Archive for January, 2011

Watch Movies to Earn Prizes

January 30, 2011 · Filed under Announcements, Movie Reviews, Ongoing Programs · Tagged , , ,

Watch and review movies checked out from the Library to earn points and win prizes!  Contest open to those 15 years of age and older.

Points:

5 points: Watch a movie from the 90s
10 points: Watch a movie from the 80s
15 points: Watch a movie from the 70s
20 points: Watch a movie from the 60s
25 points: Watch a movie from the 50s
30 points: Watch a musical from any decade

Earn 100 points and you will win a prize!

For each movie you watch, please submit a review at one of the following locations:
* Blog:  http://bookclubhamlib.wordpress.com/

* Facebook page for Hammond Community Library
* E-mail: mjohnson@hammondpubliclibrary.org
* Drop at the Library front desk with Jayne, Teri, Debbie or Michelle

Forms and information is available at the Library front desk. Happy viewing!

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Reading Challenges are On!

January 27, 2011 · Filed under Announcements, Book Reviews, Ongoing Programs · Tagged , , ,

We have a new reading challenge happening at the Library, open to adults and teens 15 and older.  The challenge runs through March 31:

Check out books at the Hammond Library, read them and review them to earn points. When you earn 100 points, you will get a prize!

Points:
5 points: Read a book that has the word “snow,” “winter” or “cold” in the title
10 points: Read a novel that has the word “beach,” “sand,” “sun” or “warm” in the title
15 points: Read a Young Adult novel
20 points: Read a book that is also a movie, then watch the movie
25 points: Read a cookbook, pick your favorite recipe and cook it; take a photo of the dish you created
30 points: Read a Classic novel

For each book you read, please submit your review in one of the following ways:
* Blog: http://bookclubhamlib.wordpress.com/

* Facebook page for Hammond Community Library
* E-mail: mjohnson@hammondpubliclibrary.org
* Drop off with one of the library staff at the front desk

Forms and more information available at the front desk of the Library!  Happy Reading!

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Cupcake Buffet & Sweetheart Dessert Auction

January 20, 2011 · Filed under Announcements, Friends Group, Fun Stuff, Upcoming Programs · Tagged , , , ,

Join the Friends of the Library for a brand-new event to raise funds for the Library!

The first Cupcake Buffet & Sweetheart Dessert Auction will be held on Sunday, February 13 from 2-5 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hammond. 
Come and decorate your own cupcake; $1 each, 3 for $2 or 6 for $4. Enjoy games and movies with your family and come in out of the cold! You can pre-buy your cupcake tickets at the Library.

Be sure to stay for the Sweetheart Dessert Auction to bid on decadent desserts for your Valentine. Eldon Myer of Myer Auction Service will be calling the auction LIVE, which is sure to make this event even more fun!

We are also looking for yummy, fancy desserts for the auction. If you would like to donate your favorite dessert, please contact Michelle at 715/796-2281. We kindly request that you include a copy of your recipe; everyone attending the event will be able to create their own recipe book! Prizes will be awarded for the very best-looking desserts. Get out your aprons and start baking!

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Movie Matinee Series Begins January 29!

January 18, 2011 · Filed under Announcements, Friends Group, Fun Stuff, Ongoing Programs · Tagged , , , ,

Friends of the Hammond Library present Movie Matinees!

Join us for a family-friendly movie on the big screen at the Hammond Library the last Saturday of each month at 1:00 pm.

This is a FREE event.  Refreshments will be available for sale each month, with proceeds to benefit the Library.

The movie selection will be posted at the Library every month, or call 715-796.2281 or email mjohnson@hammondpubliclibrary.org for this month’s selection.  The movie will also be announced in the Hammond Library column in the newspaper each month – watch for it!

Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow to curl up with and come out of the cold to enjoy this fun family event!

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Friends Meeting Coming Up

January 7, 2011 · Filed under Announcements, Friends Group · Tagged , ,

Please join us for the first Friends of the Library meeting of 2011!   We will meet next Monday, January 10 at 6:00 pm at the Hammond Library.  On the agenda for this meeting:

*  Choosing a new meeting night/time

*  Election of new officers

*  Fundraising schedule for 2011: we have new ideas, and we need your help!

*  Update on new building progress

Bring your calendars so we can schedule help for the next several fundraising activities.  Invite a friend to join you – we need everyone to get on board with us!

If you cannot attend this meeting, please contact Michelle.  Thanks so much – can’t wait to get started on a great 2011!

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Active Kids and Yoga Programs Coming Up

January 6, 2011 · Filed under Announcements, Upcoming Programs · Tagged , , ,

Get your children active this winter!  Meet us at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hammond for Active Kids and Kids Yoga each Thursday morning at 10:30 am!  This program runs from January 13 to February 24, 2011; no registration necessary.  See you there!

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Hodge Podge Activities

January 3, 2011 · Filed under Announcements, Upcoming Programs · Tagged , , , ,

Join us each Tuesday morning at 10:30 am at the Library for a Hodge Podge of Activities!  We will be exploring art, music, movement, science, math and more – a different activity each week!  This program is meant for kids of all ages and runs from January 11 to February 22, 2011.  No registration necessary – just come for some fun when you can.

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