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July 27, 2012 

Greetings!  
 

 

Summer Reading ends next Tuesday, July 31! Make sure to complete your reading logs and turn them in for credit by the deadline.    


 
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 System

To commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), HPL is conducting a family essay contest.
Entries will be accepted from Aug. 22 to Sept. 4 on the theme, "What does the concept of 'familia' (family) mean to you?"
The contest is open to families, and each family may submit only one entry. Complete rules will be posted on the library web site starting Aug. 1. 

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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.   
 
Tuesday, July 31 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.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, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 27 at 11 a.m.

Monday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 17 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.

Monday, July 30 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 24 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 30 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 31 at 6 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 20 at 11 a.m.

Monday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m.

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Advanced classes: please allow 2 - 2.5 hours. 
There are no advanced classes in August. Advanced Classes will resume in September.

 

Advanced Word:  (Tues., Sept. 4 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: (Tues., Sept. 11 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: (Tues., Sept. 18 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: (Tues., Sept. 25 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 

  

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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Join us at 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.

 

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! 

Teen Hunger Games Party
Sat., Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m., Community Room
Free food and fun!

Teen Duct Tape Wallets
Thursday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m., Teen Scene
Make a fun wallet for yourself or a friend.
 
Programs For Adults 
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 310
 http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/adultprograms.htm

Hammond Public Library Quilters
Each Wednesday in the Community Room. Start times vary;
check the library calendar on our home page for start times.

Welcome to the World of Music
on these Wednesdays:
Aug. 1 (7 p.m.); Aug. 8, 15, 22 & 29 (6:30 p.m.)
Florian Bolsega leads a class in music theory. Please bring pencil and paper.

 

Novel Conversations
Monday, Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
What are your Summer Reading recommendations? Come share with the group.
 
Information is at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 327.

 

HPL Presents (Start times may differ; 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, 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.
  • Thursday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m.: Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month with Pancho & Carolyn Rodea, Xel-Ha Escuela de Danza, and the winners of our Essay Contest.
  • Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.: "Writing Your Memoirs" with Dr. Meg DeMakas

Programs for Youth 

(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336

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

 

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Program ends Tuesday, July 31. 

Early Literacy Programs

 
Babies and Books (for infants and parent/caregiver)
 
Thursdays at 10 a.m.: Aug. 9 & 23.

 

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

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: Aug. 9 & 23.

  

Little Listeners (for ages 3-5 and parent/caregiver)
 
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.: July 31; Aug. 14 & 28.

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School-Age Programs

 

Kids Can 2! (grades K-2) 

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 30
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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!

July 27: Hugo  

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August school-age programs

 

Tween LEGO Club (grades 3-6): Tuesday, August 13 at 3:45 p.m.

 

Books to Movie (grades K-6): Wed., Aug. 1 at 3:45 p.m.

Watch Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole and enjoy popcorn!  

 

Buccaneers and Beauties (ages 4 to 8): Thursday, August 23 at 3:45 p.m.

Yo, ho, ho children ages 4-8...We request your royal company to our Buccaneers and Beauties Party! Please reserve your spot by calling Youth Services at 219-931-5100 ext 336.  

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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 dates, times, and details. 

 

 

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 year runs Jan-Dec.

The next Friends membership meetings are:

  • Mon., Sept. 24 at 6 p.m.
  • Sat., Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. (annual Friends meeting;
    combined meeting with Hammond Historical Society)

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., Aug. 23 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. Dates for the remainder of the year are:   

  • Thursdays: Aug 23, Sept 27, Oct 25
  • Wed., Nov 21
  • Friday, Dec 28
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., July 28. 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):

  • 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