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ADULTS & SENIORS

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, September 9th at 7pm
Stop by the monthly meeting of the library's writers group to discuss your work with other writers and have fun with some group writing assignments. New members are welcome! Writers of all levels are encouraged to attend. Registration is not required.

Armchair Travelers: 7 Modern Wonders of the World -- Friday, September 11th at 1:30pm
Bill Helmuth will take you on atour of the 7 Modern Wonders of the World. From the Taj Mahal to the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, Bill has visited each of the 7 Modern Wonders and will share a unique perspective on these monumental masterpieces.

TEENS

Teen Book Club -- Tuesday, September 1st at 7pm
Join us as we discuss Looks by Madeleine George and the graphic novel The Plain Janes by Celcil Castellucci and Jim Rugg! Open to teens in 6th grade and up. Have suggestions for future teen book club selections? Let Heather know!

Teen Advisory Board Meeting -- Thursday, September 10th at 7pm
Teens in grade 9-12 are invited to join TAB and influence the library's teen services. We'll be discussing ideas for next year's Energy program and creating artwork to hang in our teen section! Members will receive volunteer hours for attending TAB meetings.

KIDS

Upcoming! Halloween Costume Swap
The Homer Library is hosting our first Halloween Costume Swap on Thursday, October 8th from 3:30 - 7pm! Costumes and accessories are now being accepted through October 7th. For every gently-used costume you donate, you will receive a ticket to shop the Costume Swap. For a complete list of details, please click here!

MORE INFO

Fall Newsletter & Program Sign-Up
The Fall newsletter has arrived! Inside you will find information on the upcoming programs at the library and on the bookmobile. Copies of the newsletter are available at the library and bookmobile, and will also be included in the September 10th edition of the Homer Horizon. But you can also click here to read it from home! In-person registration for all programs begins on Monday, September 14th at 8:30 am, and telephone registration begins at noon on that same day. We hope to see you and your family at a program soon!

eBooks for Kids
Sylvan Dell has awarded the Homer Township Public Library a Resource Grant for their children's eBooks! These eBooks have Auto-Flip, Auto-Read, and selectable English and Spanish text and audio features. Patrons of the Homer Library can access these free eBooks by clicking here and entering the library's site code (which you can get by calling the library at 708-301-7908). Also on the website are resources for teachers and parents that correspond with each eBook. We encourage you to take advantage of this fantastic service!

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