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Library Events: Apr. 26th -- May 7th
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
Chick Lit Book Discussion -- Tuesday, April 26th at 7pm
Join us as we discuss Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner! New members are welcome.
Vintage Celebrations: A Scrap-Cookbook -- Thursday, April 28th at 7pm
What food and decorations were popular for weddings, showers, and other milestones in decades past? Get ready to work on some scrapbook pages that could be part of a gift album for a celebration in your life! Bring 8 to 10 pictures!
A Roadmap to Financial Security -- Monday, May 2nd at 7pm
A new book, "The $5 Cup of Coffee is Ruining My Retirement" written by local resident Paul Scheiner, gives you the tools to master the art of controlling your spending and paying down debts.
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.
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.
KIDS
Youth Activity Committee -- Wednesday, April 27th at 4:30pm
The Youth Activity Committee (YAC) is a fun group for kids in grades 5-8 that undertakes projects and volunteers for community events. New members are always welcome. Reminder post cards will be mailed to members monthly.
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.
Bookmobile Event: Making Memories for Mother's Day
Stop by the Bookmobile any day between April 25th and May 4th to make a special card for your mom! Bookmobile stops can be found by clicking here to view the schedule.
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Our Chicks Are Here!
On Easter Sunday, we discovered that 13 of our eggs had hatched! We are now housing (for the next two weeks) our baby chicks. You can see them by stopping by the library or by viewing the live feed from home by clicking here. Visit us by May 1st and you can suggest a name for the chicks! It's an eggs-citing time here at the Homer Library!
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.
For more information on library programs, contact (708) 301-7908 or email Heather Colby at heather@homerlibrary.org.
Library Closed: Fri, April 22 & Sun, April 24
The library will also be closed on Friday, April 22nd in observance of Good Friday and Sunday, April 24th in observance of Easter.We will be, however, be open regular hours (8:30 - 4pm) on Saturday, April 23rd! Join us for drop-in kids Easter crafts from 10am - 1pm. There will also be a kids movie on our big screen at 1pm (please call the library at 708-301-7908 for movie title and length). So stop in for the fun!
Remember, when the library is closed, you can still:
+ chat online with a librarian through our ASKAWAY service
+ use our library databases
+ search our catalog.
Have a great holiday!
Library Events: Apr. 4th -- Apr. 16th
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
This month we'll be reading Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny! New members are welcome!
Medicare -- Friday, April 8th at 1:30pm
The program will discuss Medicare Parts A & B along with Medicare Supplement plans. This program is for you if you are approaching 65 and preparing for Medicare, already on Medicare and interested in receiving a review of benefits, or caring for your parents or others on Medicare.
No More Bad Hair Days -- Monday, April 11th at 7pm
Hairstylist Peggy will show you how to create causal and formal hair styles and discuss the best tips to care for your hair. She will show you hair extensions, eyelash extensions and curling with a flat iron, as well as address your hair questions.
ESL Class -- Wednesday, April 13th at 6:30pm
ESL Classes for Adult Language Learners offered free of charge. Workbook will be provided. Registration is required. 2011 adult literacy programs are made possible by a grant from the American Library Association and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, April 13th 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 -- Friday, April 15th at 1:30pm
Sonia Lawrentz will take us to St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel, the castle Sant'Angelo and more. Then we will travel out of Rome to Venice, a truly magical town. A light refreshment will be served.
Teen Book Club -- Tuesday, April 5th at 7pm
Join us as we talk about Lockdown by Alexander Gordon Smith! For teens in 6th grade & up.
Teen Movie -- Tuesday, April 12th 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.
Babysitting Class -- Thursday, April 14th from 5-7:15pm
Certified instructor will teach babysitting basics. $20.00 fee for this program may be made in person at the library within 5 days of registration. Payment may also be made on E-Pay. This payment method is located on the left hand side of the library webpage. Please bring a small stuffed animal or doll to class. Take home information will also be provided. Students must be 10 years old and up.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting -- Thursday, April 14th at 7pm
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a library group for High School students. Member have an opportunity to influence the library's teen services. Meetings include discussion of books, programs, and other library topics.
Reader's Theater -- Saturday, April 9th from 10:30am-noon
Reader's Theater is a dramatic presentation of a written work in a script form. Readers read from a script and reading parts are divided among the readers. The focus is on reading the text with expressive voices and gesture. No costumes needed. Props will be created by the actors and each play is performed at the end of each session. For kids ages 8-13. Registration required.
Family Movie -- Sunday, April 10th at 4:30pm
Gather up the family and head down to the library for Family Movie Night! We'll provide the popcorn and drinks. Please call (708) 301-7908 for movie title and length.
Easter Craft -- April 12th at 4:30pm
Hop over to the library and make an Easter craft. There is a $2.00 fee for this program. Payment made be made in person at the library within 5 days of registration. Payment may also be made on E-Pay. This payment method is located on the left hand side of the library webpage.
American Dream Spring Fling -- Saturday, April 16th from 11am-1pm
The American Dream starts @ Homer Library! The Food Mercenary, Chef Michael Niksic, returns to the library to prepare and share exotic dished from Asia Mexico, Poland and the Middle East. For children, there will be bilingual story times in Polish and Arabic along with craft projects to round out this fabulous family event. Registration is recommended! This event is made possible by a grant from the American Library Association and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
The Chicks Are Here!
We are very egg-cited to announce that the chicks have returned! We have 18 eggs -- Leghorn chicken eggs & a few others! -- in an incubator & we are patiently waiting to see when they will hatch (the estimated length of time they will spend in the incubator is 21 days). We are planning a bunch of activities, such as crafts, a family movie, & contests, to celebrate! To see the eggs, stop by the library to view them in our brand new clear incubator, or you can view them from home on our live feed (coming soon!).
For more information on library programs, contact (708) 301-7908 or email Heather Colby at heather@homerlibrary.org.
Homer
Township Public Library District"Supporting literacy, education, and life-long learning."
14320 W. 151st St. • Homer Glen, IL 60491 • 708-301-7908
Sheree Kozel-La Ha, Library Director
www.homerlibrary.org
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