Homer Township Public Library

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, May 14th 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: Zambia/Victoria Falls -- Friday, May 16th at 11:30 am
Your adventure to Zambia will include an elephant-back safari, Zambezi river rafting, and game drives. Presented by Jeff and Michelle Mishur of Art Excursions.

Adults will learn about the different forms of bullying and how to manage it, school-wide initiatives addressing bullying, and ways to encourage youth to speak out against it.

Stop by the library's monthly knitting club! 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.

Join us as we discuss Kevin Brockmeier's "The Brief History of the Dead." New members are welcome!

**Listen Up!: Communications 101 -- Tuesday, May 13th at 7 pm
Teens will learn how to use verbal and non-verbal communication skills to impress others. Presented by Marshall Stern. Teens participating in Energy will receive credit for attending this event.

Teen Manga Group -- Thursday, May 15th at 7 pm
Stop by the Teen Manga Group to talk about your favorite manga with other teens! Also, learn how to post manga reviews on the library's website and hear details about the group's first art and fanfiction contest! Open to teens in 6th grade and up.

**Teen Teambuilding Challenge -- Saturday, May 17th from 9-11 am or 11-1 pm
Join us for a series of fun teambuilding challenges with other teens! We'll be doing a series of activities that require teamwork, trust, communication, and problem-solving skills (kind of like the TV show Survivor, without being stuck on an island). This event will be held outdoors (weather permitting) so please dress appropriately! Also, because of the physical nature of this event, a parent or guardian must sign liability waivers (available at the library) in order to participate. Space is limited, and registration is required. Open to teens in 6th grade and up. Teens participating in Energy will receive credit for attending this event. Call (708) 301-7908 or email Heather Colby at hcolby@homerlibrary.org to register.

KIDS

The Homer Township Public Library was awarded a "We the People" Bookshelf Grant! Children are encouraged to check out books from the library's "We the People" shelf, located in the children's room. This grant was made possible by the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Dates to remember: The Homer Library's 25th Anniversary "Festival of Cultures" Celebration (Saturday, June 7th from 10-3 pm), Behind Barbed Wire: WWII Bus-eum (Monday, June 9th from 8-11 am), Summer Reading Program kick-off (Monday, June 16th)!

**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.