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.

Game Night -Jan. 31 - 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.

Need Hours for National Honor Society?

Are you a teen in National Honor Society looking for volunteer hours? Then join Energy 2008: A Teen Leadership Academy! Participants in Energy will volunteer 10 hours between August 4 - August 19 at the library's first used book sale! For more information on Energy, including how to apply, click here. Applications must be received by February 5th, with the opening session taking place on February 6th.

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

Teen Techies rescheduled for Feb 5th.

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

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

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.

Basic First Aid

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)."

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.

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.

Teen Book Discussion: Alice Sebold's "The Lovely Bones"

Join us on Tuesday, February 5th at 7 pm to discuss Alice Sebold's "The Lovely Bones" and talk about the other books you've been reading. Open to teens in 6th grade and up. New members are encouraged to attend!

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

Got ideas on how to go GREEN?

Enter the Green Youth Awards Program
"In 2002, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency created the Green Youth Award. The Green Youth Award is an annual awards program that recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of youth in Illinois who are working on environmental and conservation friendly projects.
To be eligible for a Green Youth Award, projects must involve one or more of the following categories: waste reduction, prevention or reduction of pollution in the air (climate change/global warming), land or water restoration, preservation or enhancement of natural areas; and energy or water efficiency.
Individuals or youth currently enrolled in K-12 schools, scouts, 4-H or other groups, and who have participated in an environmental project started no earlier than January 2006, are eligible to apply.
For additional information on the Illinois Governor's Green Youth Award, please see the Program Information page or contact (217) 557-7826."
http://www.epa.state.il.us/green-youth/program-information.html