Final Days! Adult Winter Reading ends Saturday!

Age 18 and above who check out a book, audiobook, or ebook, are eligible to enter to win a gift basket of winter goodies. Details are at the Circulation Desk or call (219) 931-5100, Ext. 310.
Wed., Jan. 27:
  • (Healthy Hammond program on smoking cessation is cancelled.)
  • 6:30 p.m.: Welcome to the World of Music.
Thurs., Jan. 28:
  • 4 p.m.: Teen Hot Chocolate: Teens can sample a variety of hot chocolates.
Fri., Jan. 29:
  • 10:30 a.m. Sensory Storytime. Designed for children with various sensory needs; limited to 10 children and their caregivers.
  • 1 p.m.: Fridays at the Movies shows I Am Ali, a documentary about the life of the champion boxer.
  • 2 p.m.: Classic Movies. (Adults/teens) Kiss Me Kate, a musical by Cole Porter.
Sat., Jan. 30:
  • 9:30-4:30: Friends of the Library Half Price Book Sale  (excludes specially priced items and sets)
Blizzard of Books youth Winter Reading program starts Feb. 1.
Read books for a chance to win a winter activity basket. For details, ask at Youth Services or call (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.
Mon., Feb. 1:  
  • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: ACME Pawn Pushers Chess 
  • 11 a.m.: Word 2 computer class. Register at (219) 931-5100, ext. 345.
  • 6:30 p.m.: Novel Conversations discusses The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics,
    by Daniel James Brown. Copies are available for checkout.
Tues., Feb. 2:
  • 1 p.m.: Little Listeners. Ages 3-5 listen to stories, sing songs, and make a craft.
  • 2 p.m.: Email Basics computer class. Register at (219) 931-5100, ext. 345.
  • 3:30 p.m.: Stitching in the Stacks. Bring knitting or crochet from home, or learn something new. Knitting needles, crochet hooks and yarn provided during class.
  • 6 p.m. Letters & Resumes computer class. Register at (219) 931-5100, ext. 345
Wed., Feb. 3:
  • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Digital Download Open House.Bring your mobile device and learn how to check out e-books and download magazines.
  • 4 p.m.: After School Movie (ages 6-13): Minions
  • 6:30 p.m.: Welcome to the World of Music 
Thurs., Feb. 4:  
  • 10 a.m.: Babies and Books
  • 10:30 a.m.: Tiny Tots
  • 11 a.m.: Twos and Threes 
  • 4 p.m.: Teen Book Discussion. What book are you reading? Come discuss what you're reading with other teens.
Fri., Feb. 5:
  • 1 p.m.: Fridays at the Movies/Viernes en el cine: Walking Tall (Dwayne Johnson) In English with Spanish subtitles.
Sat., Feb. 6:
  • 10 a.m.: Hammond Historical Society: Theo McClendon speaks on growing up African American in Hammond.
February is Library Lovers Month. Stop in to pick up a heart, and write on it why you love HPL. We'll post the hearts during February, and select one at random. The winner will have the opportunity to be featured on a READ poster.
February exhibits: 
  • **LAST DAYS** Hoosiers and Their Hooch," a traveling exhibition from the Indiana Historical Society, ends Saturday, January 30.
  • Artwork by Quinton Foreman 
  • Russian Dolls, from the collection of Jacqueline Thomas
Coming in February:
  • Thurs., Feb. 11 at 4 p.m.: Teen Duct Tape Roses craft. 
  • Tues., Feb. 16 at 2 p.m.: Books to Movie:  Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
  • Tues., Feb. 16 at 4 p.m.: Tween Journal Club (ages 10-13)
  • Wed., Feb. 17 at 6 p.m.: African American Youth Program, "The Harlem Renaissance." Learn how this movement influenced artists, musicians, and writers. We will listen to music from this era, and make a craft.
  • Mon., Feb. 22 at 3 p.m.: Beyond Our Borders discusses Bel Canto by Ann Patchett 
  • Mon., Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m.: Bicentennial Conversation 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.
  • Tues., Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m.: African American History Program, "Divine Nine: The Rich Legacy of Black Greek Organizations." Learn about these historic black fraternities and sororities.
  • Wed., Feb. 24 at 11 a.m.: Getting to Know Astrology: What's Your Zodiac Sign?
  • 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!


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