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* Library Closed: December 31 - January 1

The Library will be closed on Thursday, December 31st and Friday, January 1st in observance of the New Yeay's holiday. The Library will re-open on Saturday, January 2 at 8:30 am.

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

We hope you have a wonderful holiday!

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* Library Closed: December 24 - December 27

In observance of Christmas, the library will be closed Thursday, December 24th through Sunday, December 27th. We will reopen Monday morning at 8:30 am. (Bookmobile service will also be suspended from December 21st -January 2nd).

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

We hope you have a wonderful holiday!

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* Library Events: Dec. 14th -- Dec. 26th

Quick links to:

Adults & Seniors | Teens | Kids | More Info

ADULTS & SENIORS

Mystery Book Discussion -- Monday, December 14th at 7pm
Did you read The Blood Detective by Dan Waddell? It's this month's selection for the Mystery Book Club and we want to hear your opinion of it, good or bad! New members are welcome!

TEENS

Teen Techies -- Tuesday, December 15th at 7pm
We'll be discussing the latest trends in technology and planning ideas for future meetings. Open to teens in 6th grade and up. New members are welcome!

Youth Activity Committee Meeting -- Wednesday, December 16th at 4:30pm
Join us for our holiday celebration as we make gingerbread houses! New members (in grades 5-8) are always welcome. Members will receive volunteer hours for attending YAC meetings.

KIDS

Drop In Craft -- Wednesday, December 16th from 10-11:30am or 1-2:30pm; Thursday, December 17th from 4:30-6pm
Stop by the library to make holiday crafts and have some fun! Children of all ages are invited to attend. Drop in crafts are free and participants may "drop in" at any time during the times listed above.

Home Depot Kids Craft -- Tuesday, December 22nd at 10am or 11am
Children ages 5 & up are invited to build a wooden firehouse bank! Space is limited, so registration is required. To register, please call (708) 301-7908. All materials for this free kids craft were generously donated by Home Depot.

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December Board of Trustees Meeting Cancelled
The Homer Township Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting, regularly scheduled for Monday, December 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the library, has been cancelled. Please click here for more information.

Pictures from the Community Christmas Party!
We hope you were able to stop by our Community Christmas Party, held in partnership with the Homer Township Chamber of Commerce! Kids (and adults!) had a great time meeting Santa, writing Christmas wish lists, and getting into the holiday spirit. To view pictures from the party, including your pictures with Santa, click here!

No Bookmobile Service: Dec. 21st - Jan. 2nd
There will be no bookmobile service from Monday, December 21st through Saturday, January 2md. Service will resume on Monday, January 3rd. We look forward to seeing you on the Bookmobile in the new year!

Library Closed
The library will be closed for the holidays on the following dates: December 24th, December 25th, December 26th, December 27th, December 31st, and January 1st.

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

Enjoy the holidays, and stay safe!

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

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* Community Christmas Party: Saturday, Dec. 12th!

Please join us for a Community Christmas Party on Saturday, December 12th from 10am-noon, held in partnership with the Homer Township Chamber of Commerce! There will be childrens activities, refreshments, and even a visit with Santa (don't forget your camera!). This event will be held at the Homer Library, so we hope to see you and your family there!

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* Library Closing (Wednesday, December 9th) @ 8:15 pm

Library closing today (Wednesday, December 9th) at 8:15 pm due to the inclement weather.

The Library will reopen for normal hours tomorrow at 8:30 am.

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* Prairie Smoke Cancelled for 12/9

Tonight’s Prairie Smoke meeting has been cancelled due to the winter weather. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. We hope to see you there!

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* Library Events: Dec. 7th -- Dec. 19th

Quick links to:

Adults & Seniors | Teens | Kids | More Info



Jellies and Jams -- Tuesday, December 8th at 7pm
El Chef Michael Niksic will demonstrate interesting and tasty ways to use fine jams and jellies. You may be surprised to learn that jams and jellies are not just for toast! Tasting to follow. Registration required. To register, call (708) 301-7908.

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, December 9th at 7pm
Stop by the monthly meeting of the library's writers group! You're invited 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: Alaska -- Friday, December 11th at 1:30pm
Go on an Alaskan road trip with Barbara Sugden and Ron Vargason. Drive the Alaska Highway, explore America's last frontier, and return by ferry through the Inside Passage. Light refreshments will be served.

Mystery Book Discussion -- Monday, December 14th at 7pm
Did you read The Blood Detective by Dan Waddell? It's this month's selection for the Mystery Book Club and we want to hear your opinion of it, good or bad! New members are welcome!


Teen Advisory Board -- Thursday, December 10th at 7pm
Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to be a part of the library's Teen Advisory Board. Share your input on upcoming projects and programs, and have some fun while doing so! Members will receive volunteer hours for attending TAB meetings (you'll get snacks, too!). New members are welcome!

Teen Manga Group: Cosplay Party -- Thursday, December 10th at 7pm-8:45pm
It's that time again -- the Teen Manga Group's Holiday Cosplay Party! Join us as we play manga games and eat yummy snacks. There will also be a best dressed contest, so come dressed in your finest cosplay costume or manga-inspired outfit! The party will go a little later than our usual meetings -- until 8:45pm -- so please make sure to inform your ride! For teens in 6th grade and up.

Teen Techies -- Tuesday, December 15th at 7pm
We'll be discussing the latest trends in technology and planning ideas for future meetings. Open to teens in 6th grade and up. New members are welcome!

Youth Activity Committee Meeting -- Wednesday, December 16th at 4:30pm
Join us for our holiday celebration as we make gingerbread houses! New members (in grades 5-8) are always welcome. Members will receive volunteer hours for attending YAC meetings.


Kids Craft -- Tuesday, December 8th at 4:30pm or 5:30pm
Celebrate the holidays by making a gingerbread house! There is a fee of $3 per child, and kids ages 6 and under require help from a parent or guardian. Registration is required. To register, visit the circulation desk.

Community Christmas Party: Saturday, December 12th from 10am-noon
Please join us for a Community Christmas Party, held in partnership with the Homer Township Chamber of Commerce! There will be childrens activities, refreshments, and even a visit with Santa (don't forget your camera!). The party will be held at the Homer Library, so we hope to see you and your family there!

Drop In Craft -- Wednesday, December 16th from 10-11:30am or 1-2:30pm; Thursday, December 14th from 4:30-6pm
Stop by the library to make holiday crafts and have some fun! Children of all ages are invited to attend. Drop in crafts are free and participants may "drop in" at any time during the times listed above.

Bookmobile Holiday Contest -- Nov. 30th - Dec. 12th
Guess the number of sweets in the Bookmobile's holiday jar! The person with the closest number without going over will be the winner!

Bookmobile Christmas Craft -- Dec. 7th -Dec. 16th
Visit the Bookmobile to create a beaded candy cane ornament for your tree, to twist in your hair, as a gift, or for whatever you dream up!


Childrens Play Literacy Areas
If you've been in the childrens room lately, you've probably noticed the exciting new additions! The library has added various Early Literacy Play areas that will serve to stimulate a child's intellectual and social development. These areas prepare children for structures formal learning and school activities. The play areas include a cabin play house, a community train table, a doll house, a Lego creation table, new puzzles, and more! The Early Literacy Play items were provided through a generous private donation. We hope you'll stop by the library to explore these areas with your children!

Energy 2010: A Teen Leadership Academy
Applications will be available by the end of the week for next year's session of Energy: A Teen Leadership Academy! Energy, which is an award winning library program, aims to create youth leaders who will assume leadership roles throughout the community. Participants attend library programs on teen-centered issues and also take part in a volunteer opportunity through the library. Energy is open to teens in grades 9-12. It's a great addition to any resume or college application! More information will be available in the coming weeks.

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


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* Library Events: Dec. 1st -- Dec. 12th

Quick links to:

Adults & Seniors | Teens | Kids | More Info

ADULTS & SENIORS

Jellies and Jams -- Tuesday, December 8th at 7pm
El Chef Michael Niksic will demonstrate interesting and tasty ways to use fine jams and jellies. You may be surprised to learn that jams and jellies are not just for toast! Tasting to follow. Registration required. To register, call (708) 301-7908.

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, December 9th at 7pm
Stop by the monthly meeting of the library's writers group! You're invited 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: Alaska -- Friday, December 11th at 1:30pm
Go on an Alaskan road trip with Barbara Sugden and Ron Vargason. Drive the Alaska Highway, explore America's last frontier, and return by ferry through the Inside Passage. Light refreshments will be served.

TEENS

Teen Book Discussion -- Tuesday, December 1st at 7pm
We'll be discussing Skinned by Robin Wasserman and talking about any other books we've read in the past month! For teens in 6th grade and up. New members are welcome!

Teen Movie Night -- Thursday, December 3rd at 7pm
Grab your friends and head over to the library for Teen Movie Night! We'll supply the popcorn and drinks. For teens in 6th grade and up. For more information, including the movie title and length, please call (708) 301-7908 or email Heather at hcolby@homerlibrary.org.

Teen Advisory Board -- Thursday, December 10th at 7pm
Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to be a part of the library's Teen Advisory Board. Share your input on upcoming projects and programs, and have some fun while doing so! Members will receive volunteer hours for attending TAB meetings (you'll get snacks, too!). New members are welcome!

Teen Manga Group: Cosplay Party -- Thursday, December 10th at 7pm-8:45pm
It's that time again -- the Teen Manga Group's Holiday Cosplay Party! Join us as we play manga games and eat yummy snacks. There will also be a best dressed contest, so come dressed in your finest cosplay costume or manga-inspired outfit! The party will go a little later than our usual meetings -- until 8:45pm -- so please make sure to inform your ride! For teens in 6th grade and up.


KIDS

Kids Craft -- Tuesday, December 8th at 4:30pm or 5:30pm
Celebrate the holidays by making a gingerbread house! There is a fee of $3 per child, and kids ages 6 and under require help from a parent or guardian. Registration is required. To register, visit the circulation desk.

Community Christmas Party: Saturday, December 12th from 10am-noon
Please join us for a Community Christmas Party, held in partnership with the Homer Township Chamber of Commerce! There will be childrens activities, refreshments, and even a visit with Santa (don't forget your camera!). The party will be held at the Homer Library, so we hope to see you and your family there!

Bookmobile Holiday Contest -- Nov. 30th - Dec. 12th
Guess the number of sweets in the Bookmobile's holiday jar! The person with the closest number without going over will be the winner!

Bookmobile Christmas Craft -- Dec. 7th -Dec. 16th
Visit the Bookmobile to create a beaded candy cane ornament for your tree, to twist in your hair, as a gift, or for whatever you dream up!

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Databases for Computer Classes, Job Searching, and Resume Building
Did you know that Homer Library patrons have access to databases that can assist those who are searching for a new job? The Learning Express Library database offers self paced tutorials on topics such as computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint courses), job searching skills, creating resume and cover letters, and interviewing. Users can also find career information and practice tests for a variety of occupations. The Coin Career Library database offers a simple resumer builder and information such as average Illinois salaries and occupational outlooks. To access these (and other!) library databases, click on the "Find It Online!" link located in the column on the left side of the library's home page, or just click here! Users may need their library barcode number (found on the back of your Homer Library card) to access these databases from home. Have questions about the library's databases? Contact the Reference Department at (708) 301-7908!

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



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