Homer Township Public Library

Chick Lit Book Discussion -- Wednesday, July 15th at 7pm
Stop by to discuss The Other Woman by Jane Green. Books are now available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

Adult Book Discussion -- Wednesday, July 15th at 7:30pm
Join us as we discuss A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines. Books are now available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

Join us for a fun night of comedy with this Western Springs-based group. If you're a fan of the TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway," you'll love this program of short improvisational skits based on suggestions from the audience. Show is rated PG.

Teen Movie Night -- Thursday, July 16th at 7pm
Grab your friends and head to the library's Teen Movie Night! We'll provide the popcorn and drinks. Call the library at (708) 301-7908 for movie title and length. Open to teens in 6th grade and up.

Teens in 9-12 grades are invited to join the Homer Library's new Teen Advisory Board! Members will have the opportunity to influence the Homer Library's teen services. TAB will meet once a month to discuss books, programming, and other library topics. Members will receive volunteer hours for attending TAB meetings.

Trivia Game Night -- Wednesday, July 15th at 7pm
Join us for a fun night of trivia at the Homer Library! Kids in grades 3 - 5 are invited to take part in the trivia game night. Kids in grades 6 and up are invited to trivia game night on Wednesday, July 22nd at 7pm.

Thursday Morning Family Movie -- Thursday, July 16th at 10am
Gather the family and head to the library for our Thursday Morning Family Movie! Popcorn and beverages will be provided. Call the library at (708) 301-7908 for movie title and rating.

Babysitting Class -- Saturday, July 18th from 9am to noon
Learn basic first aid, how to plan and prepare for babysitting jobs, change diapers and much more! For kids ages 10 and up. Registration at the circulation desk is required as space is limited, and there is a $20 fee per participant.

Join us for a fun night of trivia at the Homer Library! Kids in grades 6 and up are invited to take part in the trivia game night.

Meet Slim Jim the Boa and all of his friends up close and personal! There will be audience participation -- are you brave enough to attend? Due to space constraints, this program will be held at Hadley School on Bell Road.

Polish-speaking kids ages 6-10 are cordially invited to a posh soiree (a fancy name for "fancy party"). Put on your fancy duds and join us for fun and crafts! Posh refreshments will be served. Registration is required; to register call (708) 301-7908.

Used Book Sale -- Accepting Donations as of July 24th
The library will soon be accepting donations for our Used Book Sale! Due to space constraints, we are asking that patrons drop off donations on the following days only: Friday, July 24th through Wednesday, August 5th. We will be accepting gently used books, although we cannot take encyclopedias over 5 years old, items in poor condition, magazines, or textbooks. The Used Book Sale will run from August 7th through August 12th, with a special Friends' Night pre-sale on Thursday, August 6th for patrons who are Friends of the Homer Library. Information regarding sale times for each day will be coming soon. Thank you for your help in making this event a success!

The Homer Library will be holding various teen craft workshops within the coming months and we are asking for patron donations of craft supplies! We will be using the following items: altoid tins, glue, magnets, beads/jewelry supplies, capri-suns/juice boxes, sewing supplies, empty CD cases, modpodge, inkpads, canvas and paint (for canvas). If you have any of these items and are willing to donate them to the library, please drop them off at any time. Thank you for your support of our teen programming!

Did you know that the Homer Library has a limited number of Brookfield Zoo passes available for check out? It's true! More information can be found by clicking here!

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