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May 4, 2012 

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 May 1):

  • 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
  • McDonald's/Restaurant Management Corp.
  • North Township Trustee's Office
  • Diane Sobota
  • Strack & Van Til, LLC
  • Towle Theater
  • Van Til's Supermarket
  • White Castle Systems

 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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In This Issue
Computer Classes
Teen Programs
Adult Programs
Hours and Locations
About Us
Computer Classes

in the Computer Lab. Cost: free. Space is limited; registration required at
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 345. 
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/computerclasses.htm 
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Basic classes: Please allow 60-90 minutes.

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, 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, 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.

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. 

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Advanced classes: please allow 2 - 2.5 hours. 

 

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.  

 

 Programs for Teens

(219) 931-5100, Ext. 351

http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/teenprograms.htm 

  

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.

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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.  

 

FIRST DAY OF SUMMER READING!
 

Friday, June 1

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 Make-Your-Own-Monster

Wednesday, June 6 at 1:30 p.m. Teen Scene.

Make yourself a scary (or funny) doll from felt. All supplies provided.

 

Teen Book Club

Wednesday, June 13 at 1:30 p.m. Teen Scene 

What book are you reading right now? Come discuss what you're reading with other teens! Prizes for those who attend.  
 

Teen Movie: Sherlock Holmes 2: Game of Shadows

Wednesday, June 20 at 1:30 p.m. Community Room
Free popcorn while it lasts.
 
Teen Gaming

Wednesday, June 27 at 1:30 p.m. Community Room

The library has xBox 360 and we're ready to get our game on!

 

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

Hammond Public Library Quilters
Each 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: May 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.

Programs for Youth 

(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336

http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/kidprograms.htm  
 

There are no Early Literacy Programs in May. Youth Services Librarians are busy planning an eventful Summer Reading Program. Keep your eyes out for lots of programs just for you, beginning next month!

 

Tween LEGO Club (grades 3-6)
Tuesday, May 22 at 3:45 p.m.

 

Books to Movie (grades K-6)

Tuesday May 15 at 3:45 p.m.

Come watch Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and enjoy popcorn!

 

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM

 

Early Literacy Programs

 
Babies and Books (for infants and parent/caregiver)
 
Thursdays at 10 a.m.: June 7, 14, 21 & 28

 

Tiny Tots Toddler Time (for active walking toddlers and parent/caregiver)

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: June 7, 14, 21 & 28
 

Little Listeners (for ages 3-5 and parent/caregiver)
 
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.: June 5, 12, 19 & 26

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School-Age Programs

 

Kids Can 2! (grades K-2)

Tuesday, June 5 at 3:45 p.m.: Wishes Come True
Learn wishing traditions from around the world! Then, make your own wishing tree.

 

Tuesday, June 12 at 3:45 p.m.: Dreamy Kind of Day
See how dreams of different kinds come true!

 

Tuesday, June 19 at 1 p.m.: Baa Baa Time
Learn how to count sheep and other ways people use to fall asleep.

               

Tuesday, June 26 at 1 p.m.: Driving Us Batty
Learn how these nighttime creatures can be loads of fun!

 

Tween Lego Club (grades 3 - 6)

Build Your Dreams! - Build something huge for the library!

Monday, June 4 at 3:45 p.m.

Monday, June 11 at 3:45 p.m.

Monday, June 18 at 2 p.m.

Monday, June 25 at 2 p.m.

 

Tween Science Club (grades 3 - 6)

Experiment with different types of night science!

Wednesday, June 6 at 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, June 13 at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, June 20 at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, June 27 at 2 p.m.

 

Reader's Theater (grades K-6)

Join the fun with reading and acting out Stellaluna by Janell Cannon! Don't worry
if you miss a session; there will still be plenty of time to participate!

Thursday, June 7 at 3:45 p.m.

Thursday, June 14 at 2 p.m.

Thursday, June 21 at 2 p.m.

Thursday, June 28 at 2 p.m.
(Sessions continue in July. A final performance is July 28)

 

Summer Movie Fridays

Fridays at 1 p.m.: Enjoy these movies with popcorn!

June 15: How to Train Your Dragon

June 22: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

June 29: Adventures of TinTin

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READING TUTORING
 
The Hammond Public Library and Calumet College of St. Joseph are offering FREE reading tutoring to students in kindergarten-12th grade. This is a walk-in service! Please call Youth Services at (219) 931-5100, ext. 336 for more details.

 

Picture of libraryFriends 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. 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., May 31 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 Fri., June 29 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):

 
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: 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