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Home Education Club: Homewood Science Center Field Trip

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Families

This month, HEC is taking a field trip to the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, Homewood IL.  Parents are responsible for getting children to the location by 1:20 pm -- program starts at 1:30.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This month, HEC is taking a field trip to the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, Homewood IL.  Parents are responsible for getting children to the location by 1:20 pm -- program starts at 1:30.

Beginner ASL

American Sign Language for Beginners

Wednesday, February 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?

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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. 

Virtual Author Visit

Virtual Author Visit presented by Kwame Alexander's One Word at a Time

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

6th - 8th Graders are invited to join Kwame Alexander and Andrea Pinkney for a virtual, interactive author visit.

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

6th - 8th Graders are invited to join Kwame Alexander and Andrea Pinkney for a virtual, interactive author visit.

Beginner ASL

American Sign Language for Beginners

Wednesday, February 11, 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. 

Beginner ASL

American Sign Language for Beginners

Wednesday, February 18, 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. 

Beginner ASL

American Sign Language for Beginners

Wednesday, February 25, 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. 

HEC

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.

Beginner ASL

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. 

Beginner ASL

American Sign Language for Beginners

Wednesday, March 11, 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. 

American Sign Language for Beginner

Wednesday, April 1, 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. 

American Sign Language for Beginner

Wednesday, April 8, 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. 

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. 

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. 

American Sign Language for Beginner

Wednesday, April 29, 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.