Homer Township Public Library

Please Note: Registration for all library programming (except for the Rock Wall, which due to the necessity of a signed waiver, must be done at the library, and Reading With Rex, which may be done over the phone or in-person) is now online! Click here to register. Have questions? Call us at (708) 301-7908!

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ADULTS & SENIORS

Armchair Travelers: Iceland, Sweden, and Norway -- Friday, July 9th at 1:30pm
Al Popowits will guide you through Iceland’s forbidding moon-like landscape, Sweden’s fascinating parks and museums, and Norway’s largest fjord. You’ll discover the beautiful scenery, whimsy, and culture of each of these lands.

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, July 14th 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.

TEENS

Gaming @ Your Library -- Tuesday, July 6th at 7pm
Calling all gamers! Stop by on Tuesday, July 6th at 7pm to play Rockband and various Wii games! The library will supply pizza and pop, so please register to ensure enough food is available for all attendees. You can register online by clicking here or by calling (708) 301-7908. For teens in 6th grade and up!

Teen Advisory Board Meeting -- Thursday, July 8th at 7pm
Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to attend the library's Teen Advisory Board meetings! Our next meeting is Thursday, July 8th at 7pm, and we'll be discussing the library's teen services. Members will receive volunteer hours for attending TAB meetings. New members are welcome!

Teen Book Club -- Tuesday, July 13th at 7pm
Join us for the next meeting of the Teen Book Club! This month's selection, The Alchemyst by Michael Scott, came from the suggestion of one of our regular members. We've already been hearing feedback at the library that this book is super awesome, so our discussion should be exciting! For teens in 6th grade and up.

KIDS

Book Buddies -- Wednesday, July 7th and July 14th
If you are registered for Book Buddies, don't forget our Wednesday night meetings! Teen volunteers will act as reading buddies to young children, and after we'll make a craft! Registration required.

Reading With Rex -- Thursday, July 8th from 10:30-12pm
This literacy improvement program uses certified therapy dogs to help children gain confidence and boost their reading skills by reading out loud to a non-judmental dog. Children may sign up for a 15 minute session. Registration required. To register, please call (708) 301-7908 or visit the childrens' department. Can't make it on July 8th? Another session of Reading With Rex will be held on Thursday, July 22nd.

Monday Movie Matinee -- Monday, July 12th at 1pm
Families and kids are invited to the library's Monday Movie Matinees this summer! Buttery popcorn and drinks will be provided. Please call the library at (708) 301-7908 for movie title

Mad Hatter Party -- Tuesday, July 13th at 2pm
Don’t be late for a very important date! Jump down the rabbit hole and be prepared for a wild adventure. Tea and crumpets anyone? For kids ages 8 and up. Registration required.

Rock'n Under the Big Top -- Thursday, July 15th at 10am
Join us for musical fun as we move and groove with music, instruments, movement, and parachute activity. A small snack will be served. For kids ages 3-6. Registration required.

Rock Climbing Wall -- Friday, July 16th from 10-2pm
Come in and climb the wall if you dare! Weight restrictions are from 40 to 250 lbs. Parental permission required. Permission forms are available at the library and must be filled out at the time of registration. Due to the form, registration for this program cannot be done online. To register, please visit the childrens' department.

Superhero Hype -- Saturday, July 17th from 10:30am-12pm
Come to the library dressed as your favorite super hero. Join us for an action packed hero party that will include super power snacks, a super x-ray vision game and super hero cartoon. For kids ages 7-10. Registration required.

MORE INFO

Library Closed
In observance of the 4th of July, the library will be closed on Monday, July 5th. Bookmobile service will also be suspended for the day. We will reopen Tuesday morning at 8:30am.

When the library is closed, you can still:
+ chat online with a librarian through our ASKAWAY service
+ use our library databases
+ search our catalog.

We hope you have a safe holiday!

For more information on library programs, contact (708) 301-7908 or email Alex Tyle-Annen at atyle@homerlibrary.org.