HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
Vol. 10:16 August 12, 2011 |
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Greetings!
The Alzheimer's Association is sponsoring a three-part series of free programs featuring information on a variety of topics that are of interest to caregivers.
These programs are free and open to the public. Programs take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St., Hammond, Ind. on the following Thursdays:
August 18 - Know the 10 Warning Signs provides an understanding of the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer's and what to do if you or someone you know has signs of the disease. View video footage of real people who are living with the early stages of dementia and their families addressing fears and myths associated with Alzheimer's disease.
September 15 - Legal and Financial Planning for the Future: A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can change plans families have for the future. This program covers important legal and financial information to consider as the disease progresses and plans are made. The speaker will be a local Elder Law Attorney.
October 20 - Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: The Basics - This program provides descriptions of the various causes of dementia and the difference between typical aging and problematic memory changes. How Alzheimer's affects the brain, causes and risk factors and information on obtaining a diagnosis will also be covered.
Reservations are encouraged as seating is limited. Attend one or more programs. To reserve your space, or for additional information, please view www.alz.org/indiana or call the Alzheimer's Association Helpline at 1-800-272-3900. |
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 Books to Bridge the Region, the 7-county "One Book" initiative, is i .n its fifth year. The 2011 theme is "Learning From the Past; Empowering Our Future," and the books have World War II as a theme. Libraries, schools and organizations are encouraged to plan programs around the books and the theme. The E. B. Hayward Branch features World War II-themed programming through December.
Fall Book Discussion is at 10 a.m. on these Fridays:
Sept. 16: Hart's War by John Katzenbach (*Books to Bridge the Region adult title)- Tommy Hart, law student turned airplane navigator, waits out the war in a POW camp. He is ordered to defend Lincoln Scott, a Tuskegee Airman accused of murder. Why do Scott's comrades seem to be in a rush to justice?
Sept. 30: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand - The author of Seabiscuit chronicles the true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner turned World War II airman, whose bomber crashes in the South Pacific.
Oct. 14: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows - As London is emerging from the shadow of World War II, writer Juliet Ashton discovers her next subject in a book club on Guernsey--a club born as a spur-of-the-moment alibi after its members are discovered breaking curfew by the Germans occupying their island.
Oct. 28: The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman - True story of the Zabinskis who managed the Warsaw Zoo during World War II, and utilized it to save not only many animals, but hundreds of Jews.
Friday Matinee (free movie) is at 1:30 p.m. on these Fridays:
Sept. 9: The Tuskegee Airmen, starring Laurence Fishburne. Watch the story of black airmen during World War II, trying to prove themselves to a reluctant military. This is a good way to set the scene for the discussion of the book, Hart's War, the following week.
Oct. 14: Hart's War, starring Bruce Willis and Colin Farrell. If you attend the Sept. 16 discussion of the book, come watch the film version, which is different in several respects.
Nov. 11: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. (Film version of Books to Bridge the Region's young adult title). Bruno's family shelters him from his father's job as camp commandant. The lonely Bruno befriends a young Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence.
Dec. 9: From Here to Eternity stars Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr; based on the novel by James Jones. In 1941 Hawaii, a private is punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second in command are falling in love. |
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Congratulations to our Summer Reading Winners:
Teen Summer Reading:
2nd Prize: Muhammad Marcus Monroe - totebag of goodies.
1st Prize: Julian Godoy - Flip camera
Adult Summer Reading:
1st prize, Main Library: Henry Smolinski
1st Prize, E. B. Hayward: Rose Navarro
1st Prize, Howard Branch: Beth Groff
Grand Prize: Laketa Leonard
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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.
Mon., Aug. 29 at 11 a.m.
Tues., Sept. 6 at 6 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 12 at 11 a.m.
Mon., Sept. 19 at 2 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 27 at 2 p.m.
E-mail Basics
Instruction for sending, receiving and organizing e-mail.
Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required.
Tues., Sept. 13 at 2 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 20 at 6 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 26 at 11 a.m.
Internet Fundamentals
Instruction on using Internet Explorer and visiting web sites.
Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required.
Tues., Aug. 23 at 2 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 13 at 6 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 19 at 11 a.m.
Mon., Sept. 26 at 2 p.m.
Word 2007 Basic Instruction on using Word's basic functions.
Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required.
Tues., Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.
Mon., Aug. 29 at 2 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 12 at 2 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 20 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 Scene hours starting Aug. 1:
Monday - Thursday, 3 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, 3 to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Teen Notebook Decorating:
Go back to school in style with a notebook you decorate yourself.
Sat., Aug. 20 at 1 p.m., Main Library - Teen Scene
Teen Gaming:
The library has lots of NEW games! Test your xBox skills with your friends!
We have Guitar Hero, Portal 2, NBA 2K11, and Burnout Paradise!
Thursday, August 18, 3 pm, E. B. Hayward Branch
Thursday, August 25, 4:30 pm, Community Room, Main Library
Sat., Sept. 3 at 1 p.m., Community Room, Main Library
Thurs., Sept. 8 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Thurs., Sept. 15 at 3 p.m., Howard Branch
Teen Movie: Tron Legacy
Thurs., Sept. 20 at 6 p.m., Main Library
Free popcorn while supplies last. |
Programs For Adults (219) 931-5100, Ext. 310
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/adultprograms.htm
Adult Scrapbooking
Mon., Aug. 29 at 5 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Welcome to the World of Music
Mon., Aug. 15, 22 & 29 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
Florian Bolsega leads this series. Please bring a pencil
and paper to each session.
Discussion: Novel Conversations
Mon., Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library
Discuss A Talent to Deceive by Denise Nickell Hanania. For details, call 219-931-5100, Ext. 350.
Discussion: Mystery Club
Wed., Sept. 7 at 1 p.m., Howard Branch:
Discuss books by author (and former First Daughter), Margaret Truman.
Alzheimer's: Know the 10 Warning Signs
Thurs., Aug. 18 at 5:30 p.m., Main Library Learn the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer's; also what to do if you or a loved one has signs of the disease.
This is the first of a 3-part series presented by the Alzheimer's Association.
"Legal & Financial Planning for the Future" on Sept. 15 features an Elder Care attorney. "Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: The Basics" is Oct. 20. You may attend any one program, or all three. Reserve your space now by calling, toll-free, 1-800-272-3900 or go to www.alz.org/indiana
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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.
Any outside organizations that are interested in bringing a group of 10 or more children, please contact Main Library to set up a visit for a program. Contact Head of Youth Services, Melody Scott at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 330.
Programs begin promptly at the time listed below. If you are running late, please join us for the next program time.
Books 2 Movies Tuesdays (Grades K-6)Enjoy the last few weeks of Summer Break by watching cool movies based on books! Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at Main Library: Aug. 2: Coraline Aug. 9: Tangled Aug. 16: Cloud With a Chance of Meatballs Babies and Books(For infants and parents/caregivers)
Thurs., Sept. 15 & 29 at 10 a.m., Main Library
Thurs., Sept. 15 at 10:30 a.m., E. B. Hayward Branch Tiny Tots Toddler Time (For busy walking toddlers)
Thurs., Sept. 15 & 29 at 10:30 a.m., Main Library
Fri., Sept. 9 at 10:30 a.m., E. B. Hayward Branch Little Listeners (Story time for 3-5 year olds)
Tues., Sept. 13, 20, 27 at 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m., Main Library
Wed., Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:30 a.m., E. B. Hayward Branch 'Tween Lego Club(For students in 3-6th grade)
Join the Lego Club @ your library! Meetings will be twice a month, every month.
Tues., Sept. 13 & 27 at 3:45 p.m., Main Library Kids Can 2! (For students in K-2nd Grade)
Thurs., Sept. 15 & 29 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch 'Tween (For students in 3rd-6th Grade)
Tues., Sept. 13 & 27 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch Movie Monday
Mon., Sept. 12 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch Family Night (Fun for the entire family)
"Music in the Night"
Tues., Sept. 20 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
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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., Aug. 27 at Main Library
Mon., Aug. 29 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 flr, 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 Hours
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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