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Farewell, Zora! Zora Ludwig, Head of Circulation Ser-vices, retires on March 31. She has been employed at HPL since Dec. 1993. Fare-well, Zora, and best wishes for the future!
Thank you to: Friends of the Library, for support of the Feb. 27 African American His-tory Program; the March 15 tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps; and the staff inservice.
Hammond Historical Society, for sup-port for the March 15 CCC program.
Worthy Florals & Gifts, for a floral arrangement for our African Ameri-can History Program.
El Anafre Authentica Cocina Mexicana for brownies for our African Ameri-can History Program.
Nicholas and Dawn Rohring, for support through the Microsoft Giving Program.
The Last Word
Hammond Public Library 564 State Street (219) 931-5100 Hammond, IN 46320 Monday — Thursday: 9 - 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 9 - 5 p.m. Suzanne G. Long Local History Room Hours: Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 1 - 5 p.m. Wed., 1 - 9 p.m. Sat., 9 - 5 p.m. Contact Us Directly Reference: ext. 333 & 334 [email protected] Circulation: ext. 340 & 341 Youth Services: ext. 336 Administrative Services: ext. 324 Web Site: www.hammond.lib.in.us Bookends is published monthly by Hammond Public Library René Greenleaf, Executive Director Linda Swisher, Public Information Coordinator Scott Kingery, Graphics Board of Trustees: Paul Taylor, President Carol Odom, Vice President Allan Zlatarich, Secretary Caryn Janiga, Treasurer Hester Cannon Albertine Dent Louis Karubas
Library Week: Lives change
During National Library Week, libraries highlight the role they play in changing people’s lives.
Today’s libraries can help you and your family discover an exciting world. Visit your li-brary for computer resources for teens and adults, help with your job search, access to sub-scription databases, library-recommended websites, and homework help.
You can obtain information about how to become a U.S. citizen, bilingual resources and neutral financial infor-mation to help you make im-portant decisions. Libraries are an oasis if you are looking for classes and programs, or for a recommendation on the
best books or e-books to ex-pand your horizons. Open the door to change; visit your li-brary! Below: Author, Judy Blume, Nation-
al Library Week honorary chair.
Hammond Public Library News for April 2014
MoneySmart Week offers two free programs to help you keep more of what you earn.
On April 8, Consumer Credit Counseling Service shows you how to manage your personal finances. On April 9, Centier Bank staff explain what banking services are offered; how to take advantage of these services; and how to build a positive rela-tionship with a financial insti-tution.
April is also National Poetry Month. Join us April 10 as Yusuf Ali El, author, poet and spoken word poet, performs. On April 19, Family Fun Hour invites school-age kids and their fami-lies to try their hand at poetry.
In order to vote in the May 6 Indiana primary, you must
register by April 7. Learn how to exercise civic responsibil-ity at an April 2 class on using the site, IndianaVoters.com.
IUN’s Stephen McShane and Gary Wilk, co-editors of Steel Giants: Historic Images from the Calumet Regional Archives, visit on April 10 to show the history of U. S. Steel and Inland Steel, and the growth of Gary and East Chicago as a result of these industries.
April highlights poetry, finances, civics, history
HPL’s African American History program was Feb. 27. At left: Morton High School’s Hammond Academy of Performing Arts Advanced Women’s Ensemble performs, directed by Connie Pruitt. At right: HPL Executive Director, René Greenleaf, asks what we can do to leave a legacy.
At left: Bill Jamerson’s musical tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps was sponsored by the Friends and Hammond Historical Society.
Through a State Library grant, Youth Services received a ukulele to add more music to story times. “Miss Sally” has been practicing!
April @ your library Friends of the Library
Friends Board: Tues., April 8 at 1 p.m. Half-Price Book Sale: Sat., April 26
HPL Advocacy Committee Meeting Tues., April 8 at 5:30 p.m., Community Rm. Community members are invited to provide input and support for HPL.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tues., April 29 at 5:30 p.m., Board Room
Displays
Book displays: Staff Picks/Reader Recommended; Hidden Gems
Display: Baseball cards of Chris Trader
Gallery: Work by Laurine Baumgart
Adult Programs ACME Pawn Pushers chess Mon., April 7, 14, 21, 28 from 11a.m.-2 p.m. also Sat., April 12 from 1-4 p.m. Open to all, from beginners to Grand Masters.
Welcome to the World of Music Wed., April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 6:30 p.m. Please bring pencil and paper to each lesson.
Discussion— Novel Conversations Mon., April 7 at 6:30 p.m. Discuss Sweet Tooth, by Ian McEwen.
Discussion—International Book-ings Wed., April 9 at 1 p.m. NEW GROUP! The group features foreign authors or set-tings. Still Life by Louise Penny is discussed.
Alzheimer’s: Legal & Financial Matters Tues., April 29 at 6 p.m. An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can change plans for you or your family. Learn what steps to take and decisions to make when faced with Alzheimer’s.
Northwest Indiana’s Steel Giants Thurs., April 10 at 2 p.m. Stephen McShane of Calumet Regional Archives and Gary Wilk, co-editors of Steel Giants: Historic Images from the Calumet Regional Archives discuss the history of steel mills. Afterward, they sign books, which may be purchased.
Taking Control of Your Finances Tues., April 8 at 12 noon Consumer Credit Counseling Services shows how to handle personal finances.
Bank on It! Wed., April 9 at 12 noon Centier Bank explains available banking
services, and how to build a good rela-tionship with a financial institution.
A Night of Poetry with Yusuf Ali El Thurs., April 10 at 6 p.m. Celebrate National Poetry Month with Hammond author, poet and spoken word artist, Yusuf Ali El.
Voting Registration Class Wed., April 2 from 4-5 p.m. Learn how to register using the website IndianaVoters.com. The deadline to register to vote in the Indiana primary is April 7.
Computer Classes (teens & adults) Free classes are held in the Computer Lab on the 1st Floor. Space is limited; advance regis-tration required at (219) 931-5100, ext. 345.
Basic Classes (60-90 min.): * = must be familiar with the computer mouse, and have beginner keyboarding skills.
Mouse Basics: Mon., April 7 at 11 a.m. Mon., April 21 at 2 p.m. Tues., April 29 at 2 p.m.
* Internet Basics: Mon., April 7 at 2 p.m. Mon., April 14 at 11 a.m. Tues., April 22 at 2 p.m.
* E-mail Basics: Tues., April 15 at 2 p.m. Mon., April 21 at 11 a.m. Mon., April 28 at 2 p.m.
* Word Basics: Tues., April 8 at 2 p.m. Mon., April 14 at 2 p.m. Mon., April 28 at 11 a.m.
Advanced Classes (2-2½ hours): All classes require familiarity with computer keyboard/mouse and basic computer knowledge. Advanced Word: Tues., April 8 at 6 p.m. Intro to Excel: Tues., April 15 at 6 p.m. PowerPoint: Tues., April 22 at 6 p.m. Letters & Resumes: Tues., April 29 at 6 p.m.
Teen Programs (grades 7-12)
Teen Scene/2nd fl.—To join Teen Sce-ne, bring in a class schedule, report card, etc. that shows you’re in 7th -12th grades. Questions? Ask at the Information Desk or call (219) 931-5100, ext. 351. Hours are:
Monday — Thursday: 3:30—8:30 p.m. Friday: 3:30 — 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.
Teen Pop Tab Bracelet Craft Thurs., April 10 at 4 p.m., Teen Scene Teens, make a colorful bracelet. All supplies provided.
Teen Flower Pen Craft Tues., April 22 at 4 p.m., Teen Scene Teens, celebrate Earth Day and make a fun flower pen! All supplies provided.
Youth Programs Attention Parents/Caregivers: Please join us for our programs. If you are running late, we ask that you join us for the next program.
Babies and Books (Ages 0-18 mos) Thursdays at 10 a.m.: April 3 & 17 Hear stories and learn new songs and rhymes to help your baby’s mind grow!
Tiny Tots (Ages 18 mos.-2 years) Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: April 3 & 17 Sing songs, learn rhymes, and play!
2’s and 3’s (Ages 2-3) Thursdays at 11 a.m.: April 3: Let’s celebrate the letter “G”! April 17: Let’s celebrate the letter “H”!
Little Listeners (Ages 3-5) Tues., April 15 at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.: Hop in for stories, songs, and fingerplays about bunnies!
Kids Can 2! (Ages 6-8) It’s Earth Day! Tues., April 22 at 4 p.m. Make a “Sundae Special” from a recycled water bottle.
Tween (Ages 9-13) LEGO Club Mon., April 14 at 4 p.m. Create with the library’s Legos.
Just for Tweens Thurs., Apr. 24 at 4 p.m. Learn about flowers in our area, and craft a flower out of thread.
School Age (Ages 6-13) After School Movie: Planes Wed., April 9 at 4 p.m. See how Dusty Crophopper overcomes his
fear of heights. Popcorn served while supplies last.
Homeschool Day: “Indiana” Fri., April 11 at 11 a.m. Join us to learn facts and trivia about Indiana!
Family Fun Hour: National Poetry Month Sat., April 19 at 1 p.m. Join us to read different poetry styles, and try your hand at creating your own.
Reading Tutoring (walk-in service) HPL and Calumet College of St. Joseph offer reading tutoring for K-12th grade. Please call Youth Services at (219) 931-5100, ext. 336 for questions or hours.
2 Book apps, by Mary Schons
We have e-books! E-books are available to all Hammond Public Library patrons with a card in good standing (not expired, no fines). Log in to view our e-book collection at http://iddc.lib.overdrive.com.
Tablets and e-readers allow bibliophiles instant access to all sorts of wonderful books for all ages. Here is a short list of the best book apps, as chosen by the American Library Association and Kirkus Reviews. Summaries come from the American Library Association and Penguin USA.
Bats! Furry Fliers of the Night by Story Worldwide Level: Grades 1 - 5 Platform: iOS http://www.storyworldwide.com/bats/ $2.99 Bats! Furry Fliers of the Night layers clear text with interesting diagrams, beautiful photographs, and in-teractive features that enhance young readers' understanding of the subject. The design elements are top-notch, providing just the right amount of zing to keep kids engaged without distracting them from the essence of the material. A well-executed informative nonfiction app that anyone implementing the AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner and Common Core State Standards will find beneficial. Al Gore – Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis by Al Gore by Push Pop Press Level: Grades 5 – 12 Platform: iOS http://pushpoppress.com/ourchoice/ $4.99 Al Gore's Our Choice is a rich, multimedia app investigating the climate crisis. Gore published Our Choice: How We Can Solve the Climate Crisis in 2009 as a young readers’ edition of An Inconvenient Truth (2007). The app, released in September 2011, updates the books content, incorporating a variety of compelling information and engages both teens and adult audiences.
Cinderella by Nosy Crow Limited Level: Grades PreK – 3 Platform: iOS http://nosycrow.com/apps/cinderella £2.99 ($4.99 USD) Nosy Crow’s Cinderella app engages young readers, encouraging them to explore and play with this orig-inal adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Beautiful illustrations draw readers right into the story, but the design keeps readers engaged as they explore the tap-activated dialog, scenes that extend beyond the screen, and narration that captures the playful tone of the story.
Shakespeare In Bits – Hamlet by Mind Connex Level: Grades 8 - 12 Platform: iOS (note: Android option only currently available in Europe) www.mindconnex.com School subscription $4.50 The Shakespeare in Bits: Hamlet app will appeal to students who want a visual sense of the story as they listen and read the play. This app combines an excellent full cast narration of the play with a rudimentary animated version enacted on half the iPad screen, while the full text of the play is on the other half. While it sounds clut-tered, the design works very smoothly providing visual context for the reader. Each scene is broken into manage-able chunks, helping students absorb and appreciate the original language of William Shakespeare. Fam Bam: Got to Have Music by See Here Studios Level: Grades K - 3 Platform: iOS http://www.seeherestudios.com/tickle-books/fam-bam-got-to-have-music $2.99 Featuring music and narration by rhythm-and-blues singer Brandy Norwood and her family, this app engages children with its playful tone, love of music and cartoon animation. This family all loves music, but everybody has their own favorites and doesn't want to listen to the others' music. What's a tight-knit fam bam to do? The conflict resolves with a fun twist as everyone learns to compromise. Poems by Heart by Inkle Studios and Penguin USA Level: Grades 9 and up Platform: iOS http://www.us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/features/amplified_editions/poems_by_heart_app.html http://www.seeherestudios.com/tickle-books/fam-bam-got-to-have-music FREE Just in time for National Poetry Month is a free app guaranteed to sharpen your memory! Poems By Heart from Penguin Classics celebrates classic poetry and challenges you to memorize perennial favorites by mas-ter wordsmiths. Memorizing and reciting poems helps you enjoy them at a deeper level, learn them for life, impress your friends, and improve your mind—and Poems By Heart makes it fun, easy, and addictive.
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