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* Library Events: Mar. 31st -- Apr. 11th

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ADULTS & SENIORS

Senior Tax Assistance -- Wednesday, April 1st from 9am-12pm
The Senior Services Center of Will County will be providing free tax services at the library. Walk-in basis only, with no appointment necessary (first come, first served). Can't make it? The final Tax Assistance day will also be held on April 15th.

Timeless Brunch Recipes -- Tuesday, March 31st at 7pm
Chef Michael Niksic will share his recipes for banana battered french toast, black bean salsa, and sun dried tomato chive hollandaise. Participants will get to sample each food! Registration is required.

Altered Bottle Caps -- Monday, April 6th at 7pm
Learn how to recycle your old bottle caps and make a piece of art! All supplies are provided. Open to teens and adults.

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, April 8th at 7pm
We need your input! Join us as we discuss ideas for future meetings. Writers of all levels are encouraged to attend.

Friends of the Library Meeting -- Thursday, April 9th at 7pm
All Friends of the Library (or those interested in becoming a Friend!) are invited to the monthly Friends meeting at the library. We'll be discussing future projects and fundraising ideas, and we'd love to hear your input!

TEENS

Altered Bottle Caps -- Monday, April 6th at 7pm
Learn how to recycle your old bottle caps and make a piece of art! All supplies are provided. Open to teens and adults.

Teen Book Discussion -- Tuesday, April 7th at 7pm
Join us as we discuss Devilish by Maureen Johnson. Books are available at the library for check out! Open to teens in 6th grade and up.

KIDS

Lego Time -- Tuesday, March 31st from 4:30 - 5:30pm
Build your own Lego design to display in the library! All ages are welcome to participate. Legos will be provided.

MORE INFO

Jean Drive
Bring in your gently used jeans during the months of April and May! All sizes are accepted (jeans only, please). Jeans will be donated to the Daybreak Shelter in Joliet. The Jean Drive is sponsored by the Homer Library's Youth Activity Committee. Thank you for your support!

Library Closed: Friday, April 3rd, Friday, April 10th, and Sunday, April 12th
The library will be closed on Friday, March 3rd for a staff in-service day. We will re-open on Saturday at 8:30am.

The library will also be closed on Friday, April 10th in observance of Good Friday and Sunday, April 12th in observance of Easter.

When the library is closed, you can still:
+ chat online with a librarian through our ASKAWAY service
+ use our library databases
+ search our catalog.

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


*Posted @ Tuesday, March 31, 2009 
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* Library Events: Mar. 23rd -- Apr. 4th

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ADULTS & SENIORS

Chick Lit Book Discussion -- Tuesday, March 24th at 7pm
Stop by to discuss Don't You Forget About Me by Jancee Dunn. Books are available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

Senior Tax Assistance -- Wednesday, March 25th from 9am-12pm and Wednesday, April 1st from 9am-12pm
The Senior Services Center of Will County will be providing free tax services at the library. Walk-in basis only, with no appointment necessary (first come, first served). Can't make it? The final Tax Assistance day will also be held on April 15th.

QuickBooks Lecture -- Wednesday, March 25th at 7pm
This seminar will teach the small business owner how to set up their company books on the computer using the accounting package QuickBooks. Topics covered will include how to set up a company file and an industry specific chart of accounts, along with the basics of how to perform accounts receivable and accounts payable functions within QuickBooks. Additional topics that will be covered include bank reconciliations and how to backup and store your data.

Timeless Brunch Recipes -- Tuesday, March 31st at 7pm
Chef Michael Niksic will share his recipes for banana battered french toast, black bean salsa, and sun dried tomato chive hollandaise. Participants will get to sample each food!

TEENS

YAC Meeting -- Wednesday, March 25th at 7pm (please note special time)
Round up your friends and head on over to the library for YAC Movie Night! We'll provide the popcorn & drinks. For movie title, please call (708) 301-7908.

KIDS

Jan's Clan Puppet Show -- Wednesday, March 25th at 10:30am at Hadley School
Let's rock and roll at Jan Clan's Puppet Show! This musical variety show is filled with an amazing assortment of 8 different characters performing popular songs! This event is being held at Hadley School, and admission is free. Registration is not required, so bring the whole family!

Lego Time -- Tuesday, March 31st from 4:30 - 5:30pm
Build your own Lego design to display in the library! All ages are welcome to participate. Legos will be provided.

MORE INFO

Library Closed: Friday, April 3rd
The library will be closed on Friday, March 3rd for a staff in-service day. We will re-open on Saturday at 8:30am.

Open House! Homer Library: Your Destination Station
Visit the Homer Township Public Library on Tuesday, March 24th to explore what's new at the library! The schedule is as follows:

1:00 - 4:00pm: Rock Band

1:00 - 4:00pm: Nintendo Wii

1:00 - 3:00pm: Bookmobile Open House

1:30pm: Internet Safety for kids in grades K-2

2:30pm: Internet Safety for kids in grades 3-6

3:00: Library tour for kids (including a behind-the-scenes look at the library!)

4:00: Library tour for kids (including a behind-the-scenes look at the library!)

6:30 - 8:30pm: Rock Band

6:30 - 8:30pm: Nintendo Wii

6:30pm: Internet Safety for kids in grades K-2

6:30 - 8:30pm (ongoing): Library tour for all patrons (including a behind-the-scenes look at the library!)

7:00pm: Internet Safety for kids in grades 3-6

7 - 8:00pm: Microsoft Office 2007: We'll be showcasing our new computer class laptops which are equipped with Microsoft Office 2007.

We hope to see you there!

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, March 23, 2009 
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* Library Events: Mar. 18th -- Mar. 28th

Quick links to:

Adults & Seniors | Teens | Kids | More Info

ADULTS & SENIORS

Senior Tax Assistance -- Wednesday, March 25th from 9am-12pm
The Senior Services Center of Will County will be providing free tax services at the library. Walk-in basis only, with no appointment necessary. Can't make it? Tax Assistance days will also be held on April 1st, and 15th.

Adult Book Discussion -- Wednesday, March 18th at 7:30pm
Join us as we discuss When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka. Books are available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

Chick Lit Book Discussion -- Tuesday, March 24th at 7pm
Stop by to discuss Don't You Forget About Me by Jancee Dunn. Books are available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

QuickBooks Lecture -- Wednesday, March 25th at 7pm
This seminar will teach the small business owner how to set up their company books on the computer using the accounting package QuickBooks. Topics covered will include how to set up a company file and an industry specific chart of accounts, along with the basics of how to perform accounts receivable and accounts payable functions within QuickBooks. Additional topics that will be covered include bank reconciliations and how to backup and store your data.

TEENS

Teen Manga Group -- Thursday, March 19th at 7pm
We'll be talking about any manga that we've read and discussing ideas for future meetings. Open to teens in 6th grade and up. New members are welcome!

YAC Meeting -- Wednesday, March 25th at 7pm (please note special time)
Round up your friends and head on over to the library for YAC Movie Night! We'll provide the popcorn & drinks. For movie title, please call (708) 301-7908.

KIDS

Jan's Clan Puppet Show -- Wednesday, March 25th at 10:30am at Hadley School
Let's rock and roll at Jan Clan's Puppet Show! This musical variety show is filled with an amazing assortment of 8 different characters performing popular songs! This event is being held at Hadley School, and admission is free. Registration is not required, so bring the whole family!

MORE INFO

Bookmobile Event: National Bubble Lovers Day!
Do you like your bubbles chewy or soapy? Stop by the Bookmobile any time during March 16 - 25 to see who can blow or make the biggest bubbles! For more information on the Bookmobile, including a schedule of stops, click here!

Open House! Homer Library: Your Destination Station
Visit the Homer Township Public Library on Tuesday, March 24th to explore what's new at the library! The schedule is as follows:

1:00 - 4:00pm: Rock Band

1:00 - 4:00pm: Nintendo Wii

1:00 - 3:00pm: Bookmobile Open House

1:30pm: Internet Safety for kids in grades K-2

2:30pm: Internet Safety for kids in grades 3-6

3:00: Library tour for kids (including a behind-the-scenes look at the library!)

4:00: Library tour for kids (including a behind-the-scenes look at the library!)

6:30 - 8:30pm: Rock Band

6:30 - 8:30pm: Nintendo Wii

6:30pm: Internet Safety for kids in grades K-2

6:30 - 8:30pm (ongoing): Library tour for all patrons (including a behind-the-scenes look at the library!)

7:00pm: Internet Safety for kids in grades 3-6

7 - 8:00pm: Microsoft Office 2007: We'll be showcasing our new computer class laptops which are equipped with Microsoft Office 2007.

We hope to see you there!

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

*Posted @ Wednesday, March 18, 2009 
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* Computer Classes: Microsoft Office 2007

Introductory classes on Microsoft Office 2007 will soon be offered at the Homer Library! Patrons will learn the basics of Word, Excel, or PowerPoint in one informative session. Classes will be held on laptops (provided by the library) in the library's meeting room. Drinks and food are not allowed. Class size is limited to 5 participants. Registration for each month's class begins on the first day of that month (for example, registration for classes held in March opens on March 1st). Classes are free. The schedule is as follows (please note the revised dates):

Basics of Microsoft Office Word 2007
March 26th at 6:30pm
April 5th at 6:30pm
April 28th at 6:30pm
May 4th at 6:30pm

Basics of Microsoft Office Excel 2007
May 6th at 6:30pm
May 7th at 6:30pm
May 12th at 6;30pm
May 16th at 9am

Basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
May 28th at 6:30pm
June 1st at 6:30pm

For more information on computer classes, please call the library at (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 @ Friday, March 13, 2009 
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* Library Events: Mar. 10th -- Mar. 21st

Quick links to:

Adults & Seniors | Teens | Kids | More Info

ADULTS & SENIORS

German POW 'Held in the Heartland' Bus-eum -- Tuesday, March 10th from 5-8pm
Visit the Held in the Heartland Bus-eum, a 40-foot school bus converted into a mobile museum/classroom, to reflect on the experiences of German POWs in the Midwest during 1943-46. The unique exhibit consists of photographs and documents, DVD documentaries, artifacts, and more. Patrons can visit the Bus-eum any time between 5 and 8pm.

Senior Tax Assistance -- Wednesday, March 11th from 9am-12pm and Wednesday, March 18th from 9am-12pm
The Senior Services Center of Will County will be providing free tax services at the library. Walk-in basis only, with no appointment necessary. Can't make it? Tax Assistance days will also be held on March 25th, April 1st, and 15th.

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, March 11th at 7pm
Travis Thrasher, author of such books as Isolation and Out of the Devil's Mouth, will be leading this meeting! Travis will share his writing tips and techniques and then answer any questions the group may have. Attendees are then encouraged to share their own work with the group! Writers of all levels are encouraged to attend. Registration is not required.

Friends of the Library Meeting -- Thursday, March 12th at 7pm
All Friends of the Library (or those interested in becoming a Friend!) are invited to the monthly Friends meeting at the library. We'll be discussing future projects and fundraising ideas, and we'd love to hear your input!

Armchair Travelers: Australia & New Zealand -- Friday, March 13th from 1:30-3pm
Learn about the landscapes and cultures of Australia and New Zealand through the personal photographs and travel stories of presenter George Reuss. Light refreshments will be served.

Knitting Group -- Tuesday, March 17th at 7pm
Bring your yarns and needles and join the library's monthly knitting club! Meet other knitters and view each other's projects. The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month.

Adult Book Discussion -- Wednesday, March 18th at 7:30pm
Join us as we discuss When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka. Books are available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

Teen Manga Group -- Thursday, March 19th at 7pm
We'll be talking about any manga that we've read and discussing ideas for future meetings. Open to teens in 6th grade and up. New members are welcome!

KIDS

Upcoming! Jan's Clan Puppet Show -- Wednesday, March 25th at 10:30am
Let's rock and roll at Jan Clan's Puppet Show! This musical variety show is filled with an amazing assortment of 8 different characters performing popular songs! This event is being held at Hadley School, and admission is free. Registration is not required, so bring the whole family!

MORE INFO

Upcoming! Property Tax Issues -- Monday, April 6th at 7pm
Pat McGuire, Will County Treasurer, will discuss property tax issues at the Homer Township Public Library. Come to this information packed session to learn more about property taxes such as assessments, exemptions, etc. Bring your questions!

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


*Posted @ Tuesday, March 10, 2009 
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* Bookmobile service available today, 3/4!

Bookmobile service is available today, March 4th. A copy of the bookmobile schedule and other bookmobile information can be found at http://www.homerlibrary.org/bookmobile.asp.

*Posted @ Wednesday, March 04, 2009 
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* Bookmobile Service Suspended for March 3rd.

Bookmobile Service will be suspended due to mechanical difficulties on Tuesday, March 3rd.

*Posted @ Tuesday, March 03, 2009 
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* Library Events: Mar. 2nd -- Mar. 14th

Quick links to:

Adults & Seniors | Teens | Kids | More Info

ADULTS & SENIORS

Senior Tax Assistance -- Wednesday, March 4th from 9am-12pm and Wednesday, March 11th from 9am-12pm The Senior Services Center of Will County will be providing free tax services at the library. Walk-in basis only, with no appointment necessary. Can't make it? Tax Assistance days will also be held on March 18th, 25th, April 1st, and 15th.

JJC Career Services Workshop -- Thursday, March 5th at 3pm
Looking for some job hunting advice? Representatives from Joliet Junior College's Career Services will offer advice and answer questions regarding job searching.

Mystery Book Club -- Monday, March 9th at 7pm
Join us as we discuss The Trophy Exchange by Diane Fanning. Books are available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

German POW 'Held in the Heartland' Bus-eum -- Tuesday, March 10th from 5-8pm
Visit the Held in the Heartland Bus-eum, a 40-foot school bus converted into a mobile museum/classroom, to reflect on the experiences of German POWs in the Midwest during 1943-46. The unique exhibit consists of photographs and documents, DVD documentaries, artifacts, and more. Patrons can visit the Bus-eum any time between 5 and 8pm.

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, March 11th at 7pm
Travis Thrasher, author of such books as Isolation and Out of the Devil's Mouth, will be leading this meeting! Travis will share his writing tips and techniques and then answer any questions the group may have. Attendees are then encouraged to share their own work with the group! Writers of all levels are encouraged to attend. Registration is not required.

Friends of the Library Meeting -- Thursday, March 12th at 7pm
All Friends of the Library (or those interested in becoming a Friend!) are invited to the monthly Friends meeting at the library. We'll be discussing future projects and fundraising ideas, and we'd love to hear your input!

Armchair Travelers: Australia & New Zealand -- Friday, March 13th from 1:30-3pm
Learn about the landscapes and cultures of Australia and New Zealand through the personal photographs and travel stories of presenter George Reuss. Light refreshments will be served.

TEENS

Teen Book Discussion -- Tuesday, March 3rd at 7pm
We'll be discussing The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson and talking about any other books that we've been reading! Copies of the book are available at the library for check out. Open to teens in 6th grade and up, and new members are welcome!

Teen Techies -- Wednesday, March 4th at 7pm
Discuss the latest trends in technology with other teens! Open to teens in 6th grade and up.

KIDS

Family Movie -- Sunday, March 8th at 4:30pm
Gather the family and head to the library for our Family Movie Night! Popcorn and beverages will be provided. Call the library at (708) 301-7908 for movie title and rating.

MORE INFO

10 Weeks to a Tech Savvy Parent!
The Homer Library is proud to announce our new online program -- 10 Weeks to a Tech Savvy Parent! This program is a FREE online course for parents, adults, and other patrons interested in learning more about popular websites and Web 2.0 tools. This course will cover introductions to the various websites and tools, discuss how these websites and tools would be useful for both adults and children, and also promote Internet safety. Participants can read articles and watch tutorial videos on tools such as online communities, blogs, RSS aggregators, video sharing and more! 10 Weeks to a Tech Savvy Parent is hosted on Learnhub's website, a social networking site for teaching and learning. To enroll in the program, click on this link: http://learnhub.com/courses/906-10-weeks-to-a-tech-savvy-parent and click on the "enroll" button on the blue tab. Participants can learn at their own pace, and don't worry, there isn't any homework! For more information, contact the library's Adult Services Department at askalibrarian@homerlibrary.org.

Homer Township Public Library on Facebook
Are you on Facebook? You can become a fan of the library! Search for the Homer Township Public Library and then click on "Become a Fan" on the library's page (Note: becoming a fan of the library does not give the library the ability to view your personal Facebook page). You'll have easy access to library programs, news, photos and book club selections!

UPCOMING! QuickBooks Lecture -- Wednesday, March 25th at 7pm
This seminar will teach the small business owner how to set up their company books on the computer using the accounting package QuickBooks. Topics covered will include how to set up a company file and an industry specific chart of accounts, along with the basics of how to perform accounts receivable and accounts payable functions within QuickBooks. Additional topics that will be covered include bank reconciliations and how to backup and store your data. To register, call (708) 301-7908.

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

*Posted @ Monday, March 02, 2009 
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