Upcoming Teen/Energy Programs.

Aaron Elster's Story
Tuesday, March 27 @ 7pm
Special Guest: Aaron Elster
Location: Homer Library
Aaron Elster is a child survivor of the Holocaust. He will be speaking about the Holocaust, his life, and skills he needed to survive. Mr. Elster's story will show us what we can learn from the past.


Snacks with Deputy Reynolds
Thursday, March 29 @ 12:00pm
Special Guest: Deputy Nancy Reynolds
Location: Homer Township Public Library
Homer Township Public Library is hosting a special teen event featuring Deputy Nancy Reynolds from the Will County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Reynolds will present information on becoming a police officer and different careers in the department. If you are a teen interested in a career in law enforcement, this is a great opportunity to find out more about the profession. Snacks provided by Enzo’s.

An Hour with a Firefighter
Wednesday, April 4 @ 7:00
Special Guest: Firefighter Danielle Fary
Location: Homer Township Public Library

Firefighter Danielle Fary will talk about her profession and experience as a firefighter. If you’ve ever though of a career as a firefighter and/or are interested in learning about this exciting profession, this is a must come to event.


New Program Added to Schedule
Rush
Wednesday, April 25
Special Guest: Rush Player
Location: Homer Public Library District
Details to be provided at a later date.

Interested in attending other Energy events? Check out the Energy Schedule here.

Snacks with Deputy Reynolds - Energy Event

Snacks with Deputy Reynolds
Thursday, March 29 @ 12:00pm
Special Guest: Deputy Nancy Reynolds
Location: Homer Township Public Library

Homer Township Public Library is hosting a special teen event featuring Deputy Nancy Reynolds from the Will County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Reynolds will present information on becoming a police officer and different careers in the department. If you are a teen interested in a career in law enforcement, this is a great opportunity to find out more about the profession. Refreshments will be served.

Interested in attending other Energy events? Check out the Energy Schedule here.

Attention Energy Participants.

If you are an Energy- Teen Leadership Academy participant, please take our survey.Click here to take survey

The Benefits of Leadership

The Benefits of Leadership
Wednesday, March 21 @ 7 pm
Special Guest: Jason Hoefler, Bank of America
Location: Homer Township Public Library

Jason Hoefler from Bank of America will discuss how practicing leadership will lead to overall success. This program will also include general financial advice to get you started on the right foot after graduation.


Interested in attending other Energy events? Check out the Energy Schedule here.

The Importance of Science Essay Contest

The Importance of Science in Our Lives
Essay Contest
Deadline: April 12, 2007

Contest Guidelines:
Entrants must be enrolled in grades 6-12.
Entrants may submit one essay only.
Essay must answer one of the following questions,

• What is the importance of science in our lives?


• Why is science important to you?

Maximum length is 600 words (about 2 pages double- spaced, 12 point font).
Essays must be original, unpublished, and written with no outside assistance.
Essays will not be returned.
Entries must be received by April 12, 2007.
Please do not include any personal information on or within the essay.
Entries may be returned to the reference desk.

Entry Form - http://www.homerlibrary.org/teenevents/2007/science.pdf

During 2006-2007, Homer Township Public Library was awarded a collection development grant that allows us to expand our Science Collection.
“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 and Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). “

New Energy Event Added - An Hour with a Firefighter

An Hour with a Firefighter
Wednesday, April 4 @ 7:00
Special Guest: Firefighter Danielle Fary
Location: Homer Township Public Library

Firefighter Danielle Fary will talk about her profession and experience as a firefighter. If you’ve ever though of a career as a firefighter and/or are interested in learning about this exciting profession, this is a must come to event.

This program is open to all teenagers.

Interested in attending other Energy events? Check out the Energy Schedule here.

Tomorrow - Reporting from Homer Township - Energy Event

Jennifer Korb, editor of the Homer Horizon, will discuss her experience as a reporter and editor. She will also cover writing skills, formulating interview questions and lots more!

Teens interested in participating in our library's podcasting committee are required to attend this session.


Reporting from Homer Township
Thursday, March 8 @ 7 pm
Special Guest: Jennifer Korb, Homer Horizon
Location: Library

Interested in attending other Energy events? Check out the Energy Schedule here.

Get Organized.

Is your mess keeping you from finding your stuff? Then this program is for you! Beth Randall will give you tips on keeping yourself organized.

This program is open to all teenagers.

Get Organized.
Tuesday, March 13 @ 7 pm
Special Guest: Beth Randall, Consultant
Location: Homer Township Public Library

Interested in attending other Energy events? Check out the Energy Schedule here.

Wired - Energy Event

Brian is our favorite Internet guru! Come to this special event and Brian will teach you internet-searching tricks and how to best utilize Internet tools. He’ll show you how to find resources you won’t be embarrassed to put on your bibliography!

This program is open to all teenagers.

Wired
Monday,March 12 @ 7 pm
Special Guest: Brian Smith, Pals Consultant
Location: Homer Township Public Library
Interested in attending other Energy events? Check out the Energy Schedule here.