Hammond

The library is an essential part of our community. Why? 1. Community gathering place-a place to get together to learn, socialize and provide meeting space. 2. A place that provides free access to WiFi and computer usage. 3. Enhances and builds literacy skills. 4. A source of free...

After getting through the coldest days of the year, I am sure that you are all ready to get out of your houses. At the Hammond Community Library we have many reasons to leave your home this month. From Chocolate Fest (Feb. 7) and our Tea Sampling/Tasting (Feb. 21) to our winter reading...

The St. Croix Central School Board discussed several different topics during its Jan. 28 regular board meeting, including open enrollment, adding Fund 60 accounts and student enrollment. The board voted to extend the district's administrator contracts for the 2020-2021 school year,...

How many books do you read in a year? Have you ever kept track of the number of books you have read? Well, here is our goal for you this year — visit the library often, check out books you will enjoy, keep track of the titles (use an app or write them in a journal), and see...

St. Croix County government and public libraries have partnered to make mobile Wi-Fi hotspots available for checkout from all St. Croix County libraries. A Wi-Fi hotspot is a device that allows you to connect your laptops, smartphones or tablets to the internet. The hotspot is portable,...

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb. 9. The Hammond Community Library is hosting a Saturday of fun activities for children and parents as part of the international event, Take Your Child to the Library Day. Take Your Child to the Library Day was launched in 2011 as a grassroots...

With the Nov. 6 mid-term election still resonating in the minds of voters, it's time to turn our attention to the April 2019 election. The nomination process for area municipal and school offices up for vote in the spring started Saturday, Dec. 1. Participants circulate nomination...

Check out what we have coming up at the Hammond Community Library. This information can also be found in the Hammond Community Education flyer, which is available at the library. December events Do not miss our 12 days of Christmas book check out. Each year we wrap and bundle 12 books...

After parsing through data from the 2017-2018 Wisconsin Department of Instruction State School Report Cards for the past month, area schools were recently allowed to share the information with school boards and the community. The New Richmond, St. Croix Central and Somerset school...