MEET YOUR FRIENDLY BOOKMOBILE STAFF
  • Jody Olivieri is the Outreach Services Director who oversees staff and makes sure everything runs smoothly. Jody has earned a Master's Degree in Library Information Science. She makes book selections for the Bookmobile & Outreach collection, develops programming, and is well-versed in outreach services, having implemented the recent A+ Outreach Grant: We Care About Day Care.
  • Maryellen Reed is the Bookmobile Driver.
  • Nicole Skly is the Bookmobile Clerk.
  • Linda Roe is the Bookmobile Clerk.
2011-2012 BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE
Beginning September 1, 2011

Looking for your Bookmobile? Check out the 2011-2012 Bookmobile Schedule for locations, dates and times. Welcome to "Books on the go!"

SNOWMOOSE GUESSING JAR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Estimate the number of items in the jar. Closest guess without going over wins!  January 2-11
SUPER BOWL SNACKS
Mix up your own snack to prepare for Super Bowl Sunday. January 17- 25
SKATE INTO READING
Winter Reading Program for all ages! Sign up and warm up with some good books for your chance to win cool prizes.  January 30- March 7.
HEARTS AGLOW FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Craft a glowing valentine for your secret someone.  January 30- February 8
WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Enter for a chance to win a gift certificate or a Teddy Bear to celebrate Library Lover’s Month.  February 13- 22
BE A MEMBER OF THE ACADEMY-CAST YOUR VOTES FOR THE 2012 OSCAR WINNERS
Cast your votes for Oscar winning films and actors. Whoever picks the most winners will be awarded movie tickets!     February 13-22
EASY ORIGAMI
Fold funny money to make a dog, elephant or other fantastic creatures.

February 27- March 7

SUPRISE EGGS
What will you find inside? Pick an egg and win a prize.  Someone will be taking home a cute bunny! March 12- 21
EASTER KABOBS
Stack up a tasty treat to take home.  March 26 - April 4
A TITANIC TRAGEDY
Commemorate the 100th anniversary of this famous fated ship with trivia and a prize drawing.  April 9-18
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
The Library will offer Amnesty on Fines to celebrate National Library Week. Return overdue Homer Library items and late fees up to $20 will be forgiven.
April 9-18
MAKING MEMORIES FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Make a special seed packet and enter a drawing for your mother.  April 23- May 2
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK & NATIONAL BUTTERFLY AWARENESS DAYS
Celebrate by picking up an award winning book. Also check out our Butterfly Pavilion and enter to win one of your own.  May 7- May 16
ISN’T SUMMER A BLAST?
Get ready for outdoor summer fun.  Craft a crazy marshmallow launcher.  May 21-30
Holiday Closings

The Bookmobile will be closed on January 16, February 20, and May 28 for holiday observances.

Illinois Animals and Plants
Do you wonder what a snake skin, deer antlers or other animal bones feel like? Little Red School House and area residents will provide animal and plant pieces for you to handle and explore from September 6-15.
Print a copy of Illinois Animals and Plants word search sheet.
Celebrate Banned Books
 
Celebrate banned books and exercise your right to read. Enter a drawing for a bookstore gift certificate from Sept. 19- 29.
It’s a Book Haunt!
 
It’s a Book Haunt! It’s so easy to do, it’s spooky! Pick up an official It's a Book Haunt sheet on the bookmobile or print off a copy online. Once you have completed this "phantomastic” reading program, bring your sheet back to the bookmobile to receive a frightfully fun prize! Craft a creepy page corner book marker to take home. October 3-13.
Pumpkin Pin Craft
 
Create your own Pleasing Pumpkin Pin to wear during the
harvest season. Oct. 17-27.
Got costumes?
 
Dress up for the 5th annual Bookmobile Halloween costume contest from October 18-31. Prizes for best, funniest, scariest and most original will be awarded.
Harvest Scavenger Hunt and Family Reading Night
 
From October 31-November 10, join in a harvest scavenger hunt on the bookmobile and get prepared for Family Reading Night on November 17th. Pick up  a "What we read together…” form, complete and return by Dec. 8 for a chance to win a family entertainment prize. 
Indian Corn Craft
 
Make and share an Indian Corn Treat to celebrate Thanksgiving. Nov. 14-Nov. 22.
Snowman Sock Craft
 
Get ready for winter, stuff and decorate a sock snowman from Nov. 28-Dec. 8.
Holiday Grab Bag
 
Choose a grab bag prize or craft to take home for the holidays from Dec. 12-14.
BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE-GOOGLE MAP
Click on pins for Bookmobile location, date, and time

View Homer Township Public Library Bookmobile Schedule in a larger map
AWARD BOOKS
 
LIBRARY HOME DELIVERY SERVICE
Books and more brought to your door!  
  
Homer Township Public Library offers books and more brought to your door. If you or someone you know would like books, magazines, music, movies or other library materials but cannot get to the library, even on a temporary basis, you may arrange for home delivery. This free service is for anyone who is ill, injured, caring for someone, or confined to their home. Call Jody O. at 708-301-7908 for details.
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BOOKMOBILE
May I get a library card on the Bookmobile?
Yes! You can get your first library card free when you provide proof of residence (such as a driver's license).  You will need a library card to check out books and other items. You will be responsible for all materials on your card. If you have a valid card already, then that's good on the Bookmobile, too.
 
What if I can't find the book I want?
Simply request it from the librarian, who will then make every effort to reserve it for you and bring it on the next visit. You may also request items owned by any library in our network by going to our online catalog.
 
How can I get the Bookmobile to stop in my subdivision?
We are always open to consideration of new Bookmobile stops. To submit a stop for consideration, please contact Jody Olivieri at (708) 301-7908 or jolivieri@homerlibrary.org.
 
How long my I borrow items from the Bookmobile?
All items on the Bookmobile will be loaded for a two-week period. Most items may be renewed twice, unless they are on hold for someone.  Items may be renewed in person at either the main Library or the Bookmobile, by phone (708-301-7908) or through our online catalog.
 
May I return books to the Library if I checked them out on the Bookmobile?
Yes, you may return books to the main Library even if you checked them out on the Bookmobile. Also, items checked-out from the main Library may be returned to the Bookmobile.
 
If you have a question that isn't answered here, please contact us!
 
 
BOOKMOBILE STOP CRITERIA
Bookmobile stops are selected in accord with patron needs and library priorities based on the following criteria:
  • Area open to the general public
  • Availability of safe parking
    • Parking space for patrons
    • Parking space large enough to accommodate the Bookmobile
    • Positioning of Bookmobile for safety and ease of patron access
    • Well-lit location for after-dark stops
  • Circulation statistics
  • Convenience
    • Contact person and phone number for Bookmobile staff
    • Restroom facility for bookmobile staff
  • Geographic
    • Balance in schedule to all communities served
    • Condition of access roads
    • Distance from main library
  • Likelihood of year-round use
  • Patron need for Bookmobile service
  • Permission to use location
  • Cellular/wireless signal
Patron requests for bookmobile stops and schedules are encouraged. Bookmobile stops will be reviewed every six months.  The Bookmobile Department reserves the right to cancel stops that exhibit a continuing trend of low attendance and/or low circulation.
 
If you have any questions, comments or requests, call us at 708-301-7908 or send us an email at jodyo@homerlibrary.org.        
BORROWING FROM THE BOOKMOBILE
  • Use your library card to borrow items from the Bookmobile.

  • Any Homer Township (including Homer Glen) resident may obtain a library card on the Bookmobile. You will need to provide proof of residence (such as a driver's license). Your first library card is free, a replacement card is $2.00.

  • Items on the Bookmobile may be borrowed for a two week period.

  • No fines will be charged for bookmobile items returned late.

  • If an item is not returned after six weeks, an overdue notice will be sent and you will be billed for the item, along with a processing fee.

  • Your borrowing privileges will be stopped until your record is cleared, either by returning the items or paying for them.

  • If you don't see a title you want, ask the Bookmobile staff for it or fill out a request slip. We will try to get the item for you from the main Library or from another library in time for the next scheduled visit to your stop. (There may be a longer wait for popular items.) You may also request items owned by any library in our catalog network directly through our online catalog.

  • Most bookmobile items may be borrowed for 14 days, including videos and best sellers.

  • Most items may be renewed twice, unless they have been reserved by someone else. Items may be renewed in person at either the main Library or Bookmobile, by phone (708-301-7908), or renewed through our online catalog.

  • Items borrowed checked out from the Bookmobile may be returned to the main library, and vice versa.
BOOKMOBILE MISSION STATEMENT

The Bookmobile is a unique service of the Homer Township Public Library District, bringing the library closer to where people live or work. The Bookmobile, while functioning as a dedicated method of outreach, is not intended to replace traditional library services, but will complement them.

The Bookmobile provides library service to people in the community who are unserved or underserved due to physical, economic, social, geographic, or other barriers.

In fulfilling this mission, the primary functions of the Bookmobile service are to:

  • Provide free library service and information to people of all ages and abilities for their recreation, education, and lifelong learning;
  • Provide quality educational, recreational, and cultural library materials that are relevant to the changing needs of patrons and the community. These materials will be selected in accordance with the Homer Township Public Library Collection Development Policy;
  • Provide programs and library services to enrich the lives of citizens who may not have access to a formal library facility;
  • Conduct bookmobile stops in accordance to the library's Bookmobile Stop Criteria. Scheduling consideration will be given to those areas who do not have a conventional library facility and/or to captive audiences, such as retirement homes, senior village, daycares, preschools, etc.;
  • Provide a non-threatening and non-judgmental atmosphere for readers of all ages;
  • Introduce non-users to library collections and services;
  • Conveniently provide popular materials in a variety of formats that will increase library use and encourage a lifelong desire to read;
  • Present programs to encourage use of the Bookmobile and the main Library;
  • Support pre-school outreach, basic literacy and senior outreach;
  • Generate a positive image of the Library and the Friends of the Library by being highly visible throughout the entire community.