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  July* and August 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  

No discussion Mon., July 1.
The group meets Mon., Aug. 5 to discuss Before I Go to Sleep by Steven J. Watson. Information 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.
NOTE: There are no public computer classes in August.

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.

Tues., July 23 at 2 p.m.
Mon., July 29 at 11 a.m.
No classes in August

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., July 8 at 11 a.m.
Tues., July 16 at 6 p.m.
Tues., July 30 at 2 p.m.
No classes in August

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., July 23 at 6 p.m.
No classes in August

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.

Tues., July 16 at 2 p.m.
Mon., July 22 at 11 a.m.
Tues., July 30 at 6 p.m.
No classes in August

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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: 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: 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.  

NO ADVANCED CLASSES IN AUGUST. PLEASE JOIN US AFTER LABOR DAY.

Programs for Teens

(219) 931-5100, Ext. 351

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

Teen Scene  Summer Hours run through Aug. 17:
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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• 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 
   
• Tues., Aug. 6 at 1:30 p.m.: Teen Book Discussion
  What are you reading now? Come discuss it with other teens.
   
• Thurs., Aug. 22 at 4 p.m.: Teen Notebook Decorating
  Head back to school in style with a notebook you decorate yourself.
   
• Thurs., Aug. 29 at 4 p.m.: Teen Chip Bag Pouches
  Make a fun pouch with an upcycled chip bag.
   
• Sat., August 31 at 4 p.m.: Summer Reading Ends
  All reading logs must be turned in by 4 p.m. to receive credit.
  Prize winners will be announced by Tuesday, Sept. 3.

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)