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May aims to inform, entertain

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 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, Executive Director Linda Swisher, Public Information Coordinator Scott Kingery, Graphics Board of Trustees: Carol Odom, President Allan Zlatarich, Vice President Paul Taylor, Secretary Caryn Janiga, Treasurer Albertine Dent Anne Herbert Louis Karubas

This month’s HPL events will both inform and entertain. Our Local Author Fair is Sat., May 21 (see below). Do you want to self-publish your book? On May 9, retired law-yer, Kathryn Page Camp, of-fers information that every author should know. Do you want to start your own home-based business? Join us at a free workshop by SCORE Northwest Indiana on May 5. This nonprofit associa-tion is dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed. Want to know how to use our downloadable eBooks, magazines, and a brand new feature, ComicsPlus? Join us

for our Digital Download Open House. Flowers are starting to Bloom! HPL Garden Club on May 19 features Sherdes Ku-biak with “6,000 Years of Gar-dening in 60 Minutes: A Histo-ry of Western Gardening.” Relive the 1950s and ’60s to learn about folksinger/activist, Pete Seeger, in a May 6 documentary. Mark Dvorak of the Old Town School of Folk Music performs Seeger’s songs live on Sat., May 7. If the 1940s are more your style, join us May 24 for “The Music of World War II: Big Bands and Swing Music” to learn about and hear Dorsey, Miller, Goodman, and more!

HPL is closed Mon., Sept. 1 (Labor Day)

“Music of World War II” series set Throughout 2016 we’re pleased to host a series of programs on the music of World War II, and how it helped win that conflict. The series showcases the big bands, music, comedians and danc-ers who were the rage of that era.

Your presenter is Dr. John Ban, a retired high school teacher, professor of educa-tion at Indiana University Northwest, and author of numerous publications.

Mark your calendar for these dates: Tues., May 24 at 1:30 p.m.:

Big Bands and Swing Music

Tues., Aug. 9 at 1:30 p.m.: The Dancers of World War II

Wed., Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m.: Premier Vocalists of the World War II Years

Thurs., Nov. 10 at 1:30 p.m.: The Great Comedians of World War II

Indiana Bicentennial: The Hammond Historical Society hosts “The Golden Age of Indiana Literature,” a traveling exhibit from the Indiana Historical Soci-ety, from May 2 through June 1 at HPL.

Dr. John Ban also presents “Celebrating Indiana's Bicentennial: Legendary Per-formers of the Hoosier State” on Wed., Sept. 8 at 1:30 p.m., featuring Indiana-born or -reared entertainers including Michael Jackson, Red Skelton, John Mel-lencamp, Karl Malden, and many others.

The Last Word

Hammond Public Library News for May 2016

The library is CLOSED Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day).

HPL’s third annual Local Author Fair is Sat., May 21 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Hammond Public Library Foundation.

Space is limited to 25 author tables, and last year’s partic-ipants were given a chance for early registration. Regis-tration is $20 through April 30 on a space-available basis until our 25 table limit is

reached. Late registration of $30 runs from April 30 to the date of the event, as space is available.

Authors set to appear are: James B. Dworkin, Mari Lumpkin, Chad Hunter, De-lores Davis, Betty Rodgers, Melava King, Don McClure, Randall Lemon, Mark and Derek Ailes, Sandra Ann Falcetta, Carson Booker, Paula Evans, Nancy Nau

Sullivan, E. J. Brock, Yusuf Ali El, the author A.D., Yolanda Pounds, Sharron McKinnis Fowler, Patricia McClure-Chessier, John Mitchell, Gale Gillis Carter, Nancy Riecken, Tony Lind-say, and a young girl named Oriah Hill.

For more information, call Linda Swisher at ext. 310 or Brianna Bone at ext. 331.

Meet the authors! HPL Local Author Fair is May 21

Coming in May: ComicsPlus! Use your PC, tablet, or smartphone to download!

Summer Reading for all ages starts June 1! Mark your calendars!

For adults:

For teens:

For youth:

Hammond Historical Society treasurer, Carole Barnes presents a certificate to retiring Local History Librarian, Richard Lytle.

On the Shelves, by Allison Piech On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!

Are you ready to flex your reading muscles at the library? This summer, Youth Services will offer an incentive-based reading program for children of all ages that focuses on sports, games, and wellness. Children who participate will earn prizes for read-ing books during the summer. Youth Services will also offer activity programs every week for different age groups.

Summer Reading begins on June 1 and lasts through July 30. There are also programs for teens and adults. We challenge everyone to participate in working out their mind this summer. Warm up those reading muscles by reading the following children’s books.

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle by Chris Raschka (E RASC) Follow the story of a father teaching his daughter how to ride a bicycle, including trying again after a fall.

I Am Yoga by Susan Verde (E VERD) Use your imagination to transform into various animals, places, and things through yoga.

Mia Sets the Stage by Robin Farley (On My Own E FARL) Mia practices her dance routine until she cannot practice anymore due to an injury. Read how Mia still participates in the recital.

Paul the Pitcher by Paul Sharp (On My Own E SHAR) Read how Paul plays baseball in this rhyming book for beginner readers.

Coach Hyatt is a Riot! by Dan Gutman (Series y GUTM) Weird School is at it again, and they just might win a football game with a new coach.

It’s a Wrestling Mat, Not a Dance Floor by Scott Nickel (y NICK) Danny learns that speed is just as important as anything else in wrestling.

The Boxer by Kathleen Karr (YA KARR) In late nineteenth century New York, Johnny tries to turn his life around and make a liv-ing by boxing.

The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen (YA VAND, Teen Fiction VANDRAA) Jessica thinks she can no longer run after a bus accident that leaves her with a prosthetic leg, but her friends help her think otherwise.

Be Fit, Be Strong, Be You by Rebecca Kajander (y613.7 KAJA 2010) Learn how physical fitness, diet, and hygiene can help you become a better you.

Cool Thinking: Healthy & Fun Ways to Train Your Brain by Alex Kuskowski (y613.82 KUSK 2013) Your brain needs exercise, too.

This book includes ways to train your brain through puzzles, riddles, and memory exercises.

May@ your library Friends Board Tues., May 10 at 1 p.m. Friends members are welcome to attend.

Friends Half-Price Book Sale Sat., May 14 (Friends members only) No public half price sale in May

Library Foundation Tues., May 3 at 10 a.m.

HPL Board of Trustees Meeting Tues., May 31 at 5:30 p.m.

Exhibits, Displays

Book displays: Gifts from the Garden; Teen Self-Esteem Month (in Teen Scene) Display: Autographed baseballs (collection of Ken Trader) Gallery: Artwork by Sophia Rapata Traveling Exhibit: Golden Age of Indi-ana Literature

Adult Programs ACME Pawn Pushers chess club Mon., May 2, 9, 16 & 23: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., May 14 from 1-4 p.m. Regular meetings are free and open to all skill levels. No club on Mon., May 30.

Discussion: Novel Conversations

Mon., May 2 at 6:30 p.m. Discuss The Art Thief, by Noah Charney. Art detective Gabriel Coffin and art his-torian Genevieve Delacloche investigate a theft. Copies of the book may be checked out.

Stitching in the Stacks Tues., May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 3:30 p.m. Now a weekly program! Bring your cro-chet or knitting, or work on something new. Hooks, knitting needles & yarn provided during class.

2 3 Adult Programs, continued

Welcome to the World of Music Wed., May 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 6:30 p.m. Florian Bolsega teaches mind training and music theory. Bring pencil and paper.

Starting a Home-Based Business Thurs., May 5 from 3-5 p.m. SCORE Northwest Indiana discusses IRS Pub. 587 Business Use of Your Home, funding available from the Small Busi-ness Administration, the importance of good bookkeeping, licensing your idea, advantages of incorporation and more!

Photo scanning for Memories Along the South Shore, Vol. 2 Fri., May 6 from 2-5 p.m. Pediment Publishing, in collaboration with The Times, is collecting photos to publish in a new book, Memories of the South Shore, Vol. 2. HPL was a scanning

site for Vol. 1. If you have photos you’d like to see in the book, bring them to the Local History Room to be scanned. Details are with Brooke Horn at Pediment Pub-lishing, (360) 687-6731.

Film: Seeger: The Power of Song Friday, May 6 at 2 p.m. Join us for a documentary of folk singer/activist, Pete Seeger; then join us Sat., May 7 as Mark Dvorak and friends per-form Seeger’s music live.

Live: Pete Seeger & the Power of Song Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. Mark Dvorak, of the Old Town School of Folk Music, and the Old Town School Community Chorus sing the songs of folk legend, Pete Seeger, who would have been 97 years old on May 3. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for funding.

How to Get Self-Published Monday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m. Retired lawyer and published author, Kathryn Page Camp, discusses what you need to know to self-publish your book in a professional manner. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for funding.

Fridays at the Movies Friday, May 13 at 1 p.m. Bridge of Spies (rated PG-13), in Eng-lish with Spanish subtitles available. During the Cold War, an American law-yer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy, and then help the CIA facili-tate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet

-captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers. Popcorn served while supplies last.

Discussion: Beyond Our Borders Mon., May 16 at 3 p.m. A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra. A Chechen doctor helps two young refugees in this story about the power of love in wartime.

Books Into Movies Tuesday, May 17 at 2 p.m. Discuss These Foolish Things by Debo-rah Moggach, which became the film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel with Judi Dench. Film scenes are shown.

Digital Download Open House Thurs., May 19 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Bring your mobile device; we’ll help you get started using eBooks, downloadable magazines, and our newest downloadable offering, ComicsPlus, which offers thou-sands of digital graphic novels and comics.

HPL Garden Club (returning series!) Thursday, May 19 at 2 p.m. Sherdes Kubiak presents “6,000 Years of Gardening in 60 Minutes: A History of Western Gardening.”

3rd Annual Local Author Fair Sat., May 21 from noon to 3 p.m. Join us as 25 local authors showcase and sell their books. Meet the authors and have them autograph your purchases!

The Music of World War II: Big Bands and Swing Music Tuesday, May 24 at 1:30 p.m. Big Bands packed the dance halls in the 1930s and 40s. American soldiers listened and danced to this music on the home and war fronts. Tap your feet to the sounds of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Benny Good-man, Harry James, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Louis Armstrong and more.

Coloring for Adults Thursday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m. Relax and color! Supplies and snacks pro-vided courtesy of Friends of the Library.

Computer Classes (teens & adults)

Free classes are held in the Computer Lab on the 1st Floor. Space is limited. Advance registration is required for all computer classes at (219) 931-5100. Ask for Carol Williams or Ext. 345.

No computer classes scheduled in May.

Teen Programs (grades 7-12)

Questions? Call 931-5100 ext. 351. “Like” the Library on Facebook! HPL has also has a Tumblr for teens! http://hammondpublic libraryteens.tumblr.com/ Teen Scene hours: Monday – Thursday: 3—9 p.m. Friday: 3—5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.—5 p.m.

Teen Book Discussion Thursday, May 5 at 4 p.m. What book are you reading now? Dis-cuss what you’re reading with other teens! Prizes for those who attend.

Teen Bookmarks Thursday, May 26 at 4 p.m. Get ready for the Teen Summer Reading Program and make a magnetic book-mark. All supplies provided.

Youth Programs

Youth Services staff is busy preparing for Summer Reading! This year’s theme is “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” Summer Reading begins June 1 and lasts through July 30. Check back with us soon to see all of the programs we will offer for all ages.

After School Movie (Ages 6-13) Wednesday, May 4 at 4 p.m. Finding Nemo Follow the journey of a clownfish who trav-els from the Great Barrier Reef to a dentist’s office. Popcorn while supplies last.

Lego Club (Ages 6-13) Monday, May 9 at 4 p.m. Have fun with your imagination and build with the library’s Legos!

Kids Can 2! (Ages 6-9) Thursday, May 12 at 4 p.m. May the force be with you! Learn about the characters and other fun information from Star Wars.

’Tween Journal Club (Ages 10-13) Tuesday, May 17 at 4 p.m. Create your own journal, which is yours to keep. Each month, we write about new things. Supplies are provided.

STEAM - Gardening (Ages 6-13) Thursday, May 19 at 4 p.m. Join us for a STEAM program on garden-ing. We will use science, technology, en-gineering, art, and math as we talk about planting a garden. You will also partici-pate in a take-home science experiment.