Read Along the Path

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 season for families to enjoy in celebration of the nature and exploration. This season's book is The Flower Thief by Alice Hemming, and will run from April 1 - June 7 (weather pending.) Gibson Woods Nature Preserve is open Tuesdays - Sundays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Inside Out Understanding Our Feelings.

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Parent Brunch, Organization Meeting.

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

Parent Brunch, Organization Meeting.

Adult Bingo Night April 11

Adult Bingo (Registration Required)

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for monthly bingo in the Community Room on the first floor of the library for three chances to win a $25.00 gift card. Please be aware that registration is required. 

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

Join us for monthly bingo in the Community Room on the first floor of the library for three chances to win a $25.00 gift card. Please be aware that registration is required. 

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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. 

Little Listeners

Little Listeners

Monday, April 13, 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 Eric Carle for ages 3-5.
Join us at 10:30 am or 2:00 pm! 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 Eric Carle for ages 3-5.
Join us at 10:30 am or 2:00 pm! Both storytimes will cover the same theme and have the same craft.

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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. 

2026 Crafternoons April

Crafternoons: Woven Mug Rugs

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

You are invited to Crafternoons! Come meet up with other creatives to make a different craft each month. 

 

This month's craft is Woven Mug Rugs. 

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

You are invited to Crafternoons! Come meet up with other creatives to make a different craft each month. 

 

This month's craft is Woven Mug Rugs. 

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. 

Little Listeners

Little Listeners

Monday, April 13, 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 Eric Carle for ages 3-5.
Join us at 10:30 am or 2:00 pm! 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 Eric Carle for ages 3-5.
Join us at 10:30 am or 2:00 pm! 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. 

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Gamers Guild: Easter Bunny Catan

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Scene Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Young Adult, Teens, Tweens

Grades 6th-12th: Join us every month to play a new game we've been enjoying! In April we’ll be playing the fan-favorite Settlers of Catan, this time with an Easter Bunny twist.

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

Grades 6th-12th: Join us every month to play a new game we've been enjoying! In April we’ll be playing the fan-favorite Settlers of Catan, this time with an Easter Bunny twist.

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Homework Help Clinic -- CANCELLED

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Programming Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Co-Sponsored
Age Group:
School Age

Next Scholar Up!, is partnering with Community Education Empowerment Foundation (CEEF) and the Hammond Library to offer a Homework Help Clinic for children ages 5–12.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Co-Sponsored
Event Details:

Next Scholar Up!, is partnering with Community Education Empowerment Foundation (CEEF) and the Hammond Library to offer a Homework Help Clinic for children ages 5–12.

Q2/3 2026 Computer Basics Classes

Computer Basics: Mouse Features

Monday, April 13, 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.

HPL Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Internal Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Schlesinger Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Internal Meeting

Get Fit HPL: Seated Yoga!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Have you always wanted to try yoga but you're not sure you'll be able to get up off the floor?  Try seated yoga!  Instead of using a mat and lying on the ground, we'll stretch and tone our bodies while we sit in chairs.

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

Have you always wanted to try yoga but you're not sure you'll be able to get up off the floor?  Try seated yoga!  Instead of using a mat and lying on the ground, we'll stretch and tone our bodies while we sit in chairs.

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. 

Monthly Film Screening Night april 2026

Monthly Film Screening Night: The Wiz Live! (2015)

Tuesday, April 14, 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. 

This month, we will be watching The Wiz Live! (2015).

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. 

This month, we will be watching The Wiz Live! (2015).

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. 

Crafterwork April 15

Crafterwork: Seed Bombs

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults

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. 

Introduction to Smartphones (Registration Required)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Co-Sponsored, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This course includes support for both Android and iPhone users and covers topics such as texting, conference calling, email fraud protection, internet and app usage, scanning and sending PDFs, uploading files, and other practical smartphone skills

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Co-Sponsored, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This course includes support for both Android and iPhone users and covers topics such as texting, conference calling, email fraud protection, internet and app usage, scanning and sending PDFs, uploading files, and other practical smartphone skills

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. 

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American Sign Language for Beginner

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Would you like to be able to talk to your friend from across the room?  Are you interested in learning more about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Schlesinger Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to be able to talk to your friend from across the room?  Are you interested in learning more about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community?

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. 

Tops

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Schlesinger Board Room
Bingocize March & April 2026

Get Fit HPL: Seated Yoga!

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Have you always wanted to try yoga but you're not sure you'll be able to get up off the floor?  Try seated yoga!  Instead of using a mat and lying on the ground, we'll stretch and tone our bodies while we sit in chairs.

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

Have you always wanted to try yoga but you're not sure you'll be able to get up off the floor?  Try seated yoga!  Instead of using a mat and lying on the ground, we'll stretch and tone our bodies while we sit in chairs.

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. 

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Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, April 16, 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!

HPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Internal Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone

Our monthly Board of Trustees meeting. Whether you prefer joining us in person, or virtually via Zoom, you're invited to participate. We value your input and support! 

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Schlesinger Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Internal Meeting
Event Details:

Our monthly Board of Trustees meeting. Whether you prefer joining us in person, or virtually via Zoom, you're invited to participate. We value your input and support! 

Line Dancing

Dawn the Dancin ' Deeva Line Dancing

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Audio Visual Department at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Internal Meeting, 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: Audio Visual Department
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Internal Meeting, 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!

Q2/3 2026 Office Classes

Microsoft 365 Classes: Word, Font Formatting

Thursday, April 16, 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 on 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 on teaching Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and other basic Microsoft Office programs.

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Tinker Time: Minecraft Grass Cubes

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, School Age

join our monthly steam and skills-based workshop. this month miss amanda will be grass cubes inspired by Minecraft for Earth Day.

Grades: K-5th

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

join our monthly steam and skills-based workshop. this month miss amanda will be grass cubes inspired by Minecraft for Earth Day.

Grades: K-5th

Excel HopeAngels 5k Students

Excel 5K

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:00am - 11:00am
Burns-Hicks Elementary
Program Type:
Co-Sponsored
Age Group:
Youth, Everyone

EXCEL YOUTH PROGRAMS INC. HOPE ANGELS FUND, INC.

PRESENTS

“EVERY STEP WE TAKE, YOU WILL BE THERE” FUNDRAISER

5K WALK/RUN

 

Come join us in getting healthy and having fun

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Burns-Hicks Elementary
Age Group: Youth, Everyone
Program Type: Co-Sponsored
Registration Required
Event Details:

EXCEL YOUTH PROGRAMS INC. HOPE ANGELS FUND, INC.

PRESENTS

“EVERY STEP WE TAKE, YOU WILL BE THERE” FUNDRAISER

5K WALK/RUN

 

Come join us in getting healthy and having fun

Region Readers

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Children's Literacy Program Region Readers is where children, parents, and volunteers gather to work on literacy skills and foster a love for reading.

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

Children's Literacy Program

Region Readers is where children, parents, and volunteers gather to work on literacy skills and foster a love for reading.

Friends Meeting

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Friends annual meeting. 

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

Friends annual meeting.