Happenings for the week of Dec. 7

Mon., Dec. 7
  • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: ACME Pawn Pushers chess. Regular meetings are free and open to all skill levels.
  • 11 a.m.: Word Basics computer class. Register at 219-931-5100, ext. 345.
  • 2 p.m.: Internet Basics computer class. Register at 219-931-5100, ext. 345.
  • 6:30 p.m.: Novel Conversations. Discuss Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison by Piper Kerman. Copies are available for checkout
Tues., Dec. 8
  • 2 p.m.: Internet Basics computer class. Register at 219-931-5100, ext. 345.
Wed., Dec. 9 
  • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Digital Download Open House. Learn to download e-books and dozens of magazines. Bring your mobile device; we'll help get you started.
  • 6:30 p.m.: Welcome to the World of Music: Florian Bolsega teaches music theory.
  • 7 p.m.: Part 2 of Rich Boban's Songwriting Fundamentals class. Remaining sessions are Dec. 16 and Dec. 30.
Thurs., Dec. 10  
  • 4 p.m.: Kids Can 2: No Two Snowflakes Are Alike (ages 6-9). Every snowflake is different. Join us to create your own!
Fri., Dec. 11
  • 1 p.m.: Fridays at the Movies: Bless Me Ultima. in English with Spanish subtitles. 
Sat., Dec. 12
  • 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Half price sale for Friends members only.
    Does not include specially priced items and sets.There is no sale on the last Saturday of this month.
  • 1 to 4 p.m.: ACME Pawn Pushers chess
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ACME Pawn Pushers chess is Mon., Dec. 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 11-2
Welcome to the World of Music is Wed., Dec. 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 6:30 p.m.  
HPL accepts Mitten Tree donations

HPL again accepts donations of new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves for the Mitten Tree, sponsored by Friends of St. Anthony Hospice. Items will be distributed to area residents in need. You may drop off items until Sat., Dec. 19.
Highlights for the week of Dec. 14

Mon., Dec. 14:
  • 11 a.m.: Mouse Basics computer class. Register at 219-931-5100, ext. 345.
  • 1 p.m.: Music Monday: youth listen to songs, play music, and dance.
  • 2 p.m.: E-mail Basics computer class. Register at 219-931-5100, ext. 345.
  • 4 p.m.: Lego Club: ages 6-13 have fun and create with the library's Legos. 
Tues., Dec. 15:
  • 1 p.m.: EAT Murals: What's That All About? Artists Felix Maldonado and Ish Muhammad discuss their new mural on the wall of Eat, An American Bistro. They also discuss other public art projects they've done.
  • 2 p.m.: Word Basics computer class. Register at 219-931-5100, ext. 345.
  • 5:30 p.m.: HPL Foundation Partners. Community members are invited to assist the Foundation's efforts.
Wed., Dec. 16:
  • 12 pm: Healthy Hammond - Regional Health Centers discuss methods to stop smoking.
  • 6:30 p.m.: Welcome to the World of Music (see Dec. 9 listing)
  • 7 p.m.: Songwriting Fundamentals (see Dec. 9 listing)
Thurs., Dec. 17:
  • 10 a.m.: Babies & Books (newborns to age 18 months)
  • 10:30 a.m.: Tiny Tots (ages 18 months-2 years)
  • 11 a.m.: Twos and Threes (ages 2-3 participate in stories, songs and activities about the holiday).
  • 4 p.m. Teen Candymaking: Teens learn how to make some sweet treats.
HOLIDAY HOURS:

HPL is closed Thurs., Dec. 24 and Fri., Dec. 25. We reopen Sat., Dec. 26 at 9 a.m.

HPL closes Thurs., Dec. 31 at 5 p.m., and is closed on Fri., Jan. 1, 2016.
Much, much more...
Dec. 21: Beyond Our Borders discusses The Art of Hearing Heartbeats, and Tween Chat and Craft invites ages 10-13 to discuss books and make a bookmark.

Computer classes include basic classes in using the mouse, Internet, email, and Microsoft Word. We offer free advanced classes in Word, Banners and Charts, Intro To  Excel, PowerPoint, and Letters & Resumes. Check out our classes and sign up today!

Coming in January: Vegan Nachos, Adult Coloring, Stitching in the Stacks, Sensory Storytime, Tween Journal Club, and much more.

Now on exhibit: 
  • "Who Is a Hoosier?," a traveling exhibition from the Indiana Historical Society, is hosted by the Hammond Historical Society.
  • Photography of Amanda Bortko
  • Pinnie People clothespin creations by Alice Nebelsiek
Learn about more Youth programs
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Learn more about computer classes
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