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Energy: A Teen Leadership Academy -- Applications Still Being Accepted!

There is still time to apply for Energy 2008: A Teen Leadership Academy! Applications available here or at the library.

Energy 2007 won two awards. The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has recognized Energy in their Excellence in Library Service to Young Adults Recognition Project. The library will be awarded $250 and the program will be featured in the fifth edition of Excellence in Library Service to Young Adults. Youth Council of the Workforce Investment Board of Will County award Energy an Honorable Mention Certificate.

What is Energy? Energy is a teen leadership academy. The academy aims to help create youth leaders that will assume leadership roles throughout the community. More...

Why should you attend?Not only will you gain skills that can be utilized throughout life but you will have fun doing so! Participation in this academy will look impressive on college applications and resumes.

Energy is open to teens in grades 9-12. Applicants do not have to be residents of Homer Township. The deadline for applications has been extended to February 5, 2008 at 5 pm, with the opening session to be held at 7 pm on February 6 at the Woodbine Restaurant and Golf Course (located next door to the library). For more information, contact Heather Colby at (708) 301-7908 or hcolby@homerlibrary.org.

*Posted @ Thursday, January 31, 2008

Gaming Open Session - January 31st - to be rescheduled.

Game night will be cancelled for tonight, January 31st , due to weather.

The library is holding an open session of Guitar Hero and DDR on Thursday, February 14th at 7 pm. We'll plan new gaming dates for March and April at the February 14th session.

For teens in 6th grade and up!

For more information, contact Heather Colby at (708) 301-7908 or hcolby@homerlibrary.org.

*Posted @ Thursday, January 31, 2008

Teen Techies resceduled for Feb. 5th

Teen Techies will be cancelled for tonight, January 29th , due to weather.

The meeting will be rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 5th.

*Posted @ Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Bookmobile News for Jan. 29, 2008

Bookmobile service has been cancelled for today, Jan. 29, 2008, due to weather.

The service will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008.

For more information, contact the library at 708.301.7908.

*Posted @ Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Emerging Writers Competition

The annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition was created by Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White to help develop new poets and short story writers. The competition is open to Illinois residents age 18 and older.

Entry forms and other information can be found at <http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/lda964.pdf>.

The Emerging Writers Competition is presented by Secretary White, the Illinois State Library, the Illinois Center for the Book, the James Jones Literary Society and Illinois Poet Laureate Kevin Stein.

*Posted @ Saturday, January 26, 2008

Basic First Aid Class Cancelled

The Basic First Aid class, scheduled for January 26th, has been cancelled due to low registration.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

*Posted @ Thursday, January 24, 2008

Teen Gaming Nights

Calling all gamers! The library is holding two open sessions of Guitar Hero and DDR! Stop by the library on Thursday, January 31 at 7 pm and Thursday, February 14 at 7 pm to get in on the action (sessions end at 8 pm). For teens in 6th grade and up!

For more information, contact Heather Colby at (708) 301-7908 or hcolby@homerlibrary.org.

*Posted @ Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Energy: A Teen Leadership Academy -- Application Deadline Extended!

Applications are available for Energy 2008: A Teen Leadership Academy! Applications available here or at the library.

Energy 2007 won two awards. The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has recognized Energy in their Excellence in Library Service to Young Adults Recognition Project. The library will be awarded $250 and the program will be featured in the fifth edition of Excellence in Library Service to Young Adults. Youth Council of the Workforce Investment Board of Will County award Energy an Honorable Mention Certificate.

What is Energy? Energy is a teen leadership academy. The academy aims to help create youth leaders that will assume leadership roles throughout the community. More...

Why should you attend? Not only will you gain skills that can be utilized throughout life but you will have fun doing so! Participation in this academy will look impressive on college applications and resumes.

Energy is open to teens in grades 9-12. Applicants do not have to be residents of Homer Township. The deadline for applications has been extended to February 5, 2008 at 5 pm, with the opening session to be held at 7 pm on February 6 at the Woodbine Restaurant and Golf Course (located next door to the library). For more information, contact Heather Colby at (708) 301-7908 or hcolby@homerlibrary.org.

*Posted @ Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Basic First Aid Class

Stop by the library on Saturday, January 26th at 1 pm to learn how to respond to first aid emergencies. This basic class is for adults and teens, and does not provide certification. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register, stop by the circulation desk or call (708) 301-7908.

"Funding for this program is brought to you as part of a grant that was awarded to the Homer Township Public Library 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)."

*Posted @ Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Library Closed: Monday, January 21st

The library will be closed on Monday, January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. We will reopen on Tuesday at 8:30 am.

To read more about the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr., click here or stop by the library for a book!

*Posted @ Tuesday, January 15, 2008

International Cheese Tasting

The Homer Township Public Library presents International Cheese Tasting with El Chef Michael Niksic! Come to the library on Tuesday, January 22nd at 7 pm to check out cheese -- domestic and imported, familiar and new. Their various serving styles, uses, storage, and handling will also be discussed. Featured cheeses will be sampled in various forms.

Space is limited for this adult program, and registration is required. To register, stop by the circulation desk or call (708) 301-7908.

"Funding for this program is brought to you as part of a grant that was awarded to the Homer Township Public Library 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)."

*Posted @ Thursday, January 10, 2008

HeadsUp Reading! Sessions Cancelled.

The HeadsUp Reading! sessions at the Homer Township Public Library have been cancelled due to lack of registration.

Patrons registered for the program will be contacted by Inccrra. These patrons will have the opportunity to attend the HeadsUp Reading! sessions at the Orland Park location.

For more information, contact Alexandra Tyle-Annen at 708.301.7908.

*Posted @ Thursday, January 10, 2008

Children's Culture Club

Travel to faraway lands. Explore foods and customs from other countries around the world. First stop: Africa! Each Culture Club member will be given a passport and a sticker from each country. Once completed, members will be world travelers!

Culture Club will meet one Saturday per month from January through April, with the first meeting on January 19th from 10 to 11:30 am. For children in grades 2-5. Registration required, as space is limited.

For more information, contact Kathy Langford at (708) 301-7908 or klangford@homerlibrary.org.

"Funding for this program is brought to you as part of a grant that was awarded to the Homer Township Public Library 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)."

*Posted @ Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Chick Lit Book Discussion: Jane Green's "Second Chance"

Join us on Wednesday, January 23rd at 7 pm as we discuss Jane Green's "Second Chance." Copies of the book are available at the library for pick up. The Chick Lit Book Discussion Group is brand new and looking to expand -- new members are encouraged to attend!

For more information, contact Heather Colby at (708) 301-7908 or hcolby@homerlibrary.org.

*Posted @ Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Knitting Club!

Attention knitters! The Homer Township Public Library is starting a monthly knitting club, meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. Our first meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 15. All knitters are welcome, from beginners to experts!

Don't know how to knit? "Have Yarn, Will Travel" will teach beginners the basics on January 15th and February 19th. Beginners without supplies can purchase needles and yarn at the meeting from "Have Yarn, Will Travel" for $15.

For more information, contact Heather Colby at (708) 301-7908 or hcolby@homerlibrary.org.

*Posted @ Wednesday, January 02, 2008

January Computer Classes

Looking to sharpen your computer skills? The Homer Township Public Library is offering three computer classes during the month of January.

The first is an Introduction to Computers class (for those with very little or no experience with computers) on Friday, January 18 at 10 am (ending at 11 am).

The second is an Introduction to Word class (for those with very little or no experience with Word) on Wednesday, January 23 at 7 pm (ending between 8-8:30 pm).

The third is an Introduction to Computers class (for those with very little or no experience with computers) on Friday, January 25 at 10 am (ending at 11 am).

The fee per class is $10.00 for Homer Township residents and $20.00 for non-residents. All fees are non-refundable. Registration is required. To sign up, visit the circulation desk. For more information, contact Heather Colby at (708) 301-7908 or hcolby@homerlibrary.org.

*Posted @ Wednesday, January 02, 2008