Adult Winter Reading runs through Jan. 30

It's easy! If you're age 18 and up, check out a book, audiobook, or ebook, and be eligible to win a gift basket of winter goodies! Details are at the Circulation Desk or call (219) 931-5100, Ext. 310.
Highlights for the week of Jan. 11

Mon., Jan. 11:
  • 11 a.m.: Internet Basics computer class. Register at 219-931-5100, ext. 345.
  • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: ACME Pawn Pushers chess
  • 2 p.m.: Letters & Resumes 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., Jan. 12:
  • 2 p.m.: Mouse Basics computer class. Register at 219-931-5100, ext. 345.
  • 6 p.m.: Word 3 computer class. Register at 219-931-5100, ext. 345.
Wed., Jan. 13:
  • (Healthy Hammond program on smoking cessation is cancelled.)
  • 6:30 p.m.: Welcome to the World of Music.
Thurs., Jan. 14:
  • 2-4 p.m.: Digital Download Open House. Want to learn how to use our ebooks? Bring your mobile device, and we'll help get you started.
  • 4 p.m. Kids Can 2: Snowball Blaster (ages 6-9): Kids learn how to make a snowball blaster. Supplies provided.
  • 4 p.m.: Job Corps Information Session: An admission counselor from Job Corps explains what Job Corps is, and how to apply. She can be reached at 219-769-6212 for any questions prior to the program.
Fri., Jan. 15:
  • 1 p.m.: Fridays at the Movies shows I Am Ali, a documentary about the life of the champion boxer.
HPL is closed Mon., Jan. 18 for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Week of Jan. 18

Mon., Jan. 18:  HPL closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
 
Tues., Jan. 19:
  • 2 p.m.: Books Into Movies discusses The Help by Kathryn Stockett.
  • 4 p.m.: Tween Journal Club (ages 10-13) Join this new club to create your own journal. Write about new things each month. Supplies are provided. 
  • 6 p.m. PowerPoint computer class. Register at (219) 931-5100, ext. 345

Wed., Jan. 20:

  • (previously announced Healthy Hammond has been cancelled)
  • 6:30 p.m.: Welcome to the World of Music 
Thurs., Jan. 21:  
  • 10 a.m.: Babies and Books
  • 10:30 a.m.: Tiny Tots
  • 11 a.m.: Twos and Threes 
  • 4 p.m.: STEAM program (ages 6-13). Explore the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
  • (previously announced Affordable Care Act signup has been cancelled)
  • 6 p.m.: Coloring for Adults. Reduce stress by coloring - it's all the rage!
January exhibits: 
  • Hoosiers and Their Hooch," a traveling exhibition from the Indiana Historical Society, is hosted by the Hammond Historical Society.
  • Artwork by Quinton Foreman
  • from the collection of Kevin Trader
Coming the week of Jan. 25:
Adults: Beyond Our Borders discussion of Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter; Word Basics and Intro to Excel computer classes; Vegan Nachos; Classic Movies: Kiss Me Kate 
Teens: Hot Chocolate tasting 
Youth: Music Monday and Sensory Storytime  

Coming in February:
  • Friday at the Movies: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in Walking Tall
  • Three book discussions:
    Novel Conversations (Mon., Feb. 1): The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown
    Book to Movie: (Tues., Feb. 16): Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
    Beyond Our Borders (Mon., Feb. 22): Bel Canto by Ann Patchett 
  • Computer classes include basic classes in using the mouse, Internet, email, and Microsoft Word. We offer free advanced classes in Word, Intro To  Excel, PowerPoint, and Letters & Resumes. Check out our classes and sign up today!
  • Getting to Know Astrology: What's Your Zodiac Sign?
  • Bicentennial Conversation (Mon., Feb. 22) The Times and the Hammond Historical Society present a Bicentennial Conversation to review Indiana's past, and to gather feedback on what residents want to see in the next 50 years.

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