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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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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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What Are You Reading?

November 17, 2009 · Filed under Book Reviews · Tagged , , ,

What is your latest literary conquest?  Share your new favorite books here by leaving a comment.  Perhaps you will inspire someone else to check out a fantastic new book!

I recently read Same Kind of Different as Me, an amazing true story about the unlikely friendship between a homeless black man and a wealthy white art dealer.  Real life is so much stranger than fiction!  This book is interesting, in that the story is told by its two main characters.  One chapter will be written by one man, and the next by his friend.  Since it is written the way each of them speaks, this literary device helps the reader get into the characters even further.  It is so interesting to see the same event through two different sets of eyes! 

This is a fairly easy and quick read; nothing terribly complex.  Keep a tissue handy, however!  I highly recommend this book.

What have you read lately??

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Book or Movie Reviewers Needed

April 7, 2009 · Filed under Announcements, Book Reviews, Movie Reviews · Tagged , ,

Do you love to read?  Have you seen the latest movies the library has to offer?  We are looking for a few people who would like to submit movie or book reviews to be posted on this blog.  If you are interested in writing the ocassional review, please post a comment here or email me at gtlarsen@baldwin-telecom.net.  I would love to have you submit a post; then our readers could share their thoughts on that particular book or movie!  If you are up to the challenge, please let me know -

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Welcome to Our New Blog!

March 24, 2009 · Filed under Announcements, General · Tagged , , , , , , , , , , ,

library-exterior2We are happy to announce the newest way to get the latest information from the Hammond Community Library!  Visit us often to get updates on new items in the library collection, classes being offered, fundraising events, free community events, and more.  We will also post book and movie reviews periodically.

We look forward to your comments, too!  Let us know what you love, your ideas for improving the library programs and collection, and your thoughts on your library.  We are here for you – let us know how we’re doing!

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