CHESS CLUB
ACME Pawn Pushers chess club meets at the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St., on most Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on the second Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. All skill levels, from beginners to Grand Masters, are welcomed. There is no charge for regular meetings. Some chess sets are available. For details and meeting dates, please email acmepawnpushers@yahoo.com
MUSIC LESSONS
Welcome to the World of Music is a free program for teens and adults at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St. Florian Bolsega teaches music theory. Please bring a pencil and paper to each lesson.
Feb. 5: TEEN BOOK CLUB
The Hammond Public Library’s Teen Book Club meets Thurs., Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to discuss what they’re reading, and there are prizes for those who attend. The library is at 564 State St. For details, please ask at the second floor Information Desk or call the teen librarian at (219) 931-5100, ext. 351.
Feb. 12: TEEN DUCT TAPE ROSES
The Hammond Public Library invites teens in grades 7 through 12 to visit Thurs., Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. to make a duct tape rose for themselves or for a friend. All supplies are included. The library is at 564 State St. For details, please ask at the second floor Information Desk or call the teen librarian at (219) 931-5100, ext. 351.
PRESENTATION BOARDS AVAILABLE
Working on a science fair or history project? Friends of the Hammond Public Library offer a presentation board kit for $9.50. The kit includes a 36-by-48-inch trifold corrugated presentation board; repositionable letters; science fair title headings; clip art; and a glue stick. To purchase a presentation board kit, visit the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St., during library hours.