Reminder! Teen Intern Program applications are due!

If you are planning on being a summer intern at the library this summer, we need your application as soon as possible. The Summer Reading Program begins June 11, and we are having orientation meetings June 6 (at 2 pm) and June 7 (at 7 pm). We are currently working on the intern schedule, and we want to make sure that everyone gets the programs and hours they want.

Email or call Heather if you are planning on turning in an application -- HColby@Homerlibrary.org or (708)301-7908. If you know what programs you are interested in or which hours you are available, please include that information as well.

To print an application from home, click here.

Pulse IT club.

Want to receive free books and advance reading copies? Join Simon & Schuster's Pulse IT club. Information can be obtained at http://www.simonsays.com/content/feature.cfm?tab=23&feature_id=5712. Looks like your parent or guardian sign needs to sign the consent form.

The cicadas are coming!

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The Homer Township Public Library has visitors! Nine jade cicadas have made the long journey from Hong Kong to our library. Their special trip to Homer Township was made to greet their Illinois cicada pals as they emerge from living underground. It has been a long seventeen years since they’ve seen their friends!

Our Hong Kong visitors are using our library to research about their red-eyed winged periodical cicada pals. They’re also using our library computers to email their family back home!

Help our Hong Kong cicadas document their vacation by taking pictures of their periodical cicada pals! Email your photos to homerlibrary@gmail.com. The library will post your pictures on The Cicada Project flickr photo site located at http://www.flickr.com/photos/thecicadaproject/.

All photographs will be considered for the Cicada Awards! Win one of the following categories and you’ll have a chance to take one of our Hong Kong cicadas home!



Best Photo
Most unique Location
Funniest Photo
Most Terrifying Photo
Most Cicadas on a Person
Best Pose
Funniest Location
Grossest Photo
Most Cicadas


Please do not hurt any cicadas during the creation of your photographs.
If the information is available, provide us with the date and place of the photograph, plus any other interesting information.


Tell us your cicada stories at http://thecicadaproject.blogspot.com.

Energy events - last 2 presentations!

Energy participants! The last two Energy presentations will be held on the 15th and 17th. Remember: Participants must attend the opening session + 4 other events.

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!
All Teens Are Welcome to Attend!

Land that Job
Thursday, May 17 @ 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.
All Teens Are Welcome to Attend!

Also, Energy participants are required to volunteer during the summer reading programs. The volunteer forms are located at http://homerlibrary.org/application.pdf. If you have any questions or problems, please contact Alex at 708.301.7908.

Land that Job

Land that Job, originally scheduled for the 8th, has been rescheduled for May 17th.

Land that Job

Special Guest: Jan Moeller, JJC

Thursday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm

Location: Homer Library

Jan Moeller, from Joliet Junior College Career Services, will provide advice for teen job seekers including tips on creating a resume and interviewing.

Teen Intern Program!

The library is currently accepting applications for our summer Teen Intern Program! Interns will get to take part in various summer programming at the library, including Book Buddies, Readers and Leaders, and Stories in the Park. Other opportunities include staffing the Summer Reading Desk, and volunteering for special events such as Girl's Night Out and Spy Academy. Shifts are usually limited to 1-3 hours per week. Please note that interns must be in grades 6-12, and that applications received by May 18 will get first priority. For more information, call Alex or Heather at (708) 301-7908 or click here for an application.