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.

"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."

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!

Reminder: Chicago Rush event cancelled

The Chicago Rush event scheduled for April 25th has been cancelled.

Energy Survey

Energy participants - Please complete Part II of the Energy Survey. Access the survey here.

If you have not completed Part I, you can access the survey here.

Thank you for your time! We will use the results of this survey to plan next year's Energy program.

Questions? Contact Alexandra Tyle at atyle @ homerlibrary.org

Chicago Rush event cancelled.

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

Tips from a Pro: Preparing for College - Energy Presentation

Tips from a Pro: Preparing for College
Tuesday, April 24 @ 7:00 pm
Special Guest: Robert Walton
Location: Homer Library

Robert Walton from Elmhurst College will discuss choosing a school, preparing for college interviews, and other college-related topics. High School Students of all ages will benefit from this presentation.

All teens are welcome to attend.

Who Are You?: Genealogy - Energy Event

Who Are You?: Genealogy
Monday, April 16 @ 7 pm
Special Guest: Tinley Moraine Genealogists
Location: Homer Library
Improve your research skills while learning
about your ancestors. This session will
provide a basic introduction to genealogy.

All teens are welcome to attend.

Summer Teen Intern Applications.

Interested? Click here for an Application.

Free Books!

Looking to score some free books? Here's your chance! Publishing companies Penguin Group and Henry Holt and Company are each offering ways for teen readers to win free copies of their books (some of the books are even Advanced Readers Copies, which means they're not available in libraries or stores yet!) Check out the publishers' websites for more information:

Plug Into Penguin

Henry Holt's In Group

Teen Techies Date Changed

We've changed the Teen Techies date due to a scheduling conflict with our Energy Program.
Teen Techies will meet on Wednesday, May 2 @ 7 pm.
We'll be playing Wii sports and continue our web design project.

We hope you'll also consider attending the Energy Program, "Tips from a Pro." This program focuses on advice for applying to college, selecting a major, and more! The program is free and open to all teenagers. Plus Enzo's is supplying pizza! Thanks Enzo's!

Tuesday, April 17 program - "Oh no! I have to give a speech"- cancelled.

Are you interested in joining a manga/graphic novel club?

I'm thinking of starting a manga/graphic novel club this fall. First, I need to see if anyone is interested in participating. I'm using this blog post as a very informal survey. If you think you would be interested, post a comment expressing your interest. No need to post names, emails, or other personal info.

Reminder -Essay Contest Ending April 12 - The Importance of Science in Our Lives -

The Importance of Science in Our Lives

Essay Contest

Deadline: April 12, 2007Contest

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). “

Upcoming Events

Teen Book Discussion
Tuesday, April 3 @ 7:00 pm

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.