HPL eXTRA
Hammond Public Library News

 July 10, 2015
 

 

 

Hammond Public Library             www.hammond.lib.in.us 

564 State Street
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 931-5100  
   
 

Saturday, July 18 at 2 p.m.: Super Hero show 

& action figure museum! Sign up for Summer Reading - there's something for everyone! 

 

FamilyTime Entertainment presents a fun show about super heroes, including a museum of action figures, comic books, and more! Take the hilarious Superhero Tests and the Superhero Quiz.

 

Friday, July 17 from 2-4 p.m.:
Share your historic photos!
The Times announces a special hardcover book, Memories Along the South Shore: The Early Years. if you have historic general interest photos taken between the late 1800s until 1939, you can have then scanned to possibly appear in the book! Scanning sessions take place next week throughout the Region. Scanners are at HPL next Friday, July 17, from 2-4 p.m.
Details of the project are at SouthShore.PictorialBook.com

    
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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

 

Programs For Adults

(219) 931-5100, Ext. 310

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

  

Adult 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! Mini-drawings are July 10 & 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., July 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 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., July 27 from 2-4 p.m.  Laura Lovell of North Shore Health Centers performs blood pressure checks on the last Monday of the month. 

 

Novel Conversations Book Group - Mon., Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
We'll talk about The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell.  Working as a typist for the NYC Police Department in 1923, Rose Baker documents confessions of harrowing crimes and struggles with changing gender roles while clinging to her Victorian ideals and searching for nurturing companionship before becoming obsessed with a glamorous newcomer and her world of bobbed hair, smoking and speakeasies. All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book are available for checkout.  

 

Digital Downloads Open House - Fri., Aug. 7 from 10 am-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 to a Digital Downloads Open House, and our staff will help you get started.  
 

Stitching In The Stacks - Thurs., Aug.13 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 are 60-90 minutes in length.
Classes are free. Space is limited. 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.  
 Call (219)931-5100 and ask for Carol Williams or ext. 345, to check availability and reserve a seat.

 
Mouse Basics: 
Tues., July 14 at 6 p.m.
Mon., July 20 at 11 a.m.
Mon., Aug. 3 at 2 p.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.
Mon., Aug. 10 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 a computer mouse and have basic keyboarding skills.
 

Email Basics:

Tues., July 21 at 2 p.m.
Tues., July 28 at 6 p.m.

Mon., Aug. 3 at 11 a.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., July 28 at 2 p.m.
Mon., Aug. 10 at 11 a.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.|
Tues., Aug. 25 at 2 p.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. 
Tues., Aug. 4 at 2 p.m.

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

 

Word 3

Mon., July 13 at 2 p.m.
Tues., Aug. 11 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.

Tues., Aug. 25 at 6 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.

Tues., Aug. 11 at 6 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.

Mon., Aug. 31 at 11 a.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., Aug. 4 at 6 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
Fri., Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to 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

 

Summer Reading runs through Aug. 31, so sign up and YOU could win great prizes!


 

 

 

 

Teen Movie: Captain America: The Winter Soldier. 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.  
 

Teen Book Club: Tues., Aug. 4 at 1:30 p.m.
What book are you reading now? Come discuss the latest hot reads with other teens. Prizes for those who attend!

Teen Back-to-School Crafts: Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 4 p.m.
Head back to school in style with a decorated notebook or cool magnets!

 

Last Day of Summer Reading: Mon., Aug. 31. All logs must be turned in by 4 p.m.
End of Summer Reading Party at 4 p.m. Celebrate with other teen readers! You must be signed up for the Teen Summer Reading Program to attend. 

 

Programs for Youth
(219) 931-5100, Ext. 336
Youth Services has SUPER Summer Reading Programs.
"Every Hero Has a Story" runs through Aug. 31.
Attend our special Super Hero Show & Mini Museum
on Sat., July 18 at 2 p.m.!
 
 
 
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 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 16, 23 & 30
 

Twos and Threes (Ages 2 and 3)

Join us to explore Community Heroes.

Thursdays at 11 a.m.

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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., July 25 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
 
The Foundation's current project is to raise enough funds to purchase 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 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:
Through 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