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Computer Classes (teens & adults)

Free one-hour classes are held in the Com-puter Lab. Space is limited; classes are first-come; first-served. Details are with Brianna Bone, (219) 931-5100, ext. 331.

Digital Download Open House Wednesday, March 11 from 1 – 3 p.m.

Mouse Basics Tuesday, March 3 at 2 p.m.

Word Basics Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m.

Excel Basics Thursday, March 5 at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 31 at 2 p.m.

Internet Basics Thursday, March 5 at 2 p.m.

Publisher Basics Thursday, March 12 at 10 a.m.

Email Basics Thursday, March 12 at 2 p.m.

All About Google Docs Tuesday, March 17 at 2 p.m.

Working with Photos Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m.

PowerPoint Basics Thursday, March 19 at 10 a.m.

Word Basics for Seniors Thursday, March 19 at 2 p.m.

Email Basics for Seniors Tuesday, March 24 at 2 p.m.

Word Basics 2 Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m.

All About Google Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m.

Mouse Basics for Seniors Thursday, March 26 at 2 p.m.

Word Basics 3 Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m.

Book Clubs & Discussions

Novel Conversations Book Club Monday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. Discuss Little Bee by Chris Cleave. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

The Walking Dead Club Monday, March 16 at 6 p.m. Join the discussion about the Walking Dead. Bring yourself, your passion, your artwork, come in (library appropriate) costume.

Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. Discuss The Sparrow by Maria Doria Rus-sell. Copies are at Information Services.

African American Literature Book Club Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. (special time) See above. Author Edward Kelsey

Moore discusses his book The Supremes At Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat.

Other Adult Classes and Events

Welcome to the World of Music Wednesdays: See HPL online calendar for dates and times. Learn mind training and music theory. Bring pencil and paper.

Throwback Thursday Morning Movie Thursday, March 5 at 10 a.m. Come join us for a showing of Atlantis: The Lost Empire.

HPL Heritage Hunters Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. Work on your family history and get basic help at this open session. All levels of interest and experience welcome!

REAL ID: What You Need to Know Thursday, March 12 at 6 p.m. After Oct. 1, you’ll need REAL ID to fly commercially or to enter a federal build-ing. Judge Marissa McDermott explains what documents are needed, and what to bring if you need to come to court to fix your identifying records. Attorney Alfonso Estrada will be present to pro-vide legal consultations.

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Special Events

VITA Tax Drop-off/Pick-up by North-west Indiana Community Action March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 —9 a.m. – 12 p.m. For details, please contact Northwest Indi-ana Community Action at (219) 794-1829.

Crafting in ASL Tuesday, March 3 at 6 p.m. Quarterly craft series with a deaf inter-preter. We will make a cookie mix in a mason jar to take home and bake or give as a gift. All materials will be provid-ed. Registration is required.

Women’s Suffrage in Indiana Indiana Historical Society traveling exhibit may be viewed March 5-April 2 during library hours. See March 18 event.

Introduction to Sign Language Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2 and 9 from 6—8 p.m. Join us for a free 6-week experience learn-

ing basic American Sign Language (ASL) skills. No experience required. Registra-tion recommended; space is limited.

Tales and Trails Gibson Woods Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. Come join us at Gibson Woods Nature Preserve to walk the trails and discuss what you have been reading lately.

Easy Line Dancing for Beginners Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. Would you like to dance but don’t have a partner? No problem! Line dancing pro-vides the benefits of an aerobic workout.

Edward Kelsey Moore Visits the African American Literature Club Thursday, March 26 from 6—7:30 p.m. Edward Kelsey Moore discusses his book, The Supremes At Earl's All-You- Can-Eat. Program made possible by Indi-ana Humanities: Novel Conversation Speakers Program.

Hammond Public Library

March 2020

Programs

The library is closed Tuesday, March 10,

for a Staff Inservice Day.

Adult programs, continued

Coloring for Adults Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. Relax and color! Supplies and snacks pro-vided courtesy of Friends of the Library.

Women’s Suffrage in Indiana Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. The League of Women Voters of the Calu-met Area celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the League. Librarian Amanda Aguilera discusses na-tional and local women’s efforts to get the vote. Hammond Historical Society hosts the Indiana Historical Society traveling exhibit on the 2nd floor.

Tuesday Morning Movie Tuesday, March 24 at 10 a.m. A Quiet Place (2018) PG-13

Writer’s Night Out Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. Come and have your writing read and reviewed by fellow writers.

Blood Pressure Screening with NorthShore Health Centers Thursday, March 26 from 12-2 p.m.

Crafting with Creativebug Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. Hand sew an Easter Chick Softie and Basket.

Fundraisers

Friends’ Half-Price Book Sale Saturday, March 28, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Exhibits and Displays

Galleries: Works by Gary Collins

Display case: To be determined.

Youth Programs (Infants - 13 years)

Early Literacy Programs

Babies and Books (Ages: infancy to 18 months)Thursday, March 12 at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m.

Tiny Tots (Ages: 18 months to 2 years)Thursday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m.

2’s and 3’s (Ages: 2 years and 3 years)Join us to learn about the alphabet!Thursday, March 12 at 11 a.m. Learn about the letters S and T!

Thursday, March 26 at 11 a.m. Learn about the letter U!

Little Listeners (Ages: 3 years to 5 years) Welcome the birds back with stories, songs, and a craft! Monday, March 9 at 1 p.m. Monday, March 23 at 1 p.m.

General Programs

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! (Ages: 6 years to 13 years) Monday, March 2 at 3 p.m. Drop in between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to decorate your own hot air balloon, just like in the book, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Monthly Movie (Ages: 6 years to 13 years)Wednesday, March 4 at 4 p.m. Arctic Dogs. Will the Arctic Fox get his dream job of mail delivery? Closed cap-tioning will be used, and snacks will be served while supplies last.

Smart Gamers (Ages: 6 years to 9 years) Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m. Spend a fun Saturday afternoon playing games that challenge us and teach new skills.

Write On! (Ages: 6 years to 13 years)Monday, March 9 at 4 p.m. Get creative with Dr. Seuss! Read If I Ran the Zoo by Dr. Seuss. Then, write about your own zoo and animals.

STEM Squad (Ages: 6 years to 13 years) Tuesday, March 17 at 4 p.m. Get ready for spring showers! Join us to learn the science behind spring, rain, and rainbows.

Mini Makers (Ages: 2 to 5)Wednesday, March 18 at 10 a.m. Get creative with maker stations made specifically for small hands and growing minds.

Spring Break Fun (Ages: 6 years to 13 years) Tuesday, March 24 at 2 p.m. Play BINGO at the library!

Wednesday, March 25 at 2 p.m. Let’s play life-size Yahtzee!

Take Me Out to the Ballgame (Ages: 6 years to 13 years) Thursday, March 26 at 3 p.m. Drop in between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to celebrate the opening day of Major League Baseball! Decorate your own baseball pennant (while supplies last).

In-Between Book Discussion (Ages: 10 years to 13 years) Monday, April 6 at 4 p.m. Join us to discuss Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson. Books are available for check-out at Circulation Services.

Teen Programs (Grades 7-12)

All programs are for teens in grades 7-12 and all supplies are provided. Questions? Ask at the Information Desk or call 931-5100, ext. 351. Don’t forget to “friend” the Library on Facebook! www.facebook.com/HammondLibrary

The Library has a Teen Tumblr page! Check it out at http://hammondpubliclibrary-teens.tumblr.com!

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Teen Books & Bites Tuesday, March 3 at 3:30 p.m. Let’s talk about books! Snacks are provided.

Teen Make It & Take It: Mini Terrariums Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. Celebrate the coming spring season by making a mini terrarium. All sup-plies provided. Please wear old clothing.

Teen Shamrock Shakes Tuesday, March 17 at 3:30 p.m. Join us as we make the classic minty shake on St. Patrick’s Day!

Teen Movie: Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m. Free snacks while they last.

The library is closed Tuesday, March 10, for a Staff Inservice Day.