NOTE: HPL IS CLOSED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, FOR A STAFF INSERVICE DAY.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Wed., Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m.: Watch the film Cesar Chavez. Local labor leader, Oscar Sanchez, who knew Chavez, will discuss many of the people portrayed in the film.
"Better than Google" classes 

Three "Better than Google" classes take place in October:
  • Fri., Oct. 2 at 11 a.m.: Databases You Can Use - learn about various databases for writing and research.
  • Fri., Oct. 9 at 3:30 p.m.: Scholarship Search - find the scholarships and financial aid that you need.
  • Fri., Oct. 23 at 11 a.m.: Job Search - get a list of job websites, and tips on where to look for employment.

HPL also offers free classes on using email, the Internet, the computer mouse, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. Details are at www.hammond.lib.in.us/computerclasses.htm
So what else is happening at HPL?
  • No Ordinary Hero: The Superdeafy Movie- Thurs., Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m.A repeat showing of this film starring John Maucere as Superdeafy, an action hero who cannot hear. This film is 100% open captioned.
  • CDL Instructional Session: Thurs., Oct. 22 at 4 p.m.  Interested in obtaining your commercial drivers license? Representatives from Driveco and Schneider will be here to answer your questions.
     
  • Healthy Hammond: Wed., Oct. 21 at noon. Regional Health Center staff discuss how to maintain a healthy blood pressure.
     
  • Family History classes are on these dates at 7 p.m. 
    Please register by contacting Linda Swisher or call (219) 931-5100, Ext. 310
    to leave your name, phone number and which class you're signing up for.
    Mon., Oct. 12 (Family History I: What to Know Before You Start) 
    Mon., Oct. 19 (Family History II: Getting Started with Ancestry)  
    Mon., Nov. 16 (Family History III: Using Obituaries)  
Details of these and much more HPL programming for adults is at www.hammond.lib.in.us/adultprograms.htm
Teen Programs

Thurs., Oct. 8 at 4 p.m.: Teen Book Discussion
Thurs., Oct. 29 at 4 p.m.: Teen Shrinky Dinks craft

A full list of teen programs is at www.hammond.lib.in.us/teenprograms.htm
Youth Services - new STEAM series

Thursdays at 4 p.m.: Oct. 1, 8, & 15
Join us for a fun new program in which we combine Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. While it is not necessary to attend all three sessions, we recommend attending all three sessions, as they build upon each other.

Details of all youth programs is at www.hammond.lib.in.us/kidprograms.htm
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