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Hammond Public Library News

 June 12, 2015
 
      Hammond Public Library             www.hammond.lib.in.us
564 State Street
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 931-5100
  
   
 

Summer Reading is under way!! Stop in now to sign up. With six program levels serving all ages, there's something for everyone! Read and be eligible to win prizes!

 

Coming up:

  • Sat., June 13: Downtown Hammond Art Walk
    HPL is one of 12 featured venues. We'll have flyers and maps to the venues. Watercolors by Kathy Los-Rathburn are exhibited. Meet her at an Afterparty at White Ripple Gallery in Hessville from 7-10 pm.
  • Thurs., June 18 at 11 am: Standard Bank & Trust representatives present a program in English and Spanish on credit repair, including the bank's credit builder loan program.
  • Thurs., June 18 at 6:30 p.m.: Film screening of No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie. SuperDeafy must reveal the man behind the cape to find true love and inspire a young deaf boy to believe in himself. The movie is open captioned. A discussion follows, and is sign language interpreted. Please register on Facebook for this program, or email Kristy, or call Linda at 219-931-5100, Ext. 310.
    
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In This Issue
Adult Programs
Computer Classes
Teen Programs
Youth Programs
Friends of the Library/Book Sales
Hammond Public Library Foundation
Hours and Location
Book-A-Minute...because life's too short to read bad books.

 

Carol discusses Gideon by Alex Gordon.
Carol discusses Gideon by Alex Gordon.
Allison reviews Where The Moon Isn't, by Nathan Filer.
Allison & Where The Moon Isn't by Nathan Filer.


 

Programs For Adults

(219) 931-5100, Ext. 310

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

  

Summer Reading Signup - every day during library hours

Summer Reading is for all ages! Six program levels serve newborns through adults.  Read books and be eligible to win cool prizes! ADULT THEME: "Escape the Ordinary"
  

ACME Pawn Pushers Chess: Mondays 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & second Saturday 1-4 p.m.
 Mon., June 15, 22, 29 & Sat., June 13
Regular meetings are open to all; all skill levels are welcome. Paul Morphy Day and the Paul Morphy Tournament are Sat., June 13.

Welcome to the World of Music - Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.: June 17 & 24

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


Credit Repair - Thurs., June 18 at 11 a.m.
Representatives from Standard Bank & Trust present a program in English and Spanish. Learn how to fix your credit; learn about bank programs that may help.
 

Film: No Ordinary Hero: The Superdeafy Movie - Thurs., June 18 at 6:30 p.m.
 This film is open captioned for deaf and hearing audiences. Following the film, a discussion is voiced and signed. A signing interpreter is available.  To reserve your seat, visit https://www.tugg.com/events/22978.

 

Yusuf Ali El Poetry Reading - Sat., June 20 at 1 p.m. **CANCELLED**

Yusuf reads from his latest book of poetry, O Woman: A Tapestry of Loving You.

 

Blood Pressure Screenings - Mon., June 29 from 2-4 p.m.  Laura Lovell from North Shore Health Centers performs blood pressure checks on the last Monday of the month. 

 

Novel Conversations Book Group - Mon., July 6 at 6:30 p.m.
We'll talk about The Newlyweds by Nell Freudenberger.  This is the story of a Bengalese woman who marries a man from Rochester, NY after they meet online. All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book are available for checkout.  

 

Digital Downloads Open House - Wed., July 8 from 11 am-2 pm.

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.  
 

Stitching In The Stacks - Thurs., July 9 at 3:30 p.m.
Interested in knitting or crochet? Come join us! All experience levels welcomed. 
 
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: 
Tues., July 14 at 6 p.m.

Mon., July 20 at 11 a.m.

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.

 

Internet Basics:

Mon., June 15 at 11 a.m.
Tues., July 21 at 6 p.m.
Mon., July 27 at 11 a.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 a computer mouse and have basic keyboarding skills.
 

Email Basics:

Mon., June 22 at 11 a.m.
Tues., July 21 at 2 p.m.
Tues., July 28 at 6 p.m.

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. 
  

Word Basics:

Tues., June 23 at 2 p.m.
Mon., July 6 at 11 a.m.
Tues., July 28 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.  

  

Windows 8 Basics: 
Tues., June 16 at 2 p.m.
Mon., July 13 at 11 a.m.
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.

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Intermediate and advanced classes last approximately 2 hours and 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

Mon., July 6 at 2 p.m. 

Improve your documents by learning more about text, spacing, paragraph formatting, borders, bullets and more.

 

Word 3

Tues., June 16 at 6 p.m.

Mon., July13 at 2 p.m.

Go beyond text. We'll focus on working with images and shapes. Also touched upon with be text boxes and charts.
  

Banners in Word

Mon., June 22 at 2 p.m.

Tues., July 14 at 2 p.m.

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!

 

Intro to Excel

Tues., June 23 at 6 p.m.
Mon., July 20 at 2 p.m.
 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.

  

PowerPoint

Mon., June 15 at 2 p.m.
Mon., July 27 at 2 p.m.

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.

 

Letters & Resumes

Tues., July 7 at 2 p.m.

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.

 

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OPEN HOUSE
Wed., July 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 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, 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

 

Summer Reading runs through Aug. 31, so sign up and you could win great prizes!
Teen theme: "Unmask!"

  

Teen Movie: Big Hero 6 -  Tuesday, June 16 at 1:30 p.m.

Free popcorn while supplies last.

 

Teen Ice Cream Shakes Program -  Tuesday, June 23 at 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy a refreshing treat!

 

Teen Shrinky Dinks Craft: Tuesday, June 30 at 1:30 p.m. 
Make a fun craft using images, plastic, and heat.  

 

Teen Book Club: Tues., July 7 at 1:30 p.m.  

Show your love of books and discuss what you're reading with other teens. Prizes for those who attend.  
 

Teen Movie: Captain America: The Winter Solider: Tuesday, July 14 at 1:30 p.m. 
Free popcorn while supplies last. 
 

Teen Candy Sushi Making: Tues., July 21 at 1:30 p.m.  

Learn how to make sushi using candy. 
 

Teen DIY Duct Tape: Tuesday, July 28 at 1:30 p.m. 
Use duct tape to make fun project such as a rose, wallet, or phone case.  

 

Programs for Youth
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336
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.

 

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 18 & 25; July 9, 16, 23 & 30

                              

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 18, 25; July 9, 16, 23 & 30
 

Twos and Threes (Ages 2 and 3)

Join us to explore Community Heroes.

Thursdays at 11 a.m.

June 18: Learn about heroes who drive big trucks.

June 25: Learn about heroes who protect our country, and make a thank-you card to send to our troops.
July 9: Learn about heroes who help us learn.
July 16: Learn about heroes at the market. Please bring a canned item to donate to a food bank.
July 23: Learn about heroes who provide us with food
July 30: Learn about heroes who provide us with shelter.

               

 Little Listeners (Ages 3 through 5)

Join us to explore Community Heroes.

Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

June 16: Learn about heroes who drive big trucks.

June 23: Learn about heroes who protect our country, and make a thank-you card to send to our troops.

July 7: Learn about heroes who help us learn.
July 14: Learn about heroes at the market. Please bring a canned item to donate to a food bank.
July 21: Learn about heroes who provide us with food.

July 28: Learn about heroes who provide us with shelter.

 

Kids Can 2! (Ages 6 through 9)

Mondays at 2 p.m.

June 15: Learn about children just like you who are heroes.

June 22: Be a spelling hero and win a Spelling Bee!

July 6: Be a super  hero, and play super games.

July 13: Learn about military heroes.

July 20: What makes an athlete a hero? Join us to find out.

July 27: Join us to read about fairy tale heroes.
  

Beginner Science Club (Ages 6 through 9)

Thursdays at 2 p.m.

Join us this summer to learn about heroes in Science.

June 18: Learn about William Wrigley and his knowledge of soap.

June 25: Learn about science heroes who discovered the science of light and colors.

July 9: Learn about Henry Ford.

July 16: Learn about Clarence Birdseye and his invention of frozen food.

July 23: Learn about ancient heroes who built the archways of the world.

July 30: Learn about George Washington Carver, hero to our environment.
                

Lego Club (Ages 6 through 13)

Join us this month to build something SUPER for a Lego Contest!

Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

 June 17 & 24; July 8, 15, 22 & 29 

 

Tween Science Club (Ages 10 through 13)

Join us this summer to learn about heroes in Science.

Thursdays at 2 p.m.

June 18: Join us to learn about Jacques Cousteau, oceans, and underwater life.

June 25: Learn about Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11, and other space exploration.

July 9: Learn about Henry Ford by creating your own assembly line.

July 16: learn about Caroline Hershel, comets, and telescopes.

July 23: Learn about Matthew Henson, the North Pole, and arctic life.

July 30: Learn about Milton Hershey's contribution to the chocolate industry. NOTE TO PARENTS: Chocolate will be present at this program.
  

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 Matilda by Roald Dahl. Join us on these dates for more information.

Thursdays at 3 p.m.

June 18

June 25

               

Summer Movie (Ages 6 through 13)

Popcorn will be served while supplies last.

Fridays at 1 p.m.

June 12 - The Lego Movie

June 19 - Dolphin Tale 2

June 26 - Big Hero 6 
July 10 - Annie

July 17 - Spy Kids

July 31 - Up


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., June 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Friends members: Do we have your email address? We're creating an email list just for Friends members, to keep you informed about Friends news and events.

 

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

Hammond Public Library Foundation
About the Foundation:
The purpose of the Hammond Public Library Foundation is to promote the development, expansion, and improvement of the Hammond Public Library facilities, services, and materials and to aid and assist in all facets of Hammond Public Library operations and for other charitable and educational purposes within the Library.

Our current project is to raise enough funds to purchase on behalf of the Library and its cardholders the Mango Languages Database. The project is two-fold:
     (1) to raise enough to begin an annual subscription
     (2) to raise the remaining amount needed to fund a lifetime subscription. Hammond residents and any HPL cardholder would have 24/7 access via smartphone, tablet or PC to language learning software, including more than 60 foreign language ouses and 17 English as a Second Language courses, international foreign films, and more at no cost!

 

Visit the Foundation's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hplfoundation or our Mango Database Fundraising page at www.gofundme.com/hplfmango.
You can also contribute by check, payable to HPL Foundation with "Mango" in the memo. Donations may   be mailed to: HPL Foundation, 564 State St, Hammond, IN 46320, or dropped off at the Library in an envelope labeled "ATTN: HPL Foundation."

 

Advocates who wish to lend their support by volunteering time to staff events, performing clerical work or to help in any other way, contact the Foundation directly at hplfoundation@hammond.lib.in.us or (219) 931-5100, x372.

 

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 (Parking lot is at Sibley & Sohl)
(219) 931-5100

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 or Twitter,

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         

TEEN SCENE SUMMER HOURS:
from Fri., June 5 to Sat., Aug. 8, Teen Scene will be open during library hours.

 

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

 

Sincerely,

Hammond Public Library Newsletter Staff