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Dawn the Dancin ' Deeva Line Dancing

Thursday, February 26, 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

Chibi Crew: Shaker Charms

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, School Age

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

Grades: 5th-10th

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

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

Grades: 5th-10th

Linda Fuller - Piano Practice

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Using the piano for an upcoming show in Chicago

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

Using the piano for an upcoming show in Chicago

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

Meditation with Zubin

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learning to meditate can be a life-changing experience.  Zubin, a meditation instructor from the Clairvoyant Center of Chicago, will join us remotely to lead us in a meditation practice.

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

Learning to meditate can be a life-changing experience.  Zubin, a meditation instructor from the Clairvoyant Center of Chicago, will join us remotely to lead us in a meditation practice.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafterwork: Miniature Bookshelves

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults

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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. 

This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Play Smart Storytime

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

Join Miss Tess for a fun, hands-on storytime! This program is designed for children with all ability levels. We will interact and learn through stories, songs, activities and play at the end. Adult required for ages 5 and under.

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

Join Miss Tess for a fun, hands-on storytime! This program is designed for children with all ability levels. We will interact and learn through stories, songs, activities and play at the end. Adult required for ages 5 and under.

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 "School Age" group

Homework Help Clinic

Monday, March 2, 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 in grades 3–12.

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 in grades 3–12.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics: Cloud-based Services

Monday, March 2, 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, March 3, 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: Board Game Blitz

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Families

It’s family game night at HPL! Come play one of our many board game options fit for the whole family.

This program is for children and their families.

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

It’s family game night at HPL! Come play one of our many board game options fit for the whole family.

This program is for children and their families.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Strings and Stories

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Are you interested in seeing others' string crafts? Have you read a good book lately that you can't wait to share with others? Join us in the board room for threads, treats, and tomes.

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

Are you interested in seeing others' string crafts? Have you read a good book lately that you can't wait to share with others? Join us in the board room for threads, treats, and tomes.

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. 

This event is in the "Families" group

Home Education Club

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Families

This club is exclusively for homeschoolers, online learners, and others who educate at home, away from a "traditional" school setting.

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

This club is exclusively for homeschoolers, online learners, and others who educate at home, away from a "traditional" school setting.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Women's History Month Program- Tentative

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Co-Sponsored
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Co-Sponsored
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Creative Minds: ZINES!

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Scene Room at Hammond Public Library
Age Group:
Young Adult, Teens, Tweens

Ages 12-18: This month in Creative Minds, we'll be making zines, DIY mini-books made to be shared among friends.  We'll learn a few quick and easy ways to make zines, then create and trade our own.

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

Ages 12-18: This month in Creative Minds, we'll be making zines, DIY mini-books made to be shared among friends.  We'll learn a few quick and easy ways to make zines, then create and trade our own.

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

American Sign Language for Beginners

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Are you interested in learning more about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community?  Would you like to learn to speak with your hands?

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

Are you interested in learning more about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community?  Would you like to learn to speak with your hands?

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

Microsoft 365 Classes: Excel, Formulas and Functions

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

Tops

Thursday, March 5, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Get Fit HPL: Bingocize!

Thursday, March 5, 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, March 5, 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Craft Club: Cross Stitch Tea Party

Thursday, March 5, 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 celebrating Women's History month with a cross stitch tea party! No skills required, come learn cross stitch and enjoy tea and cookies.

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 celebrating Women's History month with a cross stitch tea party! No skills required, come learn cross stitch and enjoy tea and cookies.

Grades: K-5th

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. 

Hammond Historical Society Board Meeting

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room

Hammond Historical Society General Meeting

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room

Read-A-Palooza

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:15pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

In observance and celebration of Read Across America Week, Books, Brushes & Bands for Education (BBB4E) has created an initiative called Read Across the Region (RAR) where we imple...

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

In observance and celebration of Read Across America Week, Books, Brushes & Bands for Education (BBB4E) has created an initiative called Read Across the Region (RAR) where we implement an arts/ literacy project for 2nd graders in school disctr

This event is in the "Adults" group

Professional Development Classes

Saturday, March 7, 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.