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Hammond Public Library News

April 3, 2015
 
     
Hammond Public Library
564 State Street
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 931-5100
  
Mary Schons
   
 
Mark your calendar for these programs:
  • Sat., April 4 from 12 noon to 2 p.m.: Antique Appraisal by Valerie Macko of Macko's Antique Galleries. What's your stuff worth?
     
  • Tues., April 14 from 6-8 p.m.: Digital Download Open House - 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 and our staff will help get you started. 
     
  • Coming in May are these special programs:
    Sat., May 2: Tennis Tips
    Wed., May 6, 13, 20 & 27: 4-part songwriting class
         Details are with Mary Schons at 219-931-5100 x327.
    Thurs., May 7: Those Were The Days Radio Players (old time radio show)
    Sat., May 23: Golden Tones concert
    Thurs., May 28: Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
    Sat., May 30:     Local Author Fair; Summer Reading Program starts
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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   

 

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.

 

ACME Pawn Pushers Chess

Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: April 6, 13, 20 & 27 
Second Saturday from 1-4 p.m.: April 11

Novel Conversations Book Group Mon., April 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Discuss Cinnamon and Gunpowder by Eli Brown. 

 

Welcome to the World of Music
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.: April 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. 

 

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.  

 

HPL Advocacy Committee
Tues., April 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Community members are invited to provide input. 

 

Blood Pressure Screenings
Mon., April 27 from 2-4 p.m.
Laura Lovell from North Shore Health Centers performs blood pressure checks on the last Monday of the month. 

ATTENTION, local authors: HPL's second Local Author Fair is Sat., May 30. Tables are $20. Space is limited. If you're interested in more information, please email us for details.

Free Computer Classes 

Location: Computer Lab

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.  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.
 

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. Must be familiar with the computer mouse and have basic keyboarding skills.

Mon., April 20 at 11 a.m.
Tues., 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., April 27 at 11 a.m.
Mon., April 20 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. Must be familiar with the computer mouse and have basic keyboarding skills.
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.
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., 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.

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.
 

Programs for Teens

(219) 931-5100, Ext. 351

http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/teenprograms.htm 
 Check out HPL's teen Tumblr page! http://hammondpubliclibraryteens.tumblr.com

 

Teen Recycled Crafts Day
Thurs., April 23 at 4 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day and make crafts from recycled items. All supplies provided.

 

Teen Book Club

Thurs., May 7 at 4 p.m.

Show your love of books and discuss what you're reading with other teens.

Prizes for those who attend.  

 

Teen Flower Pen Program

Thursday, May 14 at 4 p.m.
 Celebrate spring and a make a fun flower pen! 

 

Teen Magnetic Bookmarks

Thursday, May 28 at 4 p.m.
 Get ready for the Teen Summer Reading Program by making a crafty bookmark.  

 

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.: April 9 & April 23

 

Tiny Tots (Ages 18 months through 2)

Sing songs, learn rhymes, and play!
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: 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.: April 9 & April 23

 

Little Listeners (Ages 3 through 5)

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts about spring!

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.

 

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.   

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., April 25

   

Hours and Location

For a Google map of our location, go to:  https://goo.gl/maps/9RAEj 

  

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.  

 

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

 

Sincerely,

Hammond Public Library Newsletter Staff