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Library closed for Memorial Day.

We'll be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.

We're also closed on Sunday, May 28, and will be closed every Sunday until after Labor Day.

Even when we're not open, our catalog and online resources are still available, and other librarians are answering questions at AskAwayIllinois.

*Posted @ Thursday, May 25, 2006

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Help name our catalog!

Next year, our library catalog network will become part of a much larger group within the Prairie Area Library System. The new catalog will include items owned by more than 200 libraries, from the Indiana border to the Iowa side of the Quad Cities area.

PALS is currently (through June 1) taking suggestions on what to name the new catalog. If you have a good idea, send it in. Or you can vote for a name that's already being considered.

We really want a better name for a computer system than HAL.

*Posted @ Friday, May 12, 2006

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ListenIllinois service dropped.

We're no long a member of the ListenIllinois digital audiobook consortium, due to expansion of the service and change in its pricing structure. Thanks to everyone who borrowed books on our players during the past two years!

*Posted @ Friday, May 05, 2006

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Business lunch seminars: Bob Love and more!

We have several business lunch events coming up in May:

Chicago Bulls legend Bob Love is the featured speaker at this month's Homer Township Chamber of Commerce membership lunch meeting, sponsored by the Library's business outreach project. You don't need to be a Chamber member to attend this special event.

After a career as the Bulls' leading scorer, Love landed in menial jobs because of a severe stuttering problem. When in his 40s, he overcame his impediment with therapy and is back in the game as the Bulls' Director of Community Relations. Love speaks about overcoming adversity, personal discipline, and his five rules for the game of life.

Time: May 16, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Place: DiNolfo's Banquets (14447 West 159th Street, Homer Glen)
Price: $15.00 (includes lunch)
To register: contact Kathy Congreve at the Chamber (708-301-8111, office@homerchamber.com).

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In addition to Bob Love's talk, we're sponsoring three Lunch & Learn seminars at the Library this month. These events are free, with lunch donated by local restaurants. Call us at 708-301-7908 to register for these lunches:

May 5 (This Friday!), Noon
"A Poor Hiring Decision Could Cost You Your Business"
(Pre-employment background investigations.)
Speaker: Dan Skoczylas, CLS Enterprises
Lunch provided by: Quizno's

May 12, Noon
"Identity Theft: Your Life, Your Business"
Speaker: Susan Kelbus, Pre-Paid Legal Services
Lunch provided by: Purple Onion

May 26, Noon
"The Road to Financial Success: In Business and In Life"
Speaker: Joe Mattera, JM Financial, Inc.
Lunch provided by: Chesdan's

Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

*Posted @ Tuesday, May 02, 2006

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Bookmobile starts rolling today!

After a series of previews at the Library, local schools, and other places during the last two months, our grant-funded Bookmobile officially rolls into service today. The vehicle will alternate each week between a "Blue Route" and a "Green Route". To help us celebrate our maiden voyages into the neighborhoods during these first two weeks, you can enter a prize drawing when you visit the Bookmobile.

The Blue Route is covered this week:

Monday afternoon -- Spring Meadows, Crystal Lake Estates, Rolling Glen, Victoria Crossing.
Tuesday afternoon -- Whispering Pines, Karen Springs, Broken Arrow, Willow Walk.
Wednesday morning -- Marian Village, Cross of Glory, Founders Crossing.
Wednesday afternoon -- Oak Valley, Meadowcrest.
Saturday morning -- Sears Essentials, Culver Park, Jewel/Osco, Parker Ridge Park.

For a map, schedule of stops, and other information, see our Bookmobile page, stop by the Library, or call us at 708-301-7908. Next week: The Green Route.

*Posted @ Monday, May 01, 2006

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