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Hammond Public Library News

 

Vol. 10:22   November 4, 2011  

Greetings!   

 

Main Library welcomes our branch staff. We are sorry that they have transferred under these circumstances, but we're glad to see them at Main, where we will continue to serve the residents of Hammond. Please come visit them!    

                

In the past several weeks, we've been asked many questions about the branch closures. We've tried to answer most of them in the November issue of our print newsletter, Bookends (available at the library and online, and also mailed to Friends of the Library members). The FAQs may be viewed here: November Bookends
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Food Drive: Through Saturday, November 12, we are accepting donations of nonperishable food items for Greater Hammond Community Services' annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Please bring items in good condition* to the Circulation Desk. (*by "good condition," labels should be intact; food not past the expiration date; cans or boxes should not be dented or damaged.) This is NOT a Food for Fines drive. Donating will not waive any library fines or fees. Help your neighbors in need; bring your items in!
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Holiday Hours: The library closes at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23. The library is closed Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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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. B2BR presents 2 free public performances of Life in a Jar. See this talented troup of young people as they perform the story of Irena Sendler, whose actions saved 2,500 Jewish children during the Holocaust. Performance locations and times are:
  • Tues., Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. at Purdue University Calumet, 2200 - 169th St., Hammond (in Alumni Hall on the 3rd floor of the Student Union and Library Building -
    enter from 173rd Street)
      
       -OR -
  • Wed., Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at Ivy Tech Community College, 3100 Ivy Tech Dr., Valparaiso
     
    (East of State Road 49). 

Visit www.books2bridge.org for details.   
 

  
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., Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.

Mon., Nov. 14 at 11 a.m.

Mon., Nov. 28 at 2 p.m.  
Tues., Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.

Tues., Dec. 13 at 2 p.m.

Mon., Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. 

 

E-mail Basics 

Instruction for sending, receiving and organizing e-mail.

Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required. 

Mon., Nov. 7 at 2 p.m.

Tues., Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. 

Tues., Nov. 29 at 2 p.m.  
Mon., Dec. 5 at 11 a.m.

Mon., Dec. 12 at 2 p.m.

Tues., Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. 

 

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

Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required.
 
Tues., Nov. 15 at 2 p.m.
Mon., Nov. 28 at 11 a.m.
 

Mon., Dec. 5 at 2 p.m.
 
Tues., Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. 

Tues., Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. 

 

Word 2007 Basic  
Instruction on using Word's basic functions.
 
Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required.  
 
Mon., Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. 

Mon., Nov. 14 at 2 p.m.
 
Tues., Nov. 15 at 6 p.m.

Tues., Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.

Mon., Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. 

Mon., Dec. 19 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:

Tuesday - Thursday, 3 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, 3 to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.   

 

It's National Gaming Day!
Saturday, November 12 at 1 p.m., Main Library
 
Celebrate @ your library!
We have an xBox and board games for you to have fun with your friends!
Snacks will be served. 

 

Teen Movie
Saturday, November 19 at 1:30 p.m., Main Library

Teen Movie: Green Lantern. Free popcorn while supplies last.
  

Teen Soapmaking 

Thursday, December 15 at 4:30 p.m.

Learn how to make fun and easy soaps! All supplies included.

 

 

Teen Winter Reading  

Dec. 1-31. 
Teens can win prizes for reading! Each book gets you an entry into
the prize drawings, to be held Dec. 17 and 31. A grand prize will be
awarded the first week in January, 2012. So start reading!
 

 

 

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

      

Welcome to the World of Music
Wed., Nov. 9, 16 & 30 at 6 p.m., Howard Branch
 
Florian Bolsega leads this series. Please bring a pencil and paper to each session.    
**Note: this program has moved to Main Library on a new day.)
 

Discussion: Novel Conversations  
Mon., Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m., Main Library

Discuss Blessed is the Busybody by Emilie Richards.   
 
For details, call 219-931-5100, Ext. 350.

 
Hammond Quilters have moved to Main Library, and meet each Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m.

Friends of the Library - Hammond Historical Society Joint Meeting
Sat., Nov. 19 at 10 a.m., Main Library
Again this year, the Friends and the Historical Society conduct a joint meeting . 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 Youth Services at
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.

 

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)
No program in November.
 
 

Tiny Tots Toddler Time (For busy walking toddlers)
 
Thurs., Nov. 3 & 17 at 10:30 a.m., Main Library 

 

Little Listeners (Story time for 3-5 year olds)
 
Tues., Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 1 p.m., Main Library

  

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SCHOOL- AGE (Kindergarten through Grade 6)
(Older than Grade 6? Join us for our Teen programs!)


 
 

Movie

Tues., Nov. 15 at 3:45 p.m., Main Library:
Freaky Friday
 
 
 

 

Book to Movie Discussion

Wed., Nov. 16 at 3:45 p.m., Main Library
Discuss Freaky Friday

 

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TWEEN (Students in Grades 3 through 6) 
(Older than Grade 6? Join us for our Teen programs.)

 

Lego Club

Join the club to build something really cool & have lots of fun!

Tues., Nov. 8 & 22 at 3:45 p.m., Main Library

 

Books to Bridge the Region: Movie

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (rated PG-13)

Tues., Nov. 29 at 3:45 p.m., Main Library

 

Books to Bridge the Region: Book to Movie Discussion

Discuss the film and book versions ofThe Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne

Wed., Nov. 30 at 3:45 p.m., Main Library

  

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FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN - 12th GRADE 



In partnership with Calumet College of St. Joseph, we are offering
FREE tutoring in Reading. No appointment necessary. Come to the
Main Library any time during the sessions. Times are subject to change.
For more information, please call Youth Services at (219) 931-5100. Ext. 336.

  

Mondays: 3:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: 3:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.

Thursdays: 4 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  

 

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
resumes in January at Main Library.
Watch for future dates.

 *Excludes specially marked books and sets.  
 
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.
Closed Sunday.

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 

 Tuesday-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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Note: these branches have closed permanently as of Nov. 1:
 

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

 


Thank you for using the Hammond Public Library. We appreciate your support.

 

Sincerely,

Hammond Public Library Newsletter Staff