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Thanks to HPL Summer Reading donors

We thank the following for donating to the Summer Reading Program (as of May 15):

Burger King/J. M. Foods Cabela’s El Taco Real Friends of the Library Hammond, Ind. Inc.

Gary-SouthShore RailCats Great Lakes Sonic Hammond Marina/Wolf Lake Aquatic Center Hammond Parks and Rec-reation Hammond Reads, Inc. It’s Just Serendipity KFC/T.R. Foods

McDonald’s/Restaurant Management Corp. North Township Trus-tee’s Office Diane Sobota Strack & Van Til, LLC Towle Theater Van Til’s Supermarket

White Castle Systems

Hammond Public Library News

Summer Reading runs June 1 through July 31. Sign-up starts Fri., June 1 during library hours. Four programs serve all ages.

The youth program is “Dream Big—Read,” with

two components: “Read to Me” serves those who have stories read to them. Those who com-plete the program receive a reading certificate and glow-in-the-dark beach balls. The Read-ers program serves youth who read on their own. Readers who complete the program receive a reading medal.

Mark your calendars for all the youth programs we’ve planned!

Early Literacy Programs in-clude Babies and Books; Tiny Tots Toddler Time and Little

Listeners. School-age pro-grams include Lego Club and Science Club for “tweens” in grades 3 through 6; Kids Can 2 for those in kindergarten through grade 2; as well as Reader’s Theater and Summer Friday Movies for kindergar-ten through grade 6.

Families celebrate the halfway point of Summer Reading at a special program on Sat., July 7 at 1 p.m. Silly Safaris present “Creatures of the Night.”

The teen program is “Own the Night.” Sign-up starts June 1. The first 15 teens who sign up will each receive a free book. Don’t forget to come to the Library’s teen programs this summer— coming to any teen

summer reading program will get you an extra drawing slip for this year’s grand prize: an 8GB iPod Touch!

Programs include Teen Book Club, a teen craft, gaming, and teen movies.

The adult program is “Between the Covers.” Adults who

complete reading logs will be eligible to win some very cool prizes.

Join us for “HPL Presents” on Thurs., June 21 at 6:30 p.m. for “The Gunness Mystery.” Bruce Johnson, a teacher in La Porte, presents a 40-minute film of Belle Gunness, a woman who lured unsuspecting men to their doom. (HPL Presents is taking the month of July off.)

Summer Reading starts June 1

Condolences to the family of Ronald Sims, who served as a library trustee from 1994-2010. He was also active in many Hammond organizations.

Condolences also to the family of Susan Anderson-Best, financial officer of South Shore Arts, and former treasurer of the Downtown Hammond Council, of which HPL is a member. Thank you to: Anonymous, for a dona-tion with which to purchase large print books; and to Margaret Evans, in memory of Ron Sims. Thanks also to our Summer Reading Program donors, listed on the front of this issue. HPL Presents is the library’s monthly series that features a different program on the third Thursday of the month. HPL

Presents is taking July off. Upcoming programs include:

June 21 at 6:30 p.m.: Adult Sum- mer Reading Programming “The Gun-ness Mystery.” Bruce Johnson tells the story of LaPorte’s infamous Belle Gun-ness, who lured unsuspecting single men to their untimely end.

July 19: No program this month. Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m.: “How to Pre-

vent Identity Theft” by Clint Turpen, Certified Identity Theft Risk Manage-ment Specialist from REGIONAL Federal Credit Union.

Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m.: Hispanic Heritage Month. Friends of the Library assist HPL in several ways. On Mon., June 25 at 6 p.m., the Friends are offering an opportunity for its members to meet; hear what’s happening with the Friends; learn how

Friends can be involved; and hear sug-gestions from their members. If you’re a Friend of HPL, or a potential Friend, please attend! The Friends plan to have quarterly general member meetings. What’s up with the paperbacks? On the second floor, paperbacks are being removed from the vertical spinners and placed on shelves. This makes them eas-ier to browse, as well as easier to shelve. Families, mark your calendars for Sat., July 7 at 1 p.m., as Coyote Chris from Silly Safaris presents “Creatures of the Night.” This special program celebrates the first half of Summer Reading. Chil-dren do not need to be enrolled in the Summer Reading Program to attend this event.

The Last Word

Hammond Public Library 564 State Street (219) 931-5100 Hammond, IN 46320 Monday — Thursday: 9 -9 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 9 -5 p.m. Contact Us Directly Reference: ext. 333 & 334 infodesk@hammond.lib.in.us Circulation: ext. 340 & 341 Youth Services: ext. 336 Administrative Services: ext. 324 TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf): ext. 368 Web Site: www.hammond.lib.in.us Bookends is published monthly by Hammond Public Library René Greenleaf, Director Linda Swisher, Public Information Coordinator Scott Kingery, Graphics Mary Schons, Head of Information Services Board of Trustees: Paul Taylor, President Luelle Kutcka, Vice President Rosemary Kaplan, Treasurer Allan Zlatarich, Secretary Hester Cannon Albertine Dent Louis Karubas

Friends fundraisers: Fri., June 29 & Sat., June 30. For details, see p. 2, visit us, or see our website!

The library is CLOSED on Wed., July 4 (Independence Day)

On the shelves by Aysha Haq Summer Reads for teens The Summer Reading Program is upon us! Every Wednesday in June and July (except July 4th), the Library will host a program for teens at 1:30 p.m. Coming to programs will earn teens an extra entry into the drawing for an 8GB iPod Touch, so make sure you attend programs. Of course, we also have books for you to check out! Here is a small collection of books you may want to read. Looking for some-thing else? Just ask a librarian! (Book summaries are from HPL’s Online Catalog, http://catalog.hammond.lib.in.us)

Black, Holly. Zombies vs. Unicorns. Twelve short stories by a variety of authors seek to answer the question of whether zombies are better than unicorns. TEEN SHORT STORIES ZOMBIES

Brosgol, Vera. Anya’s Ghost. Anya, embarrassed by her Russian immi-grant family and self-conscious about her body, has given up on fitting in at school but falling down a well and making friends with the ghost there just may be worse. TEEN FICTION BROSGOL

Collins, Suzanne. The Hunger Games. In a future North America, where the rulers of Panem maintain control through an annual televised sur-vival competition pitting young people from each of the twelve dis-tricts against one another, 16-year-old Katniss's skills are put to the test when she voluntarily takes her younger sister's place. TEEN FICTION COLLINS

Cremer, Andrea. Nightshade. Calla and Ren have been raised knowing it is their destiny to mate with one another and rule over their shape-shifting wolf pack, but when a human boy arrives and vies for Calla's heart, she is faced with a decision that could change her whole world. TEEN FICTION CREMER

Gaiman, Neil. The Graveyard Book. An orphaned boy is raised by ghosts and other denizens of the graveyard. AWARD YA GAIM

Maberry, Jonathan. Rot and Ruin. In a post-apocalyptic world where fences and border patrols guard the few people left from the zombies that have overtaken civilization, 15-year-old Benny Imura is finally convinced that he must follow in his older brother's footsteps and be-come a bounty hunter. yZS - MP MABE RR H15

Morgenstern, Erin. The Night Circus. Waging a fierce competition for which they have trained since childhood, circus magicians Celia and Marco unexpectedly fall in love with each other and share a fantastical romance that manifests in fateful ways. FICTION MORGENS

Pfeffer, Susan Beth. The Dead and the Gone. After a meteor hits the moon and sets off a series of horrific climate changes, 17-year-old Alex Morales must take care of his sisters alone in the chaos of New York City. SCIENCE FICTION PFEFFER

Reed, Gary. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel. Once a man of science, now a man haunted and hunted by a terrible living curse of his own creation. TEEN FICTION SHELLEY

Revis, Beth. Across the Universe. Teenaged Amy, a cryogenically frozen passenger on the spaceship Godspeed, wakes up to discover that some-one may have tried to murder her. TEEN SCIENCE FICTION REVIS

Computer Classes FREE classes take place in the Computer Lab. Space is limited. Basic classes run approximately 1½ hours; advanced clas-ses run 2 to 2½ hours. Preregistration is required at (219) 931-5100, ext 345.

Basic Classes (approximately 1½ hours) Mouse Basics Learn about using the mouse, common computer terms, how to work with menus and forms, how to copy and paste; more. No experience required. Monday, June 4 at 2 p.m. Monday, June 11 at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12 at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 at 2 p.m.

Internet Basics An introduction to the program that gets you on the Internet; how to browse or go directly to a website; Internet searching and printing options are also discussed. Required: famili-arity with the mouse; beginner keyboard-ing skills. Tuesday, June 5 at 2 p.m. Monday, June 11 at 2 p.m. Monday, June 18 at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 19 at 6 p.m.

E-mail Basics Review the layout of web-based e-mail, how e-mail programs are structured and how you can customize mail storage. The hands-on session covers reading, organiz-ing and sending mail. E-mail accounts for class use are provided, so don’t worry if you don’t yet have your own. Required: familiarity with the mouse; beginner keyboarding skills. Tuesday, June 5 at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 at 2 p.m. Monday, June 18 at 2 p.m. Monday, June 25 at 11 a.m.

Word Basics Learn beginning word processing tech-niques: how to navigate the program, choose settings, make changes as you go along or after you’ve typed your material, insert a simple graphic, more. A practice project gives you hands-on experience. Required: familiarity with a mouse; beginner keyboarding skills. Monday, June 4 at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 19 at 2 p.m. Monday, June 25 at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 at 6 p.m.

Advanced Classes (approximately 2½ hours) Advanced Word reviews setup options, formatting, graphics, text boxes; more. Thursday, June 7 at 6 p.m.

Intro to Excel introduces the spread-sheet program, how to enter data, fill options, using formulas, creating func-tions, and more. Thursday, June 14 at 6 p.m.

PowerPoint : how to create photo slide shows as well as professional presenta-tions quickly and easily. Thursday, June 21 at 6 p.m.

Letters & Resumes: how to format a business letter, create a great cover let-ter, and build the best resume for you.

Bring a USB flash drive and personal in-

formation to begin work on a resume.

Thursday, June 28 at 6 p.m.

Teen Programs Teen Scene/2nd floor: To join, just bring in something from school (class schedule, report card, etc.) that shows you’re in grades 7-12. Details are at the Information Desk, or call the Teen Librarian at 931-5100, ext. 351.

Teen Scene hours for Summer Reading: Monday -Thursday: 1:30 - 8:30 p.m. Friday: 1:30 - 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FIRST DAY OF SUMMER READING! Friday, June 1 Sign up early; the first 15 teens to sign up receive a free book. Come to the Library’s teen programs this summer — attending any teen summer reading program will get you an extra drawing slip for this year’s grand prize— an 8GB iPod Touch!

Teen Make-Your-Own-Monster Wednesday, June 6 at 1:30 p.m. Make yourself a scary (or funny) doll from felt. All supplies provided.

Teen Book Club Wednesday, June 13 at 1:30 p.m. What book are you reading right now? Come discuss what you’re reading with other teens! Prizes for those who attend.

Teen Movie Wednesday, June 20 at 1:30 p.m. Watch Sherlock Holmes 2: Game of Shad-ows. Free popcorn while it lasts.

Teen Gaming Wednesday, June 27 at 1:30 p.m. The Library has xBox 360 and we’re ready to get our game on!

Youth Programs

Attention Parents/Caregivers: Please join us for programs. We do not allow anyone in the program 15 minutes after the start time.

Early Literacy Programs Babies and Books: infants and caregivers Thursdays at 10 a.m.: June 7, 14, 21 & 28

Tiny Tots Toddler Time Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: June 7, 14, 21, 28

Little Listeners Tuesdays at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.: June 5, 12, 19, 26

School Age (see program for age level)

Kids Can 2! (Grades K - 2) Learn about wishes, dreams, falling asleep, and creatures of the night. Tuesday, June 5 & 12 at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 & 26 at 1 p.m.

Tween Lego Club (Grades 3 - 6) Build your dreams. Build something huge for the library. Monday, June 4 & 11 at 3:45 p.m. Monday, June 18 & 25 at 2 p.m.

Tween Science Club (Grades 3 - 6) Experiment with different types of night science. Wednesday, June 6 at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 20 & 27 at 2 p.m.

Readers Theater (Grades K-6) Join the fun with reading and acting out Stellaluna by Janell Cannon! Don’t worry if you miss a session; there will still be plenty of time to participate! Thursday, June 7 at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 21 & 28 at 2 p.m.

Summer Movie Fridays Fridays at 1 p.m.: Enjoy a movie and popcorn! June 15: How to Train Your Dragon June 22: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland June 29: Adventures of TinTin

Tutoring The Hammond Public Library and Calu-met College of St. Joseph are offering FREE walk-in reading tutoring to stu-dents in kindergarten-12th grade. Sched-ules may vary due to circumstances be-yond our control. You may check at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.

June@ your library

Exhibits & Displays Book display: June is Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Month.

Galleries: Artwork by Peter Anton

Suzanne G. Long Local History Room 2nd floor, (219) 931-5100, Ext. 306 Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday: 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adult Programs Hammond Quilters Wednesdays from 10 a.m.—3 p.m.

Welcome to the World of Music Wed., June 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 6:30 p.m. Please bring pencil and paper to each lesson.

Discussion- Novel Conversations Mon., June 4 at 6:30 p.m. J. D. Robb-a-thon! Pick a J. D. Robb book from our collection. Be prepared to tell all.

HPL Presents: “The Gunness Mystery” Thurs., June 21 at 6:30 p.m. Bruce Johnson shows his film about Belle Gunness, who, at the turn of the last century, lured men to her LaPorte farm. The men were never seen again.

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Friends of the Library Board Meeting: Date TBA Room AV-1. Friends members may attend.

General Meeting: Mon., June 25 at 6 p.m. for members or prospective members.

Friends Fundraiser Fri., June 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. If you like to eat, we have a fundraiser for you! Details are available at HPL or online.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tues., June 26 at 5:30 p.m. Lower Level, Schlesinger Board Room

Friends of the Library Half-Price Sale Sat., June 30 in the Book Sale Room Books, movies, magazines and music. Sale excludes specially priced items and sets.

Holiday closing: HPL is closed Wed., July 4 (Independence Day)