HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
February 10, 2012 |
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Greetings!
Please note the following:
Quiz/Essay contest:
Students in grades 5 and 6 who live in Hammond, or who go to school in Hammond, and who have a valid HPL card may enter the "Making Our Voices Heard" African American History Quiz and Essay Contest. Click here for information on the contest.
First prize is a Kindle Fire; second prize is $100 cash; third prize is $75 cash. Contest ends Mon., Feb. 13 when the library closes for the evening.
Winners will be awarded at the "Making Our Voices Heard" program on Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Tax forms are located on the second floor, near the Information Desk. While staff is not permitted to answer tax questions, they can either direct you to books that can help you with tax preparation, or provide information on tax preparation volunteers in Northwest Indiana.
DVD fee: To help defray our budget shortfall, starting on Feb. 13, the library will charge $1 for each DVD checked out. This fee is nonrefundable. At this time, the $1 fee does not include video games, VHS tapes, CDs or audiobooks. Overdue fines for videos remain $1 a day.
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Computer Classes
in the Computer Lab. Classes are free; registration 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.
Tuesday, February 21 at 2 p.m.
Monday, February 27 at 2 p.m.
Monday, March 5 at 11 a.m.
Monday, March 26 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 27 at 2 p.m.
Internet Fundamentals: Instruction on using Internet Explorer and visiting
web sites. Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required.
Monday, February 13 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, February 14 at 6 p.m.
Tuesday February 28 at 2 p.m.
Monday, March 5 at 2 p.m.
Monday, March 12 at 11 a.m.
Email Basics: Instruction for sending, receiving and organizing e-mail.
Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required. Tuesday, February 14 at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 21 at 6 p.m. Monday, March 12 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 13 at 2 p.m.
Monday, March 19 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 20 at 6 p.m. Word 2007 Basics: Instruction on using Word's basic functions.
Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required. Monday, February 13 at 2 p.m. Monday, February 27 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 13 at 6 p.m.
Monday, March 19 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 20 at 2 p.m.
Monday, March 26 at 11 a.m. |
Programs for Teens
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 351
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/teenprograms.htm
Celebrate Teen Tech Week! March 4-10
The Library offers many video games for xBox, Wii, and PS3.
We also have audiobooks on Playaways -all you need are
headphones so you can listen to books on the go. Check them out!
Teen Craft: Charging Cell Phone Holder
Thursday, March 8 at 4 p.m.
Teen Scene
A fun and easy craft to make for yourself or as a gift.
(Cell phone not included.)
Teen Movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2
Free popcorn while it lasts.
Saturday, March 17 at 1:30 p.m.
Community Room |
Hammond Public Library QuiltersEach Wednesday from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Community Room Welcome to the World of Music
6:30 p.m. on these Wednesdays, February 15, 22 & 29; March 7, 14, 21 & 28 Florian Bolsega leads a class in music theory. Please bring pencil and paper. Novel Conversations
on these Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.:
Tuesday, March 5: The 27 Ingredient Chile Con Carne Murders by Nancy Pickard Tuesday, April 2: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Tuesday, May 7: No Use Dying Over Spilled Milk by Tamar Myers Information is at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 327. African-American History Month Program: Making Our Voices Heard
Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m.
The Golden Tones perform doo-wop and soul favorites. Also, we will award the winners of our African American Quiz and Essay Contest for grades 5 and 6. Library Tour
Tuesday, February 21 or March 21 at 2 p.m. New to Main Library? Join us for a free tour. Meet outside the Community Room on the first floor. HPL Presents
(NEW SERIES. Programs have different start times; check program for details.) Join us on the third Thursday of the month for this series, offering a different program Upcoming "HPL Presents" are: - Thurs., March 15 at 6:30 p.m.: Savvy Shopping Class with Clair Boone of "Mummy Deals" Clair Boone, founder of Mummy Deals, teaches you how to shop smart and save money on groceries, toiletries, and more. Clair writes the "Frugal Mummy" column in The Shopper. To reserve your seat, call HPL at
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 310 and give your name, phone number, and the number of people attending. Clair asks that you bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to a local food pantry.
- Thursday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m.: "Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: The Basics." This program was rescheduled from last fall. Louise Thompson of the Alzheimer Association 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 is also covered. Call HPL at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 310 to register by leaving your name, phone number, and number of people attending.
- Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m.: "Butterfly Gardening" Master Gardener and certified arborist, Dolly Foster, explains how to create a butterfly habitat in your garden. She'll also explain how to introduce caterpillars to your habitat.
Plan now to draw beauty to your garden. Call HPL at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 310 to register by leaving your name, phone number, and number of people attending.
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Special hours: The library is closed Mon., Feb. 20 for Presidents Day;
and Tues., March 6 for staff training.
Prom Dress Drop-Off: Gamma Nu chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa conduct their 11th annual Prom Dress Resale on Sat., March 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Alumni Hall at Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th St., Hammond. A school ID is required; all sales are cash only.
The library is a drop-off site for gently used formal wear to be donated to the sale. Just bring your items to the Circulation Desk through March 15. A tax donation is available.
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Programs for Youth
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/kidprograms.htm
Winter Reading Program, Warm Up to a Good Book
Congratulations to Destiny W., the winner of the Youth program.
She received a basket of fun and games to foster literacy and creativity.
Programs for the Little Ones
Babies and Books (for newborns and a parent/caregiver)
Thursday, February 23 at 10 a.m.
Thursday, March 8 or March 22 at 10 a.m.
Tiny Tots (for walking toddlers and a parent/caregiver)
Thursday, February 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 8 or March 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Little Listeners (for ages 3-5 and a parent/caregiver)
Tuesday, February 21 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Tuesday March 13 or March 20 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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For Older Youth (see each program for grades served)
Kids Can 2! (for Kindergarten - grade 2)
Family Bake Day!
Tuesday, February 14 at 3:45 p.m. and/or Thursday, February 23 at 3:45 p.m.
Craft Love (grades K-6)
Monday, February 13 at 3:45 p.m.
Create something lovely for your Valentine!
Books to Movie (grades K-6)
Tuesday, February 21 at 3:45 p.m.
Come watch First Kid and enjoy popcorn!
Books to Movies Discussion (grades K-6)
Wednesday, February 22 at 3:45 p.m.
Discuss biographies of our president and his family,
and what it would be like to be a "First Kid."
Happy Animal Day! (grades K-6)
Monday, February 27 at 3:30 p.m.
Celebrate animals at this drop-in program!
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Family Night (for families with children through grade 6)
Bring Your Sweetie to the Library
Tuesday, February 14 at 6 p.m.
Celebrate Valentine's Day during this Family Night program!
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Reading Tutors
The Hammond Public Library and Calumet College of St. Joseph offer FREE
reading tutoring to students in Kindergarten-12th grade. This is a walk-in service;
no appointment is required.
Monday and Wednesday: 4 p.m. - 8: 30 p.m.
Fridays: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Sat.: 12 noon - 4:30 p.m.
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Coming Next Month:
Join us in March as we celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday.
Family Nights take place on these Tuesdays at 6 p.m.:
March 1, 8, 15 and 22. We'll show The Cat in the Hat on Tuesday, March 27 at 3:45 p.m., and discuss both the book and movie versions on Wednesday, March 28 at 3:45 p.m.
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Friends of the Library, Book Sale news
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 356 (please leave a message)
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/friends.htm
FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP
Friends of the Library Hammond Ind., Inc., is a nonprofit group separate
from the library. The Friends support HPL by serving as advocates, and by raising
funds for programs or services that HPL could not otherwise provide.
The Friends are always looking for new members. Membership forms
may be found at the Library, or print out an application at
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/Friends_app.pdf
Are you a Friends member who would like to volunteer in the Book Sale Room?
Are you a Friends member who would like to help with other activities?
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 the Library at any time during
library hours.
ONGOING BOOK SALE
The Book Sale Room is on the 1st floor, near the copy machine.
The room features a variety of books, paperbacks, videos, music,
magazines, and vending machines. The room is open during library hours.
FRIENDS HALF PRICE BOOK SALE (*Excludes specially marked books and sets.)
Last Saturday of each month, except for November and December
February 25
March 31
April 28
May 26
June 30
July 28
August 25
September 29
October 27
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 Hours and Location
For a map in PDF format, go to: http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/Locations%20map.pdf
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HAMMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY, 564 State St., Hammond, IN 46320
Phone (219) 931-5100
Parking lot is at Sibley and Sohl
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 (2nd Floor)
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 306
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 1 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 1 to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Click here for information about our obituary databases.
Teen Scene (2nd Floor):
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: Branches are closed permanently, as of Nov. 1, 2011:
E. B. HAYWARD BRANCH, 1212 - 172nd St. (172nd and Columbia Ave)
HOWARD BRANCH, 7047 Grand Ave. (south of Morton High School) |
Thank you for using the Hammond Public Library. We appreciate your support.
Sincerely,
Hammond Public Library Newsletter Staff |
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