Please Note: Registration for all library programming is now online! Click here to register. Have questions? Call us at (708) 301-7908!

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ADULTS & SENIORS

Chick Lit Book Discussion -- Tuesday, May 24th at 7pm
Did you read Seven Year Switch by Claire Cook? If so, tell us what you thought! We are a fun & friendly group. New members are welcome!

Candy! Candy! Candy! -- Wednesday, May 25th at 7pm
Come join Sue Peltzer, owner of Delicious Creations in Hickory Hill, as she teaches you to make a turtle, chocolate pretzel, ice cream cone, and chocolate covered raisins. Registration required.

Adult Movie: Friday, June 3rd at 1pm
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Please call the library at (708) 301-7908 for movie title and length.

TEENS

Youth Activity Committee Meeting -- Wednesday, May 25th at 4:30pm
Summer is almost here! Come celebrate with us -- we'll be eating pizza and playing games on the Wii Kinect. For teens in 5th-8th grade. Please RSVP to Kitty at (708) 301-7908 or Kitty@homerlibrary.org.

Teen Craft: Pop Tab Wristbands -- Tuesday, May 31st at 7pm
Do you like unique handmade jewelry? Stop by to create a wristband from pop can tabs! For teens in 6th grade and up.

KIDS

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

Bookmobile Event: Summer, Sweet Summer
Sweets and surprises spell summer fun! A sampling of seasonal items will be stuffed in a jar for your estimating pleasure. Visit the Bookmobile from May 23 - June 1 to get in on the fun! Click here to see a schedule of Bookmobile stops.

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Welcome, Butterflies!
Our butterflies have hatched! Stop in to see them in our butterfly habitat before we release them. You can also sign our butterfly journal, suggest names for the butterflies, & then take home coloring sheets!

Summer Reading Program Begins Monday, June 13th
Our annual Summer Reading Program is almost here! This 6 week reading program -- "A Midsummer Knight's Read" -- begins on Monday, June 13th. Come in any time during that week to sign up, & then stop in every week (until July 23rd) to note your reading accomplishments & receive raffle tickets & other prizes. Registration for all summer programming will also begin on this date. We hope to see you in the library this summer!

Library Closed
The library will be closed on Sunday, May 29th and Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. Bookmobile service will also be suspended for the day. We will reopen on Tuesday morning at 8:30 am. And as a reminder, the library is now closed on Sundays for the summer. Please take a moment to remember those who have served our country and those who are currently serving! Have a safe and wonderful holiday.

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

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Please Note: Registration for all library programming is now online! Click here to register. Have questions? Call us at (708) 301-7908!

Quick links to:

Adults & Seniors | Teens | Kids | More Info


ADULTS & SENIORS

Adult Book Discussion -- Wednesday, May 18th at 7:30pm
Join us as we discuss Great House by Nicole Krauss! Books are available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

Senior County Assessments -- Friday, May 20th at 1pm
The Will County Supervisor of Assessment Office will discuss property assessments, exemptions,and appeal filings. They will answer questions and make sure taxpayers are educated and enlightened on how the assessment process work.

Chick Lit Book Discussion -- Tuesday, May 24th at 7pm
Did you read Seven Year Switch by Claire Cook? If so, tell us what you thought! We are a fun & friendly group. New members are welcome!

Candy! Candy! Candy! -- Wednesday, May 25th at 7pm
Come join Sue Peltzer, owner of Delicious Creations in Hickory Hill, as she teaches you to make a turtle, chocolate pretzel, ice cream cone, and chocolate covered raisins. Registration required.

TEENS

Teen Manga Group -- Thursday, May 19th at 7pm
Love manga & anime? Come hang out at out Teen Manga Group meetings! We watch anime episodes, play manga-inspired games, & more. For teens in 6th grade & up.

Youth Activity Committee Meeting -- Wednesday, May 25th at 4:30pm
Summer is almost here! Come celebrate with us -- we'll be eating pizza and playing games on the Wii Kinect. For teens in 5th-8th grade. Please RSVP to Kitty at (708) 301-7908 or Kitty@homerlibrary.org.

KIDS

Bookmobile Event: Summer, Sweet Summer
Sweets and surprises spell summer fun! A sampling of seasonal items will be stuffed in a jar for your estimating pleasure. Visit the Bookmobile from May 23 - June 1 to get in on the fun! Click here to see a schedule of Bookmobile stops.

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Teen Intern Program Applications: Available Now!
Applications for the Teen Intern Program are now online (via our website). Hours worked during the program can be used for service hour requirements. It is open to teens in grades 6-12 (as of Fall 2011), and the schedule is based on first come, first served. For more information, including links to the applications, please click here.

Butterfly Habitat
In addition to the eggs that will hopefully be hatching next week, we are now also home to a butterfly habitat! Stop in the library to see them grow from tiny eggs to beautiful butterflies, and sign our butterfly journal!

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

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Please Note: Registration for all library programming is now online! Click here to register. Have questions? Call us at (708) 301-7908!

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ADULTS & SENIORS

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, May 11th 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: Turkey -- Friday, May 13th at 1:30pm
Al Popowits takes you on a guided tour of Turkey. You will visit vast underground cities, churches of the Goreme Valley, the ancient ruins of Aphrodisias, Perge, and Ephesus and the city of Istanbul. A light refreshment will be served.

Adult Book Discussion -- Wednesday, May 18th at 7:30pm
Join us as we discuss Great House by Nicole Krauss! Books are available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

Senior County Assessments -- Friday, May 20th at 1pm
The Will County Supervisor of Assessment Office will discuss property assessments, exemptions,and appeal filings. They will answer questions and make sure taxpayers are educated and enlightened on how the assessment process work.

TEENS

Teen Advisory Board Meeting -- Thursday, May 12th at 7pm
Join us as we discuss the library's teen programming, including book club, crafts, & movies! For teens in grades 9-12.

Teen Manga Group -- Thursday, May 19th at 7pm
Love manga & anime? Come hang out at out Teen Manga Group meetings! We watch anime episodes, play manga-inspired games, & more. For teens in 6th grade & up.

KIDS

Last Week of Storytime and Wiggle & Giggles Begins May 9
Please note that the last week of storytime and Wiggles & Giggles sessions for the Spring is from May 9-12. These programs will resume in the Fall. Meanwhile, we hope that you'll register for our Summer Reading Program, which begins on Monday, June 13th!

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Teen Intern Program: Sign Up Begins May 16th
Need service hours? Interested in volunteering in your community? Become a Teen Intern at the library this summer! Applications will be available online (a link will be on our website) beginning Monday, May 16th.The Teen Intern Program is open to teens in 6th grade and up (as of Fall 2011). Shifts are usually limited to 1-3 hours per week (from June 13 through July 23) and schedules are on a first come, first served basis. Interns participate in various Summer Reading Program activities of their choosing, such as the reading desk & helping with various childrens programming.Have questions about the Teen Intern Program? Contact Heather at the number or email below.

Baby Chicks: Round Two!
We had to say goodbye to the 13 chicks that recently hatched at the library. They've returned to the Homer Glen farm whose farmer so graciously let us incubate & raise them for a while! But we are happy to say that we have another lot of 18 eggs that we are currently incubating. The hatch date for these eggs is Wednesday, May 25th. To view a live feed of the eggs, click here!

Sunday Hours
The Homer Library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. But there are still two Sundays left for you to visit us: May 15th & 22nd! Please note that we will also be closed on Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day.

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

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The childrens Culture Club program scheduled for Saturday, May 7, has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, and we look forward to seeing you at future library programs!

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Please Note: Registration for all library programming is now online! Click here to register. Have questions? Call us at (708) 301-7908!

Quick links to:

Adults & Seniors | Teens | Kids | More Info

ADULTS & SENIORS

Adult Movie -- Friday, May 6th at 1pm
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Please call the library at (708) 301-7908 for movie title and length.

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, May 11th 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: Turkey -- Friday, May 13th at 1:30pm
Al Popowits takes you on a guided tour of Turkey. You will visit vast underground cities, churches of the Goreme Valley, the ancient ruins of Aphrodisias, Perge, and Ephesus and the city of Istanbul. A light refreshment will be served.

TEENS

Teen Book Club -- Tuesday, May 3rd at 7pm
Our selection for this month is Confessions of the Sullivan Sisters by Natalie Standiford! New members are welcome!

Teen Movie -- Wednesday, May 4th at 6:30pm
Bring your friends to the library for special teen-only showings! Enjoy popcorn while watching the best teen movies on our big screen. Please call the library for the movie titles and length. For teens in 6th grade and up.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting -- Thursday, May 12th at 7pm
Join us as we discuss the library's teen programming, including book club, crafts, & movies! For teens in grades 9-12.

KIDS

No Moms Allowed -- Thursday, May 5th at 7pm
Moms can enjoy an evening away from the kids on this special day with dad. Dads can help make a special craft and card for Mother's Day. Enjoy some yummy snacks while you create a memory for mom! All aged children allowed with dad! Registration required.

Culture Club: Islands of the Bahamas -- Saturday, May 7th from 10am-noon
These hidden islands come in the form of small remote villages with a simple way of life. Join our adventure to some of the world's most stunning beaches and dive sites. Grades 3 and up. Registration required.

CANCELLED: Family Movie -- Sunday May 8th at 4:30pm
The Family Movie scheduled for Sunday, May 8th has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience!

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Bookmobile Stops Cancelled for Wednesday, May 4th
All Bookmobile stops have been cancelled for Wednesday, May 4th. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact the main library at (708) 301-7908 with any questions.

New Bookmobile Stops for the Summer!
We will be offering four brand new Bookmobile stops during the summer months. The new stops are as follows:

WOODBINE WEST
Location: Near Margust Lane and Renmore Road
Time: Tuesday from 4:15 - 4:50pm
Dates: May 31, June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9, August 23

LANCASTER
Location: Near Lancaster and Chestnut Lane
Time: Wednesday from 4:15 - 4:50pm
Dates: June 1, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24

THUNDER HILL
Location: Near Blackhawk and Cheyenne Court
Time: Tuesday from 4:15 - 4:55pm
Dates: June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16, August 30

STONEBRIDGE WOODS
Location: Near Stonebridge Drive and Breanne Lane
Time: Thursday from 4:15 - 4:55pm
Dates: June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18

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

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