Homer Township Public Library

El Chef Michael Niksic will introduce you to domestic & imported, familiar & new cheese types. The various serving styles, uses, storage, and handling will be discussed, with a tasting to follow. Registration required.

Join us for a lively discussion of The Shiloh Sisters by Michael Kilian. The Mystery Book Club meets the second Monday of each month, and books are available at the library for check out. New mystery-loving members are welcome!

Join George J. Reuss as he travels through historic and scenic Illinois. Learn the history of Illinois by visiting its historic buildings, scenic rural landscapes, modern sculptures, and more! Light refreshments will be served.

Join us for a discussion of Awakening by Robin Wasserman. For teens in 6th grade and up. New members are welcome!

Get ready for the release of the New Moon movie in theaters! Celebrate Bella's 18th birthday with cake, trivia, and a craft. For teens in 6th - 12th grade. Registration required.

Teens in 6th grade and up are invited to drop in anytime between 4 and 5:30 to take part in the paper bead jewelry craft! Teens can makes their own beaded jewelry with paper, magazines, and/or newspapers.

Help the library plan upcoming library events for other teens! The Teen Advisory Board is open to high school students, and service hours are given for attending each meeting.

Take a journey to the bottom of the world as we visit Antarctica and explore its foods and customs. For children in grades 2-5. Space is limited and registration is required.

Learn fun facts about some of the world's greatest artists and use your imagination to create your own masterpiece to display in the library! Join us for both sessions: Nov. 12 and Dec. 7th from 6 - 7:30pm. For kids in 3rd to 6th grade. Space is limited and registration is required.

In observance of Veterans Day, the library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th. Bookmobile service will also be suspended for the day. We will reopen Thursday morning at 8:30 am. Thank you to those who have served our country!

The Homer Library is holding a fundraiser in conjunction with Carson Pirie Scott! Patrons can purchase a $5 Carson's coupon book to receive one $10 off coupon good on almost any merchandise item, eight Carson's store coupons for 20-30% off, and five exclusive Bonus Buy merchandise offers! Coupons and offers can be used to shop Carson's Community Day on Saturday, November 14th. Booklets are available for purchase at the library's circulation desk for only $5, and 100% of that donation goes to the Homer Library!

From November 1st to 30th, Homer Library patrons can pay off library fines with food instead of cash! Bring in one non-perishable food item and we'll waive $1 off existing fines or returned overdues. Paying for late fees for InterLibrary Loan items and replacement fees of lost items is not included in this offer. Up to $20 in overdue fines will be waived for each donation from the following list of acceptable items:

+ 8 oz. or more can of fruits or vegetables
+ 6 oz. or more can of meat, fish, or poultry

+ 10.5 oz or more can of soup (no packaged soup or ramen, please)

+ 1 box pasta, rice, or dried beans

+ 12 oz. or more box of cereal

+ 8 oz. or more jar of peanut butter

Offer valid only during the month of November. Only non-perishable, undamaged, unexpired, and labeled items will be accepted. Additional donations are welcome. All donated food will be given to local food banks for distribution. Thank you for your support!

As you have hopefully seen, the library's DVD collection, which was established in June, is steadily growing. With DVDs for every age group, the collection had been extremely popular! We are looking to expand the collection with the help of generous patrons like you! Do you have one (new or gently used) DVD to donate? Bring it in! We are currently accepting donations of all types of DVDs, from childrens movies to documentaries. With just a small donation of one DVD, you can help the Homer Library reach our goal of 100 DVD donations for the month of November! Thank you for your support!

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