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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Can I Talk to You Affirming Me Positively Monthly Meeting

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Discussion of communication styles and how they impact our life.

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

Discussion of communication styles and how they impact our life.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Homework Help Clinic

Monday, April 20, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics: Desktop

Monday, April 20, 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 "Babies and Tots" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Pajama Storytime

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Tots, Pre-K, Families

Join us for a Pajama Storytime at Hammond Library! You are encouraged to wear your pajamas, bring a blankie and your stuffy buddy. Be ready to snuggle during the Storytime.

Adults required for ages 5 and under; siblings welcomed. 

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies and Tots, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a Pajama Storytime at Hammond Library! You are encouraged to wear your pajamas, bring a blankie and your stuffy buddy. Be ready to snuggle during the Storytime.

Adults required for ages 5 and under; siblings welcomed. 

Disclaimer(s)

Parental Attendance Required

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

Get Fit HPL: Seated Yoga!

Tuesday, April 21, 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. 

This event is in the "Families" group

Family Fun Night: Mario Mania

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families

Celebrate Mario in all his galactic glory at this Family Fun Night. There will be games to be enjoyed by every age.

This program is for children and their families.

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

Celebrate Mario in all his galactic glory at this Family Fun Night. There will be games to be enjoyed by every age.

This program is for children and their families.

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

Tea & Tarot

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Lovers of Tarot at all levels are welcome. Not into Tarot? That's ok too- we'll cover various methods of divination in this welcoming workshop. If you own your own deck of Tarot or Oracle cards, feel free to bring them.

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

Lovers of Tarot at all levels are welcome. Not into Tarot? That's ok too- we'll cover various methods of divination in this welcoming workshop. If you own your own deck of Tarot or Oracle cards, feel free to bring them.

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

Virtual Author Visit

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Young Adult
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Introduction to Smartphones (Registration Required)

Wednesday, April 22, 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. 

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

American Sign Language for Beginner

Wednesday, April 22, 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 23, 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: Seated Yoga!

Thursday, April 23, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dawn the Dancin ' Deeva Line Dancing

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Internal Meeting, Co-Sponsored, Health & Wellness
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 evenings!

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Schlesinger Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Internal Meeting, Co-Sponsored, Health & Wellness
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 evenings!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
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: Mochi

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, 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 learning how to make mochi with a variety of fillings.

Grades: 5th-10th

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Young Adult, 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 learning how to make mochi with a variety of fillings.

Grades: 5th-10th

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft 365 Classes: Word, Margins & Layout

Thursday, April 23, 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.

Hammond Republican Party

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Schlesinger Board Room at Hammond Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Meeting.

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

Monthly Meeting.

Region Readers

Saturday, April 25, 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 develop literacy skills and foster a love of 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 develop literacy skills and foster a love of reading.

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

Meditation with Zubin

Saturday, April 25, 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.

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. 

Hammond Explorers 4-H Meeting

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Create labels for 4-H projects in fair.

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

Create labels for 4-H projects in fair.

The Giving Tree

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lois Bell Room at Hammond Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Lois Bell Room

EIM Leadership Meeting

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Share data conference meeting. calibration with different team members.

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

Share data conference meeting. calibration with different team members.

This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Little Listeners

Monday, April 27, 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 all about the ocean 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 all about the ocean 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. 

This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Little Listeners

Monday, April 27, 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 all about the ocean 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 all about the ocean 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. 

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

Teen RPG: Brindlewood Bay

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lois Bell Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Young Adult, Teens, Tweens

Grades 6th-12th: Join us in a tabletop roleplaying adventure! We’ll become members of the local Murder Mavens Mystery Book Club who stumble into a spooky conspiracy . . . and a MURDER! No experience necessary.

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

Grades 6th-12th: Join us in a tabletop roleplaying adventure! We’ll become members of the local Murder Mavens Mystery Book Club who stumble into a spooky conspiracy . . . and a MURDER! No experience necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

Meeting Room Guidelines