Email Basics Tues., June 13 at 2 p.m. Thurs., June 15 at 2 p.m.

PowerPoint Basics Tues., June 13 at 7 p.m. Excel Basics Thurs., June 15 at 10 a.m. Thurs., June 29 at 10 a.m.

Word Basics 2 Tues., June 20 at 7 p.m.

Digital Download Open House Mon., June 12 from 1-3 p.m. Bring your mobile device; we’ll help you get started using our online resources.

Book Clubs Books may be checked out at the front desk one month before the book is discussed.

Novel Conversations: Mon., June 5 at 6:30 p.m. Gone Missing by Linda Castillo.

Beyond Our Borders Mon., June 19 at 1 p.m. Minaret by Leila Aboulela.

YA Books for Adults: Tues., June 20 at 2 p.m. Through the Woods by Emily Carroll.

Other Adult Classes and Events

Fridays at the Movies (for adults) Fri., June 2 at 1 p.m. June’s movie is La La Land, rated PG-13, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. The movie is in English with Spanish subtitles. Free popcorn while supplies last.

ACME Pawn Pushers chess club Mon., June 5, 12, 19 & 26: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Regular meetings are free and open to all skill levels.

Stitching in the Stacks Tues., June 6, 13, & 27 at 3:30 p.m. Bring your crochet or knitting, or work on something new. Hooks, knitting nee-dles & yarn provided during class.

Welcome to the World of Music Wed., June 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 6:30 p.m. Florian Bolsega teaches mind training and music theory. Bring pencil and paper.

HPL Garden Club Thurs., June 8 at 6:30 p.m. Master Gardener Donnee Smith pre-sents The Antics of Backyard Birds.

Coloring for Adults Tues., June 20 at 6:30 p.m. Relax and color! Supplies and snacks pro-vided courtesy of Friends of the Library.

Game Night for Adults Thurs., June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Have fun the old-fashioned way, with board games! No electricity needed. Refreshments are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Hammond Public Library.

Sing Along with Rich! Mon., June 26 at 10 a.m. "Start your Monday off with a song! We gather around the piano and sing to our heart’s content. All ages are welcome to attend."

Friends Half-Price Book Sale Sat., June 24 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Exhibits and Displays

Galleries: Photography by Joe Ladendorf

Display case: ACME Pawn Pushers Chess Club

Book displays: Ramadan, Summer Reading, LGBTQ

Special Events for Adults

Memories Along the South Shore, Volume 3 Sat., June 17 at 1 p.m. Pediment Publishing, in collabora-tion with The Times of Northwest Indiana and the Hammond Public Library, are collecting photos of the area to publish in a new book, Mem-ories Along the South Shore, Volume 3. If you have any photos you would like to include in the book, come by the Local History Room! Contact Brooke Horn at (360) 687-6731 with any questions.

Magazine Coaster Craft Mon., June 19 at 6 p.m. Learn how to weave magazine pages into coasters! All materials will be provided.

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Computer Classes (teens & adults)

Free 60-minute classes are held in the Computer Lab on the 1st Floor. Space is limited; classes are first-come; first-served. Details are with Brianna Bone, (219) 931-5100, Ext. 331.

Publisher Basics Thurs., June 1 at 10 a.m.

Word Basics Thurs., June 1 at 2 p.m.

Internet Basics Tues., June 6 at 2 p.m. Thurs., June 29 at 2 p.m.

Job Searching 101 Tues., June 6 at 7 p.m.

Resume 101 Thurs., June 8 at 10 a.m.

Mouse Basics Thurs., June 8 at 2 p.m. Tues., June 20 at 2 p.m.

Holiday Hours

Monday, July 3: Library closes at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, July 4: Library is closed.

Summer Reading Program June 1-July 31 All ages

Youth Programs (infants-13 years)

Early Literacy Programs

Babies and Books (Ages infancy – 18 mos) Thursday, June 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 10 a.m. Hear stories and learn songs and rhymes to help baby’s mind grow.

Tiny Tots (Ages: 18 months – 2 years) Thursday, June 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 10:30 a.m. Sing songs, learn rhymes, and play.

Twos and Threes (Ages: 2 years & 3 years) Thursdays at 11 a.m. Join us on these dates for a story, songs, and a simple craft or activity. June 8: Let’s build together! June 15: Let’s visit the ocean! June 22: Let’s talk about homes! June 29: Let’s visit faraway lands with fairytales!

Little Listeners (Ages: 3 years to 5 years) Thursdays at 1 p.m. Join us on these dates for stories, songs, and a craft. June 6: Let’s talk about construction! June 13: Learn about what lives in the ocean. June 20: Let’s learn about different types of homes. June 27: Travel to faraway lands and have fun with fairytales.

Other Youth Events

Just for Tweens (Ages: 10 years to 13 years) Mondays at 1 p.m. Join us on these dates for games, activities, and fun! June 5: Eureka! – Join us for an invention challenge! *This program will be at 4 p.m. June 12: Oh, Give Me a Home – What makes a home? Let’s talk about it! June 19: Save the Animals! – Do you know how many animals are endan- gered or extinct? Join us to find out, and to play a guessing game of ani- mal sounds. June 26: We Will Huff, and Puff, and Blow Your House Down! – Let’s make our own houses and test them out against the Big Bad Wolf!

Kids Summer Fun (Ages 6 years – 9 years) Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Join us on the fol-lowing dates for games, activities, and fun! June 6: Construction Zone – Let’s build a structure. How long will it

take our wrecking ball to destroy it? June 13: Neighborhood Nature – What are the sounds in your neighborhood? Let’s write about it in a nature journal. June 20: Animal Gross-Out – Before making our own slime, we will talk about gross and interesting facts about animals. June 27: Once Upon a Time – Join us to learn about worldly fairytales and to create your own!

Lego Club (Ages: 6 years to 13 years) Mondays, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 2 p.m. Join us to imagine, create, and build with the library’s Legos! Science Club (Ages 6 years – 13 years) Thursdays at 2 p.m. Join us each week for science discussion and activities! June 8: Construction Site – Join us to learn about construction vehicles. June 15: Exploring Habitats – Learn about survival in different habitats. June 22: Young Architects – Learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and other famous architects. June 29: Reach for the Sky – Learn how skyscrapers are made.

Special Youth Events

Reader’s Theater (Ages 6 years – 18 years) – Thursdays at 3 p.m. Do you like to act or create? If so, then HPL Reader’s Theater is for you! This summer we will practice and perform Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Car-roll. June 1: Are you interested in partici- pating in Reader’s Theater? Join us today with a parent to learn about this program. *This program will be at 4 p.m. On the following dates, we will practice lines and rehearse the performance. June 8, 15, 22 & 29

Summer Movie (Ages 6 years – 13 years and caregivers) – Fridays at 1 p.m. Popcorn will be served while supplies last. June 9: Aladdin (G) – In this Disney classic, follow Aladdin through his adventures to save Princess Jasmine. June 16: Hoot (PG) – Join Roy and his friends as they care for en- dangered owls while saving their habitat. June 23: Zootopia (PG) – Judy Hopps might be a small bunny, but with the help of a scam-artist fox, she turns

into a big hero. June 30: Around the World in 80Days (G) – Do you think it is possible to travel the entire world in 80 days? Join us to find out!

Teen Programs (Grades 7-12)

Questions? Call (219) 931-5100, ext. 351.

“Like” the Library on Facebook! HPL also has a Tumblr for teens! http://hammondpubliclibrary-teens.tumblr.com/

Teen Scene hours: During Summer Reading, the teen room is open the same hours as the library. Mon-Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Teen Book Club Wednesday, June 7 at 2 p.m. What book are you reading now? Discuss what you’re reading with other teens! Prizes for those who attend.

Teen Movie: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Wednesday, June 14 at 2 p.m. Community Room Free snacks while supplies last.

Teen Ice Cream Shakes Program Wednesday, June 21 at 2 p.m. Community Room Enjoy a refreshing treat!

Mango Languages Demonstration for Teens Wednesday June 28 at 2 p.m. Computer Lab Mango offers access to 72 language courses and 19 English as a Second Language courses, all free with your HPL card. Sign up for a free account to receive free Mango swag! Limit 1 item per person, available while supplies last.

All Ages

Join HPL’s Summer Reading Program Thursday, June 1-Monday, July 31