Diabetes Awareness Day Health Screening -- Wednesday, March 12th from 9 am to 12 noonFREE adult diabetes blood screening, blood pressure screening, eye screening, information on diabetes care and nutrition, and a chiropractor and foot specialist on site! Sponsored by the Goodings Grove Lions Club, in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month.
Prairiesmoke Writers Club -- Wednesday, March 12th at 7 pm
Stop by the monthly meeting of the library's writers group to discuss your work with other writers. New members are welcome!
**Art Excursions: Lost City of the Incas -- Friday, March 14th at 11:30 am
Travel back in time to visit the Incas! Discover Inca buildings, royal traditions, and religious rites. Presented by Jeff and Michelle Mishur of Art Excursions, Inc.
Knitting Club -- Tuesday, March 18th at 7 pm
Stop by the library's monthly knitting club, meeting the third Tuesday of each month. All knitters are welcome, from beginners to experts. Bring a project you've been working on or use the time to start something new! Participants must bring their own supplies.
Senior Tax Help -- Wednesday, March 19th from 9 am - 12 noon
Stop by the library for free tax help for seniors. Can't make it on March 19th? A Senior Tax Day will also be held on April 2nd.
Introduction to Computers -- Wednesday, March 19th from 2:15 - 3:15 pm
A computer class for those with little or no experience with computers. The fee per class is $10.00 for Homer Township residents and $20.00 for non-residents. All fees are non-refundable. Registration is required. To sign up, visit the circulation desk.
Stamping Class -- Wednesday, March 19th at 7 pm
Sign up for this creative stamping class for beginners! This event will be presented by Marilyn from Lockport's popular stamp shop Stamp Thyme. A $10 fee includes a stamp and ink pad for you to keep. To register, please stop by the circulation desk.
Adult Book Discussion -- Wednesday, March 19th at 7:30 pm
Join us as we discuss Lee Martin's "The Bright Forever." New members are welcome!
Introduction to Computers -- Thursday, March 20th from 11:15 - 12:15 pm
A computer class for those with little or no experience with computers. The fee per class is $10.00 for Homer Township residents and $20.00 for non-residents. All fees are non-refundable. Registration is required. To sign up, visit the circulation desk.
Welcome Bunnies Kids Craft -- Thursday, March 20th at 4:30 pm
An Easter craft for children! Children under the age of 6 require adult help. There is a fee of $3 per child. To register, please visit the circulation desk.
Teen Manga Group -- Thursday, March 20th at 7 pm
Stop by the Teen Manga Group to talk about your favorite manga with other teens! Open to teens in 6th grade and up.
Library Closed -- Friday, March 21st
The library will be closed on Friday, March 21st in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen Saturday at 8:30am. When the library is closed, you can still:
**Funding for this program is brought to you as part of a grant that was awarded to the Homer Township Public Library by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
For more information on library programs, contact (708) 301-7908 or email Heather Colby at
hcolby@homerlibrary.org.
*Posted @ Tuesday, March 11, 2008
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