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Read Along the Path takes place April 2-May 31 at Gibson Woods Nature Preserve.

Read Along the Path at Gibson Woods

All Day 4/2 - 5/31
Gibson Woods
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Join the Hammond Public Library in collaboration with Gibson Woods Nature Preserve for a StoryWalk. The ½ mile red trail features pages and activities from a book that fits the sea...

Library Branch: Gibson Woods
Age Group: Families
Event Details:

Join the Hammond Public Library in collaboration with Gibson Woods Nature Preserve for a StoryWalk.

An event poster for "Little Listeners," a children's activity designed for ages 3 to 5. The poster invites children to join Miss Caroline for stories, songs, and an ice cream-themed activity. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 20, at 4:00 PM. The poster features a colorful craft project showing ice cream cones made from paper, with sponged-on multicolored ice cream scoops.

Little Listeners

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programming Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K
Event Details:

Join Miss Caroline for stories, songs, and crafts about summer (and ice cream)! 

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Early Literacy, Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Caroline for stories, songs, and crafts about summer (and ice cream)!


 

Tie Dye

Creative Minds-Tie Dye

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get ready for summer by making a tie dye beach towel!  All supplies provided.  Registration is preferred due to limited space and supplies.  This program will be fir...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Schlesinger Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Get ready for summer by making a tie dye beach towel!  All supplies provided.  Registration is preferred due to limited space and supplies.  This program will be first come first served.

NAACP

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lois Bell Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Lois Bell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other

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Alzheimer’s disease and dementia awareness with Purdue Extension

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Senior
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Purdue Extension has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to provide community-based programming in Lake County.  As you may or may not know, Lake County has the highest...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior
Required
Event Details:

Purdue Extension has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to provide community-based programming in Lake County.  As you may or may not know, Lake County has the highest incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia out of all c

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The Hammond Public Library may photograph or video record programs and events. By attending programs and events at the Hammond Public Library you understand that you may appear in pictures or videos the Hammond Public Library posts online or in promotional materials. 

Title: Tea & Tarot; Five tarot cards and a tea cup

Tea & Tarot

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lois Bell Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to learn more about tarot or just getting started? Bring your tarot deck and join us for tea and tarot!

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Lois Bell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Want to learn more about tarot or just getting started? Bring your tarot deck and join us for tea and tarot!

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Photography/Videography Disclaimer

The Hammond Public Library may photograph or video record programs and events. By attending programs and events at the Hammond Public Library you understand that you may appear in pictures or videos the Hammond Public Library posts online or in promotional materials. 

Computer Workshop

Computer Workshop

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Q&A session where patrons can ask the instructor basic technology and computer-related questions in a classroom setting.

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

A Q&A session where patrons can ask the instructor basic technology and computer-related questions in a classroom setting.

Suminagashi Ink Marbling Paper

AAPI Suminagashi: Ink Marbling

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the art of Suminagashi paper decorating and follow a how to for yourself using the link below.https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/suminagashi-ink-marbling&nb...

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Learn about the art of Suminagashi paper decorating and follow a how to for yourself using the link below.

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Photography/Videography Disclaimer

The Hammond Public Library may photograph or video record programs and events. By attending programs and events at the Hammond Public Library you understand that you may appear in pictures or videos the Hammond Public Library posts online or in promotional materials. 

Images of babies and toddlers reading and playing

Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Tots
Event Details:

Join Miss Allison for stories, songs, and play to help your little one's mind grow!

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies and Tots
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Allison for stories, songs, and play to help your little one's mind grow!

mirrored art

STEAM Squad: Mirrored Art

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Join Miss Amanda in creating a mirrored painting! Paint half the paper, fold it in half, and see what the full picture looks like!Ages: 6-13

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Join Miss Amanda in creating a mirrored painting! Paint half the paper, fold it in half, and see what the full picture looks like!

Ages: 6-13

Computer Basics

Computer Basics

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A class providing a series of lessons for basic computer and technology skills.

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

A class providing a series of lessons for basic computer and technology skills.

Library Closed

All Day
Hammond Public Library

Memorial Day we will be closed.

Closing
Branches:
Hammond Public Library
Description:

Memorial Day we will be closed.

Computer Workshop

Computer Workshop

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Q&A session where patrons can ask the instructor basic technology and computer-related questions in a classroom setting.

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

A Q&A session where patrons can ask the instructor basic technology and computer-related questions in a classroom setting.

4H

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Age Group:
Young Adult, Youth
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Youth
Thriller and Suspense Book Club

Thrills & Chills - Thriller and Suspense Book Club

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you enjoy suspense/thrillers and would like to meet other people who do as well. Join us for the "Thrills & Chills" Thriller and Suspense Book Club We will read a ...

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Schlesinger Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you enjoy suspense/thrillers and would like to meet other people who do as well. 

Join us for the "Thrills & Chills" Thriller and Suspense Book Club 

We will read a new suspense book each month.  

An event poster for a Family Fun Night pajama movie night featuring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month. The poster invites people to bring blankets and pillows to watch a movie, with popcorn provided. It shows a movie still from the live-action film "Mulan" and indicates the event will take place on Thursday, May 30 at 6 PM.

Family Fun Pajama Movie Night

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Join the Youth Department for a family pajama movie night, featuring a movie celebrating AAPI Month! Bring blankets and pillows to create comfortable sitting spots so you can enjoy...

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join the Youth Department for a family pajama movie night, featuring a movie celebrating AAPI Month! Bring blankets and pillows to create comfortable sitting spots so you can enjoy the movie. And, of course, wear your pajamas!

Computer Basics

Computer Basics

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A class providing a series of lessons for basic computer and technology skills.

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

A class providing a series of lessons for basic computer and technology skills.

Adventure beings at your library people climbing on a large stack of books.

Adventure Begins at HPL: Adult Summer Reading

All Day 6/1 - 7/31
Hammond Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This summer, adventure begins at your library! Log the books you read to earn badges and rewards. Read and log at least one book a week to be entered into our weekly drawings. The ...

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This summer, adventure begins at your library! Log the books you read to earn badges and rewards. Read and log at least one book a week to be entered into our weekly drawings.

Text Reads: Adventure Begins at Your Library. Image of teens biking and skating on a ramp made of a book

Adventure Begins at HPL: Teen Summer Reading

All Day 6/1 - 7/31
Hammond Public Library
Age Group:
Young Adult, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Hey, teens! Hang out with us this summer, read or listen to books, have fun, and win prizes!

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Age Group: Young Adult, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Hey, teens! Hang out with us this summer, read or listen to books, have fun, and win prizes!

Text reads: Adventure Begins at Your Library. Image of Bigfoot watching a child read and explore

Adventure Begins at HPL: Youth Summer Reading

All Day 6/1 - 7/31
Hammond Public Library
Age Group:
School Age, Youth, Babies and Tots, Pre-K
Event Details:

Join us this summer for an adventure! Children can read or listen to books and win prizes. We have a jam-packed summer of activities, too!

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Age Group: School Age, Youth, Babies and Tots, Pre-K
Event Details:

Join us this summer for an adventure! Children can read or listen to books and win prizes. We have a jam-packed summer of activities, too!

Read Along the Path at Gibson Woods

All Day 6/1 - 7/31
Gibson Woods
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Join the Hammond Public Library in collaboration with Gibson Woods Nature Preserve for a StoryWalk. The ½ mile red trail features pages and activities from a book that fits the sea...

Library Branch: Gibson Woods
Age Group: Families
Event Details:

Join the Hammond Public Library in collaboration with Gibson Woods Nature Preserve for a StoryWalk.

Enviromobile: Bingo

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A competitive environmentally themed bingo game. Small prizes will be awarded to the winners.  Registration not required, but appreciated. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Event Details:

A competitive environmentally themed bingo game. Small prizes will be awarded to the winners.

 

 

Registration not required, but appreciated. 

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Photography/Videography Disclaimer

The Hammond Public Library may photograph or video record programs and events. By attending programs and events at the Hammond Public Library you understand that you may appear in pictures or videos the Hammond Public Library posts online or in promotional materials. 

Trivia Night Flyer

Trivia Night

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for monthly trivia nights! Bring your friends, family, or coworkers to form teams and compete to answer questions and win points. The team with the most points wins the pri...

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Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for monthly trivia nights! Bring your friends, family, or coworkers to form teams and compete to answer questions and win points. The team with the most points wins the prize.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography/Videography Disclaimer

The Hammond Public Library may photograph or video record programs and events. By attending programs and events at the Hammond Public Library you understand that you may appear in pictures or videos the Hammond Public Library posts online or in promotional materials.