Hammond Public Library
HPL eXTRA
Hammond Public Library News

 
June 14, 2013
  
Hammond Public Library
564 State Street
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 931-5100
www.hammond.lib.in.us
 Greetings! !

 

Why join the Summer Reading blast? Just do the math! 
  • 6 programs + 3 months + 100 events = Summer Reading!
  • Books + Activities + Fun = Chance to win prizes

Summer Reading helps prevent "summer brain drain"

for youth. It's a program in which the whole family can participate. Starting this year, the family component of reading is being explored in a new family focused literacy initiative: the Hoosier Family of Readers, sponsored by the Indiana Department of Education.

 

From science to movies to crafts to creative arts and teamwork, Summer Reading has something for you!
(Oh, and did we happen to mention that it's FREE?) 

 

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HPL closes at 5 p.m. on Wed., July 3.
HPL is closed on Thurs., July 4.

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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 in  June & July* at 6:30 p.m.
Florian Bolsega leads a class in music theory. Please bring pencil and paper.
*No session on Wed., July 3.

 

Novel Conversations -  The discussion originally scheduled for Mon., July 1 has been cancelled. The group will meet Mon., Aug. 5. nformation is at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 327.   

 

SUMMER READING runs from June 1 through Aug. 31. The Adult program is  Groundbreaking Reads. Check out books or audiobooks from HPL, and write the titles on your reading log.  When you complete a log, you'll be entered into a drawing for prizes! See the SUMMER READING page for all the details.

 

 

 

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., June 24 at 11 a.m. 
Tues., July 9 at 6 p.m.
Tues., July 23 at 2 p.m.
Mon., July 29 at 11 a.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.

Mon., June 17 at 2 p.m.

Mon., July 8 at 11 a.m.
Tues., July 16 at 6 p.m.
Tues., July 30 at 2 p.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. 

Tues., June 18 at 2 p.m.

Mon., June 24 at 2 p.m.

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

Tues., July 23 at 6 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., June 17 at 11 a.m.
Tues., June 25 at 2 p.m.
Tues., July 16 at 2 p.m.
Mon., July 22 at 11 a.m.
Tues., July 30 at 6 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:  Mon., July 8 at 2 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:  Mon., July 15 at 2 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., June 18 at 6 p.m. OR Mon., July 22 at 2 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., June 25 at 6 p.m. OR Mon., July 29 at 2 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  Summer Hours start June 10:
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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Summer Reading: BENEATH THE SURFACE 

Check out the SUMMER READING page for details of the Teen Summer Reading Program.   The library offers teen events each week from June through August. See the TEEN PROGRAM PAGE  for details. Teens, for each library program you attend from June through August, you receive an extra entry into the grand prize drawing for a $100 Best Buy gift card.   

  • Tues., June 18 at 1:30 p.m.: Teen Spooky Eyeballs
    Make a fun toy for yourself or for a friend. 

  • Tues., June 25 at 1:30 p.m.: Teen Terrariums
    Make an easy terrarium using small plants.
     
  • Tues., July 2 at 1:30 p.m.: Teen Movie, The Hobbit.
    Free popcorn while it lasts.
     
  • Tues., July 16 at 1:30 p.m.: Teen Book Discussion
    What are you reading now? Come discuss it with other teens.
     
  • Tues., July 23 at 1:30 p.m.: Teen Duct Tape Craft
    Use duct tape to make a fun craft, such as a wallet or a rose.
     
  • Tues., July 30 at 1:30 p.m.: Teen Movie,
    The Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 

 

 

 

 Programs for Youth
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336
  
Youth Services offers FOUR separate youth Summer Reading programs:
  • Early Literacy (newborns through age 2)
  • Read to Me (ages 3-5)
  • Primary (kindergarten through grade 3)
  • Intermediate (grades 4-6)

See the SUMMER READING  page for details on each of these programs. 

 

Youth Services will present 100 programs at the library this summer!
Check out the YOUTH PROGRAM page for dates, times, and details.   

 

Babies and Books (0 to 18 months): Thursdays at 10 a.m.:

June 20, 27; July 11, 18 & 25

 

Tiny Tots (18 months-2 years): Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.:

June 20, 27; July 11, 18 & 25

 

2s and 3s (ages 2 and 3): Thursdays at 11 a.m.:

June 20, 27; July 11, 18 & 25

 

Little Listeners (ages 3-5): Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.:

June 18, 25; July 9, 16, 23 & 30

 

Kids Can 2! (ages 6-8): Tuesdays at 1 p.m.: 

June 18, 25; July 9, 16, 23, 30

 

Just for Tweens (ages 9-13): Mondays at 2 p.m.:

June 17, 24; July 8, 15, 22, 29

 

Tween Lego Club (ages 9-13): Wednesdays at 2 p.m.:

June 19, 26; July 10, 17, 24, 31

 

Tween Science Club (ages 9-13): Thursdays at 2 p.m.:

 June 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25


Reader's Theater (ages 6-13): Thursdays at 3 p.m.:

June 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25

 

Summer Movie (ages 6-13): Fridays at 1 p.m.:

June 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26

 

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

www.hammond.lib.in.us/friends.htm

The Friends accept new members. Print the membership form on the website above; fill it out, and mail with your check.

 

The Friends conduct a half-price sale on these Saturdays:

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.

Summer Hours run June 10-Aug. 17. See the Teen section above.

   

 

 

 

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

 

Sincerely,

Hammond Public Library Newsletter Staff