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Library Events: Dec. 6th -- Dec. 18th

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

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, December 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: Texas -- Friday, December 10th at 1:30pm
Meander by RV with Barbara Sugden and Ron Vargason along the wide, windswept beaches of the Gulf Coast, through the border towns and nature preserves of the Rio Grande Valley, historic San Antonio, the serene Texas Hill Country, and the mountains and deserts of Big Bend National Park.

Mystery Book Discussion -- Monday, December 13th at 7pm
Join us as we discuss Pray for Silence by Linda Castillo. Books are available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

Adult Book Discussion -- Wednesday, December 15th at 7:30pm
Join us as we discuss the The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. Books are available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

TEENS

Teen Book Club -- Tuesday, December 7th at 7pm
Did you read The September Sisters by Jillian Cantor? If so, stop by the meeting of the Teen Book Club to discuss it! There will be snacks, friends, and fun!

Teen Advisory Board Meeting -- Thursday, December 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.

Teen Manga Group -- Thursday, December 16th at 7pm
It's that time again -- the Teen Manga Group's Holiday Cosplay Party! Join us as we play manga games and eat yummy snacks. There will also be a best dressed contest, so come dressed in your finest cosplay costume or manga-inspired outfit! The party will go a little later than our usual meetings -- until 8:45pm -- so please make sure to inform your ride! For teens in 6th grade and up.

KIDS

Stuff a Snowman or Gingerbread Man -- Wednesday, December 8th from 4:30-6pm (drop in)
Drop in to stuff your own holiday toy! There will be 3 holiday toys available: a red-nosed reindeer, a snowman, and a gingerbread boy. There is an $11 fee per child for this craft, and you can drop-in anytime between 4:30 - 6pm to participate.

Bookmobile Event: Shrinky Dinks

Get your shrink on! Visit the Bookmobile any day between December 6-15 to decorate and bake a holiday Shrinky Dink. Then enter our holiday prize drawing!

MORE INFO

Gift Wrapping Fundraiser

Do you have presents in need of wrapping for the winter holidays? Here's an opportunity to have your gifts wrapped while supporting the library! Our trained teen volunteers will gift wrap the presents you bring in. A small donation is requested. Teen-created gift bags will also be available for purchase! Gift wrapping will be available on the following days:

Thursday, Dec. 9th from 6-8pm

Saturday, Dec. 11th from 10am-3pm

Sunday, Dec. 12th from 5-7pm

Monday, Dec. 13th from 6-8pm

Tuesday, Dec. 14th from 6-8pm

Wednesday, Dec. 15th from 6-8pm

Thursday, Dec. 16th from 6-8pm

Saturday, Dec. 18th from 10-3pm

Sunday, Dec. 19th from 5-7pm

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

*Posted @ Monday, December 06, 2010

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