The Hammond Public Library, 564 State Street, offers the following programs in April:
Wed., April 1:
1 p.m.: Kids who love to play the board game, Candyland, can play a life-sized version at 1 p.m. Ages 6 to 13 should register by calling the Hammond Public Library’s Youth Services department at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.
4 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library shows an after-school movie for ages 6 to 13. The movie is about a boy who has a bad day. Information is with the library, 564 State St.; (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.
6:30 p.m. Welcome to the World of Music, a free music class, takes place at the Hammond Public Library.
Thurs., April 2:
4 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library’s Teen Book Club, for grades 7 through 12, discuss what they’re reading with other teens. There are prizes for those who attend. For details, please call teen librarian, Aysha Haq, at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 351.
Sat., April 4:
How much is your stuff worth? Find out as Valerie Macko from Macko Antiques Galleries visits the Hammond Public Library from 12 noon to 2 p.m. to appraise your items. Information is with Mary Schons, Head of Information Services, at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 327. The library is at 564 State Street.
Mon., April 6:
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: ACME Pawn Pushers chess club meets at the library. Regular meetings are free and open to all experience levels.
11 a.m.: A free Windows 8 Basic computer class is offered at the Hammond Public Library. Registration is required by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
2 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library offers an advanced level computer class on creating Letters and Resumes. Registration is required by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
6:30 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library’s Novel Conversations book group discusses “Cinnamon and Gunpowder” by Eli Brown. Copies of the book are available for checkout. Information is with Mary Schons, Head of Information Services, at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 327.
Tues., April 7:
1 p.m.: Little Listeners, for ages 3 to 5, meets at the Hammond Public Library to share songs, stories, and a craft about spring animals. Details are with the Youth Services department at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.
2 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library offers a free computer class in the basics of using Microsoft Word. Participants should be familiar with a computer mouse, and have beginning keyboarding skills. Please register by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
6 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library offers a free advanced computer class, Word 2. Participants should be familiar with a computer mouse, and have basic word processing skills. Please register by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
Wed., April 8:
10:30 p.m. Little Listeners, for ages 3 to 5, meets at the Hammond Public Library to share songs, stories, and a craft about spring animals. Details are with the Youth Services department at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.
4 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library invites ages 6 to 13 to Celebrate an Author’s Birthday. This month, we celebrate Beverly Cleary with activities and a discussion about her books. Details are with the library’s Youth Services department at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.
6:30 p.m.: Welcome to the World of Music, a free music class, takes place at the Hammond Public Library.
Thurs., April 9:
10 a.m.: Hammond Public Library’s Babies and Books storytime is for newborns to age 18 months, and their parents.
10:30 a.m.: The library’s Tiny Tots program serves ages 18 months to 2 years.
11 a.m.: The Hammond Public Library’s Twos and Threes program meets. Ages 2 and 3 hear songs, a story, and activities about spring animals.
3:30 p.m. Interested in knitting or crochet? Join us at the Hammond Public Library for Stitching in the Stacks. Details are with Liz Samaniego at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 331.
4 p.m.: Ages 10 to 13 are invited to the Hammond Public Library’s “Just for Tweens” program. Learn how windmills produce power, and make your own windmill.
Sat., April 11:
1 to 4 p.m.: ACME Pawn Pushers chess meets at the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St.
Mon., April 13:
The Hammond Public Library celebrates National Library Week by conducting a food drive to benefit Greater Hammond Community Services. Donations of canned or packaged nonperishable food items may be brought to the Circulation Desk. Information is with the library, 564 State St.,
11 a.m.: The Hammond Public Library offers a free computer class in the basics of using a computer mouse. Please register by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: ACME Pawn Pushers chess club meets at the library
1 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library’s Music Monday program encourages children to listen to music, play instruments, and dance.
2 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library offers a free computer class on Email Basics. Participants should be familiar with a computer mouse, and have beginning keyboarding skills. Please register by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
4 p.m.: LEGO Club, for ages 6-13, meets at the Hammond Public Library to create with the library’s LEGO blocks. Details are with the library’s Youth Services department at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.
Tues., April 14:
2 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library offers a free computer class on Internet Basics. Participants should be familiar with a computer mouse, and have beginning keyboarding skills. Please register by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
6 to 8 p.m.: Digital Downloads Open House. Enjoy magazines, e-books, audiobooks, and more with the Hammond Public Library’s downloadable digital content. Need a demonstration? Not sure how to get started? Bring your mobile device to our Digital Downloads Open House, and our staff will help you to get started.
Wed., April 15:
6:30 p.m. Welcome to the World of Music, a free music class, takes place at the Hammond Public Library.
Mon., April 20:
11 a.m.: The Hammond Public Library offers a free computer class on Internet Basics. Participants should be familiar with a computer mouse, and have beginning keyboarding skills. Please register by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: ACME Pawn Pushers chess club meets at the library
2 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library offers a free computer class on Email Basics. Participants should be familiar with a computer mouse, and have beginning keyboarding skills. Please register by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
Tues., April 21:
1 p.m.: Little Listeners, for ages 3 to 5, meets at the Hammond Public Library to share songs, stories, and a craft about spring animals. Details are with the Youth Services department at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.
2 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library offers a free computer class on making banners in Microsoft Word. Participants must be familiar with a computer mouse and have word processing skills. Please register by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
5:30 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library Advocacy Committee meets. Community members are invited to provide ideas and input to raise funds and raise library visibility.
6 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library offers a free Intro to Excel computer class. Participants must be familiar with a computer mouse, and have word processing skills. Please register by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
Wed., April 22:
10:30 a.m.: Little Listeners, for ages 3 to 5, meets at the Hammond Public Library to share songs, stories, and a craft about spring animals. Details are with the Youth Services department at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.
1 p.m.: Children’s Book Discussion features The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy, by Jeanne Birdsall. Books are The discussion is geared toward ages 8-13, but all ages are welcomed. Details are with the Hammond Public Library’s Youth Services department at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336. The library is at 564 State St.
6:30 p.m. Welcome to the World of Music, a free music class, takes place at the Hammond Public Library.
Thurs., April 23
10 a.m.: Hammond Public Library’s Babies and Books storytime is for newborns to age 18 months, and their parents.
10:30 a.m.: The library’s Tiny Tots program serves ages 18 months to 2 years.
11 a.m.: The Hammond Public Library’s Twos and Threes program meets. Ages 2 and 3 hear songs, a story, and activities about spring animals.
4 p.m.: Teens celebrate Earth Day at the Hammond Public Library by making crafts from everyday items. For details, please call teen librarian, Aysha Haq, at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 351. The library is at 564 State Street
5:30 p.m.: Ages 6-13 may attend an Amelia Bedelia program at the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St. Enjoy the silly housekeeper known as Amelia Bedelia as we read and act out the meaning of her words. Details are with Youth Services, (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.
Mon., April 27
11 a.m.: 2 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library offers a free computer class on Email Basics. Participants should be familiar with a computer mouse, and have beginning keyboarding skills. Please register by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
2 p.m.: A free Windows 8 Basic computer class is offered at the Hammond Public Library. Registration is required by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
4 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library’s Kids Can 2 program is for ages 6-9. Celebrate National Haiku Day. Details are with Youth Services, (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.
Tues., April 28
2 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library offers a free computer class in the basics of using a computer mouse. Please register by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
6 p.m.: The Hammond Public Library offers a free advanced computer class, Word 3. Participants should be familiar with a computer mouse, and have basic word processing skills. Please register by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
Wed., April 29
6:30 p.m. Welcome to the World of Music, a free music class, takes place at the Hammond Public Library.
Thurs., April 30:
5:30 p.m.: Family Life in the Civil War: Youth are invited to the Hammond Public Library to learn what it was like to be a kid during the Civil War, and make a craft. Details are with Youth Services, (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.