The Return of Evening Reading Group

Tomorrow night, the Evening Reading Group will resume with a 6.30 pm discussion of Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake.
January's meeting will be Monday the 24th. We'll be reading White Teeth by Zadie Smith. Copies of the book may be obtained from Emily, the adult program coordinator.

Holiday Hours

In observance of Christmas, both branches of HNPL will be closed Friday, December 24 and Saturday, December 25.

Normal hours will resume on Monday, December 27.

Happy Holidays from the HNPL staff!

The Middle of December?

It's amazing that it's already the 13th of December. We do have a few programs coming up this month.

Monday, December 13 - 2 pm
Afternoon Tea
Meeting Rooms A & B
Bring your favorite tea cup (and tea if you wish), and share an afternoon of relaxation and conversation.

Tuesday, December 14 - 6.30 pm
Holiday Grapevine Wreaths
Meeting Rooms A & B
Participants will craft a grapevine wreath, which can also be used as a centerpiece. There is a $5 materials fee, as materials will be provided. Designer Deanna Leonard will lead the class. Space is limited, so registration is requested.

Thursday, December 17 - 2 pm
Wii Bowling for Adults & Seniors
Meeting Rooms A & B
Come out for some Wii Bowling. If you're new to the Wii, you'll learn how to play. Space is limited, so registration is recommended.

Monday, December 20 - 7 pm
Using Energy Wisely
Meeting Rooms A & B
Randy Crutchfield of Vectren will discuss "How Indiana Customers Can Live Smart - Using Energy Wisely." He will cover: how to understand your natural gas bill and how costs are determined, appliance rebates on high-efficiency appliances, natural gas safety & how to prevent a natural gas leak, online tools & resources to analyze your home or businesses' energy use, free & low-cost efficiency tips to lower energy usage, and billing & payment options to manage costs.

Tuesday, December 28 - 6.30 pm
Evening Reading Group
Meeting Rooms A & B
We'll be discussing The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, a finalist for Hamilton County Reads 2011.

Legacy of Attack

In honor of Pearl Harbor day, we will be showing National Geographic's Legacy of Attack dvd on Tuesday at 5.30 pm.

National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Robert Ballard tackles one of the enduring mysteries of World War II—the role of a Japanese midget sub in the attack on Pearl Harbor. As he heads out to locate the sub's wreckage, Ballard is intrigued by the possibilities. Was the submarine Pearl Harbor's first casualty? Could it have escaped the U.S. destroyer that fired upon it? And, perhaps most critical, why didn't the sub's presence tip American forces to the approaching attack?

Ballard's quest is only part of the story. Survivors' accounts describe the attack in gripping, horrifying detail, and commentary by esteemed historian Stephen Ambrose sets Pearl Harbor into its historical context. Footage from a remotely operated submersible yields unprecedented glimpses of the U.S.S. Arizona, the downed battleship that still rests in the murky waters of Pearl Harbor.