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* Upcoming Adult Programs

Chicago Public Sculptures in the Loop
Tuesday, May 1 @ 7 pm
Special Guest: Michelle Paluch-Mishur
Location: Homer Library
Michelle Paluch-Mishur will introduce the audience to the variety of public sculptures currently on display in and around the Chicago "Loop" and provide an art historical context for each.


First Ladies as Activists and Leaders
Thursday, May 3 @ 7 pm
Special Guest: Sharon Alter
Location: Homer Library
Sharon Alter compares and contrasts the roles, trials and tribulations, and accomplishments of Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, and Hillary Rodham Clinton as First Ladies. "This progam made posible in part by an award from the Illinois Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Illinois General Assembly."

*Posted @ Friday, April 27, 2007   
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* Upcoming Teen Events


First Ladies as Activists and Leaders
Thursday, May 3@ 7 pm
Special Guest: Sharon Alter
Location: Homer Library
Sharon Alter compares and contrasts the roles, trials and tribulations, and accomplishments of Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, and Hillary Rodham Clinton as First Ladies

*Adults and Teens are welcome to attend.

Land that Job
Tuesday, May 8 @ 7 pm
Special Guest: Jan Moeller, JJC
Location: Homer Library
Jan Moeller, from Joliet Junior College’s Career Services, will provide advice for teen job seekers including tips on creating a resume and interviewing.

X- Games Medalist: The Human Tornado
Tuesday, May 15 @ 7 pm
Special Guest: Matt Wilhelm
Location: Homer Library
Matt Wilhelm, X-Games Medalist, will share his success story and perform exciting stunts! Matt has won the Bronze Medal at the Asian X-Games, 1st place UGP Roots Jam, Bronze Medal KOG Tokyo, 1st place at the Metro Jam, and many other medals!


*Posted @ Friday, April 27, 2007   
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* Chicago Rush Event cancelled.

The Chicago Rush Event scheduled for April 25 has been cancelled. We are in the process of rescheduling this event.

*Posted @ Monday, April 23, 2007   
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* Computer Classes to be held on Friday.


There's still time to register for this week's computer classes!

Introduction to Computers
Friday, April 27 10:00 - 11:00
Designed for patrons with no computer experience.

Introduction to Excel
Friday, April 27 1:00 – 2:30
Designed for patrons with little or no experience with Microsoft Excel.


*Posted @ Monday, April 23, 2007   
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* Small businesses start @ your library®


Homer Public Library and Woman's Day magazine want to know how you've used the library to start your own small business

Every year, more than 500,000 entrepreneurs start new businesses in the United States. But how and where to they get the resources and support it takes to succeed? The answer is @ your library.
This spring, the Homer Public Library, the American Library Association and Woman’s Day magazine want to know how people in our community have used the library to start their small businesses. From now until May 10, women entrepreneurs over the age of 18 can their story in 700 words of less to womansday@ala.org. Four stories will be featured in the March 2008 issue of Woman’s Day.
The initiative is part of a program sponsored by Woman’s Day and the American Library Association’s Campaign for America’s Libraries, a multi-year public awareness and advocacy campaign designed to promote the value of libraries and librarians in the 21st century.


Find out more information at http://www2.blogger.com/www.womansday.com/ala.



*Posted @ Tuesday, April 17, 2007   
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* National Library Week


Stop by the Homer Township Public Library to celebrate National Library Week!

Programs:
Basic Genealogy
Monday, April 16 @ 7:00 pm

Adult Book Discussion
The Namesake
Wednesday, April 18 @ 7:30 pm

Quick and Easy Home Decorating
Thursday, April 19 @ 7:00 pm

Support Teen Literacy Day
Thursday, April 19
Check out a YA fiction book!
Also, visit our Teen Blogs
Teen Events - http://homerlibrary.org/teenevents.asp
Teen Reviews - http://www.homerlibrary.org/teenreviews.asp
Online Library Book Discussion – The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - http://librarybookdiscussion.blogspot.com/


*Posted @ Sunday, April 15, 2007   
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* Upcoming Adult Programs


Basic Genealogy
April 16 at 7:00 pm
The Tinley Moraine Genealogists will present on basic genealogy. Learn how to start researching your family tree.


Quick-n-Easy Home Decorating
April 19 @ 7:00 pm
Julea from Reinventing Spaces will show you how to sass up your space! A comprehensive workshop on quick and easy decorating using existing belongings for your home environment.

*Posted @ Wednesday, April 11, 2007   
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* Amnesty coming in April


Library will waive late fees in April 9th – April 30th


The Homer Township Public Library is celebrating National Library Week by declaring "Amnesty on Fines" from April 9th to April 30th, 2007. This means that any materials owned by the Homer Township Public Library that are overdue and returned will have their late fees up to $20.00 forgiven during these days. Amnesty does not apply to materials that have not been returned.

Circulation Supervisor Jody Studer said, "Sometimes people feel embarrassed about having overdue items. Amnesty gives them an opportunity to return overdue items discreetly by dropping them into one of the library’s two books drops. Patrons can also return items to the circulation desk."

"Getting long overdue materials back is the most important part of the program," Jody said. "Having materials returned makes them available for other people and saves the library money by not having to replace materials."

For more information, visit the Homer Township Public Library at 14320 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen, Illinois, call 708-301-7908 or see the library's Web site http://www.homerlibrary.org/. Libraries hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Remember the bookdrops are open even when the library is closed.

For more information contact the Circulation Department or Jody Studer at
708-301-7908


*Posted @ Monday, April 09, 2007   
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* Reminder - Phone Bill Clinic Tomorrow

Citizens Utility Board's Phone Bill Clinic Tuesday, April 10 @ 7:00 pm.This clinic will show patrons how to save money by cutting out unused or unneeded services on your phone bill. Patrons are encouraged to bring a recent phone bill. For more information or to register, contact Alexandra Tyle.

*Posted @ Monday, April 09, 2007   
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* Director's Blog

Don’t forget to visit our Director's Blog at http://homerlibrary.org/director.asp. Our director, Sheree Kozel-La Ha writes about library and community related topics.

*Posted @ Monday, April 02, 2007   
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* Youth Services events.


There will be no story time from April 2 through April 15. Story time will resume on Monday, April 16.

Science Safari-Family Program
Thursday, April 12 at 10:30 am at Hadley School
Michael Offutt presents an entertaining look at some laws of science. Mike will demonstrate oddities and seemingly magical "tricks," with explanations of the scientific principles which make these remarkable feats possible. This exciting program is suitable for all ages.

Reading with Rex
Rex and his pals will be at the library on Sunday, April 15 from 4:30 to 6:30. Children are invited to join us in the library and read to a beautiful Therapy Dog. Reading to therapy dogs can provide a safe place for children to relax, forget about feeling self-conscious or nervous, forget about making mistakes or looking uncool and encourage some joy and pleasure in the moment of the experience, so they begin to look forward to reading. Sessions last typically 15-20 minutes. Books will be provided by the library or children may bring a favorite book from home that they think the dogs might enjoy.


For more information, contact Kitty at 708.301.7908.


*Posted @ Monday, April 02, 2007   
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* Citizens Utility Board’s Phone Bill Clinic

Citizens Utility Board's Phone Bill Clinic
Tuesday, April 10 @ 7:00 pm.

This clinic will show patrons how to save money by cutting out unused or unneeded services on your phone bill. Patrons are encouraged to bring a recent phone bill. For more information or to register, contact Alexandra Tyle.

*Posted @ Monday, April 02, 2007   
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