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

ESL Class -- Wednesday, February 2nd at 6:30pm
ESL Classes for Adult Language Learners offered free of charge. Workbook will be provided. Registration is required. 2011 adult literacy programs are made possible by a grant from the American Library Association and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

Adult Movie -- Friday, February 4th at 1pm
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Please call the library at (708) 301-7908 for movie title and length.

Chocolate Overdose -- Tuesday, February 8th at 7pm
Indulge in one of life's real treats! Enjoyed by all, chocolate knows no bounds. Samples of chocolate will be shown, and tasted! Presented by El Chef Michael Niksic.

Cupcake Decorating -- Wednesday, February 9th at 7pm
Come join Sue Peltzer, owner of Delicious Creations in Hickory Hills, as she teaches you new ways to decorate cupcakes.

Prairiesmoke Writers Group -- Wednesday, February 9th 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: Soul of the Navajo Nation -- Friday, February 11th at 1:30pm Come with Bill Helmuth on this journey into the heart and soul of the Navajo Nation as you see the homes, ceremonies, schools, and trading posts in this protected territory. A light refreshment will be served.

Tech Petting Zoo -- Saturday, February 12th drop-in from 1-3pm
Stop by the library any time between 1-3pm for a chance to become familiar with our Nooks and Sony E-readers. Hands on!

TEENS

Teen Book Club -- CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
February's Teen Book Club meeting has been cancelled due to the coming winter storm. We will be discussing both the February book (Thirteen Days to Midnight) and the March book (The Deadly Sister) at the meeting on March 1st. Book Club members can pick up the new book at the Reference Desk.

Chinese New Year Celebration -- Thursday, February 3rd from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Celebrate Chinese New Year, 4708, The Year of the Rabbit. Join us for crafts and refreshments! For teens in 5th grade and up. This program is made possible by a grant from the American Library Association and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

Teen Advisory Board -- Thursday, February 10th at 7pm
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a library group for High School students. Member have an opportunity to influence the library's teen services. Meetings include discussion of books, programs, and other library topics.

KIDS

Tween Club: Journal Notebooks -- POSTPONED: Tuesday, February 8th at 4:30pm
Please note that due to the coming winter storm, this event has been postponed from February 1st to February 8th. Join the Tween Club for kids in grades 3rd to 5th. This month we will be creating a journal notebook. In March join in the discussion of a book that the group picks in February. Light refreshments will be served.

Baseball Movie -- Saturday, February 5th at 12pm
Come and enjoy a hot dog lunch and stay for the a baseball themed family movie. Suitable for all ages!

MORE INFO

Winter Reading Club
The library is partnering with Harris Bank and the Chicago Wolves hockey team for the annual Winter Reading Program! Earn chances to win a Chicago Wolves t-shirt, book bag, and other prizes. The WRC is open to readers of all ages and runs from Janury 31st to February 28 (the Bookmobile's WRC program begins earlier on January 18th). Stop in today to sign up!

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