Homer Township Public Library

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

Got Dirt? Growing Healthy Kids -- Monday, October 18th at 7pm
Learn how to bring core subjects alive, encourage healthy eating, and increase physical activity for children and adolescents with a garden project. Got Dirt?: a Garden Toolkit for the Midwest will help you plan and implement a successful garden to support community and school wellness initatives. CPDU's provided.

Mystery Book Club -- Monday, October 18th at 7pm
Join us as we discuss the monthly selection of the Mystery Book Club. This month we'll be talking about Sarah's Key by Tatiana De Rosnay. Books are available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

Adult Book Discussion Group -- Wednesday, October 20th at 7:30pm
Have you read Telex from Cuba by Rachel Kushner? If so, join in on the discussion! Books are available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

Chick Lit Book Discussion -- Tuesday, October 26th at 7pm
This month's selection for the Chick Lit Book Club is The Castaways by Elin Hildebrand. Please join us if yo've read the book and would like to participate in a fun, lively discussion!

Haunted History of the Midwest -- Thursday, October 28th at 7pm
Sit back and listen, if you dare, to the chilling tales of the historical hauntings of the Midwest. Goosebumps guaranteed!

Medicare: Are You Ready? -- Friday, October 29th at 10am
This program will discuss Medicare Parts A and B and Medicare Supplemental Plans. This program is for you if you are approaching age 65 and preparing for Medicare, already on Medicare and interested in receiving a review of benefits, or caring for your parents or others on Medicare and want to be aware of their benefits.

TEENS

Teen Open House -- Tuesday, October 19th from 6-8:30pm
It's our second annual Teen Open House! From 6-6:30pm, teens can decorate a sweet treat to eat and then spin the crazy wheel to find either fortune or doom! From 6:30-7:30pm, teens can watch or participate in the 60 Second Showdown (to participate, teens must fill out a form found here. Sign-up is limited to the first 24 teens, so register early!). Then, from 7:30-8:30pm, teens can eat food and rock out to a live performance by local band When in Doubt. Also during the celebration, teens will be able to enter for a chance to win an iTunes or AMC Theater prize basket. See you there!

Teen Manga Group -- Thursday, October 21st at 7pm
Join us for our monthly celebration of all things manga and anime! Each meeting is different (sometimes we'll watch anime, play a manga-related game, recommend our favorite manga series, have a cosplay party, etc.) but it's always FUN! For teens in 6th grade and up.

Youth Activity Committee Meeting -- Wednesday, October 27th at 4:30pm
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a fun group that undertakes projects and volunteers for community events. New members are always welcome. For teens in grades 5-8.

KIDS

Art Club -- Saturday, October 23rd at 10am
Learn facts about some of the world's greatest artists and use your imagination to create your own masterpiece to display in the library. Light snacks will be served. Grades: 3 - 8.

Lego Time -- Tuesday, October 26th at 4:30pm
Build your own Lego design to display in the library! All ages are welcome to participate. Legos will be provided.

Bookmobile Event: Dracula Digits -- October 18th - 28th
Craft your very own "Delicious Dracula Digits." Piece together popcorn, candy corn to create a monster hand! Dress in your costume for our contest!

Boo!Mobile at the Township Halloween Party -- Saturday, October 30th from 11am-2pm
Visit the Boo!mobile at the Township Halloween Party. Craft a spooky pin, have your picture taken with Mr. Bones and check out Dr. Frankenstein's Lab if you dare!

MORE INFO

The Guinea Fowls are Hatching!
Much to our surprise, some of our guinea fowls have hatched already! As of Monday morning, two of them have broken out of their eggs. We still have six eggs in the incubator and we are hoping to find more of the guinea fowls hatching soon! To view the guinea fowls from home, click here!

Service Hours for Teens
Are you a teen looking for community service hours? The Homer Library has several options for possible volunteer opportunities. Teens can choose to do a project (alone or as a group) as part of our Volunteer Corps. Possible projects include storytime preparation, fundraising projects, planning for Teen Tech Week, and more. For more information, inclusing a complete list of project proposals, click here. Teens can also volunteer to help with a holiday fundraiser at the library. We have opportunities for teens to create gift bags and wrap presents in December (from Dec 9-19, except Fridays; times vary and are listed on the registration form). Space is limited, so to register, please click here. For questions about service hours, please contact Heather or Alex.

Thank You!
The library would like to extend our thanks to the members of the 501st Legion Midwest Garrison whose members attended last week's Star wars event. They came as Stormtroopers, X-Wing Pilots, R2D2, and more! The program was a great success, with over 75 children (many in full Star Wars costumes themselves!) filling the library and having Star Wars-inspired fun. Thanks to everyone who participated in this awesome event!

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