Hammond Public Library
HPL eXTRA
Hammond Public Library News

 
April 5, 2013
  
Hammond Public Library
564 State Street
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 931-5100
www.hammond.lib.in.us
Greetings! !
Did you know that...
  • you can quickly link to important websites through our home page? One click will lead to information about:
    - registering to vote,
    - renewing your license plates
    - renewing your drivers license,
    - accessing the websites of the City of Hammond and School City of Hammond ... and more.
     
  • by clicking the calendar on our homepage, you can see the programs or organizational meetings taking place each day? 
     
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In This Issue
Adult Programs
Computer Classes
Teen Programs
Youth Programs
Friends of the Library/Book Sales
About Us

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 - Wednesdays: April 10, 17 & 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Florian Bolsega leads a class in music theory. Please bring pencil and paper.

 

HPL Presents: Spring Garden Cleanup Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. Master Gardener and horticulturist, Dolly Foster, tells us what to do to prepare our gardens for the growing season ahead. 


Novel Conversations -  Monday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. Discuss The Poisonwood Bible, by Barbara Kingsolver. Copies of the book are available for checkout about two weeks before each discussion. Information is at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 327.   

 

Poem in Your Pocket Day - Thurs., April 18
Stop at the poetry book display in our lobby. Pick a poem from the basket to carry with you, and share it with others. 

Free Computer Classes 
Location:
Computer Lab.

Space is limited; registration required at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.  

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

 

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., April 8 at 2 p.m.
Mon., April 22 at 11 a.m.
Tues., April 30 at 2 p.m.

 

Internet Basics: Familiarity with 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. Internet searching and printing options are also discussed.

Tues., April 9 at 2 p.m.
Mon., April 15 at 2 p.m.
Mon., April 29 at 11 a.m.

 

E-mail Basics:  Familiarity with 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. 

Mon., April 8 at 11 a.m.
Tues., April 16 at 2 p.m.
Mon., April 22 at 2 p.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., April 15 at 11 a.m.
Tues., April 23 at 2 p.m.
Mon., April 29 at 2 p.m.

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Advanced classes: please allow 2 - 2.5 hours. 
 
Familiarity with keyboard/mouse, and basic computer knowledge, are required
to attend these sessions.

 

Advanced Word:  Tues., April 9 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:  Tues., April 16 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: Tues., April 23 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: Tues., April 30 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 10 cents per page.  

  

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 Magnetic Bookmarks - Thurs., April 11 at 4 p.m., Teen Scene
 
Easy, fun way to mark your spot! All supplies provided.
 

 

Teen Pop Tab Bracelets - Thurs., April 25 at 4 p.m., Teen Scene.
Make a bracelet for yourself or for a friend.
 

 

Teen Book Club - Thurs., May 2 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 Flower Pen - Thurs., May 16 at 4 p.m., Teen Scene
 
Celebrate spring by making a fun flower pen.

 

Teen Magnetic Bookmarks - Thurs., May 30 at 4 p.m., Teen Scene
 Easy, fun way to mark your spot! All supplies provided.
 

 

  

Programs for Youth
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336
  

Babies and Books: Thursday, April 18 at 10 a.m. 

Tiny Tots: Thursday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m.

 

2s and 3s  (Ages 2 and 3): Thursday, April 18 at 11 a.m. - Do you know who lives in a pond? Come find out this week, and enjoy a story, songs, and a simple craft!

 

Little Listeners: Tuesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. - Flowers are beginning to bloom! This week, we will share stories, songs, and fingerplays about flowers.
We will also craft a flower to take home!

 

(During May, Youth Services is busy preparing for "Dig into Reading,"
our Summer Reading Program, which begins on June 1. We are digging up
tons of fun for this summer, and we hope you will join us!)

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Kids Can 2! (Ages 6 - 8)  
Celebrate Earth Day! 

Tuesday, April 16 at 3:45 p.m. 

Explore all things that affect our earth. We will also learn about endangered animals, and what we can do to help them. We will be creating an endangered animal bookmark, too!

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Tweens (Ages 9 - 12)

  

Just for Tweens: Master Chef

Thurs., April 11 at 6 p.m.

Are you the next tween master chef? Come to this program to create
tasty treats, and find out if you have what it takes to become the next
master chef! Registration for this program is required. Please call
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336 to register. 

 

LEGO Club:

Tuesday, April 9 at 3:45 p.m. 

 

Just for Tweens: Paper Bag Scrapbook 
Thursday, May 2 at 3:45 p.m.

Celebrate National Scrapbook Day by making a paper bag scrapbook! All supplies will be provided by the library, and pictures are optional. 

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Stories for All (Ages 6-13)
 Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m.

Learn about and listen to three award-winning books. We will be showcasing

one Newbery Medal winner, one Caldecott Medal winner, and one Pura Belpr� Medal winner.

 

After School Movie (Ages 6-13): Wreck-It Ralph

Wed., May 1 at 3:45 p.m.

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Tutoring

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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 Indiana., 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

 

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.   

  

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.) 

Mark your calendars for these 2013 half price sales (last Saturday of the month):
 
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. Just bring them to the library during regular hours.   
 

Hours and Location

For a map of the area, go to:  
 
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/libraryinfomenu.htm

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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 
 
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): 
Teen Librarian: (219) 931-5100, Ext. 351
 
Tuesday-Thursday, 3 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, 3 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
       

  

Thank you for using the Hammond Public Library. We appreciate your support.

 

Sincerely,

Hammond Public Library Newsletter Staff