HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
April 20, 2012 |
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Greetings!
Summer Reading starts June 1, and runs through July 31.
Four programs serve all ages:
DREAM BIG is the youth program, with two components:
- Read to Me is for youth who have parents, caregivers or older siblings read books to them.
- Readers are for those who read on their own.
OWN THE NIGHT is the teen program, for those in grades 7-12.
BETWEEN THE COVERS is the adult program for age 18+.
Thank you to the following for supporting the 2012 program
(donors as of April 18):
- Burger King/JM Foods
- Friends of the Library
- Gary-South Shore RailCats
- Great Lakes Sonic
- Hammond Marina/Wolf Lake Aquatic Center
- Hammond Parks and Recreation
- Hammond Reads, Inc.
- KFC/T.R. Foods
- North Township Trustee's Office
- Diane Sobota
- Strack & Van Til, LLC
- Towle Theater
- Van Til's Supermarket
Businesses or organizations that wish to donate to our Summer Reading Program are asked to notify us by May 15 of your intent to donate. You will be listed in our print materials and e-newsletter; on our website; and on Facebook updates. For details, please call 219-931-5100, Ext. 310, or email here. |
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Computer Classes
in the Computer Lab. Classes are free; space is limited and registration is required
at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/computerclasses.htm
Do you know someone who needs a free computer class? Spread the word!
Basic classes run 60-90 minutes; advanced classes (start in June) run 2 - 2 1/2 hours.
Mouse Basics: Learn about using the mouse, common computer terms, how to work with menus and forms, how to copy and paste, and more. No experience required to attend this class.
Monday, April 23 at 2 p.m.
Monday, May 7 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 15 at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 22 at 2 p.m.
Monday, June 4 at 2 p.m.
Monday, June 11 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, June 12 at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 26 at 2 p.m.
Internet Basics:
An introduction to the program that gets you on the Internet along with how to browse
or go directly to a website you want. Internet searching and printing options are also discussed. Familiarity with the mouse and beginner keyboarding skills are required for this class.
Monday, May 7 at 2 p.m.
Monday, May 14 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 22 at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 5 at 2 p.m.
Monday, June 11 at 2 p.m.
Monday, June 18 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, June 19 at 6 p.m.
Email Basics: Review the layout of web-based e-mail, how e-mail programs are structured and how you can customize your mail storage. We'll cover reading, organizing and sending mail in a hands-on session. E-mail accounts for class use will be provided, so don't worry if you don't yet have your own. Familiarity with the mouse and beginner keyboarding skills are required for this class.
Tuesday, April 24 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, May 8 at 2 p.m.
Monday, May 14 at 2 p.m.
Monday, May 21 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, June 5 at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 12 at 2 p.m.
Monday, June 18 at 2 p.m.
Monday, June 25 at 11 a.m.
Word Basics: Learn beginning word processing techniques to get you started on a variety of possible projects. We''ll review how to navigate the program, choosing your settings, making changes as you go along or after you've typed your material, inserting a simple graphic and more. A practice project gives you hands-on experience with the program. Familiarity with the mouse and beginner keyboarding skills are required for this class.
Monday, April 23 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 8 at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 15 at 2 p.m.
Monday, May 21 at 2 p.m.
Monday, June 4 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, June 19 at 2 p.m.
Monday, June 25 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 26 at 6 p.m.
Advanced Word: Thursday, June 7 at 6 p.m.
If you already use Word, but just don't feel like you're taking advantage of what it has to offer, this class is for you. Learn about page setup options, formatting, working with graphics, using text boxes, save and print options, and more. Familiarity with keyboard/ mouse and basic computer knowledge are required to attend these sessions.
Intro to Excel: Thursday, June 14 at 6 p.m.
Learn your way around Excel, see how easy it is to store, organize and make the most of your information. We'll review worksheets, cells, data entry, fill options, using formulas, creating functions and more. Familiarity with keyboard/mouse and basic computer knowledge are required to attend these sessions.
PowerPoint: Thursday, June 21 at 6 p.m.
Create photo slide shows and professional presentations quickly and easily! Learn about design themes and slide layouts, inserting graphics and media clips onto your slides, tips to use when making your presentations and more. Familiarity with keyboard/mouse and basic computer knowledge are required to attend these sessions.
Letters & Resumes: Thursday, June 28 at 6 p.m.
Start your next job search with a new cover letter and a freshened resume. We'll discuss the professional way to format a letter, how to create a great cover letter and how to build the best resume for you. Attendees to this class will customize a resume template or build their own resume from scratch. Please bring your information and a USB Flash Drive to save your resume in progress. One copy of your resume may be printed at the end of the session at no charge. Additional copies may be printed at the cost of $0.10 per page.
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Programs for Teens
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 351
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/teenprograms.htm
World Book Night
Monday, April 23
We'll be giving away books to teens in grades 7-12, first come- first served.
Details available soon.
Teen Pop Tab Bracelets
Thursday, May 10 at 4 p.m.
Make a fun bracelet for yourself or a friend! All supplies provided.
Teen Magnetic Bookmarks
Thursday, May 31 at 4 p.m.
Get ready for the first day of the Teen Summer Reading Program by making a crafty bookmark.
Friday, June 1: FIRST DAY OF SUMMER READING! Sign up early; the first 15 teens to sign up receive a free book. Don't forget to come to the Library's teen programs this summer-coming to any teen summer reading program will get you an extra drawing slip for this year's grand prize: an 8 GB iPod Touch.
Teen Scene hours, through May 31:
Monday- Thursday: 3 - 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 3-5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Special Teen Scene Hours for Summer Reading (June 1 through July 31)
Mon-Thurs: 1:30-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 1:30-5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. |
Hammond Public Library QuiltersEach Wednesday from 10 to 3 p.m.
Community Room
(If the Community Room is needed for morning events, the Quilters begin at noon.
Check with the library for those dates.)
Welcome to the World of Music
6:30 p.m. on these Wednesdays: April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Florian Bolsega leads a class in music theory. Please bring pencil and paper. Novel Conversations
on these Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.:
Monday, May 7: No Use Dying Over Spilled Milk by Tamar Myers
Monday, June 4: J. D. Robb-a-Thon. Pick a J. D. Robb book from our library's collection and be prepared to tell all! Information is at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 327. HPL Presents
(NEW SERIES. Programs have different start times; check program for details.) Join us on the third Thursday of the month for this free program series, offering a different program each month. Upcoming "HPL Presents" are: - 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.
- Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m.: "The Gunness Mystery" In keeping with the adult "Between the Covers" theme, watch a film by Bruce Johnson about La Porte's notorius criminal, Belle Gunness, sometimes called "The Black Widow of Indiana." After the film, Johnson will participate in a question-and-answer session.
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Programs for Youth
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/kidprograms.htm
Early Literacy Programs
Babies and Books (for newborns and a parent/caregiver)
Thursday, April 26 at 10 a.m.
Tiny Tots (for walking toddlers and a parent/caregiver)
Thursday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Little Listeners (for ages 3-5 and a parent/caregiver)
Tuesday, April 17 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
(Note: No story times in May, as staff are preparing for Summer Reading.
Our Early Literacy Programs resume in June.)
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For Older Youth (see each program for grades served)
Tween LEGO Club (grades 3-6)
Tuesday, May 22 at 3:45 p.m.
Drop-in Monday (grades K-6)
April 30 at 3:45 p.m.: Drop in to the library to celebrate Mother Goose Day.
Books to Movie
Tuesday, May 15 at 3:45 p.m.: Watch Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
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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.
- Mondays: 4 p.m. - 8: 30 p.m.
- Sat.: 12 noon - 4:30 p.m.
Join us for Summer Reading, where we'll feature our Early Literacy Programs, as well as
Kids Can 2, Tween Lego Club, Tween Science Club, and weekly movies. Mark your calendars for a special program, Silly Safaris, on Saturday, July 7 at 1 p.m. Coyote Chris will present "Creatures of the Night," a program about nocturnal animals. Summer Reading signup starts June 1; the program ends July 31. |
 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 MEMBERSHIPFriends 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. Get a Friends membership forms at the Library, or print an application at http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/Friends_app.pdf FRIENDS VOLUNTEERS 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. FRIENDS FUNDRAISERS
The next Friends fundraiser is Thurs., April 26 at Wendy's, 1844 165th St., Hammond (near Wal-Mart). From 5 to 8 p.m., the Friends received 15% of all revenue, both in the restaurant and the drive-thru. Another Wendy's fundraiser is Thurs., May 31 from 5-8 p.m.
FRIENDS MEETINGS
Friends members and potential members, mark your calendars for a general meeting Mon., June 25 at 6 p.m. at the Library. The Friends board would like the chance to meet Friends members, and those considering membership. Learn about what the Friends do, and how you can help.
BOOK SALES
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. An ongoing sale takes place during library hours.
FRIENDS HALF PRICE BOOK SALE (*Excludes specially marked books and sets.)
The next Friends Half-Price Sale is Sat., April 28. You may have noticed the new lawn signs promoting our sale. The Friends purchased these signs to draw attention to the Book Sale Room. Remember that the Friends accept donations of books, magazines, movies and music. Just bring them to the library during regular hours. Upcoming half price sales are on the last Saturday of each month (no sale in November or December):
April 28
May 26
June 30
July 28
August 25
September 29
October 27 |
 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: The E. B. Hayward Branch (1212 - 172nd St.) and the Howard Branch
(7047 Grand Ave.) are closed permanently, as of Nov. 1, 2011. |
Thank you for using the Hammond Public Library. We appreciate your support.
Sincerely,
Hammond Public Library Newsletter Staff |
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