Homer Township Public Library

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ADULTS & SENIORS

Mystery Book Club -- Monday, January 10th at 7pm
Join us as we discuss Improving the Silence by Peter Turnbull! Books are available at the library for check out, and new members are welcome.

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, January 12th 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.

Adult Book Discussion Group -- Wednesday, January 19th at 7:30pm
Our first selection of the new year is The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz! Books are available at the library for check out, and new members are welcome.

TEEENS

Teen Movie -- Tuesday, January 11th at 6:30pm
Bring your friends to the library for a special teen-only movie showing! Enjoy yummy popcorn while watching the best teen movies on our big screen. Please call the library for the movie titles and length. For teens in 6th grade and up.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting -- Thursday, January 13th at 7pm
Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in monthly meetings of the library's Teen Advisory Board. This month we'll be planning upcoming teen events and discussing possible additions to the YA book collection. Members will get one hour of service time for each meeting attended.

Teen Manga Group -- Thursday, January 20th at 7pm
Calling all anime and manga fanatics! We'll be watching anime and discussing ideas for upcoming manga meetings. New members are welcome! For teens in 6th grade and up.

KIDS

ESL Family Day Celebration -- Saturday, January 22nd from 11am-1pm
The American dream starts at the Homer Township Public Library! Gather up the family and join us at our ESL Family Day Celebration on Saturday, January 22nd from 11am – 1pm. Professional storyteller Sue Black will entertain with tales from around the world, while children can enjoy games and crafts inspired from far-off lands. Children will receive a complimentary gift (while supplies last). Funded by the American Dream Grant.

MORE INFO

Library Closed
The library will be closed on Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. Bookmobile service will also be suspended for the day. We will reopen on Tuesday morning at 8:30 am.

Text Message Services
Did you know that you can receive text messages regarding available holds, items that are due soon, overdue items, fees (and more!) from the library? ShoutBomb is our text messaging service, and it's easy to use! Your mobile plan’s regular text-messaging rates will apply. Brochures are available at the circulation and help desks explaining the service and how it works.

Tax Forms
Due to mid-December tax revisions made by Congress, tax forms and instruction booklets are being sent out later than in past years. The library currently has a limited number of tax forms and instructions, which we are making available as soon as we receive them. You can, however, print out forms on the IRS's website, found here. You can also request forms to be sent directly to you from the IRS; more information is here.

Download eBooks and Audiobooks with Omni Libraries!
Did you get an eReader as a holiday gift? If so, you'll be happy to know that the Homer Library offers access to a catalog of eBooks and audiobooks through Omni Libraries. To get started, go to our home page and in the column on the right side titled "Databases" click on the Omni Overdrive link (second from the bottom). Click on the "Quick Start Guide" found on the left side of the screen to get you on your way! To see if your device is compatible with this service, click on the "Supported Portable Audio Devices" or "Supported Portable eBook Devices" links also found on the left side of the screen. Have questions? Check out Omni Overdrive's "digital help" or "check out assistance" guides, or contact the Adult Services Department at (708) 301-7908.

Winter Reading Club: Feed Your Mind!
The Bookmobile's Winter Read Club begins on Tuesday, January 18th! The main library's WRC starts a little later on Monday, January 31st. Readers of all ages are encouraged to "feed your mind" by signing up and reading. Participants will have a chance to win delicious prizes, so we hope you'll join in the fun!

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