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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Oceans

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. 

Oceans

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. 

Lucha Libre Storytime

Lucha Libre Storytime -- Children's Day/Book Day/Dia de los Niños/Dia de los Libros

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Everyone, Families

Lucha Libre Storytime!  Join us to celebrate Dia de los Niños/Libros with a special family storytime -- All Star Lucha Libre Wrestlers will read to the children.  Photos with luchadores will be available to the children.
 

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Everyone, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Lucha Libre Storytime!  Join us to celebrate Dia de los Niños/Libros with a special family storytime -- All Star Lucha Libre Wrestlers will read to the children.  Photos with luchadores will be available to the children.
 

Play Smart

Play Smart Storytime

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Programming Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K

Join Miss Tess for a fun, hands-on storytime! This program is designed for children, ages 3-5, of all ability levels. We will interact and learn through stories, songs, activities and play at the end.

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

Join Miss Tess for a fun, hands-on storytime! This program is designed for children, ages 3-5, of all ability levels. We will interact and learn through stories, songs, activities and play at the end.

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, May 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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
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.

Little Listeners

Little Listeners

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

Come enjoy stories, songs, and a craft inspired by Susan Verde 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: Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Come enjoy stories, songs, and a craft inspired by Susan Verde 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. 

Little Listeners

Little Listeners

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Programming Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K

Come enjoy stories, songs, and a craft inspired by Susan Verde 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: Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Come enjoy stories, songs, and a craft inspired by Susan Verde 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. 

Pajama Storytime

Pajama Storytime

Monday, May 18, 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

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Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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
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.

images of babies and toddlers reading and playing with text describing an early literacy storytime

Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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
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.

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Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, June 11, 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 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 a story, songs and rhymes to help your little one's mind grow.

Pajama Storytime

Pajama Storytime

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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: 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. 

images of babies and toddlers reading and playing with text describing an early literacy storytime

Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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
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.

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Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, June 25, 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 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 a story, songs and rhymes to help your little one's mind grow.

three images showing babies and toddlers reading and playing with text describing an early literacy storytime

Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, July 9, 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 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 a story, songs and rhymes to help your little one's mind grow.

images of babies and toddlers reading and playing with text describing an early literacy storytime

Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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
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.

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Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, July 23, 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 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 a story, songs and rhymes to help your little one's mind grow.

images of babies and toddlers reading and playing with text describing an early literacy storytime

Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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
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.

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Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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
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.

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Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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
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.

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Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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
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.

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Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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
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.

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Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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
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.

images of babies and toddlers reading and playing with text describing an early literacy storytime

Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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
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.