The Railroad Retirement Board meet by appointment only every 2nd Tuesday of each month and sometimes the 4th Tuesday. Walk ins are not excepted, so please make an appointment by calling 1-877-772-5772 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday except Federal Holidays.

SORRY; CANCELLED DUE TO STAFFING CHANGES AT THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION

Join us for Hammond Health Matters, the first in a series of free health programs.

Today, the Alzheimer's Association presents "Know the 10 Warning Signs." This is an introductory program that provides attendees with an understanding of the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s and what to do if they or someone they know has signs of the disease. Attendees will view video footage of real people who are living with the early stages of dementia and their families addressing fears and myths associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Imagine, you're 17 years old trying to survive during the Great Depression. Life is tough. Food is scarce, jobs are non-existent and you've turned to petty crime to eke out a living. One day you hear about a new job works program created by the federal government that pays a "dollar-a-day." You soon find yourself in the Wisconsin northwoods spending long days planting trees and building roads. Over the next year, you put on 20 pounds, develop good work habits, gain confidence and make life-long friends. The job skills you learned help you find a job when you leave camp. Your experience in the CCC turns out to be the most important event in your life. It turned you from a boy into a man.

Since 1992, Bill Jamerson has researched the CCC. He produced a documentary for Michigan PBS, recorded a CD of songs, and wrote a historical novel. He presents "Dollar-A-Day Boys" all across the Midwest.

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

PowerPoint: Create photo slide shows and professional presentations quickly and easily! Learn about design themes and slide layouts, inserting graphics and media clips onto your slides, tips to use when making your presentations and more. Familiarity with keyboard/mouse and basic computer knowledge are required to attend these sessions.

Just for Tweens is for ages 9-13.

Mon., March 17: Get your mosaic on! Join us to make a mosaic monogram with all things recycled to hang on your wall!

The library will be closed on this date for an all day staff meeting. We will resume regular hours on Wednesday March 19, 2014.

2’s and 3’s: For ages 2 through 3. Join us to hear a story, sing songs, and make a simple craft. Programs start at the time listed. If you are running late, please join us for the next program date.  We want to make sure the program is not disrupted for other children and we also want to make sure you have the full enjoyment of the program.

Let’s celebrate the letter “F”! Join us for a story about all things that start with the letter “F.” Please bring something that starts with the letter “F” to show.

 

Celebrate Women’s History Month as we discuss women inventors and their impact on today’s world.

Try out your senses as a family! Taste, touch, and smell before trying your hand at Braille.

E-mail Basics: Review the layout of web-based e-mail, how e-mail programs are structured and how you can customize your mail storage. We’ll cover reading, organizing and sending mail in a hands-on session. E-mail accounts for class use will be provided, so don’t worry if you don’t yet have your own. Familiarity with the mouse and beginner keyboarding skills are required for this class. Registration is required at 219-931-5100, Ext. 345.

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

Letters & Resumes: Start your next job search with a new cover letter and a freshened resume. We’ll discuss the professional way to format a letter, how to create a great cover letter and how to build the best resume for you.  Attendees to this class will customize a resume template or build their own resume from scratch. Please bring your information and a USB Flash Drive to save your resume in progress.  One copy of your resume may be printed at the end of the session at no charge. Additional copies may be printed at the cost of $0.10 per page. Familiarity with keyboard/mouse and basic computer knowledge are required to attend these sessions.

E-mail Basics: Review the layout of web-based e-mail, how e-mail programs are structured and how you can customize your mail storage. We’ll cover reading, organizing and sending mail in a hands-on session. E-mail accounts for class use will be provided, so don’t worry if you don’t yet have your own. Familiarity with the mouse and beginner keyboarding skills are required for this class. Registration is required at 219-931-5100, Ext. 345.

Register to vote, check your registration status, and learn how to register other Hoosiers to vote using Indianavoters.com! The class is free and no advance registration is required. An Indiana driver’s license or state ID is helpful but not required to attend.

Teens, use hardware washers to make a cool necklace for yourself or a friend. All supplies provided.

Looking for fun activities for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade?

Sign up for our new 1-2-3 Read to Me story time! Kids will hear stories read by volunteer readers from FedEx Hammond, and they will do an activity together. This program is brought to you by Lake Area United Way, FedEx Hammond, Hammond Reads, and the Hammond Public Library. 1-2-3 Read to Me is a series of three sessions on March 29, April 26, and May 31 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend. Register by March 13 by visiting Youth Services.

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

Join us for Hammond Health Matters, the first in a series of free health programs.

The Alzheimer's Association presents the following program in Spanish:
Know the 10 Warning Signs is an introductory program that provides attendees with an understanding of the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s and what to do if they or someone they know has signs of the disease. Attendees will view video footage of real people who are living with the early stages of dementia and their families addressing fears and myths associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Register to vote, check your registration status, and learn how to register other Hoosiers to vote using Indianavoters.com! The class is free and no advance registration is required. An Indiana driver’s license or state ID is helpful but not required to attend.

2’s and 3’s: For ages 2 through 3. Join us to hear a story, sing songs, and make a simple craft. Programs start at the time listed. If you are running late, please join us for the next program date.  We want to make sure the program is not disrupted for other children and we also want to make sure you have the full enjoyment of the program.

Let’s celebrate the letter “G”! Join us for a story about all things that start with the letter “G.” Please bring something that starts with the letter “G” to show.

 

Mouse Basics:  Learn about using the mouse, common computer terms, how to work with menus and forms, how to copy and paste, and more. No experience required to attend this class.  Registration is required at 219-931-5100, Ext. 345.

 

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

Novel Conversations meets at 6:30 p.m.. Copies of the book are available for checkout at least 2 weeks before each discussion.

 

The Railroad Retirement Board meet by appointment only every 2nd Tuesday of each month and sometimes the 4th Tuesday. Walk ins are not excepted, so please make an appointment by calling 1-877-772-5772 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday except Federal Holidays.

It's MoneySmart Week in Indiana, and Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Northwest Indiana will present a program on how to manage your personal finances.

Advanced Word: If you already use Word, but just don’t feel like you’re taking advantage of what it has to offer, this class is for you. Learn about page setup options, formatting, working with graphics, using text boxes, save and print options, and more. Familiarity with keyboard/mouse and basic computer knowledge are required to attend these sessions.

It's MoneySmart Week in Indiana! Join us as representatives from Centier Bank help you understand available banking services and how to build a positive relationship with a financial institution.  You will be able to:

•             Identify the major types of insured financial institutions.
•             Identify five reasons to use a bank.
•             Describe the steps involved in opening a bank account.
•             Describe two types of deposit accounts.
•             Identify additional bank services that come with deposit accounts.

Maria Case facilitates at this new book discussion group, International Book-ings, which will meet the second Wednesday of the month. International Book-ings will focus on authors and locations from around the world. Both fiction and nonfiction works will be offered. Books will be available for checkout (for free) at the Circulation Desk and at each group meeting. Whenever possible, movie tie-ins will be presented.

April's title: Still Life by Louise Penny.  “In a small town in Quebec a woman supposedly loved by her community is found in the woods, murdered. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache looks for the small clues which will point him to the killer.” (Summary by NoveList)

 

Join us to see if Dusty Crophopper can overcome his fear of heights. Popcorn will be served while supplies last.

Teens, make a bracelet from pop can tabs for yourself or for a friend!

Hammond resident, Yusuf Ali El, was born in Chicago and grew up in Pembroke, Illinois. He received his B. A. from the University of New Hampshire and his M.A. from Governors State University. He is a poet, a public speaker and a spoken word performer.

In the last two years Yusuf has released several books:  Ryme Tyme for Growing Minds, (a book for children,) Raw Tears, (a book of love & relationship poetry,) How To Feel Good About Yourself, (a success manual,) and a 40 year limited edition release of his first poetry publication, One Room Shack. He is currently working on the release of two books, O Woman, which first appeared in 1974 and a new children's book, Thank You & Please.

How much do you know about our state? Join us to learn facts and trivia about Indiana.

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

Tween LEGO Club is for ages 9 to 13.

E-mail Basics: Review the layout of web-based e-mail, how e-mail programs are structured and how you can customize your mail storage. We’ll cover reading, organizing and sending mail in a hands-on session. E-mail accounts for class use will be provided, so don’t worry if you don’t yet have your own. Familiarity with the mouse and beginner keyboarding skills are required for this class. Registration is required at 219-931-5100, Ext. 345.

Intro to Excel: Learn your way around Excel, see how easy it is to store, organize and make the most of your information. We’ll review worksheets, cells, data entry, fill options, using formulas, creating functions and more. Familiarity with keyboard/mouse and basic computer knowledge are required to attend these sessions.

2’s and 3’s: For ages 2 through 3. Join us to hear a story, sing songs, and make a simple craft. Programs start at the time listed. If you are running late, please join us for the next program date.  We want to make sure the program is not disrupted for other children and we also want to make sure you have the full enjoyment of the program.

April 17: Let’s celebrate the letter “H”! Join us for a story about all things that start with the letter “H.” Please bring something that starts with the letter “H” to show.

Review the layout of web-based e-mail, how e-mail programs are structured and how you can customize your mail storage. We’ll cover reading, organizing and sending mail in a hands-on session. E-mail accounts for class use will be provided, so don’t worry if you don’t yet have your own. Familiarity with the mouse and beginner keyboarding skills are required for this class. Registration is required at 219-931-5100, Ext. 345.

 

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

Mouse Basics:  Learn about using the mouse, common computer terms, how to work with menus and forms, how to copy and paste, and more. No experience required to attend this class.  Registration is required at 219-931-5100, Ext. 345.

 

It’s Earth Day! Celebrate our planet by learning different ways to save it. We will also make a “Sundae Special” out of a recycled water bottle.

Teens, celebrate Earth Day by making a cool flower pen for yourself, or for a friend. All supplies provided.

PowerPoint: Create photo slide shows and professional presentations quickly and easily! Learn about design themes and slide layouts, inserting graphics and media clips onto your slides, tips to use when making your presentations and more. Familiarity with keyboard/mouse and basic computer knowledge are required to attend these sessions.

For ages 9 to 13. Look at those blooming May flowers! Join us to learn about flowers in our area, and craft a flower out of thread.

Sign up for our new 1-2-3 Read to Me story time! Kids will hear stories read by volunteer readers from FedEx Hammond, and they will do an activity together. This program is brought to you by Lake Area United Way, FedEx Hammond, Hammond Reads, and the Hammond Public Library. 1-2-3 Read to Me is a series of three sessions on March 29, April 26, and May 31 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend. Register by March 13 by visiting Youth Services.

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

E-mail Basics: Review the layout of web-based e-mail, how e-mail programs are structured and how you can customize your mail storage. We’ll cover reading, organizing and sending mail in a hands-on session. E-mail accounts for class use will be provided, so don’t worry if you don’t yet have your own. Familiarity with the mouse and beginner keyboarding skills are required for this class. Registration is required at 219-931-5100, Ext. 345.

Mouse Basics:  Learn about using the mouse, common computer terms, how to work with menus and forms, how to copy and paste, and more. No experience required to attend this class.  Registration is required at 219-931-5100, Ext. 345.

 

Join us for the new Hammond Health Matters program series.

The Alzheimer's Association presents another community program, "Legal and Financial Planning for the Future."
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can change plans that families have for the future. This program will cover important legal and financial information to consider as the disease progresses and plans are made for the future.

Letters & Resumes: Start your next job search with a new cover letter and a freshened resume. We’ll discuss the professional way to format a letter, how to create a great cover letter and how to build the best resume for you.  Attendees to this class will customize a resume template or build their own resume from scratch. Please bring your information and a USB Flash Drive to save your resume in progress.  One copy of your resume may be printed at the end of the session at no charge. Additional copies may be printed at the cost of $0.10 per page. Familiarity with keyboard/mouse and basic computer knowledge are required to attend these sessions.

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

Novel Conversations meets at 6:30 p.m. Copies of the book are available for checkout at least 2 weeks before each discussion.

 

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

The Railroad Retirement Board meet by appointment only every 2nd Tuesday of each month and sometimes the 4th Tuesday. Walk ins are not excepted, so please make an appointment by calling 1-877-772-5772 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday except Federal Holidays.

Maria Case facilitates at this new book discussion group, International Book-ings, which will meet the second Wednesday of the month. International Book-ings will focus on authors and locations from around the world. Both fiction and nonfiction works will be offered. Books will be available for checkout (for free) at the Circulation Desk and at each group meeting. Whenever possible, movie tie-ins will be presented.

 

The Alzheimer's Association presents the last of three free community programs:

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease is designed to educate attendees about the difference between normal memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. Risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, the diagnostic process, and the changes that the brain goes through as Alzheimer’s progresses are just some of the topics covered in the program. The program also features video clips of doctors, patients and loved one who are caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

Sign up for our new 1-2-3 Read to Me story time! Kids will hear stories read by volunteer readers from FedEx Hammond, and they will do an activity together. This program is brought to you by Lake Area United Way, FedEx Hammond, Hammond Reads, and the Hammond Public Library. 1-2-3 Read to Me is a series of three sessions on March 29, April 26, and May 31 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend. Register by March 13 by visiting Youth Services.

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

Novel Conversations meets at 6:30 p.m.. Copies of the book are available for checkout at least 2 weeks before each discussion.

 

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

The Railroad Retirement Board meet by appointment only every 2nd Tuesday of each month and sometimes the 4th Tuesday. Walk ins are not excepted, so please make an appointment by calling 1-877-772-5772 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday except Federal Holidays.

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

Open to anyone interested in chess, from beginners to Grand Masters. We can show you how to play. Some boards provided. No dues or fees for regular meetings.

Novel Conversations meets at 6:30 p.m.. Copies of the book are available for checkout at least 2 weeks before each discussion.

 

The Railroad Retirement Board meet by appointment only every 2nd Tuesday of each month and sometimes the 4th Tuesday. Walk ins are not excepted, so please make an appointment by calling 1-877-772-5772 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday except Federal Holidays.

Novel Conversations meets at 6:30 p.m.. Copies of the book are available for checkout at least 2 weeks before each discussion.