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Library Events: Aug. 30th -- Sept. 11th

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ADULTS & SENIORS

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, September 8th 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: Bali -- Friday, September 10th at 1:30pm
Join photographer and world traveler Michael Gauer as he takes you on a tour of Bali. Through color photographs and personal narratives, you’ll discover the beauty and culture found on this “little island of enchantment.”

TEENS

Teen Book Club -- Tuesday, September 7th at 7pm
The Teen Book Club will be discussing The Espressologist! 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!

Teen Advisory Board Meeting -- Thursday, September 9th at 7pm
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a library group for high school students looking to influence the library's teen services. Meetings include discussions of books, programs, and other library topics. One hour of community service is given for each TAB meeting attended. For teens in 9-12th grade.

KIDS

Bookmobile Event: Teacher Survival Kit -- Aug. 30th-Sept. 8th
Want to make a good impression at school? Make a "survival kit" for your teacher on the Bookmobile!

MORE INFO

Library Closed
In observance of Labor Day, the library will be closed on Monday, September 6th. Bookmobile service will also be suspended for the day. We will reopen Tuesday morning at 8:30 am. And as a reminder, the library will be open on Sundays from 4-8 pm beginning Sunday, September 12th!

Costume Swap

Donate a cool costume and shop at our 2nd annual Halloween Costume Swap! For every gently-used costume you donate, you will receive a ticket to shop the Costume Swap on Saturday, September 25th from 9am-3pm. You will be allowed to choose one costume for each costume donated. Donate an accessory to choose one from the accessory table! Open admission will be Saturday from 1-3pm (no ticket required). Monetary donations accepted for each costume and/or accessory during this time only (all donations accepted to be used for children's programming). Costumes and accessories of all sizes will be accepted September 7th - 23rd. Not interested in swapping? We will gladly accept any costume you wish to donate! No children will be allowed in the meeting room during the swap, due to space limitations. Selection and sizes cannot be guaranteed. Any remaining costumes after the swap will be donated to a local charity. Please contact the Childrens Department with any questions!

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

*Posted @ Monday, August 30, 2010

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