Holiday Closings

It's hard to believe we're halfway through November.

Our Thanksgiving holiday hours:

Wednesday, November 21
open 10 am to 2 pm

Thursday, November 22
closed

Banned Books Week

2012 marks the 30th anniversary of celebrating Banned Books Week!

(from ala.org)

Banned & Challenged Classics

Each year, the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom records hundreds of attempts by individuals and groups to have books removed from libraries shelves and from classrooms.  See Frequently Challenged Books for more details.

According to the Office for Intellectual Freedom, at least 46 of the Radcliffe Publishing Course Top 100 Novels of the 20th Century have been the target of ban attempts.

The titles below represent banned or challenged books on that list ( see the entire list here). For more information on why these books were challenged, visit challenged classics and the Banned Books Week Web site.

The titles not included may have been banned or challenged, but we have not received any reports on them. If you have information about the banning or challenging of these (or any) titles, please contact the Office for Intellectual Freedom.

1. The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
2. The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger
3. The Grapes of Wrath, by John Steinbeck
4. To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
5. The Color Purple, by Alice Walker
6. Ulysses, by James Joyce
7. Beloved, by Toni Morrison
8. The Lord of the Flies, by William Golding
9. 1984, by George Orwell
11. Lolita, by Vladmir Nabokov
12. Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck
15. Catch-22, by Joseph Heller
16. Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley
17. Animal Farm, by George Orwell
18. The Sun Also Rises, by Ernest Hemingway
19. As I Lay Dying, by William Faulkner
20. A Farewell to Arms, by Ernest Hemingway
23. Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston
24. Invisible Man, by Ralph Ellison
25. Song of Solomon, by Toni Morrison
26. Gone with the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell
27. Native Son, by Richard Wright
28. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, by Ken Kesey
29. Slaughterhouse-Five, by Kurt Vonnegut
30. For Whom the Bell Tolls, by Ernest Hemingway

33. The Call of the Wild, by Jack London

36. Go Tell it on the Mountain, by James Baldwin

38. All the King's Men, by Robert Penn Warren

40. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien

45. The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair

48. Lady Chatterley's Lover, by D.H. Lawrence
49. A Clockwork Orange, by Anthony Burgess
50. The Awakening, by Kate Chopin

53. In Cold Blood, by Truman Capote

55. The Satanic Verses, by Salman Rushdie

57. Sophie's Choice, by William Styron

64. Sons and Lovers, by D.H. Lawrence

66. Cat's Cradle, by Kurt Vonnegut
67. A Separate Peace, by John Knowles

73. Naked Lunch, by William S. Burroughs
74. Brideshead Revisited, by Evelyn Waugh
75. Women in Love, by D.H. Lawrence

80. The Naked and the Dead, by Norman Mailer

84. Tropic of Cancer, by Henry Miller

88. An American Tragedy, by Theodore Dreiser

97. Rabbit, Run, by John Updike

HNPL Open House

In recognition of Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Cicero library will be hosting an Open House onTuesday, September 25th from 4:00-7:30 PM.

There will also be opportunities throughout the day to learn about the library. The community will be able to learn about the many services and resources that its library offers. There will be eBook demonstrations, library card sign-up, food for fines, tours, explanations of programs, resources, services, and much more!

Members of the Partners and Friends of the Library will be on hand to inform how library lovers can promote the library, and become members themselves. Refreshments will be available too!

So, please mark your calendar, and spread the word.

Author Megan Powell

Hamilton North Public Library welcomes author Megan Powell at 6.30 pm on Tuesday, July 31.

 

Powell will read from her powerful debut novel, No Peace for the Damned.  Copies will be available for purchase.

Born and raised in the Midwest, Megan has cultivated a strange affinity for State Fairs and basketball humor. When not writing she is often found reading, frequently feeding her paranormal romance addiction. She loves cheap coffee with tons of sugar and can eat no-bake cookies by the dozen. While she doesn't necessarily consider exercising as a bad thing, she's certain that dieting is the work of the devil.

To register, please visit www.hnpl.lib.in.us, or call 317-984-5623.

Friends of the Library Photo Contest

The Partners & Friends of Hamilton North Public Library are proud to announce their annual photography contest in August. The contest is open to all residents of Hamilton County.

Photo submissions may be dropped off at HNPL Cicero from 10 am to 8 pm on Monday, July 30 – Wednesday, August 1. Judging will take place on Thursday, August 2.

The photos will be displayed throughout the month of August. All photos must be picked up by Saturday, September 8.

For a complete listing of rules, divisions, and prizes, please call 317-984-5623.

Facebook Changes

If you follow HNPL on Facebook, you may have noticed a decrease in posts from us on your news feed.  We've been posting, but due to some changes with Facebook, you won't have seen them.

They're implementing a "pay to post" system with pages for businesses, not-for-profits, celebrities, etc.  This is explained by Always Upward blog:

For Fans: How to keep receiving posts from FB pages you’ve “Liked”
1. Find a page you’ve “liked.”
2. Hover you mouse over the “Liked” button. Which may or may not work.
3. Try clicking the “Liked” button. That also may or may not work.
4. After clicking “Liked,” try hovering over it again. This may or may not work.
(Sensing a theme? Access isn’t consistent…nor intended to be easy, I have a feeling. Please keep trying.)
5. Once you (finally) get a drop down menu, confirm “Show in News Feed” is selected.
In theory, this should put all more posts from the page back in your newsfeed.

Between the Covers - Summer Reading 2012

Summer Reading 2012 runs Monday, June 11 - Friday, July 20.  Registration begins on Monday; to register, visit www.hnpl.lib.in.us.

Jewelry Workshop with Deanna Leonard

Thursday, June 7
5 - 7 pm
Meeting Rooms A & B

Deanna Leonard will teach the basics of making and finishing and then let students make their own. All materials will be provided. The workshop is $15 to make a necklace + earrings or bracelet + earrings.

Registration required by the 6th of June. This class must have at least 3 registrants - if not, the workshop will be canceled.

Library Closure

In observance of Memorial Day, both branches of HNPL will be closed on Monday, May 28. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, May 29.

Nobody Needs to Know

In honor of National Mental Health Awareness month, we are pleased to present Nobody Needs to Know at 6.30 pm on Thursday, May 24.

Nobody Needs to Know is a 40 minute one act play by Carol Bozena, and is a collaboration with AMHPA. (Awareness of Mental Health Through the Performing Arts, Inc.)

AMHPA raises awareness of mental health issues by providing education and insights through the performing arts. Nobody Needs to Know is a play written for seven people of various ages and diverse lifestyles. Their commonality is mental illness. Through a series of mini-dramas, audience members see what the members of AHMPA experience.

Registration is highly recommended. For additional information, or to register, please call 317-984-5623 or visit www.hnpl.lib.in.us.

Pianist Dave Hepler Performs

Pianist Dave Hepler will be performing his Birthday Wishes show on Tuesday, May 15.  The show starts at 6.30 pm and should last an hour.

Dave Hepler has been playing music since the age of 8  when he began playing piano. Trumpet lessons started at age 9. At 11, He started playing music professionally with his father.  Dave later  studied trumpet at Indiana University.

In early 1994, Dave's first CD was released entitled "Birthday Wish". His additional titles include:  Anomaly,”  “Dave Hepler Tidings,” “Dave Hepler 4,” and “Song For My Fahter.”  His CDs will be available for purchase after the performance.  

For additional information, please visit www.hnpl.lib.in.us, or call 317-984-5623.

Money Smart Week!

Hamilton North Public Library is excited to be participating in this year’s Money Smart Week, April 21 – 28. Hundreds of free financial education events are occurring all over the country. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is partnering with financial institutions, not-for-profits, libraries and schools to raise awareness about financial education and to provide resources to the public.

HNPL is pleased to offer Mortgage FAQ at 6.30 pm on Tuesday, April 24, and Borrowing Basics at 6.30 pm on Thursday, April 26.

Chuck Eads, AVP of Mortgage Sales at FORUM Credit Union, presents Mortgage FAQ. The goal of this seminar is to provide you with information to make buying a home or refinancing your mortgage easier and less stressful. What are closing costs, and who is responsible for paying them? What is pre-approval, and why do you need one? You'll find out answers to these questions and more!

Chris Cromwell, Business Development Representative at FORUM Credit Union will present Borrowing Basics. This program helps you decide when and how to use credit. Participants will get a free copy of their credit report.

While the programs are free, registration is required. To register, visit www.hnpl.lib.in.us, or call 317-984-5623.

Evening Reading Group

Monday, March 26
6.30 pm
Indiana Room

Tonight, we'll be discussing Suzanne Collins' bestselling novel The Hunger Games.

Crochet Canceled

Tonight's crochet class has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Class will return next Thursday, March 22.

Hope Clinic Info Session

Tuesday, March 6 AND
Tuesday, March 20
5 - 7.30 pm
Indiana Room

Mike Jenkins, board chair of Hope Family Care Center, will share information about the Hope Clinic.

The Hope Family Care Center, Inc. offers a free health clinic for the uninsured and under-insured of Hamilton County.

This Week In Programming...

Wednesday, February 29
Second Battle of El-Alamein
6.30 - 7.30 pm
Meeting Rooms A & B
Local history buff Randy Shelden will discuss the second battle of Alamein, a battle in North Africa between the British 8th Army and the Afrika Corps.


Thursday, March 1
Celtic Fiddler Emily Ann Thompson
5 - 6 pm
Meeting Rooms A & B
From fast, high-energy jigs and reels to captivating airs and ballads, Emily’s performance is lively, passionate, and homegrown with an American flare. Drawing from a wide variety of world music styles, she plays traditional Irish, Scottish, and Canadian fiddle tunes in fresh, original arrangements.

Emily tours nationally, performing around 100 concerts per year. In November 2010 she toured for the first time in Ireland.

She has released two albums, the most recent of which is available on iTunes, and both are available for purchase at her performances.

Registration is requested.

Last Chance!

The results of our Community Needs Assessment Survey will be compiled tomorrow, Wednesday the 22nd.

Poison River Boys

Thursday, February 23
6.30 - 7.30 pm
Meeting Rooms A & B

HNPL favorites the Poison River Boys are back for another evening of old-time string band music.

Author Suzanne Purewal Visits

Local author Suzanne Purewal will be here at 6 pm on Monday, February 6 to sign copies of her latest book of poetry, From 14 to 41, and her novel Embracing Destiny.

Copies of the books will be available for purchase.

For more information about the author, please visit www.suzannepurewal.com.

HNPL Community Needs Survey

Help us help you!

We've compiled a community needs survey that will be available online until mid-February. We welcome your input and comments!

Winter Reading 2012

Our Winter Reading program for adults & teens runs January 30 - February 25.

This year, patrons will receive one ticket for each book checked out. Those tickets may be entered into our drawing for prizes on February 26.

Baby....it's cold outside....stay inside and READ!

Geek the Library Comes to HNPL

HNPL is participating in Geek the Library, a community-based public awareness campaign. The campaign highlights what people are passionate about, and how libraries can support them, in an effort to heighten awareness about the critical funding issues public libraries face.

Geek the Library features local educational material that introduces “geek” as a verb, and encourages the public to talk about what they “geek” – whether it’s engineering, superheroes or art. The public awareness campaign illustrates the fact that everyone is passionate about something – everyone “geeks” something – and that the library supports them all.

The campaign features social networking elements, a Web site, and grassroots community initiatives to draw attention to the need for increased library support. The campaign Web site, www.geekthelibrary.org, provides information about how people can get active and support their local library.

Millions of Americans are turning to local libraries for educational opportunities, job-searching resources, and entertainment. The increased demand for library services is taking a toll on libraries already experiencing flat or decreasing budgets. State and local cuts are impacting public library hours, programs and staffing, forcing some libraries to close indefinitely.

While most people have visited their public library, and understand its important role in their community, many do not know what the libraries are at risk, or that local funding for libraries is heavily influenced by community members.

Geek the Library hopes to start a conversation about library funding to inspire more people to take personal responsibility for keeping their local public libraries vital in their communities.

The campaign will not support or oppose any candidate for public office, nor attempt to influence legislation.

Welcome to 2012!

The library is open today, January 2, from 10 am to 8 pm.