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Vol. 10:18   September 16, 2011  

Greetings! 

 

Do You Have the Card?

September is Library Card Sign -up Month. Do you have
The Smartest Card? Renew your card today.

 

Change in Fines
Fines for overdue items have increased, effective Sept. 1.
The new fine structure is:

  • 25 cents for books, magazines, compact discs and audio materials. Maximum fine: $10.00
  • $1.00 for video cassettes, DVDs, Bi-Fokal Kits.
    Maximum fine: $10.00
  • $15.00 reference material overnight loan.
    Maximum fine: $45.00.

 All library users will now incur fines for overdue items. Previously, overdue fines were not charged to seniors.

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Photo Exhibit by Sandra Turmail
 
Photographer Sandra Turmail exhibits her work through October at Main Library. Animals are the focus of her photos, which seems natural since Sandra sells on eBay for a group called "Art for Critters." She and her husband own Woodmar Animal Clinic. 

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

 

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.

 

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., Sept. 19 at 2 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 27 at 2 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 10 at 11 a.m.

Mon., Oct. 17 at 2 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 18 at 6 p.m.   

 

E-mail Basics 

Instruction for sending, receiving and organizing e-mail.

Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required. 

Tues., Sept. 20 at 6 p.m.

Mon., Sept. 26 at 11 a.m.    

Mon., Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. 

Tues., Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. 

Mon., Oct. 31 at 11 a.m.  

 

Internet Fundamentals
 Instruction on using Internet Explorer and visiting web sites.

Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required.  

Mon., Sept. 19 at 11 a.m.

Mon., Sept. 26 at 2 p.m.  

Tues., Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. 

Mon., Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. 

Mon., Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. 

 

Word 2007 Basic  
Instruction on using Word's basic functions.

Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required.  

Tues., Sept. 20 at 2 p.m.     

Mon., Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. 

Tues., Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. 

Mon., Oct. 10 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.  

 

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 Movie: Tron Legacy
Thurs., Sept. 20 at 6 p.m., Main Library
Free popcorn while supplies last. 

 

Beastly Party

Sat., Oct. 1 at 1 p.m., Main Library 
Teens will watch the film and enjoy Beastly snacks.  

 

Teen Make-Your-Own Magnets
Decorate your locker with colorful magnets you make yourself! 
 
Thurs., Oct. 6 at 3 p.m., Howard Branch
Thurs., Oct. 13 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch

 

Celebrate Teen Read Week @ your library!

Teen Movie: I Am Number Four. 
Tuesday, October 18 6:30 pm. Main Library 

Free popcorn while supplies last.

 

Teen Make-Your-Own Magnets

Thurs., Oct. 20 at 4:30 p.m., Teen Scene, Main Library 

 
Programs For Adults (219) 931-5100, Ext. 310
 http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/adultprograms.htm
  

 

Adult Scrapbooking  
Mon., Sept. 26 at 5 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch 
 
     

Welcome to the World of Music
Mon., Sept. 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., Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library

Discuss Purity in Death by J. D. Robb.   
For details, call 219-931-5100, Ext. 350.

 

Discussion: Mystery Club

Wed., Oct. 5 at 1 p.m., Howard Branch:
Discuss books by author Rita Brown.

 

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., 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.
 

  

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. 29 or Oct. 6 at 10 a.m., Main Library
Thurs., Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
 
Thurs., Oct. 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 10 a.m., Howard Branch  

 

Tiny Tots Toddler Time (For busy walking toddlers)
Thurs., Sept. 29 or Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m., Main Library
Fri., Oct. 21 at 10:30 a.m., E. B. Hayward Branch
 
Thurs., Oct. 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 10:30 a.m., Howard Branch  

 

Little Listeners (Story time for 3-5 year olds)
Tues., Sept. 20, 27 and Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m., Main Library
Wed., Sept. 21 & 28;
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m., E. B. Hayward Branch     
Thurs., Oct. 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 11 a.m., Howard Branch  

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ALL AGES / FAMILY PROGRAMS 

  

Movie Monday (all ages)

Mon., Oct. 10 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch:

"The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad."

 

Family Night (Fun for the entire family)
"Music in the Night" Tues., Sept. 20 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch   
"Just a Little Scary Fun" Tues., Oct. 18 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch


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SCHOOL- AGE (Kindergarten through Grade 6)


 
Books to Bridge the Region: Come listen to Boxes for Katje, a story about two young girls
from different worlds during World War II. After the story, stay to help plant tulip bulbs
to bloom in the Spring!  

Tues., Oct. 4 at 3:45 p.m., Main Library

 

Pumpkin Painting

Come join us for painting a mini pumpkin just in time for Halloween!

Tues., Oct. 25 at 3:45 p.m., Main Library

 

Campfire Stories

Feel free to bring a flashlight to use during the program.

Tues., Oct. 25 at 6 p.m., E. B. Hayward

 

Fall Break Open Art Studio (Drop In)

Thurs., Oct. 27 from 2 p.m.-4 p.m., E. B. Hayward

 

Fall Break Movie

Fri., Oct. 28 at 1 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch

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KIDS CAN 2! (Students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade) 

 

Kids Can 2!

 Thurs., Sept. 29 or Oct. 6 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch 

 

Kids Can 2 - Books 2 Movies

Thurs., Oct. 20 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward Branch 

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TWEEN (Students in Grades 3 through 6)

 

'Tween Lego Club

Tues., Sept. 27 at 3:45 p.m., Main Library

 

'Tween

Tues., Sept. 27 or Oct. 4 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward 

 

'Tween - Books 2 Movies

Tues., Oct. 18 at 3:30 p.m., E. B. Hayward


 
 
 
 

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., Sept. 24 at Main Library

Mon., Sept. 26 at branches

 

*The Sept. 24 sale at Main Library features a special record sale.
If you'd rather listen to vinyl 78s or 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.
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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
 

 


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