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Library Events: Mar. 1st -- Mar. 13th

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ADULTS & SENIORS

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.

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.

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, March 10th at 7pm
Stop by the monthly meeting of the library's writers group! You're invited 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: Olympic Cities -- Friday, March 12th at 1:30pm

Join Bill Helmuth as he takes you on a tour of many of the cities where the Olympic Games have been held. You'll also journey through Rio de Janeiro, the site of the 2016 Olympic Games. Light refreshments will be served.

TEENS

Teen Book Club -- Tuesday, March 2nd at 7pm
Join us to discuss Same Difference by Siobhan Vivian! This will be an extra awesome book club meeting, as Ms. Vivian has offered to answer (through Skype) the book club's questions about the book! For teens in 6th grade & up.

Tech Feeding Frenzy -- Monday, March 8th at 4pm
The first program for our weeklong celebration of Teen Tech Week! Make brownie iPods and Wii remotes! For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration required.

Your Life with Music -- Tuesday, March 9th from 6-8pm
Create a movie with your favorite photos! We'll teach you how to add special effects and music using Windows Movie Maker. For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration required.

Game Design 101 -- Wednesday, March 10th from 6-8pm
You'll learn a quick intoduction to the beginner's game design program Scratch! For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration required.

Crafty Gamers -- Thursday, March 11th from 6-8pm
A gaming event + crafts! Stop by to create Mario mushroom iPod cozies (sewing required) and paper Mario dioramas. Or just come to play Rock Band and Mario Cart! For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration required.

Teen Advisory Board -- Thursday, March 11th at 7pm
Teens in high school are invited to join the library's Teen Advisory Board! Share your input on upcoming projects and programs, and have some fun while doing so! Members will receive volunteer hours for attending TAB meetings (you'll get snacks, too!). For teens in 6th grade and up.

Tech Trash Wear -- Saturday, March 13th from 2-3pm
Our final event of Teen Tech Week! Make jewelry from old computer keyboards! For teens in 6th grade & up. Registration required.

KIDS

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.

INFO

Crazy About Cakes Program Rescheduled
Due to last week's inclement weather, the Crazy About Cakes program was postponed. We've rescheduled the program for Tuesday, March 16th at 7pm. In this hour long program, audience members will learn about the history of special cakes including red velvet, carrot cake, brand name favorites, and styles of wedding cake. Famous cakes will be featured. Come for the program and leave with recipes! Register at (708) 301-7908 or by visiting the circulation desk.

Lincolns For Your Library
Looking for an easy way to support the Homer Township Public Library? Donate your spare pennies in jars located at the circulation and help desks! Monies collected will help support the Summer Reading Program. Thank you for your support!

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

*Posted @ Monday, March 01, 2010

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