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Hammond Public Library News

April 17, 2015
 
     
Hammond Public Library
564 State Street
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 931-5100
  
   
 
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Our National Library Week food drive ends Sat., April 18. Please bring donations to the Circulation Desk. Food items benefit Greater Hammond Community Services food pantry.
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Did you know that the Friends sell...
  • Science Fair kits? The kit contains a trifold presentation board, lettering, clip art, and a glue stick. These are great for science or history fairs. They're $9.50, available at the front desk.
  • TASC (formerly GED) study guides? For just $20 you can have your own guide from which to study, highlight important paragraphs, or take notes.

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 Are you a local author? HPL's second Local Author Fair runs Sat., May 30 from 12-3 p.m. A table is $20 until April 30; $30 after April 30. Table fees benefit the Hammond Public Library Foundation. Space is limited to 25 tables, and half of those are already reserved. Also, a limited number of time slots are available in which authors may perform short readings from their works. Authors handle their own sales. For information, please email Linda Swisher or call her at (219) 931-5100, x310 or email Elizabeth Samaniego or call her at x331.
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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   

 

ACME Pawn Pushers Chess

Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: April 20 & 27; May 4, 11, 18. No chess May 25 
Second Saturday from 1-4 p.m.: May 9

Welcome to the World of Music
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.: April 22 & 29; May 6, 13, 20 & 27

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

 

Friends' Half-Price Sale -Bargains on books, magazines, movies, & music
Sat., April 25 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
 
Tennis Tips - Sat., May 2 at 12 noon
Tennis Tips - Join us in the parking lot as Eddie Lopez of the USTA shows you how to improve your serve, in time for summer fun. Details are with Roscoe Woods at (219) 931-5100, x 329. (In case of rain, we'll meet in the Community Room.)

Novel Conversations Book Group - Mon., May 4 at 6:30 p.m.
We'll talk about The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. A middle-aged bookseller mourning his lost wife, a feisty publisher's rep, and a charmingly precocious abandoned child come together on a small island off the New England coast in a novel of love and second chances. All are welcome to attend. 
Copies of the book are available for checkout.   

Songwriting Class - Wed., May 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 7 to 8 p.m.:
This 4-part songwriting class is led by Rich Boban. Get those ideas out of your head and onto paper! For details or to register, contact Mary Schons at (219) 931-5100, x327.
 
Old Time Radio Program - Thurs., May 7 at 7 p.m.
Those Were The Days Radio Players recreate old time radio shows, complete with sound effects. They perform The Magnificent Montague: Boo Boo/Foo Foo, and the suspense drama, Call Me at Half Mast. Details are with Mary Schons, (219) 931-5100, x327.
 

Stitching In The Stacks - Thurs., May 14 at 3:30 p.m.
Interested in knitting or crochet? Come join us! All experience levels welcomed.

 

Digital Downloads Open House - Fri., May 15 from 10-11 a.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 or May 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Community members are invited to provide input. 

 

Blood Pressure Screenings - Mon., April 27 from 2-4 p.m. (No May event)
Laura Lovell from North Shore Health Centers performs blood pressure checks on the last Monday of the month. 

 

Golden Tones: Put a Little Step in Your Spring - Sat, May 23 from 12-1 p.m. 

The Golden Tones perform Motown, doo-wop and other classic hits.

 

Waldorf Theatre Company- Twelfth Night - Thurs., May 28 at 6:30 p.m.
This college troupe returns with another 45-minute adaptation of a Shakespearean classic. The performance is free, and a free will offering is accepted.

 

Local Author Fair - Sat., May 30 from 12 to 3 p.m.
Friends' Half Price Sale - Sat., May 30 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

Summer Reading Signup - Sat., May 30 during library hours
 

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.

Tues., April 28 at 2 p.m.
Mon., May 11 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 aa computer mouse and have basic keyboarding skills.

Mon., April 20 at 11 a.m. 
Mon., May 18 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 20 at 2 p.m.
 Mon., April 27 at 11 a.m.
Tues., May 12 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, May 12 at 6 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 27 at 2 p.m.
No May class

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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., May 19 at 2 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.
Tues., May 26 at 2 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.
No May Class

 

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.
Mon., May 18 at 11 a.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
Tues, May 19 at 6p.m.

 

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., May 11 at 11 a.m.
 

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OPEN HOUSE - Fri., May 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Enjoy magazines, eBooks, audiobooks and more with HPL's downloadable digital content. Need  a demonstration? Not sure how to get started? Bring your device, and our staff will help!


 

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.

 

Summer Reading starts Saturday, May 30, so sign up early and you could win great prizes!

 

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 23

 

Tiny Tots (Ages 18 months through 2)

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

 

Little Listeners (Ages 3 through 5)

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

Tues., April 21 at 1 p.m.
Wed., April 22 at 10:30 a.m.

 

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 150th 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.
 

Youth Services is busy planning SUPER Summer Reading Programs. Join us for the following programs in May, and check back soon for a calendar full of exciting activities. Summer Reading, "Every Hero Has a Story," begins on Saturday, May 30.

 

LEGO Club (ages 6-13)
Mon., May 4 at 4 p.m.: Create with the library's LEGO blocks.
 

Kids Can 2! (Ages 6 - 9)

Monday, May 11 at 4 p.m.: Celebrate National Cartoon Week by drawing your own!

 

After School Movie (Ages 6 - 13)

Wednesday, May 13 at 4 p.m.: Join us to watch Matilda and see how the girl genius deals with the world around her.
 

Just for Tweens (ages 9-13)
Thurs., May 14 at 4 p.m.: Celebrate Friendship Month by making a friendship bracelet for your friends! 

 

Kids' Drive-In (All children under 14 are welcome)

Tuesday, May 26 at 4 p.m.

Join us for an indoor drive-in movie! Create your own "car" to sit in and enjoy a few short movies. Bring your blanket, too, to make yourself comfortable! Popcorn will be served while supplies last.

 

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

 

Friends members: Coming soon, an email list just for Friends members, to keep you informed about Friends news and events.

 

Thank you for being a Friend: HPL created this video to show our appreciation to the Friends. 

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