News and Updates from Hammond Public Library http://www.hammond.lib.in.us Updates to the Hammond (Indiana) Public Library web site. Copyright 2010 Hammond Public Library en-us Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:31:50 CDT News and Updates 64 64 http://www.hammond.lib.in.us http://engagedpatrons.org/clientimages/4473/Logo small.png Help support the library http://hammond.lib.in.us/support.htm Remember, you must click the Amazon.com links on our web site in order to have your purchases benefit the Library. It’s a win-win situation for all!

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]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 New items on the Web Site http:// New today are:

Staff Picks for Winter 2010 -- Need a good book to read? Select one of the books on this list of staff recommended reading.

Pathfinder "A Guide to: Parenting" -- this has been updated.

]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 New at the Library http:// ]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Website updates http:// There is a new Mouse Basics Tutorial on our "Computer Help" page. Try it out.

The Bookends (HPL News)issue for November is posted on the Get Bookends page.

For our military neighbors and families, we added two sites on our "Government" page -- DVA Handbook of Federal Benefits and MilitaryOneSource.com

]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Job Announcement for Director http:// ]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Web site updates http:// We’ve also added the October issue of Bookends, our HPL newsletter. Find out what’s going on here at HPL!

]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Achoo! http:// ]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Labor Day Holiday and Collections http:// In a letter from Director Margaret Evans, the Library will begin using a collection agency to encourage patrons with overdue materials to return them to the library. See the details on our home page under "Changes at the Libary, effective September 2009"

]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Have you seen our Playaways? http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 On our last poll, we asked you how you felt about the Bureau of Motor Vehicles requiring more identification when you renew/apply for a license. 73% of you felt it was too much like Big Brother, while 23% liked the added security. 3% didn’t know yet how they felt.

Our new poll asks about the new Playaways, so learn all about them, try them out, and participate in our poll!

]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Web site updates http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 If your child doesn’t know what to read next, try our new booklist, "Youth Historical Fiction Books", found under Information Desk -- Pathfinders and Reading Lists.

The new state program, Indiana Drug Card, is available on our home page and on our Health and Medicine Internet links page. Look for the Indiana Drug Card image on our home page or go to "WEb Sites to Explore -- Health and Medicine" for details and to print a personalized drug card.

]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 I get around.... http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Our poll last month asked how you came to the library. 70% of you drive, 16% walk, and 11% bike.

Speaking of getting around...beginning in January you will need more identification documents when you apply for a new or renewed driver’s license or state ID. See our Web Site to Note for details on what identification you will need and why.

Also, take our poll -- do you think all this information is too much, just right, or are you not sure?

]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Libraries lend a hand during tough times http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 ]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 What is the value of the Library? http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 ]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Web site update http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 ]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Web site updates today http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 ]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Hammond Historical Society Information online http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 ]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Web site updates today http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 In this economy, many are klooking for jobs. We have revised our "Filing for Unemployment in 4 Easy Steps" handout.

How to print pages in Internet Explorer 7 in Spanish has been added.

Staff Picks for Spring 2009 booklist has been added.

For teens, we have added two new "Express Yourself @ Your Library" booklists: one for fiction and one for non-fiction.

]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Updates to web site today http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 ]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Updates to web site http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 A new web site to note on our home page is from MedlinePlus -- information on the H1N1 (Swine) flu.

To find out what’s happening at the library in May, check out the May Bookends. Just click on "Get Bookends (Monthly News)" on our home page.

]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Chat with our information librarians! http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 ]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Updates to web site today http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 The WorldCat and Google search boxes are moved from the right side to the left side of the page, below the site links.

The weather information now comes from weather.com.

We will be closed Memorial Day, May 25th.

The RSS feed link is now under the Share link.

]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Updates to web site today http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 The last poll showed that more White Sox fans believe they will see a World Series than Cubs fans. Apparently, "wait til next year" is still the rule for Cubs fans.

]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 New database at the Library! http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 There are 97 categories of topics to explore, from Society, Business Culbure, Travel Information, Maps, and Photos.

Go to "Online Databases to Search" to start your adventure.

Take a trip around the world from your own private corner of the world.

]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Web site Updates http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Our last poll revealed that most of you get your news from the Internet rather than from newspapers, TV or radio. See the results of the poll on our home page.

We’ve added a direct link to "Pathfinders and Reading Lists" on our home page. If you are ever stumped for something to read, you can find inspiration here.

Under "Library Information, Locations and Hours" we’ve updated our Library Board of Trustees list.

]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Featured Lists Updated http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 ]]> Hammond Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Book group updates http://engagedpatrons.org/RSS.cfm?SiteID=4473&FeedID=91 Also, check out Ebony Expressions, a discussion of contemporary African American titles, authors and subjects.

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