HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
Vol. 10:17 August 26, 2011 |
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Greetings!
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. As family members return to school, make sure everyone's library cards are up-to-date. With books, magazines, movies, music, databases and more, look to HPL to help you find sources for term papers or projects. When checking your school supplies, don't forget your library card!
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Farewell, Elaine!
We bid a fond farewell to Elaine Hunt, librarian at the
E. B. Hayward Branch, who will retire on August 31.
Thank you, Elaine, for your years of service with HPL.
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On display at Main Library in September:
1st Floor Display - Hot Wheels (collection of Kevin Trader)
Galleries - Photos by Sandra Turmail.
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Latino Resource Fair
HPL will exhibit at the Latino Resource Fair on Sat., Sept. 24 at Irving School in Hammond. The Fair is open to the public, and
features resources of interest to Latinos, as well as displays from local organizations.
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HPL closed Mon., Sept. 5
All HPL locations are closed Mon., Sept. 5 (Labor Day).
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New location for Historical Society Cemetery Walk
The Hammond Historical Society's annual Cemetery Walk is
Sun., Oct. 2 at a new location - Concordia Cemetery near 165th & Calumet. Tickets are $5, available at the gate; free to age 12 and under. Rain or shine, the first tour is at 1 p.m. and the last tour at 4 p.m. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes. Details are with the Suzanne G. Long Local History Room, (219) 931-5100, Ext. 306. |
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 Books to Bridge the Region, the 7-county "One Book" initiative, is in 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.
Books to Bridge the Region presents a free public program Tues., Oct. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m.
in Bergland Auditorium in IUN's Savannah Center. Hear the story of the Tuskegee Airmen
in their own words. Tap your feet to music of the period, and get the chance to ask questions about this time in American history. Many thanks to the Gary Literacy Coalition, Methodist Hospitals, and Indiana University Northwest for coordinating this program. |
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., 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.
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:
Monday - Thursday, 3 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, 3 to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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!
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 or Sept. 26 at 5 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
Welcome to the World of Music
Mon., Aug. 29; Sept. 12, 19 & 26 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 Association
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.
- Thurs., Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m., Main Library - Legal and Financial Planning for the Future: A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can change plans that families have for the future. The program covers important legal and financial information to consider as the disease progresses and plans are made. The speaker is a local elder care attorney.
- Thurs., Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m., Main Library - 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.
Friends of the Library - Hammond Historical Society Joint Meeting
Again this year, the Friends and the Historical Society conduct a joint meeting
on Sat., Nov. 19 at Main Library. Hear Rebecca Hunter speak on "Mail Order Houses."
Many of you are familiar with Sears homes, but there were several other companies
as well that provided "kit homes." Hammond has many such homes - do you live in a
kit home? How can you tell? Join us for this informative talk.
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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.
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 or Sept. 24 at Main Library
Mon., Aug. 29 or Sept. 26 at branches
*The Sept. 24 sale at Main Library features a special record sale.
If you'd rather listen to 78s and 45s than to CDs and mp3s, come
check out this special sale! *
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 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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