Hammond Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

564 State Street
Hammond, IN 46320
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/10)	Mon (5/11)	Tue (5/12)	Wed (5/13)	Thu (5/14)	Fri (5/15)	Sat (5/16)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group Tea Flights To-Go: Take and Make Tea Tasting All Day 5/1–5/23 Adults Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Hammond Public Library Room: Information Services Department Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Visit the Hammond Public Library from May 1st to May 23rd to pick up your tea tasting bag. This kit includes two tastings per bag and all the information you need to better understand the origins of each tea. 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.
9 am					Reservation Tops 9:30am–11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Hammond Public Library Room: Schlesinger Board Room
10 am		This event is in the "Pre-K" group Little Listeners 10:30am–11:30am Pre-K Early Literacy, Storytime This event is in the "Pre-K" group 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group HPL Foundation Meeting 10:00am–11:00am Adults Internal Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Hammond Public Library Room: Schlesinger Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Internal Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Get Fit HPL: Seated Yoga! 10:00am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Get Fit HPL: Seated Yoga! 10:00am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Crafternoons: 11:00am–12:30pm Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Hammond Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: You are invited to Crafternoons! Come meet up with other creatives to make a different craft each month. This month's craft is Latch Hook. 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.
12 pm
1 pm							Reservation Hammond Explorers 4-H Meeting 1:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Hammond Public Library Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Making poster boards for Lake County Fair 2026
2 pm		This event is in the "Pre-K" group Little Listeners 2:00pm–3:00pm Pre-K Early Literacy, Storytime This event is in the "Pre-K" group 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Crafterwork - Spring Book Vases 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Gamers Guild: Bloc by Bloc 4:00pm–6:00pm Young Adult, Teens, Tweens Entertainment This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Branch: Hammond Public Library Room: Teen Scene Room Age Group: Young Adult, Teens, Tweens Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Grades 6th-12th: Come join us for a special Gamers Guild celebrating May Day! May Day (May 1st) is a holiday celebrating workers' rights and organizations. Disclaimer(s) Meeting Room Guidelines		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Introduction to Smartphones (Registration Required) 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Seniors Co-Sponsored, Technology Class Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open 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.
5 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Dawn the Dancin ' Deeva Line Dancing 5:00pm–6:30pm Adults Internal Meeting, Co-Sponsored, Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" group 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 teaching popular line dances! Come on out and feel the beat, move your feet! Free event open to the public Thursday evenings!
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Computer Basics: 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Technology Class This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Monthly Film Screening Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Entertainment This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Hammond Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Join us in the community room for popcorn and a movie. 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 "Families" group Family Movie Night: Moana 6:00pm–7:30pm Families Entertainment, Movie This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Hammond Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Entertainment, Movie Event Details: It's Family Movie Night at HPL! Come get some snacks and celebrate AAPI month with a showing of Moana. This program is for children and their families.	This event is in the "Adults" group Microsoft 365 Classes: 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Technology Class This event is in the "Adults" group 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.