HPL eXTRA
Hammond Public Library News
March 20, 2015
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Hammond Public Library
564 State Street
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 931-5100
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Greetings!
Mark your calendar for these programs:
- Tues., March 24 from 4-6 p.m.: Preschool Roundup. Participating preschools answer parents' questions.
- Mon., March 30 from 2-4 p.m.: Blood pressure screening is given by Laura Lovell of North Shore Heath Centers.
- Wed., April 1 at 1 p.m.: Life-Size Candyland (ages 6-13). Kids, do you like to play the game "Candyland"? Join us to play a life-sized version! Please register by calling Youth Services at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.
- Sat., April 4 from 12 noon to 2 p.m.: What's your stuff worth? Do you have an heirloom? Valerie Macko of Macko's Antique Galleries will be here to appraise your antiques.
- Tues., April 14 from 6-8 p.m.: Enjoy magazines, e-books, audiobooks and more via our down-loadable digital content! Need a demonstration? Not sure how to get started? Bring your device to this Digital Downloads Open House and our staff will help get you started.
Borrow DVDs for FREE! Also, DVDs that had a 2-day loan period now can be borrowed for 7 days. Fines for late DVDs are $1 per day, per DVD (maximum fine of $28 per DVD).
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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.: March 23 & 30; April 6, 13, 20 & 27
Second Saturday from 1-4 p.m.: April 11
HPL Advocacy Committee
Tues., March 24 at 5:30 p.m.
Community members are invited to provide input.
Welcome to the World of Music
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.: March 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Free music lessons for grade 6 through adult. Limited number of keyboards available. Please bring a pencil and paper to each lesson.
Blood Pressure Screenings
Mon., March 30 from 2-4 p.m.
Laura Lovell from North Shore Health Centers performs blood pressure checks on the last Monday of the month.
Antiques Appraisal Sat., April 4 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Valerie Macko, of Macko Antique Galleries, will be here to appraise your items.
Novel Conversations Book Group
Mon., April 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Discuss Cinnamon and Gunpowder by Eli Brown.
International Book-ings Book Group
on hiatus until fall. Best wishes to librarian, Maria Case, as she retires.
Stitching In The Stacks
Thurs., April 9 at 3:30 p.m.
Interested in knitting or crochet? Come join us! All experience levels welcomed.
Digital Downloads Open House
Tues., April 14 from 6-8 p.m.
Enjoy magazines, eBooks, audiobooks and more with HPL's downloadable digital content! Need a demonstration? Not sure how to get started? Bring your device to a Digital Downloads Open House, and our staff will help you get started.
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Free Computer Classes
Location: Computer Lab
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/computerclasses.htm
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. Classes are FREE, but space is limited. Registration is required. Call (219)931-5100 and ask for Carol Williams or ext. 345, to check availability and to reserve your slot.
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., April 13 at 11 a.m.
Tues., April 28 at 2 p.m.
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. Must be familiar with the computer mouse and have basic keyboarding skills.
Mon., April 20 at 11 a.m.
Tues., March 31 or April 14 at 2 p.m.
Email 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. Must be familiar with the computer mouse and have basic keyboarding skills.
Mon., March 23 or April 27 at 11 a.m.
Mon., April 20 at 2 p.m.
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. Must be familiar with the computer mouse and have basic keyboarding skills.
Monday, March 30 at 11 a.m.
Tues., April 7 at 2 p.m.
Mon., April 13 at 2 p.m.
Windows 8 Basics:
Become familiar with the new Windows 8 layout, launch apps, move between screens and more. Must be familiar with computer mouse and have basic keyboarding skills.
Tues., March 24 at 2 p.m.
Mon., April 6 at 11 a.m.
Mon., April 27 at 2 p.m.
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Intermediate and advanced level classes are designed to sharpen your existing skills. Familiarity with keyboard/mouse and basic word processing is required to attend these sessions. Classes are FREE, but space is limited. Registration is required. Call (219)931-5100 and ask for Carol Williams or ext. 345, to check availability and to reserve your slot.
Word 2 - estimated class time 2 hours
Improve your documents by learning more about text, spacing, paragraph formatting, borders, bullets and more.
Tues., April 7 at 6 p.m.
Word 3 (formerly Advanced Word) - estimated class time 2 hours
Go beyond text. We'll focus on working with images and shapes. Also touched upon with be text boxes and charts.
Tues., April 28 at 6 p.m.
Banners in Word - estimated class time 2 hours
Creating a banner using Word is easier than you think. If you can format text, adjust margins and work with images and shapes, you can do this!
Tues., March 31 at 6 p.m.
Tues., April 21 at 2 p.m.
Intro to Excel - estimated class time 2 hours
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.
Mon., March 23 at 2 p.m.
Tues., April 21 at 6 p.m.
PowerPoint - estimated class time 2 hours
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.
No class in April
Letters & Resumes - estimated class time 60-90 minutes
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.
Mon., April 6 at 2 p.m.
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Programs for Teens
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 351
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/teenprograms.htm
Teen Movie: If I Stay
Tuesday March 31 at 1:30 p.m.
Free popcorn while it lasts.
Teen Book Club
Thurs., April 2 at 4 p.m.
Show your love of books and discuss what you're reading with other teens.
Prizes for those who attend.
Teen Recycled Crafts Day
Thurs., April 23 at 4 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day and make crafts from recycled items. All supplies provided.
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Programs for Youth
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336
Babies and Books (Ages 0 through 18 months)
Hear stories and to learn new songs and rhymes to help your baby's mind grow!
Thursdays at 10 a.m.: March 26; April 9 & April 23
Tiny Tots (Ages 18 months through 2)
Sing songs, learn rhymes, and play!
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: March 26; April 9 & April 23
Twos and Threes (Ages 2 and 3)
Join us as we share songs, a story, and activities about Arctic animals.
Thursdays at 11 a.m.: March 26; April 9 & April 23
Little Listeners (Ages 3 through 5)
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts about spring!
Tuesday, March 24 at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 7 at 1 p.m.
Wed, April 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Tues., April 21 at 1 p.m.
Wed., April 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Kids Can 2! (ages 6-9)
Mon., March 23 at 4 p.m. Cowgirls and cowboys, saddle up with Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa for a Western adventure!
Preschool Roundup
Tues., March 24 at 4 p.m.: Parents, if you're thinking about sending your child to preschool in the fall, then this is the program for you! Participating preschools will be here to provide you with the necessary information and to answer any of your questions. Join us in the Community Room at any time between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
CANCELLED Career Day for Homeschoolers
SPRING BREAK FUN: Life-Size Candyland (Ages 6 - 13)
Wed., April 1 at 1 p.m.
Do you like to play the game, "Candyland"? Join us to play a li-size version! Please register by calling Youth Services at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.
After School Movie (ages 6-13)
Wed., April 1 at 4 p.m.: Have you ever had a bad day? Join us to watch Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
Celebrate an Author's Birthday
Wed., April 8 at 4 p.m.: Let's celebrate Beverly Cleary! Join us for activities and a discussion about her books.
Just for Tweens (ages 9-13)
Thurs., April 9 at 4 p.m.: Wind Power: Have you ever wondered how windmills produce power? Join us to learn and to make your own windmill.
Music Monday
Mon., April 13 at 1 p.m.: Join us to listen to songs, to play instruments, and to dance!
LEGO Club (ages 6-13)
Mon., April 13 at 4 p.m.: Create with the library's LEGO blocks.
Children's Book Discussion (geared toward ages 8-13; all ages welcomed)
Wednesday, April 22 at 1 p.m.: Discuss The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy, by Jeanne Birdsall. Books are available for checkout in late March.
Amelia Bedelia (Ages 6-13)
Thurs., April 23 at 5:30 p.m.: Enjoy the silly housekeeper known as Amelia Bedelia as we read and act out the meaning of her words.
Kids Can 2! (Ages 6-9)
Mon., April 27 at 4 p.m.: Let's celebrate National Haiku Day!
Family Life in the Civil War
Thurs., April 30 at 5:30 p.m.
This year is the 10th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. Learn about what it was like to be a kid during that time, and make a Civil War craft.
Reading Tutoring / Tutor de Lectura
The Library offers FREE reading tutoring to students in kindergarten-12th grade. This is a walk-in service. Call Youth Services for more information.
La Biblioteca ofrece tutoría GRATIS de lectura para estudiantes en el jardín de infantes hasta el grado 12. Llame a Servicios a la Juventud para más información en (219) 931-5100, ext. 336.
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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 is open during library hours.
The library accepts donations of books, magazines, movies, and music. Just bring them to the library during regular hours.
Next half-price sale: Sat., March 28
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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
Mon. through Thurs.: 3:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Thank you for using the Hammond Public Library. We appreciate your support.
Sincerely,
Hammond Public Library Newsletter Staff
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