Teen Book Club: Stormbreaker

Join us as we talk about Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz at our next meeting of the Teen Book Club on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7pm. It's already one of our group member's favorite books, and now we want to to know what you thought of it! And of course, we'll be snacking on some food items and talking about any other awesome (or not so awesome) books we've been reading over the past month. Copies of each month's selection are available for check out at the library. New members are welcome! For teens in 6th grade and up.

Applications for Energy: A Teen Leadership Academy Available Now!

Applications are now available for the 2010 session of Energy: A Teen Leadership Academy! Interested teens can pick one up at the library or print one out from home by clicking here. This award-winning academy aims to help create youth leaders who will assume leadership roles throughout the community. Teens will commit to attending three library programs (on topics such as college preparation and communication skills) and fulfill a service requirement at the library. Participation in this academy will look impressive on college applications and resumes, and it's also fun! Energy is open to teens in grades 9-12. Applicants do not have to be residents of Homer Township. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2009.

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

Teen Manga Group

The next meeting of the Teen Manga Group is on Thursday, January 21st at 7pm! We will be holding another manga swap, so bring any old manga that you are interested in trading with another member! This is a great way add to new books to your collection and get introduced to manga series that you haven't read before. We'll also be watching anime (generously donated through the library's partnership with www.operationanime.com) and indulging in some snacks. For teens in 6th grade and up!

Teen Advisory Board Jan. Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board is on Thursday, January 14th at 7pm! Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to attend TAB meetings. 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 Book Club: If I Stay

We've been hearing awsome things about our next teen book club selection: If I Stay by Gayle Forman (as a warning, it might make you cry!). Copies of the book are available at the Help Desk for check out, so get yours and join us for the discussion on Tuesday, January 5th at 7pm. There'll be snacks, too, and we'll also be talking about any other books we've read in the past month. Hope to see you there!

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

December YAC Meeting

Join us on Wednesday, December 16th at 4:30pm for our holiday celebration as we make gingerbread houses and warm up with some hot chocolate! New members (in grades 5-8) are always welcome. Members will receive volunteer hours for attending YAC meetings. And plus, it's fun!

Teen Manga Group: Cosplay Party

It's that time again -- the Teen Manga Group's Holiday Cosplay Party! Join us on Thursday, December 10th at 7pm 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 Advisory Board Dec. Meeting

Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to be a part of the library's Teen Advisory Board. Our next meeting is on Thursday, December 10th at 7pm. 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 Movie Night

Grab your friends and head over to the library for Teen Movie Night on Thursday, December 3rd at 7pm! 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 Book Club: Skinned

Did you read Robin Wasserman's Skinned, our December selection for the Teen Book Club? If so, join us for a lively discussion (even if you hated it!). We'll be meeting on Tuesday, December 1st at 7pm to talk about Skinned and any other books we've read in the past month. For teens in 6th grade and up. Book club selections are always available and on display at the Help Desk!

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