HPL eXTRAHammond Public Library News
December 1, 2012 |
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MITTEN TREE
Not everyone has warm mittens to keep out the cold.
Through Dec. 31, HPL serves as a collection site for the Mitten Tree, sponsored by Friends of St. Anthony Hospice. Just bring new mittens, gloves, hats or scarves to the Circulation Desk, to be given to area residents in need. A paper mitten will be placed on the Mitten Tree to represent your donation.
TEEN WINTER READING
Teen Winter Reading runs from Dec. 1-29. Teens can sign up to enter a drawing for a gift card. See the Teen Programs section for details.
NEW WI-FI AREA
Wi-Fi users have a new area on the 2nd floor near the paperbacks.
Check it out!
HOLIDAY HOURS
The library closes at 5 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 31.
The library is closed on Tues., Jan. 1, 2013.
WENDY'S FUNDRAISER IS DEC. 28
Fri., Dec. 28 is the Friends' fundraiser at Wendy's on 165th Street near Wal-Mart in Hammond. Dine in or drive-thru between 5-8 p.m. , and the Friends receive 15% of net proceeds.
ONLINE RESOURCE: GLOBAL ROAD WARRIOR
Doing a project for geography? Traveling for business? Studying a foreign language? Want to find out more about the homeland of your ancestors? Global Road Warrior describes countries around the world, along with facts and statistics about population, language, food, customs, travel hints, and more.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING THROUGH AMAZON?
Access Amazon through the HPL website, and the library receives a portion of most of your sales. It's a painless way to help HPL. Just go to our website and look for the Amazon button on the far right side. |
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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: No experience required to attend this class.
Learn about using the mouse, common computer terms, how to work with menus and forms, how to copy and paste, and more.
Mon., Dec. 3 at 2 p.m.
Mon., Dec. 10 at 11 a.m.
Tues., Dec. 11 at 6 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 7 at 11 a.m.
Tues., Jan. 22 at 2 p.m.
Internet Basics: Familiarity with the mouse and beginner keyboarding skills required.
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.
Mon., Dec. 10 at 2 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 7 at 2 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 14 at 2 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 28 at 11 a.m.
Email Basics: Familiarity with the mouse and beginner keyboarding skills required.
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.
(no classes in December)
Tues., Jan. 8 at 2 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 14 at 2 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 28 at 11 a.m.
Word Basics: Familiarity with the mouse and beginner keyboarding skills required.
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.
Mon., Dec. 3 at 11 a.m.
Tues., Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.
Tues., Jan. 15 at 2 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 28 at 2 p.m.
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Advanced classes: please allow 2 - 2.5 hours.
There are no Advanced Classes in November or December.
Familiarity with keyboard/mouse, and basic computer knowledge, are required
to attend these sessions.
Advanced Word: (none in Dec.) Tues., Jan. 8 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.
Intro to Excel: (none in Dec.) Tues., Jan. 15 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.
PowerPoint: (none in Dec.) Tues., Jan. 22 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.
Letters & Resumes: (none in Dec.) Tues., Jan. 29 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
Teen Scene Hours
Mon-Thurs: 3-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 3-5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
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Teen Winter Reading!
December 1-29
You can win prizes for reading! Each book gets you an entry into the prize
drawing, to be held the  first week of January. This year's prize is a gift card to
Best Buy. So start reading!
Teen Book Club
Thurs., Dec. 6 at 4 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 and your name will be entered into the drawing for Teen Winter Reading.
Thurs., Jan. 3 at 4 p.m., Teen Scene
What book are you reading right now? Come discuss what you're reading with other teens!
Those who attend will receive a small prize.
Teen Lip Balm
Wed., Jan. 16 at 4 p.m., Community Room
Take a break from the cold, frosty air and learn how to make lip balm.
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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: Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 12, 19 & 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Florian Bolsega leads a class in music theory. Please bring pencil and paper.
Novel Conversations
Monday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
Information is at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 327.
HPL Presents (Days and times may differ; check program for details.)
Join us for this free series, offering a different program each month:
Thurs., Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m.:
Holiday movie, Christmas in Connecticut starring Barbara Stanwyck. |
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 Programs for Youth
219-931-5100, Ext. 336
Babies and Books (for infants/caregivers)
Thursday, December 6 & 20 at 10 a. m.
Thursday, Jan. 10 & 24 at 10 a.m.
Tiny Tots Toddler Time (for walking toddlers)
Thursday, December 6 & 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, January 10 & 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Coming in January: 2s and 3s (for ages 2-3)
Thursday, January 10 at 11 a.m. - This week's theme is snow.
Thursday, January 24 at 11 a.m. - This week's theme is bears.
Little Listeners (for ages 3-5)Tuesday, December 4 & 18 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Tuesday, January 8 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. - This week's theme is snow. Tuesday, January 22 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. - This week's theme is bears.
New Year's Eve Storytime (for ages 2-6)
Mon., Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Kids Can 2! (for ages 6-8)
Tuesday , January 22 at 3:45 p.m., Have a fun time with games and activities!
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Tween (Ages 9-13)
Lego Club (for ages 9-13)
Tues., Dec. 11 at 3:45 p.m.
Tues., Jan. 8 at 3:45 p.m.
Just for Tweens (for ages 9-13)
Tuesday, January 15 at 6 p.m.
Do you know your price? Come to this fun-filled program based on a familiar game show to find out!
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Books to Movie
Wed., Dec. 5 at 3:45 p.m. Watch Horton Hears a Who and enjoy popcorn.
Wed., Jan. 2 at 3:45 p.m. Watch Brave and enjoy popcorn.
Science Fair Fun
Wed., Jan. 16 at 3:45 p.m.:
Learn about the basics of a Science Fair.
Stories for All
Thurs., Jan. 24 at 6 p.m.:
Celebrate the new year with the library's new books, and learning new activities.
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Fam ily Night (for ages 6-13 and their parents)
Santa Visits the Library
Thurs., Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.: Participate in activities and visit with Santa.
Learn as a Family
Thurs., Jan. 3 at 6 p.m.: Learn new stories, rhymes, and crafts for the new year.
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Homeschool Day
Science Fair Fun
iday, January 11 at 10 a.m.: Learn about the basics of a Science Fair.
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Tutoring
HPL and Calumet College offer free reading tutoring to students in kindergarten-12th grade. This is a walk-in service. Schedules may vary.
You may check at 219-931-5100, Ext. 336.
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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 year runs January to December.
Get a Friends membership form at the Library, or print an application at http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/Friends_app.pdf
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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.
Thanks to these Friends members who are retiring from the Friends board:
Esther Kristoff, Dennis Danko.
Thanks to these Friends members who have agreed to serve on the Friends board:
Lorraine Dierking, Marsha Luzzi, Sylvia Pratt.
Thanks to Beatrice Smith, who has agreed to serve as Friends board president next year.
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FRIENDS FUNDRAISERS
The next Friends fundraiser is Fri., Dec. 28 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.
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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.)
There are no half price sales during December, 2012.
Mark your calendars for these 2013 half price sales (last Saturday of the month):
Jan. 26
Feb. 23
(no sale in March)
April 27
May 25
June 29
July 27
Aug. 31
Sept. 28
Oct. 26
(no sales in November or December)
Remember that the Friends accept donations of books, magazines, movies and music.
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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. 307 (note new extension)
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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Thank you for using the Hammond Public Library. We appreciate your support.
Sincerely,
Hammond Public Library Newsletter Staff
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