Hammond Public Library
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Hammond Public Library News

November 27, 2013
 
Hammond Public Library
564 State Street
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 931-5100
www.hammond.lib.in.us
  
HOLIDAY HOURS: HPL observes these holiday hours:
  • Wed., Nov. 27: Library closes at 5 p.m.
  • Thurs., Nov. 28 and Fri., Nov. 29: Library closed.
  • Sat., Nov. 30: Library opens at 9 a.m.
 
E-BOOKS: HPL received a grant for $10,000 to establish an e-book service for the residents of Hammond. HPL has joined the Indiana Digital Download Consortium, which allows HPL to take advantage of group purchasing power and resource sharing among libraries. HPL has also purchased several e-readers to instruct new users on how to download e-books. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Indiana State Library.

Consider attending an E-Book Open House session to show you how to download e-books on your mobile device. See the dates under Adult Programming, below, or click here. Feel free to bring your mobile device to the open house. 
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MITTEN TREE: HPL accepts donations of gloves, mittens, scarves and hats for the Mitten Tree, a project of Friends of St. Anthony Hospice. Help area residents keep warm this winter. Drop items off at the Circulation Desk during library hours, until Mon., Dec. 23.
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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

Wed., Dec. 4, 11 & 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Florian Bolsega leads a class in music theory. Please bring pencil & paper.              

 

Novel Conversations book discussion

Mon., Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
The group will discuss Tevye and the Dairyman and the Railroad Stories, by Sholem Aleichem. These served as the basis for the play, "Fiddler on the Roof."
 

E-book Open House

HPL has e-books! Stop in our Computer Lab during any of the sessions below, and find out about electronic books available for reading online or through download to your mobile devices. You are welcome to bring your reader, tablet or other mobile device to this free, one-hour session.

Thurs., Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.

Fri., Dec 13 at 10 a.m.
 Sat., Dec 14 at 2 p.m.

Tues., Dec 17 at 2 p.m.

Sat., Dec 21 at 2 p.m.

Sat., Dec 28 at 2 p.m.

 

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., Dec. 2 at 11 a.m.

Tues., Dec. 3 at 6 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., Nov. 26 at 2 p.m.

Mon., Dec. 9 at 11 a.m.

Tues., Dec. 19 at 6 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., Dec. 10 at 2 p.m.

Tues., Dec. 17 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.   

Tues., Dec. 3 at 2 p.m.

Mon., Dec. 16 at 11 a.m.

 

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., Dec. 2 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., Dec. 9 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., Dec. 16 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., Nov. 26 at 6 p.m.; no session in December
         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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  • December 2-30: Teen Winter Reading!
    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 $25 gift card to Best Buy. So start reading!
> For teens in grades 7-12.
> Books (which includes graphic novels, audiobooks, and Playaways) must be checked out from the Hammond Public Library with a valid library card.
> When you finish a book, stop by the Information Services Desk on the 2nd floor and fill out an entry form for the drawing.

  • Thurs., Dec. 5 at 4 p.m.: Teen Book Club
    What book are you reading right now? Come to Teen Scene and 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., Dec. 19 at 4 p.m.: Teen Soapmaking
    Come to the Community Room to learn how to make fun and easy soaps! They make great gifts. All supplies included.     

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

Babies and Books

Thurs., Dec. 5 & 19 at 10 a.m.

 

Tiny Tots

Thurs., Dec. 5 & 19 at 10:30 a.m.

 

2's and 3's (Ages 2 and 3)

Thurs., Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. - Join us for songs, a story, and a simple craft about those big and furry animals called bears!

Thurs., Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. - Join us for a songs, a story, and a simple craft about the ones you love: family!

 

Little Listeners (Ages 3 - 5)

Tues., Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. - Penguins, penguins, penguins! Join us for a storytime about these cute, cold-weather birds.

Tues., Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. - It's time for bed! Not quite, but join us for stories about bedtime, anyway!

 

Kids Can 2! (Ages 6 - 8)

Tues., Dec. 17 at 4 p.m.: Holiday Fun! Enjoy holiday poems and stories before making your own ornament.

 

Tween (Ages 9 - 13)

LEGO Club: The library has a lot of Legos just waiting to be built into something cool! Tues., Dec. 10 at 4 p.m.: Build a wintry creation this month!

 

Just for Tweens
 Thurs., Dec. 12 at 4 p.m.: Ever wonder what to do with old, damaged books? Create something out of them! Join us to recycle an old book into something new. 

 

School Age (Ages 6 - 13)

After School Movie (popcorn served while supplies last)

Wed., Dec. 4 at 4 p.m.: Mike Wasowski and John P. Sullivan weren't always friends. Join us to watch Monsters University.

 

Homeschool Day

Fri., Dec. 13 at 10 a.m.: Kids in the Kitchen: It's time to learn the basics of cooking! Learn how to read recipes, browse our collection of cookbooks, and let's get cookin'!

 

Letters to Santa

Throughout December, visit Youth Services to write a letter to Santa. Drop your letter into our special mailbox for it to be delivered in time for Christmas! Special holiday paper will be provided.

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 Book Sale Room is open during library hours
 (no Half Price Sales in November or December) 

 

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
(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.  
  

HOLIDAY HOURS:

HPL closes at 5 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 27.
 HPL is closed on Thurs., Nov. 28, and on Fri., Nov. 29. 

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

 

Sincerely,

Hammond Public Library Newsletter Staff