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Hammond Public Library 564 State Street (219) 931-5100 Hammond, IN 46320 Monday — Thursday: 9 - 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 9 - 5 p.m. Contact Us Directly Reference: ext. 333 & 334 infodesk@hammond.lib.in.us 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, Director Linda Swisher, Public Information Coordinator Scott Kingery, Graphics Board of Trustees: Hester Cannon Albertine Dent Caryn Janiga Louis Karubas Carol Odom Paul Taylor Allan Zlatarich

Celebrating

110 years 1903—2013

Hammond Public Library News

What’s new @ your library? The Hammond Public Library has been busy this fall! Here is what’s happening:

On Oct. 24, the library dedicated rooms in memory of Lois E. Bell and James T. Bell. After brief remarks and a ribbon cutting, the re-freshed rooms were opened to the public. See photos on the back page of this issue.

Thanks to the City Coun- cil, who approved an addi-tional appropriation from the library’s Rainy Day Fund, the public computer area on the second floor received new carpeting, along with ceil-ing fans to improve air flow. Several new technology up-grades are scheduled, as well.

We welcomed Caryn Janiga to the HPL board of trustees. Caryn is finance manager at the City of Hammond Community Development department.

Visitors find the Kulesa wi-fi area on the second floor a quiet space in which to work.

E-books will be available to patrons starting Mon., Nov. 11! A $10,000 grant from The Institute of Muse-

um and Library Services fund-ed the subscription cost of joining the consortium that is providing the services; for upgrades to our online cata-log needed to accommodate the services; and for the pur-chase of e-books. We are also planning instructional classes to teach you how to use this new service with your mobile devices.

We’re accepting donations for Greater Ham-mond Community Services’ annual Thanksgiving Food Baskets. You may bring in nonperishable food items until Nov. 22. We can-not accept expired products, or cans with rust, dents, or missing labels.

Teen Winter Reading starts in December. Details are in next month’s Bookends. As in previous years, Winter Reading for youth and adults takes place in January.

HPL now has a microblog for teens on the social media site, Tumblr. The link is http://hammondpubliclibrary-teens.tumblr.com/

In the past few months, HPL displayed at National Night Out at the Wolf Lake Aquatic Play Center; an open house at the Hammond Acad-emy of Science and Technolo-

gy, and the Latino Resource Fair at the Jean Shepherd Cen-ter. Library director, René Greenleaf, has addressed the East Hammond/Pullman Neighborhood Crime Watch. She and Allison Piech, Head of Youth Services, speak to School City principals later this month.

Friends news: The Friends of

the Library had a booth at the Downtown Hammond Council’s Bizarre Bazaar in Harrison Park.

Thank you to all who sup- ported their recent fundraiser at a local eatery, which result-ed in a donation of $192.39. The Friends hope to repeat this fundraiser quarterly.

Have you checked out the Book Sale Room? There’s more variety and more stock from which to choose. Half-price sales are finished for 2013, but pick up a bookmark or flyer of the 2014 sale dates.

Wed., Nov. 27: HPL closes at 5 p.m.

Thurs., Nov. 28 & Fri., Nov. 29: HPL is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Sat., Nov. 30: HPL opens at 9 a.m.

L-R: Library director, René Greenleaf; former trustee, Rosemary Kaplan; Carol Bell; trustee, Carol Odom; Tiffani, David, Barbara, Gary, and Brian Bell; Councilman Robert Markovich; Council-woman Janet Venecz; library trustees Albertine Dent and Allan Zlatarich. In front are two grandchildren of Lois and Jim Bell.

In the Lois Bell Room are (top row, L-R): Carol, Barbara, Tiffani, Gary, Brian, and David Bell, along with two granddaughters of Lois & Jim Bell. Seated are two good friends of Lois Bell (L-R): Hammond Public Library Leasing Corp. member, Janet Moran; and former library trustee, Rosemary “Pepper” Kaplan.

Oct. 24 Dedication of the James T. Bell Room and the Lois E. Bell Room

Janiga (photo courtesy CR Publications)

by Allison Boswinkle Piech Promoting Early Literacy: Tips and Suggestions for Parents

November @ your library Friends of the Library

Friends Board: Tues., Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. Friends members are welcome to attend.

Friends/Historical Society Joint Meeting Sat., Nov. 2 at 10 a.m.

Charles Bradsky of INDOT gives an update on replacement of the Nine Span Bridge. Also, see a commemorative pho-to of the bridge, donated by INDOT. This meeting is open to the public.

HPL Advocacy Committee Tues., Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. Community members are invited to provide input and planning.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tues., Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m., Board Room

Displays

Book displays: Staff Picks/Reader Recom-mended; Hidden Gems

Display: Jewelry, macramé-Debra Berkowicz

Gallery: Light art by Lane Henson

Suzanne G. Long Local History Room 2nd floor, (219) 931-5100, Ext. 307 Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday: 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adult Programs Hammond Quilters Wednesdays from 10 a.m.—3 p.m.

Welcome to the World of Music Wed., Nov. 6, 13 & 20 at 6:30 p.m. Please bring pencil and paper to each lesson.

Discussion- Novel Conversations Mon., Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Discuss The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery. A concierge and a pre-cocious 12-year-old each have reasons for concealing their intelligence.

HPL Presents: Gettysburg Thurs., Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19 is the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Take an armchair tour of historical Gettysburg with Marc Chase, investigative reporter for The Times, and founder of the South Shore Civil War Trail.

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 minutes): Asterisk* = you must be familiar with the computer mouse and have beginner keyboarding skills.

Mouse Basics Mon., Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. Tues., Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Mon., Nov. 25 at 2 p.m.

* Internet Basics Mon., Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. Mon., Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. Tues., Nov. 26 at 2 p.m.

* E-mail Basics Tues., Nov 5 at 2 p.m. Mon., Nov 11 at 2 p.m. Mon., Nov 18 at 11 a.m.

* Word Basics Tues., Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. Mon., Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. Mon., Nov. 25 at 11 a.m.

Advanced Classes (2-2½ hours): All classes require familiarity with computer keyboard/mouse and basic computer knowledge. Advanced Word: Tues., Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. Intro to Excel: Tues., Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. PowerPoint: Tues., Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. Letters & Resumes: Tues., Nov. 26 at 6 p.m.

Teen Programs (grades 7-12) Teen Scene/2nd fl. To join Teen Scene, bring in something from school (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. “Like” HPL on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Hammond Library. Hours are:

Monday — Thursday: 3:30—8:30 p.m. Friday: 3:30 — 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Teen Book Club Thurs., Nov. 7 at 4 p.m., Teen Scene What book are you reading now? Discuss what you’re reading with other teens. Prizes for those who attend.

Celebrate National Gaming Day Sat., Nov. 16 at 1 p.m., Teen Scene We’ll have board games (Chess, Sorry, Yahtzee and more!) set up in the Teen Scene for you and your friends.

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.: Nov. 7 & Nov. 21 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.: Nov. 7 & Nov. 21 Sing songs, learn rhymes, and play!

2’s and 3’s (Ages 2-3) Thursdays at 11 a.m.: Nov. 7: Who works in your neighbor-hood? Join us for a story and songs about community workers.

Nov. 21: Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Come and hear a story and sing songs about turkeys!

Little Listeners (Ages 3-5) These Tuesdays at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.: Nov. 5: Whooo lives in the tree? Come and hear stories, sing songs, and learn about owls.

Nov. 19: Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Join us for a storytime all about food.

Kids Can 2! (Ages 6-8) It’s Turkey Time! Tues., Nov. 19 at 4 p.m. Gobble up fun games, hear a poem or two, and craft your own turkey!

Tween (Ages 9-13) LEGO Club Tues., Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. The library has a lot of Legos waiting to be built into something cool! Come to this program to see who can build the fastest!

Just for Tweens Thurs., Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. Do you like to hang up pictures of your family and friends? Come and make a photo board to display your photos in style! All supplies will be provided.

School Age (Ages 6-13) After School Movie: Little Mermaid Wed., Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. Join us for a movie about a mermaid who wants to live on land. Popcorn will be served while supplies last.

Homeschool Day Holidays Around the World Fri., Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. Join us to learn about different holidays that are celebrated around the world.

If you find yourself asking, “What is ‘early literacy’ and how do I promote it to my child?”, then keep reading! In Youth Services, we strive to promote early literacy skills and practices through displays, programming, and our collection. This article will explain these concepts, and, of course, suggest titles that blend with these concepts.

Early literacy is not the concept of teaching a child to read and write. It is the concept of build-ing a foundation of skills for your child to prepare to learn to read and write. According to American Library Association’s Every Child Ready to Read initiative, there are five practices for early literacy: talking, writing, reading, playing, and singing. Each of these practices, when implemented with a young child, will build skills and positive attitude toward literacy.

Talk with your child. Talk to them about stories and events. Talk to them about the food they are eating, the clothes they are wearing, or the weather outside. Very young children can understand spoken words before they actually speak them. Talking to your child helps them develop general knowledge they need to understand information when they begin to read.

Write with your child. Writing and reading go hand in hand. As children write, they begin to understand that printed letters and words have specific meanings. Writing also helps children develop and maintain fine motor skills. Writing does not have to be writing. It could be tracing letters or shapes, scribbling, or even crumpling paper to strengthen hand and finger muscles.

Read with your child. Reading together is the single most effective way to promote literacy. It develops vocabulary, compre-hension, and general knowledge. Children who enjoy being read to are more likely to enjoy reading on their own as they get older. It is also important to model reading behaviors. If your child sees you reading, then they will model that behavior.

Play with your child. Play is a primary way for children to learn about their environment. It encourages the use of their imagination, and it helps them put their thoughts into words. Play also helps children think symbolically. Play with your child, and encourage them to play with other children.

Sing with your child. Singing helps children learn new words, and helps them to hear the syllables and sounds of words. You do not have to be a good singer to sing with your child! It is a fun bonding experience. Singing also helps develop memory skills, and makes understanding repetition easier. Sing nursery rhymes, children’s songs, or even make up your own!

By using these five practices as a starting point, you will be well on your way to building a strong foundation of literacy for your child. Here are a few book suggestions, for you and your child, to help you along the way.

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury (E ROSE)

Bark, George by Jules Feiffer (E FEIF)

LMNO Peas by Keith Baker (E BAKE)

Press Here by Hervé Tullet (CONCEPT E TULL)

Big, Bigger, Biggest by Nancy Coffelt (E COFF)

Building Brains: 600 Activity Ideas for Young Children by Suzanne Gellens (y372.21 GELL 2012, 372.21 GELLENS 2012)

Supporting Early Language Development: Spirals for Babies and Toddlers by Marion Nash (y372.6 NASH 2013, 372.6 NASH 2013)

Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever by Mem Fox (y649.58 FOX 2001)

Every Child Ready to Read® @ your library®, PLA and ALSC logos are registered trademarks of the American Library Association, and are used with permission.

HPL collects for Greater Hammond Community Services’ Thanksgiving Food Baskets:

The library accepts donations of canned goods and nonperishable food items from Mon., Oct. 28 through Fri., Nov. 22. Please bring items to the Circulation Desk during library hours. (Note: Donating items will not erase or reduce library fines or fees.)