Homer Township Public Library

**Getting Your Child Ready for School and Life: 2-4 Years Old -- Tuesday, May 6th at 7 pm
Presenter Alison Smith will discuss the transition between home and preschool. Key components include cognitive skills, self-help, social-emotional, gross and fine motor skills, and speech and language development. Parents will learn simple activities to strengthen areas of concern. A take home packet will be provided.

Mystery Book Club -- Monday, May 12th at 7 pm

Join us on to discuss Ann Cleeves' "Raven Black." The Mystery Book Club is fairly new and looking to expand -- new members are encouraged to join!

Stop by the monthly meeting of the library's writers group to discuss your work with other writers. New members are welcome!

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.

Teen Book Discussion -- Tuesday, May 6th at 7 pm
Join us to discuss Kimberly Willis Holt's "When Zachary Beaver Came to Town" and talk about the other books you've been reading. Open to teens in 6th grade and up. New members are welcome!

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.

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.

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.

Mother's Day Kids Craft -- Monday, May 5th at 7 pm
Celebrate Mother's Day with a "tulips for mom" kids craft! Children 6 and under require adult help. The fee is $3 per child.

Make animal magnets to stick on your refrigerator! Children 6 and under require adult help. The fee is $3 per child.

The library is now accepting book donations for our first ever Used Book Sale, to be held on August 15th and 16th! If you have gently used books that you would like to donate to this event, please drop them off at the library during open hours. We are accepting all donations except National Geographic magazine, encyclopedias published before 2003, and items in poor condition. Thank you for your help in making this event a success!

**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.