HPL eXTRA Hammond Public Library News
June 29, 2012 |
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Greetings!
HOLIDAY CLOSING:
Hammond Public Library closes at 5 p.m. on Tues. July 3.
The Library is closed on Wed., July 4
(Independence Day).
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 Happy Summer! To start off, here is a reminder about two Friends of the Library fundraisers:
- Friday, June 29 from 5 to 8 p.m.: order from Wendy's at 1844 165th St. in Hammond, and the Friends receive 15% of your order. You may eat in or use the drive-thru. We've lined up dates for the remainder of the year, which we'll post soon.
- Sat., June 30: shop the Half Price Book Sale at the Library.
The sale excludes specially marked items and sets.
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Summer Reading is almost halfway through! Have you signed up yet? Summer Reading runs through July 31.
Four programs serve all ages.
Mark your calendar for a FREE family program!
Sat., July 7 at 1 p.m.: Creatures of the Night Coyote Chris from Silly Safaris presents live animals that are active at night!
DREAM BIG is the youth program, with two com ponents:
Read to Me is for youth who have parents, caregivers or older siblings read books to them. Those who complete the program receive a reading certificate and a glow-in-the-dark beach ball. Readers is the program for those who read on their own. Those who complete the program receive a reading medal.
OWN THE NIGHT is the teen program, for those in grades 7-12. Programs include Teen Book Club, Teen Movies, Teen Gaming and crafts. Teens may earn points by reading and also by attending programs, making them eligible to win the grand prize: one lucky teen will win an 8 gb iPod Touch! So far, teens have made monsters, and discussed books with their friends at Teen Book Club.
BETWEEN THE COVERS is the adult program for age 18+. Read and enter to win some very cool prizes.
Thank you to our program donors:
- Burger King/JM Foods
- Cabela's
- El Taco Real Restaurant
- Friends of the Library
- Gary-South Shore RailCats
- Great Lakes Sonic
- Hammond Marina/Wolf Lake Aquatic Center
- Hammond Parks and Recreation
- Hammond Reads, Inc.
- It's Just Serendipity
- 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
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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, July 9 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 10 at 6 p.m.
Monday, July 16 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 31 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.
Tuesday, July 10 at 2 p.m.
Monday, July 16 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 17 at 6 p.m.
Monday, July 23 at 11 a.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, July 17 at 2 p.m.
Monday, July 23 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 24 at 6 p.m.
Monday, July 30 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, July 9 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 24 at 2 p.m.
Monday, July 30 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 31 at 6 p.m.
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Advanced classes: please allow 2 - 2.5 hours.
*NOTE* Our July print newsletter was in error. There are no advanced classes
in August. Advanced Classes will resume in September.
Advanced Word: Friday, July 6 at 9:30 a.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: Friday, July 13 at 9:30 a.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: Friday, July 20 at 9:30 a.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: Friday, July 27 at 9:30 a.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
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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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 Book Club
Wednesday, July 11 at 1:30 p.m., Teen Scene
What book are you reading now? Come discuss what you're reading with other teens! Prizes for those who attend.
Teen Movie: Red Riding Hood
Wednesday, July 18 at 1:30 p.m., Community Room
Teen Gaming
Wednesday, July 25 at 1:30 p.m. Community Room
The library has xBox 360 and we're ready to get our game on!
Summer Reading Ends
Tuesday, July 31
All reading logs must be turned in by 8 p.m. to receive credit.
Teen Ice Cream Social
Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 1 p.m., Community Room
For teens who completed the Teen Summer Reading Program at least once. Enjoy a summer treat with your friends. The winner of the 8 gb iPod Touch will be announced. Winner need not be present.
Teen Notebook Decorating
Wednesday, August 22 at 4 p.m., Teen Scene
Go back to school with a notebook you decorate yourself! Supplies provided.
Teen Magnet Making Program
Wednesday, August 29 at 4 p.m., Teen Scene Decorate your locker with these cool magnets you make yourself! |
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: July 11, 18 & 25
Florian Bolsega leads a class in music theory. Please bring pencil and paper. Novel Conversations
Monday, July 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Discuss Back When We Were Grownups by Anne Tyler.
Information is at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 327.
HPL Presents
(Programs may 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. There is no program in July; we're taking the summer off. Join us again in August.
- Thursday, July 19: No program - HPL Presents is on summer break.
- Thursday, Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m.: "How to Prevent Identity Theft" with Clint Turpen, Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist with REGIONAL Federal Credit Union.
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Programs for Youth
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/kidprograms.htm
SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Sign up starting Friday, June 1!
Early Literacy Programs
Babies and Books (for infants and parent/caregiver)
Thursdays at 10 a.m.: July 5, 12, 19 & 26
Tiny Tots Toddler Time (for active walking toddlers and parent/caregiver)
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: July 5, 12, 19 & 26
Little Listeners (for ages 3-5 and parent/caregiver)
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.: July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
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School-Age Programs
Kids Can 2! (grades K-2)
Tuesday, July 3 at 1 p.m.: Whoots Out Tonight?
Learn how you can dance in the moonlight all night long!
Tuesday July 10 at 1 p.m.: Oh! Our Lucky Stars!
Come play around with the moon, planets, and stars.
Tuesday, July 17 at 1 p.m.: Where Did the Moon Go?
Learn about legends of the moons, and create your own!
Tuesday, July 24 at 1 p.m.: Off to the Skies!
Amelia Earhart took off to the sky, and so can you!
Tuesday, July 31 at 1 p.m.: Dream Big Party
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading!
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Tween Lego Club (grades 3 - 6)
Build Your Dreams! - Build something huge for the library!
Mondays at 2 p.m.: July 9, 16, 23 & 30
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Tween Science Club (grades 3 - 6)
Experiment with different types of night science!
Wednesdays at 2 p.m.: July 11, 18 & 25
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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!
Thursdays at 2 p.m.: July 12, 19 & 26
Reader's Theater Final Performance
Saturday, July 28 at 2 p.m.
See the performance of "Stellaluna" that the kids have been working on all summer long!
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Summer Movie Fridays
Fridays at 1 p.m.: Enjoy these movies with popcorn!
June 29: Adventures of TinTin
July 6: Sleeping Beauty
July 13: Where the Wild Things Are
July 20: Gnomeo and Juliet
July 27: Hugo
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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.
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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 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 Fri., June 29 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. We are setting up dates for the remainder of the year.
 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., June 30. 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):
June 30
July 28
August 25
September 29
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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 |
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