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* Car Seat Safety Check Postponed

The Car Seat Safety Check program, orginally scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd, has been postponed due to unforseen circumstances beyond our control. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the postponement.

The Homer Township Fire Department often offers wonderful programs at the Homer Library for patrons of all ages. We look forward to having them back this year to offer this valuable service!

*Posted @ Tuesday, April 22, 2008 
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* Library Events: April 21st -- May 1st

Quick links to:

Adults and Seniors | Teens | Kids | More Info

ADULTS & SENIORS:

Chick Lit Book Discussion -- Wednesday, April 23rd at 7 pm
Join us to discuss Emily Giffin's "Something Blue." The Chick Lit Book Discussion Group is fairly new and looking to expand -- new members are encouraged to join!

**Getting Your Child Ready for School and Life: 1-2 Years Old -- Thursday, April 24th at 7 pm
Learn practical activities that parents can complete with their 1-2 year old children. The main component will be a focus on language and literacy within the home. Each activity will be demonstrated and the educational benefits will be explained. A take-home packet will also be provided!

TEENS:

**Dear Lisa -- Monday, April 21st at 7 pm
Tom Santoro's daughter was murdered by an ex-boyfriend. He'll speak about his experience, signs to look for, and how to help someone in a violent dating relationship. Teens participating in ENERGY will receive credit for attending.

**Money, Banking, and Credit -- Tuesday, April 22nd at 7 pm
Learn how to build a solid financial base! This session will cover basic savings tools, developing a budget, credit management, and goal setting. Teens participating in ENERGY will receive credit for attending. Pizza will be served (thanks to Enzo's Pizzeria in Homer Glen!) before the program begins.

**Dinner Table Etiquette -- Saturday, April 26th at 11 am
Learn proper etiquette rules that will impress everyone at the table. Free pizza and refreshments will be served. Teens participating in ENERGY will receive credit for attending. Space is limited, and registration is required. To register, call (708) 301-7908, visit the circulation desk, or email Heather Colby at hcolby@homerlibrary.org.

Teen Techies -- Tuesday, April 29th at 7 pm
Learn about screencasting and Google tools! For teens in 6th grade and up. New members are welcome!

YAC meeting -- Wednesday, April 30th at 4:30 pm
Attend the monthly meeting of the library's Youth Activity Committee! For teens in 6th grade and up. New members are welcome!

**Entrepreneurial Mentorship -- Wednesday, April 30th at 7 pm
Learn the basics of a cottage industry, which is an industry where the products or services are created at home instead of a factory. Teens participating in ENERGY will receive credit for attending. Space is limited, and registration is required. To register, call (708) 301-7908, visit the circulation desk, or email Heather Colby at hcolby@homerlibrary.org.

KIDS:

**Car Seat Safety Check -- Saturday, May 1st at 11 am
Not sure if your child's car seat is properly installed in your vehicle? The Homer Township Fire Department will be on site to check the seat and make any necessary changes.

MORE INFO:

The Homer Township Public Library was awarded a "We the People" Bookshelf Grant! This grant was made possible by the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities. This year's Bookshelf theme, "Created Equal," contains material perfect for the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial. The booklist can be found at www.wethepeople.gov/bookshelf/createdEqual.html.

**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).

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

*Posted @ Monday, April 21, 2008 
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* Library Events: April 16th -- April 26th

Quick links to:

Adults and Seniors Teens Kids More Info


Adult Book Discussion -- Wednesday, April 16th at 7:30 pm
Join us as we discuss Judy Fong Bates' "Midnight at the Dragon Cafe." New members are welcome!

Introduction to Computers -- Friday, April 18th at 10 am
A computer class for those with little or no experience with computers. The fee per class is $10.00 per hour for Homer residents and $20.00 for non-residents. All fees are non-refundable. Registration is required. To sign up, visit the circulation desk.

**Art Excursions: Pompeii -- Saturday, April 19th at 11:30 am
Visit Pompeii before and after Mount Vesuvius erupted and covered the city with volcanic ash. Presented by Jeff and Michelle Mishur of Art Excursions, Inc.

Chick Lit Book Discussion -- Wednesday, April 23rd at 7 pm
Join us to discuss Emily Giffin's "Something Blue." The Chick-Lit Book Discussion Group is fairly new and looking to expand -- new members are encouraged to join!

**Getting Your Child Ready for School and Life: 1-2 Years Old -- Thursday, April 24th at 7 pm
Learn practical activities that parents can complete with their 1-2 year old children. The main component will be a focus on language and literacy within the home. Each activity will be demonstrated and the educational benefits will be explained. A take-home packet will also be provided!

Teen Manga Group -- Thursday, April 17th at 7 pm
Stop by the library to join the Teen Manga Group! Talk about your favorite manga with other teens, and learn how to submit manga reviews to be posted on the library's Teen Reviews website! For teens in 6th grade and up.

**Dear Lisa -- Monday, April 21st at 7 pm
Tom Santoro's daughter was murdered by an ex-boyfriend. He'll speak about his experience, signs to look for, and how to help someone in a violent dating relationship. Teens participating in ENERGY will receive credit for attending.

**Money, Banking, and Credit -- Tuesday, April 22nd at 7 pm
Learn how to build a solid financial base! This session will cover basic savings tools, developing a budget, credit management, and goal setting. Teens participating in ENERGY will receive credit for attending. Pizza will be served (thanks to Enzo's Pizzeria in Homer Glen!) before the program begins.

**Dinner Table Etiquette -- Saturday, April 26th at 11 am
Learn proper etiquette rules that will impress everyone at the table. Free pizza and refreshments will be served. Teens participating in ENERGY will receive credit for attending. Space is limited, and registration is required. To register, call (708) 301-7908, visit the circulation desk, or email Heather Colby at hcolby@homerlibrary.org.


Baseball for Kids -- Sunday, April 20th at 4:30 pm
Learn various stances, how to improve your game, and how baseball is all about having fun! For kids ages 7 - 10.

**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).

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





*Posted @ Tuesday, April 15, 2008 
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* Amnesty for Fines!

The Homer Township Public Library is celebrating National Library Week by declaring “Amnesty for Fines” from April 1st to April 30th, 2008. Any overdue materials owned by the Homer Township Public Library that are returned in April will have their late fees forgiven (up to $20.00). Amnesty does not apply to materials that have not yet been returned or to fines that are already on the card from previous overdue materials.

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.”

Having an amnesty program such as this one is beneficial in multiple ways. “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 in Homer Glen, Illinois, call 708-301-7908, or visit the library’s website at www.homerlibrary.org. Library hours are Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

*Posted @ Monday, April 07, 2008 
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* Library Events: April 7th -- April 19th

Quick links to:

Adults and Seniors Teens Kids More Info


ADULTS & SENIORS:

**Women's Safety: Fight Like a Girl -- Tuesday, April 8th at 7 pm
Learn and practice effective self-defense techniques. For females ages 14 and older. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call (708) 301-7908 or visit the circulation desk.

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, April 9th at 7 pm
Stop by the monthly meeting of the library's writers group to discuss your work with other writers. New members are welcome!


Knitting Club -- Thursday, April 10th at 7 pm
Stop by the library's monthly knitting club! All knitters are welcome, from beginners to experts. Bring a project you've been working on or use the time to start something new! Participants must bring their own supplies, although the library has a limited number of donated yarn and needles for knitters to keep. (The Knitting Club usually meets on the third Tuesday of every month -- please note the changed date for April!)

Adult Book Discussion -- Wednesday, April 16th at 7:30 pm
Join us as we discuss Judy Fong Bates' "Midnight at the Dragon Cafe." New members are welcome!

Introduction to Computers -- Friday, April 18th at 10 am
A computer class for those with little or no experience with computers. The fee per class is $10.00 per hour for Homer residents and $20.00 for non-residents. All fees are non-refundable. Registration is required. To sign up, visit the circulation desk.

**Art Excursions: Pompeii -- Saturday, April 19th at 11:30 am
Visit Pompeii before and after Mount Vesuvius erupted and covered the city with volcanic ash. Presented by Jeff and Michelle Mishur of Art Excursions, Inc.

TEENS:

**Women's Safety: Fight Like a Girl -- Tuesday, April 8th at 7 pm
Learn and practice effective self-defense techniques. For females ages 14 and older. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call (708) 301-7908 or visit the circulation desk.

Teen Manga Group -- Thursday, April 17th at 7 pm
Stop by the library on Thursday, April 17th at 7 pm to join the Teen Manga Group! Talk about your favorite manga with other teens, and learn how to submit manga reviews to be posted on the library's Teen Reviews website! For teens in 6th grade and up.

KIDS:


Spring Chicks Kids Craft -- Monday, April 7th at 7 pm
Celebrate spring by making a spring chicks craft! Children 6 and under require adult help. The fee is $3 per child.

**Singing Around the World with Miss Anna -- Sunday, April 13th at 4:30 pm
Take a trip to the seven continents through Miss Anna's music! Listen to native songs and instruments while learning about the world in this family program.

Cool Bunny Kids Craft -- Monday, April 14th at 7 pm
Make your own cool bunny! Children 6 and under require adult help. The fee is $3 per child.

MORE INFO:

While we have many upcoming spring programs, we have been planning several exciting summer programs! Here's a sneak peek at what's ahead: Haunted Illinois (June 2), A Child's Garden (June 5), Traces Bus-eum: Behind Barbed Wire (June 10), Battling body Images (June 10), Social Security: Planning for Your Retirement (June 24), New to Parenting? Learn the Essentials (July 10), El Chef Niksic's Salad Dressing (July 15), Abraham Lincoln In Song (July 29).

Summer also marks the return of the Teen Intern Program! Applications will be available towards the end of April. Watch the Teen Events blog for more information!

**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).

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

*Posted @ Monday, April 07, 2008 
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