HPL eXTRA
Hammond Public Library News
June 26, 2015
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Greetings!
Stop in now to sign up for Summer Reading. Read books and be eligible to win prizes! "Unmask" is the theme of the teen program. With six program levels serving all ages, there's something for everyone!
Coming up:
- Sat., June 27 from 9:30-4:30: Friends of the Library Half-Price Sale. Get bargains on books, magazines, movies and music. The Friends also have a book sale (not half-price) at the Eat Shop & Rock event, from 10-4 along Hohman Avenue.
- Tues., June 30 at 1:30 p.m.: Teen Shrinky Dink Craft. Teens in grades 7-12 use images, plastic and heat to make a cool craft. Details are with the youth librarian at Ext. 351.
- Mon., July 6 at 6:30 p.m.: Novel Conversations book group discusses Nell Freudenberger's The Newlyweds.
- Wed., July 8 from 11 am-1 p.m.: Digital Download Open House. Are you interested in downloading eBooks, magazines, and more, but not sure how to start? Bring your mobile device, and let us help!
- Sat., July 18 at 2 p.m.: The Superhero Show and Mini Museum features Thor's Helmet and Hammer, Green Lantern's Power Battery, Spiderman's Mask, and more. Take the hilarious Superhero Tests and the Superhero Quiz.
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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." Mini-drawings are July 1 0& July 31; grand prize drawing is Aug. 31.
ACME Pawn Pushers Chess: Mondays 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & second Saturday 1-4 p.m.
Mon., June 29; July 6, 13, 20 & 27 & Sat., July 11
Regular meetings are open to all; all skill levels are welcome.
Welcome to the World of Music - Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.: July 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., 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.
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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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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
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
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., 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!
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 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 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.
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Programs for Youth
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336
Youth Services has plnned SUPER Summer Reading Programs. Join us for the following programs. Summer Reading, "Every Hero Has a Story," runs through Aug. 31.
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.: 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.: July 9, 16, 23 & 30
Twos and Threes (Ages 2 and 3)
Join us to explore Community Heroes.
Thursdays at 11 a.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer Movie (Ages 6 through 13)
Popcorn will be served while supplies last.
Fridays at 1 p.m.
June 26 - Big Hero 6
July 10 - Annie
July 17 - Spy Kids
July 31 - Up
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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., 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 Hammond Public Library Foundation's 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.
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Hours and Location
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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.
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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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