 17, 2011
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Greetings!
Summer Reading is HOT at the Hammond Public Library!
It's not too late to sign up for the Summer Reading Program - we offer four separate programs for all age levels.
For Youth: "One World, Many Stories."
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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Coming soon: We Got Game
Soon, Main Library will offer popular video games for Wii, xBox and PlayStation 3. As with our DVDs, you may check out up to 7 games, and keep them for 2 days. Video games will not be available at branches at this time.
Reminder: All HPL locations are closed Monday, July 4 (Independence Day)
HPL will again coordinate the Naturalization Ceremony. This year, it takes place at the new Wolf Lake Pavilion. A concert of patriotic music is from 5:30 to 6 p.m., with the ceremony at 6 p.m. (Note: A parking fee may be assessed at Wolf Lake.)
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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
Do you know someone who could benefit from a free 1-hour computer class?
Pass the word!
Mouse Basics
Learn to use the computer mouse, menus and forms.
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., 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.
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., 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.
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)!
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
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Programs For Adults
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 310
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/adultprograms.htm
Adult Scrapbooking
Mon., June 27 at 5 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Welcome to the World of Music
Mon., June 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., July 18 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library (note: 3rd Monday in July)
Discuss Aunt Dimity's Death by Nancy Atherton.
For details, please call 219-931-5100, Ext. 350.
Discussion: Mystery Club
Wed., July 1 at 1 p.m., Howard Branch:
Discuss books by bestselling author, Dean Koontz.
Friday Matinee at E. B. Hayward Branch
on these Fridays at 1:30 p.m.
June 17: The Kite Runner
June 24: Roman Holiday (Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck)
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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 (infants and caregivers)
Main Library: 10 a.m. on these Thursdays: June 30
E. B. Hayward: 9:30 a.m. on these Thursdays: June 23 & 30
Howard Branch: 10 a.m. on these Fridays: June 24
TINY TOTS TODDLER TIME (walking toddlers & caregivers)
Main Library: 10:30 a.m. on these Thursdays: June 30
E. B. Hayward: 9:30 a.m. on these Fridays: June 24
Howard Branch: 10:30 a.m. on these Fridays: June 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 21 & 28
E. B. Hayward: 10:30 a.m. on these Wednesdays: June 22 & 29
Howard Branch: 11 a.m. on these Fridays: June 24
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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. - South America
'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
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SUMMER READING YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 26:
Main Library
Kids Can 2! (Grades K-2): Tuesday, June 28 at 1:30 p.m. - Caribbean Cruisin'
'Tween (Grades 3-6): Thursday, June 30 at 1:30 p.m. - Middle East Marvels
Family Movie: Friday, July 1 at 1 p.m. - Around the World in 80 Days
E. B. Hayward Branch
Kids Can 2! (Grades K-2): Tuesday, June 28 at 1:30 p.m. - Europe
'Tween (Grades 3-6): Thursday, June 30 at 1 p.m. - Europe
Family Movie: Monday, June 27 at 1 p.m. - 101 Dalmatians
Howard Branch
School-age (Grades K-6): no program
Family Movie: Tuesday, June 28 at 1 p.m.: The Tales of Despereaux
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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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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. |
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 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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