Homer Township Public Library

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ADULTS & SENIORS

Chick Lit Discussion Group -- Tuesday, February 23rd at 7pm
Join us as we discuss The Pretend Wife by Bridget Asher. New members are welcome and books are available at the library for check out.

Shop Smart to Make More with Less -- Monday, March 1st at 7pm
Learn how to make many more meals with fewer trips to the store. Buy one grocery bag of ingredients and transform this into 3 large dishes. The program is based on the presenter’s “70 Meals, One Trip to the Store” cookbook. Registration is required.

Senior Tax Assistance -- Wednesday, March 3rd from 9am-noon
The AARP and the Senior Services Center of Will County will be providing free tax services at the Homer Library. Please bring the following items: photo ID, proof of social security number & dependent, all income statements, all deductions to be claimed, last years federal and state returns, and your property pin number. First come, first served, on a walk-in basis only. Can't make it? Tax Assistance days will also be held on March 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, April 7th, and 14th.

TEENS

Youth Activity Committee Meeting -- Wednesday, February 24th at 4:30pm
Join us as we celebrate Chinese New Year with yummy chinese food and fun! For teens in grades 5-8

College Application Workshop -- Wednesday, February 24th at 7pm
This 1 hour program is designed to show students what college admissions officers want to see in a personal essay. The workshop will examine the types of topics students will encounter, cover the four steps to writing a winning essay, and critique a sample admissions essay. Sponsored by Kaplan.

Teen Book Club -- Tuesday, March 2nd at 7pm
Join us to discuss Same Difference by Siobhan Vivian! We want to hear what you thought! For teens in 6th grade and up.

KIDS

Lego Time -- Tuesday, February 23rd at 4:30pm
Build your own Lego design to display in the library! All ages are welcome to participate. Legos will be provided.

Spuds! Spuds! Spuds! -- Saturday, February 27th at 10:30am
Celebrate National Potato Chip Day and learn all about the history of this versatile vegetable! Potato chip tasting, a story, and games await! For kids ages 7-10. Space is limited, so registration is required. To register, call (708) 301-7908.

Read With Rex -- Sunday, February 28th from 4:30-6pm
Children of all ages are invited to read to our gentle and well trained dogs. Each reading session is limited to 15 minutes. Space is limited, so registration is required. To register, call (708) 301-7908.

Animals in Winter -- Monday, March 1st at 10:30am
Learn facts and fun stories of how animals survive in winter and who migrates, hibernates, or stays active. Visit with live animals! Space is limited, so registration is required.To register, call (708) 301-7908.

St. Patrick's Day Craft -- Tuesday, March 2nd at 4:30pm
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a leprechaun craft! There is a $3 fee per child. Children ages 6 and under require adult help. To register, visit the circulation desk.

Teddy Bear Picnic -- Friday, March 5th at 10:30am or 1:30pm
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for stories, snacks, and a craft. For kids ages 3 - 6. Space is limited, so registration is required. To register, call (708) 301-7908.

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Last Week of Winter Reading Programs!
Don't forget to log the last of your reading for both the Bookmobile's and the main library's Winter Reading Programs! The Bookmobile's WRP ends on February 27th and the main library's WRP ends on February 28th. Don't miss out on your final chance to win some awesome prizes!

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