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Hammond Public Library News

May 16, 2014

Hammond Public Library

564 State Street
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 931-5100

www.hammond.lib.in.us

Hammond Public Library has programs galore, as well as two new services in which you may be interested:

WIRELESS PRINTING: Our public computer users have been getting used to reserving computers and printing via our print management software. Now we offer wireless printing for those using their laptops or tablets at HPL! Ask the Info Services staff for assistance, or pick up an instructional sheet in the library information kiosk near the Circulation Desk, or on the second floor.

E-BOOKS AND NOW, STREAMING VIDEO! Click the Overdrive e-books icon on our website to view what

e-books and streaming video movies are now available. Videos have a 7-day checkout.

SAT., MAY 17 at 10 a.m.
MEMORY LOSS, ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA

SAT., MAY 24 from 12 noon to 1 p.m.:
LEARN TO PLAY GUITAR!

THURS., MAY 29 at 6:30 p.m.
SHAKESPEARE'S "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM"

SAT., MAY 31: THREE BIG EVENTS AT HPL!!

LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR - 12 noon to 3 p.m.
FRIENDS' HALF-PRICE SALE - 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
HAMMOND ART WALK - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. HPL galleries feature the art of Dawn Diamantopoulos.

MON., JUNE 2: SUMMER READING BEGINS!
Six program levels serve all ages. Read and be eligible to win prizes!

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Programs For Adults

(219) 931-5100, Ext. 310

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

ACME Pawn Pushers Chess

Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: May 19; June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Sat., June 14 from 1-4 p.m.
For teens through adults, beginners to grand masters!

Discussion: Novel Conversations
Mon., June 2 at 6:30 p.m.: Discuss The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel by Deborah Moggach. Copies of the book are available for check-out.

Discussion: International Book-ings

Wed., June 11 at 1 p.m.: Discuss No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, by Alexander McCall Smith. This new discussion features foreign authors or locales. Copies of the book are available for check-out.

Welcome to the World of Music
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.: May 21 & 28; June 4, 11, 18 & 25

Free music lessons for grade 6 through adult. Limited number of keyboards available. Please bring a pencil and paper to each lesson.

Learn to Play Guitar
Sat., May 24 from 12-1 p.m.
Join us for a beginner-friendly class on guitar basics. A professional musician will answer questions about your favorite music, whether classical, jazz, gospel, or R&B. You don't need to bring a guitar to attend!

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Thurs., May 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Waldorf College Theatre Company returns this year with another of The Bard's favorites, about the universal theme of love and its complications.

Moonlight in Duneland
Mon., June 9 from 2-3 p.m.
Join Steve McShane and Ronald S. Cohen of IU Northwest as they discuss the South Shore Railroad's 1920s marketing campaign. Afterward, they will sign copies of their book, Moonlight in Duneland, which will be available for purchase.

Hammond Health Matters

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Sat., May 17 at 10 a.m., presented by the Alzheimer's Association

Have you ever wondered if you were having just a moment of forgetfulness, or a sign of something more? Learn the difference at this free program.

Free blood pressure checks by North Shore Health Center from 1 to 3 p.m.

Thurs., May 22       Tues., May 27
Tues., June 3          Thurs., June 12
Tues., June 17        Thurs., June 26

Sat., May 31: Three big events at HPL!

Friends of the Library Half-Price Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pick up bargains on books, magazines, movies and music. Excludes specially priced items and sets. Also visit our Local Author Fair and Art Walk that day!
Local Author Fair from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
More than 20 local authors will be here to display and sell their books. Many authors will be doing short readings from their works. Learn more about the talent in our midst, and purchase a gift for a graduation or other special occasion.
Hammond Art Walk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HPL galleries display the mixed media paintings of Dawn Diamantopoulos, who received a bachelor's in fine arts from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY.
After your visit to the HPL galleries and our Local Author Fair and Friends Sale, be sure to visit the other art venues around town: Paul Henry's Gallery; South Shore Arts Substation No. 9; Hammond INnovation Center; Towle Theater; The Blue Room Cafe; Flex Studio; SideCar Gallery; Hammond Arts Center; It's Just Serendipity; Mark Anderson Illustration; and White Ripple Gallery.

Mon., June 2: Sign-up begins for
"Literary Elements" Adult Summer Reading

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:

Classes are 60 to 90 minutes in length. Registration is required. E-mail, Internet and Word Basic classes require you to be familiar with the computer mouse, and to have beginning keyboarding skills.

Mouse Basics:

Learn about using the mouse; common computer terms; how to work with menus and forms; how to copy and paste; more. No experience required to attend.

Mon., June 2 at 11 a.m.
Tues., June 17 at 2 p.m.

Internet Basics:

An introduction to the program that gets you on the Internet along with how to browse or go directly to a website you want. Internet searching and printing options are also discussed.
Tues., May 20 at 6 p.m.

Mon., June 2 at 2 p.m.
Mon., June 9 at 11 a.m.

E-mail Basics:

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., May 20 at 2 p.m.
Tues., June 3 at 2 p.m.
Mon., June 16 at 11 a.m.
Mon., June 30 at 2 p.m.

Word Basics:

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., May 19 at 11 a.m.
Tues., May 27 at 6 p.m.
Tues., June 10 at 2 p.m.
Mon., June 16 at 2 p.m.
Mon., June 23 at 11 a.m.

NEW!! Windows 8 Basics:
Become familiar with the new Windows 8 layout, launch apps, move between screens and more.
Mon., May 19 at 2 p.m.
Tues., May 27 at 2 p.m.

Mon., June 9 at 2 p.m.
Tues., June 24 at 2 p.m.
Mon., June 30 at 11 a.m.

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Advance Classes are between 2-2.5 hours in length. Registration is required. You must have taken the basic classes, or have familiarity with the computer mouse, as well as basic computer knowledge.

Advanced Word: 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.
Tues., June 3 at 6 p.m.

Intro to Excel: 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.

Tues., June 10 at 6 p.m.

PowerPoint: Create photo slide shows and professional presentations quickly and easily! Learn about design themes and slide layouts, inserting graphics and media clips onto slides, tips to use when making your presentations and more.
Tues., June 17 at 6 p.m.

Letters & Resumes: Start your next job search with a new cover letter and a fre

shened 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. You will customize a resume template or build your 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.

Tues., June 24 at 6 p.m.

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.

Summer hours from June 9-Aug. 9:
Teen Scene is open all day during library hours.

Teen Magnetic Bookmark Program
Thurs., May 29 at 4 p.m.
Get ready for the Summer Reading Program by making a fun bookmark!

Join us for Teen Programs throughout Summer Reading! For each program you attend, your name is entered into the drawing for a Best Buy gift card! You must be signed up for the program in order to be entered into the drawing. All supplies provided. Programs are for teens in 7th-12th grades.

Wednesday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m.: Teen Book Club.

What book are you reading right now? Come discuss what you're reading with other teens! Prizes for those who attend.

Wednesday, June 18 at 1:30 p.m.: Recycled chip bag pouches.

Make a cool pouch from a chip bag!

Wednesday, June 25 at 1:30 p.m.: Teen Lava Lamp Program.
Make your own lava lamp. Easy and fun craft!

Programs for Youth

(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336

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

Tween LEGO Club (Ages 9 - 13)

Create with the library's Legos!

Mon., May 19 at 4 p.m.

Reading Tutor available

The Hammond Public Library and Calumet College of St. Joseph are offering FREE reading tutoring to students in kindergarten-12th grade. This is a walk-in service! Call Youth Services for more information.

Coming Soon: Youth Summer Reading, "Fizz, Boom, Read!"

Be on the lookout for awesome programs about science. You also earn prizes for the books you read over the summer. Four levels serve newborns through grade 6. Summer Reading begins on June 2!

Babies and Books (Ages 0 through 18 months)

Join us on the following dates to hear stories and to learn new songs and rhymes to help your baby's mind grow!

Thursdays at 10 a.m.: June 12, June 19, June 26

Tiny Tots (Ages 18 months through 2)

Join us on the following dates to sing songs, learn rhymes, and play!

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: June 12, June 19, June 26

Twos and Threes (Ages 2 and 3)

Each week we will celebrate a different letter. Join us on the following dates for a story and songs about those letters. Also, please bring something that starts with those letters to show to the group.
Thursdays at 11 a.m: June 12- "I"; June 19- "J"; June 26- "K"

Little Listeners (Ages 3 through 5)

This month we will be learning about farms. Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays about farms, farmers, and farm animals.

Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

June 10: Join us to make a muddy pig! Please wear play clothes.

June 17: Today you will make an "Old MacDonald" song bag.

June 24: Join us for a tractor craft!

Beginner Science Club (Ages 6 through 8)

Mondays at 1 p.m.

June 9: Learn your 3 R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Learn how to apply them to your everyday lives.

June 16: Germs are everywhere! Learn what they are, how they live, and how they affect you.

June 23: How does your nose know what it smells? Join us to learn about your sniffer!

Kids Can 2! (Ages 6 through 8)

Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

June 10: Discover the biggest, smallest, fastest, and slowest animals from around the world.

June 17: Learn how different foods give you the nutrition you need.

June 24: Move through the ages of time by learning about different types of transportation.

Tween Lego Club (Ages 9 through 13)

Join us this month to build your own maze with the library's Legos!

Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

June 11; June 18; June 25

Tween Science Club (Ages 9 through 13)

Thursdays at 2 p.m.

June 12: Do you find weather fascinating? Join us today to learn about tornadoes, hurricanes, and more!

June 19: Do you have what it takes to be an engineer? Join us to explore different areas of engineering by doing different projects.

June 26: Do you like to garden, but you don't like all of the work? Join us to make an easy-to-care-for terrarium.

Reader's Theater (Ages 6 through 13)

Do you like to act? Do you like to create? This summer, the Reader's Theater Group will perform Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater. Join us on the following dates for more information.

Thursdays at 3 p.m.

June 12: Parents - Please join us for the beginning of this first session.

June 19

June 26

Summer Movie (Ages 6 through 13)

Popcorn will be served while supplies last.

Fridays at 1 p.m.

June 13 - Wall-E

June 20 - Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2

June 27 - Honey I Shrunk the Kids

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.

Book Sale Room: open during library hours.
Next Half-Price Sale is Sat., May 31, 2014.

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

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

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

WJOB 1100 AM, or the Emergency Closing Center.

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Suzanne G. Long Local History Room (2nd Floor)

Local History Librarian: (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.

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

Sincerely,

Hammond Public Library Newsletter Staff