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ADULTS & SENIORS

Knitting Club -- Monday, July 21st at 7pm
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.

Adult Movie -- Tuesday, July 22nd at 7pm
Join us for popcorn and a movie! All adults are welcome. Call (708) 301-7908 for movie title and more information.

Chick Lit Book Discussion -- Wednesday, July 23rd at 7pm
Join us as we discuss Jennifer Weiner's "Little Earthquakes." New members are welcome!

Abraham Lincoln in Song -- Tuesday, July 29th at 7pm
Award-winning folksinger Chris Vallillo uses historic narratives, contemporary folk music, and period folk songs to showcase Abraham Lincoln's life spanning the period of great change and growth in Illinois. This program is made possible in part by an award from the Illinois Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Illinois General Assembly.

TEENS

Open Gaming -- Wednesday, July 23rd from 6:30-8pm
Hang out and play Rock Band at the library! Open to teens in 6th grade and up. It's our last teen gaming session of the summer, so bring your friends and be prepared to rock out!

Teen Techies -- Tuesday, July 22nd at 4pm
We'll be screencasting! Open to teens in 6th grade and up. New members are welcome!

Teen Manga Group -- Thursday, July 24th at 7pm
It's the Teen Manga Group's summer cosplay party! Come dressed in your finest cosplay costume or manga-inspired outfit! There'll be anime jeopardy, pizza, and more! The cosplay party will last longer than our regular manga meetings and will end at 8:45 pm. Open to teens in 6th grade and up.

Teen Intern Pizza Party -- Tuesday, July 29th at 4:30pm
You made it! Celebrate the end of the Teen Intern Program with pizza and new friends! You'll receive a certificate showing the hours you've worked (if you need a letter, tell Heather and you can get that, too!) Please RSVP to Heather by July 28th by calling (708) 301-7908 or emailing hcolby@homerlibrary.org.

YAC Meeting -- Wednesday, July 30th at 4:30pm
Teens in 6th grade and up are welcome to join the library's Youth Activity Committee! New members are welcome!

Twilight Party -- Thursday, July 31st at 7pm
Are you on Team Edward or Team Jacob? Celebrate the upcoming release of Stephenie Meyer's Breaking Dawn at our Twilight Party! We'll be making a Twilight bracelet, listening to music from Stephenie Meyer's own Twilight-inspired playlists, and answering Twilight trivia! For teens in 6th grade and up. Registration is required. To register, visit the circulation desk or call (708) 301-7908.

KIDS

GrandPal & Knit -- Friday, July 25th at 10am & Friday, August 1st at 10am
Kids ages 8-12 will learn to cast on, knit, purl, and decrease steps while they knit a simple project with Victorian Village residents. One skein of sport weight 4-ply yarn is needed for the first class. Classes meet on Fridays from 10-11:30am on July 11th, July 18th, July 25th, and August 1st. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, visit the circulation desk or call (708) 301-7908.

MORE INFO

Register to Vote
Did you know that there are multiple ways to register to vote? You can register at the library, but please call ahead (708-301-7908) to make sure a registrar is in the building. You'll need to bring two forms of ID: one with your name and current address, the second with your name. You can also register by filling out a mail-in application found here. But remember, the last day to register to vote in the November election is October 7, so don't wait! Voters who are registered in Will County but need an absentee ballot can obtain one by filling out this form. Have other questions regarding voter registration or absentee voting? Click here or here.

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