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* Library Events: Mar. 30th -- Apr. 10th

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ADULTS & SENIORS

Senior Tax Assistance -- Wednesday, March 31st and April 7th from 9am-noon
The AARP and the Senior Services Center of Will County will be providing free tax services at the Homer Library. Please bring the following items: photo ID, proof of social security number & dependent, all income statements, all deductions to be claimed, last years federal and state returns, and your property pin number. First come, first served, on a walk-in basis only. Can't make it? Tax Assistance days will also be held on April 14th.

Armchair Travelers: Prague -- Friday, April 9th at 1:30pm
Al Popoqits returns to guide you through Prague, the crossroads of Europe. Discover the stunning sites and culture of this city through color photographs and personal experiences. Light refreshments will be served.

TEENS

ACT Essay Writing -- Tuesday, March 30th at 7pm
In this workshop, students begin by writing a practice esay under timed, test-like conditions. You'll get advice to help you recognize what essay graders are looking for, as well as strategies on writing effective essays. Sponsored by Kaplan. Registration encouraged.

Youth Activity Committee Meeting -- Wednesday, March 31st at 4:30pm
Teens in 5th - 8th grade are invited to join the library's Youth Activity Committee! Help us decorate the library for our Chick It Out program! We are a friendly group, and members receive community service hours for attending. New members are welcome!

ACT Testing Strategies -- Monday, April 5th at 7pm
Learn how to score higher on admissions tests using key Kaplan strategies. The format and content of the tests are explored, including ways to take advantage of the test format to maximize efficiency on the exam. Various question types will be reviewed and students will be given a study plan for success. Sponsored by Kaplan.

Teen Book Club -- Tuesday, April 6th at 7pm
Join us for a discussion of Ruined by Paula Morris! A ghost story set in New Orleans, it's sure to get you creeped out! For teens in 6th grade and up.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting -- Thursday, April 8th at 7pm
In celebration of the library's Chick It Out program, we'll be making a chick craft with Twinkies! For teens in 9th-12th grade.

KIDS

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

Bingo -- Thursday, April 1st at 10am (ages 4-6) and 11am (grades 2-5)
Get your game on with Bingo at the library! It's easy to play and lots of fun. Kids ages 4-6 are invited to come to the 10am session, while kids in grades 2-5 are invited to come to the 11am session.

Culture Club: Switzerland -- Saturday, April 10th from 10am-noon
Travel to faraway lands and explore foods and customs from Switzerland! For kids in grades 2-5. Space is limited and registration is required.

MORE INFO

Library Closed
In observance of Good Friday and Easter, the library will be closed on Friday, April 2nd and Sunday, April 4th. We will be open regular hours (8:30am-4pm) on Saturday, April 3rd.

Macy's Museum Adventure Pass
The Homer Library is excited to offer, as of April 1, 2010, Macy's Museum Adventure Passes! Passes allow for free admission or special discounts (depending on location) at 19 local museums, gardens, and the Brookfield Zoo! For a full list of participating museums and pass details, visit http://www.museumadventure.org/ or call the library at (708) 301-7908. So visit the library and check out a museum!

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

*Posted @ Tuesday, March 30, 2010 
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* Library Events: Mar. 22nd -- Apr. 2nd

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ADULTS & SENIORS

Senior Tax Assistance -- Wednesday, March 24th and 31st from 9am-noon
The AARP and the Senior Services Center of Will County will be providing free tax services at the Homer Library. Please bring the following items: photo ID, proof of social security number & dependent, all income statements, all deductions to be claimed, last years federal and state returns, and your property pin number. First come, first served, on a walk-in basis only. Can't make it? Tax Assistance days will also be held on April 7th, and 14th.

Chick Lit Book Discussion -- Tuesday, March 23rd at 7pm
We'll be discussing Harvesting the Heart by Jodi Picoult! New members are welcome. Books are available at the library for check out.

Credit Score 101 -- Thursday, March 25th at 7pm
A representative from The Private Bank will provide detailed information about credit scores and what you should know about your credit score.

Overhead Throwing Injury in the Growing Athlete -- Monday, March 29th at 7pm
Physical therapists from Functional Therapy will be discussing common shoulder and elbow injuries that your child may encounter as the upcoming sport season approaches. Topics include injury overviews, symptoms, and preventive measures.

TEENS

ACT Essay Writing: Date Change
Due to a scheduling conflict, the ACT Essay Writing program for teens has been rescheduled from Wednesday, March 24th to Tuesday, March 30th at 7pm. In this workshop, students begin by writing a practice esay under timed, test-like conditions. You'll get advice to help you recognize what essay graders are looking for, as well as strategies on writing effective essays. Sponsored by Kaplan. Registration encouraged.

Youth Activity Committee Meeting -- Wednesday, March 31st at 4:30pm
Teens in 5th - 8th grade are invited to join the library's Youth Activity Committee! Help us decorate the library for our Chick It Out program! We are a friendly group, and members receive community service hours for attending. New members are welcome!

KIDS

Easter Craft -- Tuesday, March 23rd at 4:30pm
Celebrate the coming of Easter with a kids craft! We'll be creating an Easter bunny frame. There is a $3 fee per child due at sign up.

Peter Rabbit Tea Party -- Thursday, March 25th at 6:30pm or Saturday, March 27th at 10:30am
Kids ages 5-8 are invited to join us for the classic tale of naughty Peter's escape from Mr. McGregor's garden and a tea party! Space is limited, so registration is required.

EGGs-citing Drop-In Craft -- Monday, March 29th from 11am-2pm
Children of all ages are invited to stop by the library any time between 11am and 2pm to make a flying chick in celebration of the library's Chick It Out program! No registration is required, and this craft is free.

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

Bingo -- Thursday, April 1st at 10am (ages 4-6) and 11am (grades 2-5)
Get your game on with Bingo at the library! It's easy to play and lots of fun. Kids ages 4-6 are invited to come to the 10am session, while kids in grades 2-5 are invited to come to the 11am session.

MORE INFO

Story Time and Wiggles & Giggles
Just a reminder: there will be no story Time or Wiggles & Giggles during the week of March 28th -- April 3rd. We'll see you back on Monday, April 5th!

Library Closed
In observance of Good Friday and Easter, the library will be closed on Friday, April 2nd and Sunday, April 4th. We will be open regular hours (8:30am-4pm) on Saturday, April 3rd.

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


*Posted @ Monday, March 22, 2010 
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* Library Events: Mar. 15th -- Mar. 27th


ADULTS AND SENIORS

Senior Tax Assistance -- Wednesday, March 17th & 24th from 9am-noon
The AARP and the Senior Services Center of Will County will be providing free tax services at the Homer Library. Please bring the following items: photo ID, proof of social security number & dependent, all income statements, all deductions to be claimed, last years federal and state returns, and your property pin number. First come, first served, on a walk-in basis only. Can't make it? Tax Assistance days will also be held on March 31st, April 7th, and 14th.

How Smart Consumers Select a Remodeling Contractor -- Monday, March 15th at 7pm
Year after year, remodeling places in the top five among complaints to the Better Business Bureau. Learn the method for selecting the right company and enjoying a positive remodeling experience.

Adult Book Discussion -- Wednesday, March 17th at 7:30pm
Join us as we discuss Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris. New members are welcome! Books are available at the library for check out.

Chick Lit Book Discussion -- Tuesday, March 23rd at 7pm
We'll be discussing Harvesting the Heart by Jodi Picoult! New members are welcome. Books are available at the library for check out.

Credit Score 101 -- Thursday, March 25th at 7pm
A representative from The Private Bank will provide detailed information about credit scores and what you should know about your credit score.

TEENS

Teen Manga Group -- Thursday, March 18th at 7pm
This month we'll learn a quick introduction into making anime music videos! For teens in 6th grade & up.

ACT Essay Writing: Date Change
Due to a scheduling conflict, the ACT Essay Writing program for teens has been rescheduled from Wednesday, March 24th to Tuesday, March 30th at 7pm. In this workshop, students begin by writing a practice esay under timed, test-like conditions. You'll get advice to help you recognize what essay graders are looking for, as well as strategies on writing effective essays. Sponsored by Kaplan. Registration encouraged.


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KIDS

Build a Bunny -- Saturday, March 20th at 10am or noon
Make your own stuffy bunny bear. For children of all ages. Registration required. There is a $10 fee required at sign up.

Easter Craft -- Tuesday, March 23rd at 4:30pm
Celebrate the coming of Easter with a kids craft!

Peter Rabbit Tea Party -- Thursday, March 25th at 6:30pm or Saturday, March 27th at 10:30am
Kids ages 5-8 are invited to join us for the classic tale of naughty Peter's escape from Mr. McGregor's garden and a tea party! Space is limited, so registration is required.

MORE INFO

Chick It Out!
The Homer Library is excited to announce Chick It Out, a unique library event featuring the incubation and hatching of live chicks! Beginning April 20th, patrons can visit the library to see the eggs in the incubator or view our 24 hour live webcam from our website. Programs celebrating Chick It Out begin on March 14th, including these eggs-cellent events:

3/29: Drop in all ages kids craft from 11am-2pm. Make a flying chick!
3/31: Youth Activity Committee meeting (for teens in 5th-8th grade) at 4:30pm. Decorate the library with stringed eggs!
4/8: Teen Advisory Board meeting (for teens in high school) at 7pm. Make Twinkie chicks!
4/20: The arrival of the eggs! Don't miss the special delivery! An exact time of delivery will be announced soon.
4/20: All ages kids chick craft at 4:30pm. Make a chick card!
4/27: Chick Lit Book Discussion for adults at 7pm.
4/29: Drop in teen craft (for teens in 6th grade & up) from 6-8pm. Make an eggs-traordinary egg pot!
5/2: Family Movie Event at 4:30pm. Come enjoy a movie and popcorn!

Ongoing Events:
3/14-5/5: Peeps eggs-treme video/photo contest
4/12-5/5: Eggs-ceptional coloring contest
4/19-5/5: Guess the eggs-act hatch date contest

Thank you to the University of Illinois Extension Will County Unit for providing the eggs and the special delivery, and to the Will County Farm Bureau for providing the incubator!

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


*Posted @ Sunday, March 14, 2010 
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* Library Events: Mar. 8th -- Mar. 20th

Quick links to:

Adults & Seniors | Teens | Kids | More Info

ADULTS & SENIORS

Senior Tax Assistance -- Wednesday, March 10th & 17th from 9am-noon
The AARP and the Senior Services Center of Will County will be providing free tax services at the Homer Library. Please bring the following items: photo ID, proof of social security number & dependent, all income statements, all deductions to be claimed, last years federal and state returns, and your property pin number. First come, first served, on a walk-in basis only. Can't make it? Tax Assistance days will also be held on March 24th, 31st, April 7th, and 14th.

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, March 10th 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: Olympic Cities -- Friday, March 12th at 1:30pm
Join Bill Helmuth as he takes you on a tour of many of the cities where the Olympic Games have been held. You'll also journey through Rio de Janeiro, the site of the 2016 Olympic Games. Light refreshments will be served.

How Smart Consumers Select a Remodeling Contractor -- Monday, March 15th at 7pm
Year after year, remodeling places in the top five among complaints to the Better Business Bureau. Learn the method for selecting the right company and enjoying a postive remodeling experience.

Adult Book Discussion -- Wednesday, March 17th at 7:30pm
Join us as we discuss Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris. New members are welcome! Books are available at the library for check out.

TEENS

Tech Feeding Frenzy -- Monday, March 8th at 4pm
The first program for our weeklong celebration of Teen Tech Week! Make brownie iPods and Wii remotes! For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration required.

Your Life with Music -- Tuesday, March 9th from 6-8pm
Create a movie with your favorite photos! We'll teach you how to add special effects and music using Windows Movie Maker. For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration required.

Game Design 101 -- Wednesday, March 10th from 6-8pm
You'll learn a quick intoduction to the beginner's game design program Scratch! For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration required.

Crafty Gamers -- Thursday, March 11th from 6-8pm
A gaming event + crafts! Stop by to create Mario mushroom iPod cozies (sewing required) and paper Mario dioramas. Or just come to play Rock Band and Mario Cart! For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration required.

Teen Advisory Board -- Thursday, March 11th at 7pm
Teens in high school are invited to join 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!). For teens in 6th grade and up.

Tech Trash Wear -- Saturday, March 13th from 2-3pm
Our final event of Teen Tech Week! Make jewelry from old computer keyboards! For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration required.

Teen Manga Group -- Thursday, March 18th at 7pm
This month we'll learn a quick introduction into making anime music videos! For teens in 6th grade & up.

KIDS

St. Patrick's Day Show -- Sunday, March 14th at 4:30pm
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and sing along with Tim Burr as he performs his one man show! Bring the entire family to this musical event!

Build a Bunny -- Saturday, March 20th at 10am or noon
Make your own stuffy bunny bear. For children of all ages. Registration required. There is a $10 fee required at sign up.

MORE INFO

Chick It Out!
The Homer Library is excited to announce Chick It Out, a unique library event featuring the incubation and hatching of live chicks! Beginning April 20th, patrons can visit the library to see the eggs in the incubator or view our 24 hour live webcam from our website. Programs celebrating Chick It Out begin on March 14th, including these eggs-cellent events:

3/29: Drop in all ages kids craft from 11am-2pm. Make a flying chick!
3/31: Youth Activity Committee meeting (for teens in 5th-8th grade) at 4:30pm. Decorate the library with stringed eggs!
4/8: Teen Advisory Board meeting (for teens in high school) at 7pm. Make Twinkie chicks!
4/20: The arrival of the eggs! Don't miss the special delivery! An exact time of delivery will be announced soon.
4/20: All ages kids chick craft at 4:30pm. Make a chick card!
4/22: Drop in teen craft (for teens in 6th grade & up) from 6-8pm. Make an eggs-traordinary egg pot!
4/27: Chick Lit Book Discussion for adults at 7pm.
5/2: Family Movie Event at 4:30pm. Come enjoy a movie and popcorn!

Ongoing Events:
3/14-5/5: Peeps eggs-treme video/photo contest
4/12-5/5: Eggs-ceptional coloring contest
4/19-5/5: Guess the eggs-act hatch date contest

More information will be available in the coming days. Thank you to the University of Illinois Extension Will County Unit for providing the eggs and the special delivery, and to the Will County Farm Bureau for providing the incubator!

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

*Posted @ Monday, March 08, 2010 
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* Library Events: Mar. 1st -- Mar. 13th

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Adults & Seniors | Teens | Kids | More Info

ADULTS & SENIORS

Shop Smart to Make More with Less -- Monday, March 1st at 7pm
Learn how to make many more meals with fewer trips to the store. Buy one grocery bag of ingredients and transform this into 3 large dishes. The program is based on the presenter's "70 Meals, One Trip to the Store" cookbook.

Senior Tax Assistance -- Wednesday, March 3rd from 9am-noon
The AARP and the Senior Services Center of Will County will be providing free tax services at the Homer Library. Please bring the following items: photo ID, proof of social security number & dependent, all income statements, all deductions to be claimed, last years federal and state returns, and your property pin number. First come, first served, on a walk-in basis only. Can't make it? Tax Assistance days will also be held on March 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, April 7th, and 14th.

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, March 10th 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: Olympic Cities -- Friday, March 12th at 1:30pm
Join Bill Helmuth as he takes you on a tour of many of the cities where the Olympic Games have been held. You'll also journey through Rio de Janeiro, the site of the 2016 Olympic Games. Light refreshments will be served.

TEENS

Teen Book Club -- Tuesday, March 2nd at 7pm
Join us to discuss Same Difference by Siobhan Vivian! This will be an extra awesome book club meeting, as Ms. Vivian has offered to answer (through Skype) the book club's questions about the book! For teens in 6th grade & up.

Tech Feeding Frenzy -- Monday, March 8th at 4pm
The first program for our weeklong celebration of Teen Tech Week! Make brownie iPods and Wii remotes! For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration required.

Your Life with Music -- Tuesday, March 9th from 6-8pm
Create a movie with your favorite photos! We'll teach you how to add special effects and music using Windows Movie Maker. For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration required.

Game Design 101 -- Wednesday, March 10th from 6-8pm
You'll learn a quick intoduction to the beginner's game design program Scratch! For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration required.

Crafty Gamers -- Thursday, March 11th from 6-8pm
A gaming event + crafts! Stop by to create Mario mushroom iPod cozies (sewing required) and paper Mario dioramas. Or just come to play Rock Band and Mario Cart! For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration required.

Teen Advisory Board -- Thursday, March 11th at 7pm
Teens in high school are invited to join 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!). For teens in 6th grade and up.

Tech Trash Wear -- Saturday, March 13th from 2-3pm
Our final event of Teen Tech Week! Make jewelry from old computer keyboards! For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration required.

KIDS

St. Patrick's Day Craft -- Tuesday, March 2nd at 4:30pm
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a leprechaun craft! There is a $3 fee per child. Children ages 6 and under require adult help. To register, visit the circulation desk.

Teddy Bear Picnic -- Friday, March 5th at 10:30am or 1:30pm
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for stories, snacks, and a craft. For kids ages 3 - 6. Space is limited, so registration is required. To register, call (708) 301-7908.

INFO

Crazy About Cakes Program Rescheduled
Due to last week's inclement weather, the Crazy About Cakes program was postponed. We've rescheduled the program for Tuesday, March 16th at 7pm. In this hour long program, audience members will learn about the history of special cakes including red velvet, carrot cake, brand name favorites, and styles of wedding cake. Famous cakes will be featured. Come for the program and leave with recipes! Register at (708) 301-7908 or by visiting the circulation desk.

Lincolns For Your Library
Looking for an easy way to support the Homer Township Public Library? Donate your spare pennies in jars located at the circulation and help desks! Monies collected will help support the Summer Reading Program. Thank you for your support!

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


*Posted @ Monday, March 01, 2010 
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