Programs For Adults

(219) 931-5100, Ext. 310

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

Special Programs

 "Dollar-a-Day Boys: A Musical Tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps"
Sat., March 15 at 10 a.m. Author/filmmaker, Bill Jamerson, tells stories and sings original songs about the CCC, a Depression-era federal work program that built roads and state parks. Jamerson will sign copies of his historical novel. This program is cosponsored by the Hammond Historical Society and Friends of the Library. It  is free and open to the public.

Affordable Care Act informational sessions
 Fri., March 14 & 28 from 1-4 p.m. Staff from North Shore Health Center will help you understand coverage, and enroll in the system. You will need: Social Security numbers (or document numbers of legal immigrants); birth dates; pay stubs, W-2 forms or "wage and tax" statements; policy numbers for any current health insurance; and information about any health insurance that you or your family could get from your jobs.

Online Voting Registration Class: The last day to register to vote before the May primaries is April 7. Register to vote, check your status, and learn how to register other Hoosiers to vote using Indianavoters.com! The class is free. An Indiana driver's license or state ID is helpful, but not necessary to attend. Contact Mary Schons for more information, (219) 931-5100, ext. 327.
Wed., March 26 from 4-5 p.m.
Wed., April 2 from 4-5 p.m.

 A Night of Poetry with Yusuf El
Thurs., April 10 at 6 p.m. Celebrate National Poetry Month as author, poet, and spoken word performer, Yusuf Ali El, performs his works. He is a Hammond resident, and received his MA from Governors State University. His latest books include Raw Tears, a book of love and relationship poetry; and Ryme Time for Growing Minds (a book for children).

Continuing Programs or Program Series

ACME Pawn Pushers chess
Open to all ages, from beginners to Grand Masters. We will teach you how to play. Limited number of boards are available. No dues or fees for regular meetings.
Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: March 10, 17, 24 & 31

Second Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.: March 8

Welcome to the World of Music
Free music lessons for grade 6 through adult. Limited number of keyboards available. Please bring a pencil and paper to each lesson.
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.: March 12, 19 & 26

Blood Pressure Check by North Shore Health Center staff
March 12, 13 & 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. No appointment needed.

(Book Discussion) Novel Conversations

First Monday of most months at 6:30 p.m.

Copies of the book are available for checkout about 2 weeks before each meeting.
Mon., April 7 at 6:30 p.m.: Sweet Tooth, by Ian McEwan. A young intelligence agent begins to fall for a writer, with potentially dangerous consequences.

(Book Discussion) International Book-ings (new series, starts April 9)
Second Wednesday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m.

Copies of the book are available for checkout about 2 weeks before each meeting.

Wed., April 9 at 1 p.m.: Still Life by French-Canadian author, Louise Penny.
Wed., May 14: Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier
Wed., June 11: No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith

Hammond Health Matters (new series)
Note: March 11 & April 1 programs cancelled, due to staffing changes at the Alzheimer's Association.

Sat., May 17 at 10 a.m.:The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer's

Please note changes in these previously announced programs presented by Stephen G. McShane of the Calumet Regional Archives:

 Thurs., April 10 at 2 p.m.: "Northwest Indiana's Steel Giants" is the history of the steel industry and the towns as seen by photographers from U.S. Steel and Inland Steel. Presented by Stephen McShane and Gary Wilk, co-editors of Steel Giant They sign copies of the books, which will be available for purchase. 

 Programs for Teens

(219) 931-5100, Ext. 351

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

Mon-Thurs: 3-8:30 p.m.

Friday: 3-5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Teen Washer Necklace craft
Thurs., March 27 at 4 p.m., Teen Scene
Make a colorful necklace from hardware washers, for yourself or for a friend. 

Teen Pop Tab Bracelets
Thurs., April 10 at 4 p.m., Teen Scene

Make a bracelet for yourself or a friend. All supplies provided.

Teen Flower Pens

Tues., April 22 at 4 p.m., Teen Scene
Celebrate Earth Day and make a fun flower pen! All supplies provided.

Friends of the Library

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

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

See above for the joint Friends/Hammond Historical Society meeting on Mar. 15.

Book Sale Room: open during library hours.
Next Half-Price Sale is Sat., March 29, 2014.

 The library accepts donations of books, magazines, movies, and music. Just bring them to the library during regular hours.

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

For weather-related closings: check our website, Facebook page, 

WJOB 1100 AM, or the Emergency Closing Center.