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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asl april 2026

American Sign Language for Beginners

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?

Closed
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 2, 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: Bingocize!

Thursday, April 2, 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!

Closed
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. 

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Babies & Tots Storytime

Thursday, April 2, 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!

Line Dancing

Dawn the Dancin ' Deeva Line Dancing

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Schlesinger Board Room 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 poplar 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, Entertainment
Event Details:

An instructor from Dawn the Dancin ' Deeva will be teaching poplar line dances! Come on out and feel the beat, move your feet! Free event open to the public Thursday evenings!

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Craft Club: Bluey Pajama Jamboree

Thursday, April 2, 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 a Bluey themed pajama night! There'll be crafts, activities, and snacks. Bring a blanket and wear your coziest pajamas!

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 a Bluey themed pajama night! There'll be crafts, activities, and snacks. Bring a blanket and wear your coziest pajamas!

Grades: K-5th

egg hunt

Easter Egg-stravaganza

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Join the Youth Services staff in an egg hunt, Easter crafts, and take a photo with the Easter Bunny (arrival 10:30 am).

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

Join the Youth Services staff in an egg hunt, Easter crafts, and take a photo with the Easter Bunny (arrival 10:30 am).

Billy Shelton

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Billy Shelton Room at Hammond Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Billy Shelton Room

Hammond Historical Society Board Meeting

Saturday, April 4, 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

Zeta Phi Beta Business meeting

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Lois Bell Room at Hammond Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Business meeting

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

Business meeting

Region Readers

Saturday, April 4, 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 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 work on literacy skills and foster a love of reading.

Hammond Historical Society General Meeting

Saturday, April 4, 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

NEMBC EDUCATION/SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lois Bell Room at Hammond Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Scholarship/Education Meeting Adults in attendance!

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

Scholarship/Education Meeting Adults in attendance!

Play Smart

Play Smart Storytime

Monday, April 6, 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. 

Homework Help Clinic -- CANCELLED

Monday, April 6, 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 6, 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.

Bingocize March & April 2026

Get Fit HPL: Bingocize!

Tuesday, April 7, 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. 

Bingo

Family Fun Night: Bingo

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

Come play some Bingo for our Family Fun Night at HPL for a chance to win some fun prizes!

This program is for children and their families.

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

Come play some Bingo for our Family Fun Night at HPL for a chance to win some fun prizes!

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. 

Crafterwork April 8

Crafterwork: Spilled Tea Cup Gardens

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in the community room for our monthly crafting event! Whether you're experienced or a beginner, it’s a great way to unleash your creativity and relax. Don’t miss out!

 

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

Join us in the community room for our monthly crafting event! Whether you're experienced or a beginner, it’s a great way to unleash your creativity and relax. Don’t miss out!

 

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. 

asl april 2026

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. 

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Tasty Travelers: Toffee Matzo

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Hammond Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Teens, Tweens

Grades 6th-12th: Enjoy a tasty exploration of new delicious foods!  This month, Gabriel will share his recipe for matzo brittle, a toffee-and-chocolate treat eaten during Passover.

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grades 6th-12th: Enjoy a tasty exploration of new delicious foods!  This month, Gabriel will share his recipe for matzo brittle, a toffee-and-chocolate treat eaten during Passover.

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. 

Tops

Thursday, April 9, 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
Line Dancing

Dawn the Dacin ' Deeva Line Dancing

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Schlesinger Board Room 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 evenings!

Library Branch: Hammond Public Library
Room: Schlesinger Board Room
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 evenings!

Q2/3 2026 Office Classes

Microsoft 365 Classes: Introduction to MS 365

Thursday, April 9, 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.