Hammond Public Library
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Hammond Public Library News

 
July 26, 2013
 
Hammond Public Library
564 State Street
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 931-5100
www.hammond.lib.in.us
 
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Saturday, July 27 is the Friends' monthly Half Price Sale. Pick up some bargains on books, magazines, movies, and music!
  
Just one month left of our Summer Reading Program.
Will you be a prize winner? We thank the following Summer Reading donors:
Books, Brushes & Bands for Education
Cabela's                        
Citizens Financial Bank
El Taco Real                 
Friends of the Library
Gary SouthShore RailCats
Great Lakes Sonics
Hammond Hispanic Community Committee
Hammond Lions Club
Hammond Port Authority/Wolf Lake Aquatic Center Hammond Reads         
Indiana Beach
It's Just Serendipity
KFC/T.R. Foods
McDonald's/Restaurant Management Corp.
North Twp Trustee's Office/Wicker Park Splash Pad Strack and Van Til        
Towle Theater
Van Til's Supermarket
Waldorf College Theater Company
White Castle Systems

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THE PRINT NEWSLETTER, BOOKENDS, is mailed to elected officials and Friends of the Library members.  Copies of the July issue are available at the library, or you may read it here. The August issue will be posted shortly.
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  • Hammond Public Library board of trustees meets Tues., July 30 at 5:30 p.m., lower level Schlesinger Board Room.
  • The board of the Friends of the Library meet Tues., Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. in Room AV-1 at the library.
  • The public is invited to the Reader's Theater performance of "How I Became a Pirate" on Sat., Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. The kids have been working really hard on all aspects of putting on a show. Come support their summer efforts!
  • The Advocacy Committee meets Tues., Aug. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the library. We're looking for community members to provide input and ideas.
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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 in August at 6:30 p.m.
Florian Bolsega leads a class in music theory. Please bring pencil and paper.
 
 

Novel Conversations  

Mon., Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m.
The group discusses Before I Go to Sleep by Steven J. Watson. Information is at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 327.   

 

SUMMER READING runs through Aug. 31. The Adult program is  Groundbreaking Reads. Check out books or audio-books 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. 

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.

CANCELLED >>>>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. 

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.  

 

CANCELLED >>> 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:  Resumes in September
 
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:  Resumes in September.
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: Resumes in September
 
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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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., 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. 
 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 complete details.   

 

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

Aug. 1, 8, 15

 

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

Aug. 1, 8, 15

 

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

Aug. 1, 8, 15

 

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

July 30; Aug. 6, 13

 

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

July 30; Aug. 6, 13

 

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

July 29; Aug. 5, 12

 

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

July 31; Aug. 7, 14

 

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

Aug. 1, 8. 15


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

Aug. 1, 8, 15
Reader's Theater performance is Sat., Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. The public is welcome.

 

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

Aug. 2, 9, 16

 

End-of-Summer-Reading Bash
Sat., Aug. 31 from 2 to 4 p.m.

 

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:

July 27
Aug. 31
Sept. 28

Oct. 26

(no sales in November or December)
 

Remember that the library accepts 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