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Library News & Announcements

Library Events: Aug. 16th -- Aug. 28th

Please Note:Registration for all library programming is now online! Click here to register. Have questions? Call us at (708) 301-7908!

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ADULTS & SENIORS

How to Win Sweepstakes -- Monday, August 16th at 7pm
In 20 years of sweepstaking, Cindy Sykora has won over and over! Cindy and her family have own trips, merchandise, a new car, a landscaping makeover, and $10,000 in gas cards. She will share her tips and strategies for winning and also discuss safeguarding yourself against scams.

ESL Parent Workshop -- Tuesday, August 17th at 7pm
This presentation will provide ways for non-English speaking parents to help their K-3 children better learn and succeed, especially in the area of reading. Parents will walk away with a deeper understanding of how their children learn to read and specific tools to help in their learning. Presenters Lauren Pisano and Michelle Manzo-Slaveiro are teacher/instructors at Walsh School in Summit, IL. Ms. Pisano provides workshops in her district to help parents incorporate literacy in their homes. Ms. Manzo-Slaveiro has worked as an ESL teacher for the past 8 years. Funding for this grant was awarded by the IL State Library (ISL), a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSATA).

Booktalk with Anderson's Bookstore -- Wednesday, August 18th at 7pm
Kathleen March from Anderson’s Bookshop will booktalk what new in children’s literature. This session is worth 1 CPDU. Funding for this grant was awarded by the IL State Library (ISL), a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSATA).

ELL Teacher Workshop -- Thursday, August 19th at 7pm
This presentation will provide best practices for teaching K-3 English Language Learners, along with meaningful activities that can be taken right into the classroom. We will also lead a discussion on how best to communicate with culturally diverse families in order to fully meet students’ needs. CPDU's for this program will be available. Presenters Lauren Pisano and Michelle Manzo-Slaveiro are teacher/instructors at Walsh School in Summit, IL. Ms. Pisano provides workshops in her district to help parents incorporate literacy in their homes. Ms. Manzo-Slaveiro has worked as an ESL teacher for the past 8 years. Funding for this grant was awarded by the IL State Library (ISL), a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSATA).

Armchair Travelers: Wales -- Friday, August 20th at 7pm
Explore the undiscovered side of Wales with Frank Klicar. You'll learn about the history, culture, and landscape of this semi-autonomous principality on the west coast of Britain.

Chick Lit Discussion Group -- Tuesday, August 24th at 7pm
Join us for a discussion of Immediate Family by Eileen Goudge! Books are available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

TEENS

Upcoming! Meet the Author of our Latest Teen Book Club Selection!
The Teen Book Club will be discussing The Espressologist on Tuesday, September 7th at 7pm! Books are available at the library for check out and new members are welcome. And in seriously exciting news, the author of The Espressologist, Kristina Springer, is one of the authors attending the library's Author Fair! Stop by anytime on Monday, September 20th between 6-8:30pm to meet her. She'll also be giving a short presentation (check back later for the exact time) that night. It's free! And there will be snacks! And you'll get to hang out with a published author of teen books! Woo!

KIDS

Bookmobile Event: Gruesome Guessing Jar: August 16-23
Spiders and centipedes and flies…oh my! Visit the Bookmobile to estimate the number of ghastly goodies in the Gruesome Guessing Jar!

MORE INFO

Thank You Teen Volunteers!

The library would like to extend a huge thank you to the 105 teen volunteers that spent a total of 1047.25 hours here this summer! Teens helped out with the Summer Reading Program, the Used Book Sale, with making beaded bookmarks, and more. Are you a teen who needs service hours? We'll be offering more volunteer opportunities throughout the year. For more information, please check the library's website after September 1st.

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

*Posted @ Monday, August 16, 2010

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