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* Countdown to Harry Potter 6.

July 16 is the release date for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the 6th book in the series. Our copies aren't listed in our catalog yet, but you can still get on the waiting list. Click here, and then click the blue Place Hold button you'll see on the left. To add yourself to the list, enter your 14-digit library card barcode number -- without spaces -- and your PIN. (If you haven't changed your PIN, it should be the last 4 digits of your barcode number.) If you have trouble signing yourself up, let us know, and we'll take care of you.

Here are a few other books that Harry Potter fans might like (click on the links to see which books are available or to place a request):

Eragon, by Christopher Paolini.

Stravaganza series, by Mary Hoffman.

Ravenscliff series, by Geoffrey Huntington.

Magyk, by Angie Sage.

For more reading suggestions, take a look at NoveList (library card barcode number required), browse through this great list of Harry Potter read-alikes from a library in Maine, or ask us!

If you're looking for facts and trivia, the Morton Grove Public Library's Unofficial Guide to Harry Potter lists characters, creature, food, quotes, and more info from the first 5 books.

*Posted @ Thursday, June 30, 2005   
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* Library closed for Independence Day.

We'll be closed on the 4th of July. Our catalog and other online resources will still be available.

*Posted @ Thursday, June 30, 2005   
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* Summer registration starts Monday.

Registration for our Summer Reading Club (cardholders of all ages are invited to read books for chances to win prizes), Practice Pals (teens coach younger kids in reading and math skills), and children's craft and nature activities (see our calendar for details) begins at 8:30 a.m. on June 13.

The Summer Reading Club runs through July 23, and this year's theme is Superheroes. Incentive prizes will be awarded to all participants. Look for special displays of reading suggestions in the Library throughout the summer.

We'll have two live family presentations at Schilling School near the end of Summer Reading: Superhero Dogs (July 20, 7:00 p.m.) and Circus Boy (July 27, 10:00 a.m.). Free tickets for both shows will be available starting July 1.

*Posted @ Saturday, June 11, 2005   
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* Last week for ReferenceUSA access.

Because of changes we need to make in the Library's budget allocations, we are not renewing our subscription to the ReferenceUSA business and residential directory database. June 15 will be our last day for ReferenceUSA. We regret that this resource will no longer be available to cardholders through our site.

*Posted @ Wednesday, June 08, 2005   
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* Puppet show moved.

Our presentation of the Jan's Clan Puppet Show on Thursday morning has been moved to Hadley Middle School, 15731 S. Bell Road. Free tickets for this 10:00 a.m. performance are still available at our front desk. (If you already have tickets, just go to Hadley instead of Schilling School for the show.)

*Posted @ Monday, June 06, 2005   
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* New! Online genealogy library.

If you're working on a family tree and have a Homer library card, take a look at our newest key online resource: HeritageQuest. HeritageQuest is an electronic library of U.S. Census data, published family and local histories, and other documents.

To search HeritageQuest, go to our Find It Online! page and click the HeritageQuest logo. All of our online sources may also be used on computers in the Library, even if you don't have a library card with us.

Note: Due to budget constraints and lack of online access for cardholders, we no longer subscribe to AncestryPlus. (Now called AncestryLibrary.)

*Posted @ Friday, June 03, 2005   
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* Senior Fair on Tuesday.

Our 3rd Annual Senior Health & Services Fair is co-hosted by Victorian Village on June 7. The fair will be held at Victorian Village's Grand Victorian building, 12565 Renaissance Circle, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Seniors and caregivers can gather information and attend presentations on many topics, and free screenings for hearing, balance, blood pressure, and medication reviews will be available. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

If you are homebound, First Church of the Nazarene has volunteered to provide transportation. For more information about the fair or to arrange a ride, call Mary Woolley at the Library (708-301-7908) or Lisa Geisler at Victorian Village (708-301-0800).

*Posted @ Friday, June 03, 2005   
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