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ADULTS & SENIORS

Healthy Eating -- Tuesday, September 29th at 7pm
Interested in living a healthier lifestyle? Start by learning how to improve your diet with El Chef Michael Niksic's Healthy Eating presentation. This program covers a wide range of ideas and methods to improve your diet and eating habits in a reasonable and straightforward manner.

Mystery Book Club -- Monday, October 5th at 7pm
The Mystery Book Club will be discussing A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny. We are a welcoming, lively group, and mystery lovers are always welcome to join in on the fun! Books are available at the library for check-out the month before the meeting.

Most Haunted Locations of Illinois -- Monday, October 5th at 7pm
Chad Lewis, co-author of the Illinois Road Guide to Haunted Locations, will take you on a ghostly journey to some of the most haunted places in Illinois! From phantom creatures prowling the woods to graveyard apparitions located in your own backyard, no place in Illinois is without its own haunting. Registration preferred.

College Planning Workshop -- Tuesday, October 6th at 7pm
College Funding Strategies will host a free college planning workshop for parents of high school students who are looking at increased college tuition. This session concentrates on helping your high school student pick the right college while causing the least impact on your family's finances. Registration preferred.

Armchair Travelers: Thailand -- Friday, October 9th at 1:30pm
Explore the faces and places of Thailand with Bill Helmuth in this exciting program. Visit Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and more, stopping at Buddhist temples, flower markets, and exquisite palaces along the way. Light refreshments will be served.

TEENS

Teen Open House -- Wednesday, September 30th from 5-8pm
The library's Teen Open House is quickly approaching! The event, for teens in 6th grade and up, will be held on Wednesday, September 30th from 5 - 8pm. Activities including raffles, gaming, and a photo scavenger hunt will be held throughout the night, so stay the whole night or drop-in at any time! We'll also be having a food fear factor contest (with a signed parental consent form/waiver) -- we encourage those with food allergies to take their allergies into consideration before choosing to participate, although if you decide to participate and have food allergies, please turn in your signed consent form/waiver by September 29th so that we may accommodate you. Hungry teens can decorate their own sweet treats from 5-6pm and indulge in pizza at 7pm while listening to the songs of local teen band Carnival Heist. For a full schedule of events, and a copy of the Fear Factor consent form, click here! Have questions? Call Heather or Alex at (708) 301-7908!

Teen Book Discussion -- Tuesday, October 6th at 7pm
We'll be discussing The Compound by S.A. Bodeen at our next Teen Book Club meeting. With a nuclear bomb heading their way, Eli and his family retreat into an underground compound to live for 15 years. But as the years pass, Eli becomes suspicious of his father, which leads him to wonder: who has been sabotaging the compound, and what is really left outside in the real world? Books are available at the library, and new members are welcome! For teens in 6th grade and up.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting -- Thursday, October 8th at 7pm
Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to attend the library's Teen Advisory Board meetings! We'll be discussing ideas for upcoming programs and projects. Members will receive volunteer hours for attending TAB meetings.

KIDS

Judy Moody Program -- Thursday, October 1st at 6pm
Kids in grades 2 - 4 are invited to make a Judy Moody inspired craft, eat snacks and enjoy a short character book discussion. Reading a Judy Moody book is suggested before the program date. Space is limited and registration is required.

Bookmobile Fall Coloring Contest -- September 28 - October 7
Visit the Bookmobile and enter the Bookmobile's Fall coloring contest for your chance to win 'smencils' and puzzle erasers!

Halloween Costume Swap -- Thursday, October 8th from 3:30 - 7pm
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 (you can see a sampling of donated items hanging at the entrance to the children's department!). 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!

Culture Club: Greece -- Saturday, October 10th from 10-12pm
Calling all kids in grades 2-5! Travel to faraway lands and explore foods and customs from other countries around the world. First stop: Greece! We'll experience its many charms, architecture, and landscape. Space is limited and registration is required. (Can't make this program? Culture Club will be visiting Antarctica on November 7th, and registration is open now!)

MORE INFO

Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week, which runs from September 26th through October 3rd, is an annual event sponsored by the American Library Association. The Homer Library is highlighting BBW with a display of challenged and banned books from around the country. We are also handing out BBW bookmarks, while supplies last. So visit the display and "celebrate your right to read!" For more information on how area libraries (including the Homer Library!) are highlighting Banned Books Week, you can read this article in the Southtown Star.

Author Fair
The Homer Library is excited to announce that our 4th Annual Author Fair will be held at the library on Monday, October 19th from 7-9pm. Meet the people behind the stories! Throughout the night, local authors will give short talks discussing their books, writing methods, and/or publication process. All authors will have tables throughout the library, at which they will sell and sign their books and also answer questions from patrons. Authors of childrens, teen, and adult books will be at the Author Fair: Norm Cowie, Carolyn Crimi, Philip Kledzik, George Kulles, Lisa Mallen, Helen Osterman, Sheila A. Welch, and Cheryl Woodson. This event is a true celebration of reading and writing, so we hope to see you there!

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