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Gamers Guild: Jigsaw Showdown

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Age Group:
Young Adult, Teens, Tweens

Ages 12-18


Teams of up to four compete to assemble a 300-piece jigsaw the fastest!  Bring your friends or team up with new faces.

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

Ages 12-18


Teams of up to four compete to assemble a 300-piece jigsaw the fastest!  Bring your friends or team up with new faces.

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Meeting Room Guidelines

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

This program provides basic computer lessons for people who desire classroom computer instruction.

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

This program provides basic computer lessons for people who desire classroom computer instruction.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Get Fit HPL: Bingocize!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Bingocize is a fun way to enjoy Bingo and get some good, low-impact exercise!  Worried about your balance?  Afraid of falling and getting hurt?  Bingocize is for you!  Join us as we get stronger and win prizes!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bingocize is a fun way to enjoy Bingo and get some good, low-impact exercise!  Worried about your balance?  Afraid of falling and getting hurt?  Bingocize is for you!  Join us as we get stronger and win prizes!

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monthly Film Screening Night - Wicked: for Good

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in the community room for popcorn and a movie.

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

Join us in the community room for popcorn and a movie.

Disclaimer(s)

Meeting Room Guidelines

Parental Attendance Required

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft 365 Classes

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

A computer class that focuses on teaching Microsoft 365 productivity software, formerly known as Office 365. These classes focus teaching Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and other basic Microsoft office programs.

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

A computer class that focuses on teaching Microsoft 365 productivity software, formerly known as Office 365. These classes focus teaching Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and other basic Microsoft office programs.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Get Fit HPL: Bingocize!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Bingocize is a fun way to enjoy Bingo and get some good, low-impact exercise!  Worried about your balance?  Afraid of falling and getting hurt?  Bingocize is for you!  Join us as we get stronger and win prizes!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bingocize is a fun way to enjoy Bingo and get some good, low-impact exercise!  Worried about your balance?  Afraid of falling and getting hurt?  Bingocize is for you!  Join us as we get stronger and win prizes!

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dawn the Dancin ' Deeva Line Dancing -TENTATIVE

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Co-Sponsored, Health & Wellness, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

An instructor from Dawn the Dancin ' Deeva will be teaching popular line dances! Come on out and feel the beat, move your feet! Free event open to the public Thursday evening!

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Schlesinger Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Co-Sponsored, Health & Wellness, Entertainment
Event Details:

An instructor from Dawn the Dancin ' Deeva will be teaching popular line dances! Come on out and feel the beat, move your feet! Free event open to the public Thursday evening!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Craft Club: Winter Snow Globes

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, School Age

Join Miss Amanda in making snow globes for winter!

Grades: K-5th

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Miss Amanda in making snow globes for winter!

Grades: K-5th

Hammond Explorers 4-H Meeting

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:45pm - 3:00pm
Lois Bell Room at Hammond Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Projects for the Lake County Fair 2026

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Lois Bell Room
Purpose of Meeting

Projects for the Lake County Fair 2026

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafterwork - Paint by Numbers

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Disclaimer(s)

Meeting Room Guidelines

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. 

Library Closed for Holiday

All Day
Hammond Public Library

The Hammond Public Library will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr Birthday, Monday, January 19th, 2026. We will reopen on Tuesday January 20th, 2026. 

Closing
Branches:
Hammond Public Library
Description:

The Hammond Public Library will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr Birthday, Monday, January 19th, 2026. We will reopen on Tuesday January 20th, 2026. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Get Fit HPL: Bingocize!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Bingocize is a fun way to enjoy Bingo and get some good, low-impact exercise!  Worried about your balance?  Afraid of falling and getting hurt?  Bingocize is for you!  Join us as we get stronger and win prizes!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bingocize is a fun way to enjoy Bingo and get some good, low-impact exercise!  Worried about your balance?  Afraid of falling and getting hurt?  Bingocize is for you!  Join us as we get stronger and win prizes!

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. 

This event is in the "Families" group

Family Fun Night: Winter Wonderland

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Families

It's cold outside AND inside at this Winter Wonderland filled Family Fun Night! There will be winter activities for the whole family!

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

It's cold outside AND inside at this Winter Wonderland filled Family Fun Night! There will be winter activities for the whole family!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft 365 Classes

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

A computer class that focuses on teaching Microsoft 365 productivity software, formerly known as Office 365. These classes focus teaching Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and other basic Microsoft office programs.

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

A computer class that focuses on teaching Microsoft 365 productivity software, formerly known as Office 365. These classes focus teaching Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and other basic Microsoft office programs.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tasty Travelers: Pink Party

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Teens, Tweens

Ages 12-18.  Join Tasty Travelers this month for a pink party!  While we wait for our strawberry shortbread cookies to bake, we’ll sip on agua de jamaica and snack on pink candy.

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 12-18.  Join Tasty Travelers this month for a pink party!  While we wait for our strawberry shortbread cookies to bake, we’ll sip on agua de jamaica and snack on pink candy.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Get Fit HPL: Bingocize!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Bingocize is a fun way to enjoy Bingo and get some good, low-impact exercise!  Worried about your balance?  Afraid of falling and getting hurt?  Bingocize is for you!  Join us as we get stronger and win prizes!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bingocize is a fun way to enjoy Bingo and get some good, low-impact exercise!  Worried about your balance?  Afraid of falling and getting hurt?  Bingocize is for you!  Join us as we get stronger and win prizes!

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. 

This event is in the "Babies and Tots" group

Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Tots

Join Miss Allison for a story, songs and rhymes that will 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 a story, songs and rhymes that will help your little one's mind grow!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dawn the Dancin ' Deeva Line Dancing -TENTATIVE

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Co-Sponsored, Health & Wellness, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

An instructor from Dawn the Dancin ' Deeva will be teaching popular line dances! Come on out and feel the beat, move your feet! Free event open to the public Thursday evening!

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Schlesinger Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Co-Sponsored, Health & Wellness, Entertainment
Event Details:

An instructor from Dawn the Dancin ' Deeva will be teaching popular line dances! Come on out and feel the beat, move your feet! Free event open to the public Thursday evening!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Chibi Crew: Clay Scultptures

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens, Youth, School Age

Join Miss Amanda each month if you love anime, manga, kawaii, K-Pop or more! This month we'll be making polymer clay sculptures.

Grades: 5th-10th

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Youth, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Miss Amanda each month if you love anime, manga, kawaii, K-Pop or more! This month we'll be making polymer clay sculptures.

Grades: 5th-10th

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Professional Development Classes

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Designed for adults looking to build career and workplace skills, these classes focus on practical tools for professional growth.

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

Designed for adults looking to build career and workplace skills, these classes focus on practical tools for professional growth.

This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Little Listeners

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Programming Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K

Come enjoy stories, songs, and a craft inspired by Kimberly and James Dean the creators of Pete the Cat.
Join us at 10:30 am or 2:00 pm for ages 3-5! Both storytimes will cover the same theme and have the same craft.

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come enjoy stories, songs, and a craft inspired by Kimberly and James Dean the creators of Pete the Cat.
Join us at 10:30 am or 2:00 pm for ages 3-5! Both storytimes will cover the same theme and have the same craft.

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. 

This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Little Listeners

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Programming Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K

Come enjoy stories, songs, and a craft inspired by Kimberly and James Dean the creators of Pete the Cat.
Join us at 10:30 am or 2:00 pm for ages 3-5! Both storytimes will cover the same theme and have the same craft.

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come enjoy stories, songs, and a craft inspired by Kimberly and James Dean the creators of Pete the Cat.
Join us at 10:30 am or 2:00 pm for ages 3-5! Both storytimes will cover the same theme and have the same craft.

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. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Gamers Guild: Teens in Space RPG

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lois Bell Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Young Adult, Teens, Tweens

Ages 12-18.  Come ready to wordbuild together, fire photon lasers, and create your own unique character!  No experience necessary.

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Lois Bell Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Ages 12-18.  Come ready to wordbuild together, fire photon lasers, and create your own unique character!  No experience necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

Meeting Room Guidelines

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

This program provides basic computer lessons for people who desire classroom computer instruction.

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

This program provides basic computer lessons for people who desire classroom computer instruction.