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Library Events: Sept. 1st -- Sept. 12th

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ADULTS & SENIORS

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, September 9th at 7pm
Stop by the monthly meeting of the library's writers group to discuss your work with other writers and have fun with some group writing assignments. New members are welcome! Writers of all levels are encouraged to attend. Registration is not required.

Armchair Travelers: 7 Modern Wonders of the World -- Friday, September 11th at 1:30pm
Bill Helmuth will take you on atour of the 7 Modern Wonders of the World. From the Taj Mahal to the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, Bill has visited each of the 7 Modern Wonders and will share a unique perspective on these monumental masterpieces.

TEENS

Teen Book Club -- Tuesday, September 1st at 7pm
Join us as we discuss Looks by Madeleine George and the graphic novel The Plain Janes by Celcil Castellucci and Jim Rugg! Open to teens in 6th grade and up. Have suggestions for future teen book club selections? Let Heather know!

Teen Advisory Board Meeting -- Thursday, September 10th at 7pm
Teens in grade 9-12 are invited to join TAB and influence the library's teen services. We'll be discussing ideas for next year's Energy program and creating artwork to hang in our teen section! Members will receive volunteer hours for attending TAB meetings.

KIDS

Upcoming! Halloween Costume Swap
The Homer Library is hosting our first Halloween Costume Swap on Thursday, October 8th from 3:30 - 7pm! Costumes and accessories are now being accepted through October 7th. For every gently-used costume you donate, you will receive a ticket to shop the Costume Swap. For a complete list of details, please click here!

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Fall Newsletter & Program Sign-Up
The Fall newsletter has arrived! Inside you will find information on the upcoming programs at the library and on the bookmobile. Copies of the newsletter are available at the library and bookmobile, and will also be included in the September 10th edition of the Homer Horizon. But you can also click here to read it from home! In-person registration for all programs begins on Monday, September 14th at 8:30 am, and telephone registration begins at noon on that same day. We hope to see you and your family at a program soon!

eBooks for Kids
Sylvan Dell has awarded the Homer Township Public Library a Resource Grant for their children's eBooks! These eBooks have Auto-Flip, Auto-Read, and selectable English and Spanish text and audio features. Patrons of the Homer Library can access these free eBooks by clicking here and entering the library's site code (which you can get by calling the library at 708-301-7908). Also on the website are resources for teachers and parents that correspond with each eBook. We encourage you to take advantage of this fantastic service!

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

*Posted @ Monday, August 31, 2009

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Library Events: Aug. 24th -- Sept. 5th

*Posted @ Monday, August 24, 2009

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Library Events: Aug. 19th -- Aug. 29th

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ADULTS & SENIORS

Chick Lit Book Discussion -- Tuesday, August 25th at 7pm
Join in the discussion of The Bright Side of Disaster by Katherine Center. We loved the last Katherine Center book we read, so we want to hear what you think about this one! Books are available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

TEENS

Teen Manga Group -- Thursday, August 20th from 7-8:45pm
It's time for the Teen Manga Group's annual summer cosplay party! Join us for crafts, food, and fun! There will also be a best dressed contest, so come dressed in your finest cosplay costume or manga-inspired outfit! Open to teens in 6th grade and up.

KIDS

Lego Time -- Tuesday, August 25th at 4:30pm
Build your own Lego design to display in the library! All ages are welcome to participate. Legos will be provided.

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Halloween Costume Swap
The Homer Library is hosting our first Halloween Costume Swap on Thursday, October 8th from 3:30 - 7pm! Costumes and accessories are now being accepted through October 7th. For every gently-used costume you donate, you will receive a ticket to shop the Costume Swap. For a complete list of details, please click here!

Teen Artists Wanted!
Hopefully you've had a chance to check out the library's brand new section for teens! We are looking to add some artwork to the section, and we need the help of some artistic teens! Teens would be using canvas and paint (both provided by the library) to create a piece of artwork to hang. Interested teens should contact Heather or Alex at (708) 301-7908 for more information.

Bookmobile Information
The updated Bookmobile schedule goes into effect on Tuesday, September 1st! You can pick up a new schedule at the library or you can read it from home on our website. For more information, click here!

Illinois Public Records: Access Available from Home
Our newest database, Illinois Public Records provided by Record Information Services, can now be accessed from home! Scroll through Chicagoland's public records: real estate transactions, mortgages, foreclosures, and more. Keep an eye on housing values in the community and help safeguard your biggest investment - your home. Sort by name, city, zip code, and more. To log on to this database, click here and then click on the "Illinois Public Records" link in the middle column.

Used Book Sale: Update!
The library's second annual Used Book Sale was a great success! We would like to thank those who donated books for helping make this event happen. Also, manys thanks go out to our wonderful teen volunteers who helped sort and organize books and assisted with the sale itself. We hope those who purchased items found some awesome books! The Homer Library truly appreciates the support of everyone involved in this event!

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

*Posted @ Wednesday, August 19, 2009

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Library Events: Aug. 3rd -- Aug. 15th

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ADULTS & SENIORS

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, August 12th at 7pm
Stop by the monthly meeting of the library's writers group to discuss your work with other writers and have fun with some group writing assignments. New members are welcome! Writers of all levels are encouraged to attend. Registration is not required.

Armchair Travelers: Vienna -- Friday, August 14th at 1:30pm
Al Popowits will lead you on a tour of Vienna. Visit landmarks such as St. Stephens Cathedral, the Vienna Art Museum, and the palaces of Schonbrunn and Belvedere. Light refreshments will be served.

TEENS

Teen Book Discussion -- Tuesday, August 4th at 7pm
It's reader's choice again at the Teen Book Club! Teens can choose to read How to Be Bad by Lauren Myracle, E. Lockhart, and Sarah Mlynowski or The Blue Girl by Charles de Lint (or both!). Both books are available at the library for check out. Open to teens in 6th grade and up.

DIY Room Decorations -- Wednesday, August 5th at 7pm
Decorate your room with veggies and newspaper! Make a unique veggie patterned pillowcase and newspaper flowers to add some style to your personal space. Participants must bring their own white or light colored pillowcase. All other supplies will be provided. For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration suggested.

KIDS

Bookmobile Event: Celebrate National Golf Month!
August is National Golf Month. Wouldn't it be fun to go miniature golfing together? Visit the bookmobile from August 3rd - 12th to enter a chance to win free passes! For more information about the bookmobile, including a schedule of stops, click here!

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New Database: Illinois Public Records

The library has added another database to our reference collection! We now offer access to Illinois Public Records provided by Record Information Services. Scroll through Chicagoland’s public records: real estate transactions, mortgages, foreclosures, and more. Keep an eye on housing values in the community and help safeguard your biggest investment - your home. Sort by name, city, zip code, and more. Record Information Services is a 17 year old data compiler of public records serving the Chicagoland area. This database is currently available for in-library use only, but we hope to soon provide off-site access to it as well. So feel free to log on to it the next time you're in the library!

Used Book Sale: Donations and Sale Hours

The library is now accepting donations for our Used Book Sale! Due to space constraints, we are asking that patrons drop off donations on the following days only: Friday, July 24th through Wednesday, August 5th. We will be accepting gently used books, although we cannot take encyclopedias over 5 years old, items in poor condition, magazines, or textbooks.

As for the sale itself, the public is invited to purchase paperbacks for 25 cents and hardcovers for 50 cents on Friday, August 7th from 9am - 4:30pm and Saturday, August 8th from 9am - 3pm. On Monday, August 10th from 9am - 8pm, patrons can fill a library bag for $5.00 ("green" bags are included in the cost.) On Tuesday, August 11th and Wednesday, August 12th from 9am - 8pm, items will be available at a special offer of buy 1 get 2 free!

Friends of the Homer Library are invited to a special Friends pre-sale on Thursday, August 6th from 5 - 8pm. Not a friend? It's easy to become one! Sign up at the circulation desk -- just show your library card! There is a $5 fee for an individual membership, or a $7 fee for a family membership. For more information on the Friends of the Homer Library, click here!

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

*Posted @ Monday, August 03, 2009

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