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Kids’ Reading Challenges: Get Started Today!

February 1, 2011 · Filed under Announcements, Book Reviews, Ongoing Programs · Tagged , , , , ,

Stop by the Hammond Library to pick up information on a fun Winter Reading Challenge for kids ages 2-5!

To participate:

1. Color a coloring page
2. Read 5-7 books to earn points
3. Complete a reading log and turn into staff at the Library

Earn 10 points per book read; at 50 points, you can pick a prize from the basket.
Read bonus books for15 points each; if you earn 80 points, your name will be entered into a drawing for the grand prize!

We also have a contest open to kids ages 6 and older:
To participate:

1. Complete a fun activity sheet
2. Read 3-5 books to earn points
3. Complete a reading log and turn into staff at the Library

Earn 15 points per book read; at 45 points, you can pick a prize from the basket. If you earn 75 points, your name will be entered into a drawing for the grand prize!

Winter is a great time for reading; stop by the Hammond Library today and get started on the Winter Reading Challenges!

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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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Christmas Caroling – Join Us!

November 22, 2010 · Filed under Announcements, Fun Stuff, Upcoming Programs · Tagged , , ,

Help us spread Holiday Cheer throughout Hammond!  We will meet at the Hammond Library at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, Dec 7, and carol throughout the neighborhood before coming back in to warm up with cocoa and tea at 7:30 pm.

Another caroling date has been scheduled for Friday, December 17 from 5-7 pm.  For that event, please meet at 1335 Hunter Hill Drive in Hammond.

While we sing, we will also collect new or very gently used books to distribute to families in need this holiday season.

Song lyric sheets will be available – you don’t need to be a good singer to come along!  All ages welcome.  Please dress for the weather!

Other ways to donate a book or two:

*  Drop them by the Hammond Library during regular business hours.
*  Bring one when you come to meet Santa on Dec 3 from 6-8 pm at Sandy Brecht Photography.  (Bring a Food Shelf item, too!) (Free photo with Santa provided by Sandy Brecht Photography.)
*  Bring them to FREE Holiday Spirit Yoga at Baldwin Area Medical Center on Wednesday, December 15 at 5:30 PM.
*  Bring them when you come and visit Santa and two of his reindeer at Heritage Court Assisted Living, Wednesday, December 15, 6:00-7:30 PM.  (Free photo with Santa provided by Sandy Brecht Photography.)

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Holiday Book Collection Going on Now!

November 19, 2010 · Filed under Announcements, Fun Stuff, Upcoming Programs · Tagged , , , , , , , ,

Help us bring the gift of reading to children throughout our community this Christmas.  We are collecting new or very gently used books that we will distribute to families in need this season.  Here’s how you can get involved:

*  Drop a book or two by the Hammond Library during regular business hours. (M-Th 10-8, Fri 10-6 and Sat 10-1)
*  Bring books when you come to meet Santa on Dec 3 from 6-8 pm at Sandy Brecht Photography.  (Bring a Food Shelf item, too!) (Free photo with Santa provided by Sandy Brecht Photography.)
*  Bring books to FREE Holiday Spirit Yoga at Baldwin Area Medical Center on Wednesday, December 15 at 5:30 PM.
*  Bring books when you come and visit Santa and two of his reindeer at Heritage Court Assisted Living, Wednesday, December 15, 6:00-7:30 PM.  (Free photo with Santa provided by Sandy Brecht Photography.)

Thanks for helping us make someone’s Christmas morning extra special!

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Join Us For Breakfast!

March 28, 2009 · Filed under Events · Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – especially when you support your library by eating it!  Join us on Saturday, April 4 from 7:30 am -12 noon for our annual Spring Breakfast event at the Trinity Lutheran Church,  1250 Broadway, in Hammond, WI.  We will be collecting a free will donation for the meal.  We will have the best pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee and more!

Also, back by popular demand, is the Friends of the Library gift basket silent auction!  We have several dozen baskets filled with goodies – all donated by local businesses and individuals.  Come and place your bid!  I peeked at the baskets, and you won’t want to miss this.  We have a chocolate spa basket, a rolling cooler full of picnic essentials, health and beauty supplies, scrapbooking supplies, tea, books and more!  The baskets can be viewed at the library during the week of March 30, so you can get a sneek peek prior to placing your bids.

All the money raised during this event goes directly to the purchase of library items and the support library programs and events.  Thanks in advance for your support!  We will see you there -

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