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, April 26th at 7pm
Join us as we discuss Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner! New members are welcome.

Vintage Celebrations: A Scrap-Cookbook -- Thursday, April 28th at 7pm
What food and decorations were popular for weddings, showers, and other milestones in decades past? Get ready to work on some scrapbook pages that could be part of a gift album for a celebration in your life! Bring 8 to 10 pictures!

A Roadmap to Financial Security -- Monday, May 2nd at 7pm
A new book, "The $5 Cup of Coffee is Ruining My Retirement" written by local resident Paul Scheiner, gives you the tools to master the art of controlling your spending and paying down debts.

Adult Movie -- Friday, May 6th 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 Book Club -- Tuesday, May 3rd at 7pm
Our selection for this month is Confessions of the Sullivan Sisters by Natalie Standiford! New members are welcome!

Teen Movie -- Wednesday, May 4th at 6:30pm
Bring your friends to the library for special teen-only showings! Enjoy 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.

KIDS

Youth Activity Committee -- Wednesday, April 27th at 4:30pm
The Youth Activity Committee (YAC) is a fun group for kids in grades 5-8 that undertakes projects and volunteers for community events. New members are always welcome. Reminder post cards will be mailed to members monthly.

No Moms Allowed -- Thursday, May 5th at 7pm
Moms can enjoy an evening away from the kids on this special day with dad. Dads can help make a special craft and card for Mother's Day. Enjoy some yummy snacks while you create a memory for mom! All aged children allowed with dad! Registration required.

Culture Club: Islands of the Bahamas -- Saturday, May 7th from 10am-noon
These hidden islands come in the form of small remote villages with a simple way of life. Join our adventure to some of the world's most stunning beaches and dive sites. Grades 3 and up. Registration required.

Bookmobile Event: Making Memories for Mother's Day
Stop by the Bookmobile any day between April 25th and May 4th to make a special card for your mom! Bookmobile stops can be found by clicking here to view the schedule.

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Our Chicks Are Here!
On Easter Sunday, we discovered that 13 of our eggs had hatched! We are now housing (for the next two weeks) our baby chicks. You can see them by stopping by the library or by viewing the live feed from home by clicking here. Visit us by May 1st and you can suggest a name for the chicks! It's an eggs-citing time here at the Homer Library!

Teen Intern Program: Sign Up Begins May 16th
Need service hours? Interested in volunteering in your community? Become a Teen Intern at the library this summer! Applications will be available online (a link will be on our website) beginning Monday, May 16th.The Teen Intern Program is open to teens in 6th grade and up (as of Fall 2011). Shifts are usually limited to 1-3 hours per week (from June 13 through July 23) and schedules are on a first come, first served basis. Interns participate in various Summer Reading Program activities of their choosing, such as the reading desk & helping with various childrens programming.Have questions about the Teen Intern Program? Contact Heather at the number or email below.

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