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

Chick Lit Book Discussion -- Tuesday, March 22nd at 7pm
Join us as we discuss Just Breathe by Susan Wiggs! Monthly selections are available at the library for check out. New members are welcome!

Money Management: A Woman's Perspective -- Thursday, March 24th at 7pm
This workshop will address the unique financial needs of women at all stages of their lives, from cash reserves, to accumulation of assets, to protecting their assets, to looking at how money works, how to win against taxes and where to begin.

Chicago Historical Crime Tour -- Tuesday, March 29th at 7pm
Calling all history lovers and true crime buffs! Chicago historian and author Richard C. Lindberg will lead you on a tour of Chicago's historic places of infamy and notorious crimes.

ESL Class -- Wednesday, March 30th 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, April 1st 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.

TEENS

Teen Craft: DIY Pencil Cases -- Thursday, March 31st at 7pm
Did you know you can make pencil cases out of unusual materials? We'll be making two different pencil cases (one from duct tape and one with a cereal box) that are super cool! For teens in 6th grade and up.

KIDS

Drop In Crafts -- Monday, March 28th from 11am-7pm
Children and caregivers are invited to make a variety of crafts! Materials will be provided. (This is a drop in class, there is no registration required.)

Lego Open Play -- Tuesday, March 29th all day!
Stop by the library any time today to make a Lego creation which will be displayed in the library! Children of all ages are welcome!

Youth Activity Committee Meeting -- Wednesday, March 30th at 4:30pm
The Youth Activity Committee (YAC) is a fun group that undertakes projects and volunteers for community events. New members are always welcome. Reminder post cards will be mailed to members monthly.

Bookmobile Event! Spring Craft & Raffle!
Stop by the Bookmobile any time between March 28th and April 6th to make a chick and enter for a chance to win a cuddly bunny! To view the schedule of Bookmobile stops, click here.

MORE INFO

Geek of the Week
We want to know...what do you geek? (Don't know what we mean by "geek"? It's something that you are passionate about, like books, baseball, or bicycles!) In partnership with the Homer Horizon, there will be a new feature article called "geek of the week." We are looking for library users to star in this weekly feature. We will need to take your picture and you can tell us what you geek! To participate, ask for Alex or Patti the next time you are in the library!

Upcoming! Spring Fling!
The American Dream starts @ Homer Library! Join us on Saturday, April 16th from 11am - 1pm for our Spring Fling event! The Food Mercenary, Chef Michael Niksic, returns to the library to prepare and share exotic dished from Asia Mexico, Poland and the Middle East. For children, there will be bilingual story times in Polish and Arabic along with craft projects to round out this fabulous family event. Registration is recommended! This event is made possible by a grant from the American Library Association and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

The Return of the Chicks!
Due to the generosity of the following sponsors, we were able to purchase a new incubator, which means the chicks are returning to the Homer Library! We would like to thank Animal Care Clinic, Ludwig's Feed Store, Homer Township Vision Center, Tiffany's Kennels, & several anonymous library patrons for their sponsorship. Chicken eggs will arrive on Wednesday, May 4th. Like last time, we will have a live feed for you to view the eggs from home. We are very egg-cited & hope that you are too!

Federal & State Tax Forms
We have several federal and state tax forms available at the library! They have been relocated from the front of the library to the end of the adult non-fiction section. If you need help finding a certain tax form, ask for assistance at the Help Desk, where staff is happy to help you locate what you need.

Lincolns For Your Library
Looking for a quick way to support the Homer Library? Donate your spare pennies to our Lincolns For Your Library fundraiser! There are jars located at the Circulation and Help Desks where you can toss in your spare change. Monies collected will help support the Summer Reading Program. Last year, we were able to use the money gathered through this fundraiser to purchase prizes including a Tommy Bahama beach chair, a Netflix membership, an iTunes gift card, and a Borders gift card! Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

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