We can never plan for everything, even though we may try. Several weeks ago I was in a car accident that altered my life. I am home after four days in the hospital, happy to be alive, and with upcoming surgeries scheduled will not be able to maintain this blog until I recover more fully. I am surrounded by family, friends, colleagues, and my community. I want to extend my appreciation to those who support my progress, with cards, thoughts, prayers, dinners for my family, and calls. I have been forever changed and humbled by the support of my community and of all of you.
Thank you everyone.
Meet the Director: Library Director Sheree Kozel-La Ha
From the desk of Sheree Kozel-La Ha:
Welcome to the Homer Township Public Library!
I invite you to come and explore our many wonderful resources. We have a top-notch staff ready to assist you in your exploration. Our Library's mission is to provide our diverse community with access to information and resources that support lifelong learning and enjoyment. I welcome your comments or suggestions. Please feel free to contact me at: 708-301-7908 skozel@homerlibrary.org AIM: GrantExprt
Welcome to the Homer Township Public Library!
I invite you to come and explore our many wonderful resources. We have a top-notch staff ready to assist you in your exploration. Our Library's mission is to provide our diverse community with access to information and resources that support lifelong learning and enjoyment. I welcome your comments or suggestions. Please feel free to contact me at: 708-301-7908 skozel@homerlibrary.org AIM: GrantExprt
February 29, 2012
January 25, 2012
Thank you BMO Harris & Chicago Wolves Sponsors
Winter reading is upon us and we will continue to promote a fun program with our Winter Reading Club. BMO Harris Bank and the Chicago Wolves are our premier sponsors! We appreciate their support and community outreach; this support and the incentives provided promote reading to many children and families within our community.
THANK YOU BMO HARRIS BANK!
GO CHICAGO WOLVES!
THANK YOU BMO HARRIS BANK!
GO CHICAGO WOLVES!
December 20, 2011
New addition, remodeling coming in 2012
Homer Township Public Library is moving forward with plans to construct a 11,000 square foot addition and remodel our existing space, all without impacting taxes.
Yes, you heard that correctly. No tax increase - just a decade's worth of conservative budget oversight, proactive grant writing, and planning correctly.
The south side expansion will add a quiet reading room, six study rooms, a family activity center, an expanded computer area, a new teen zone, a dedicated story hour and craft room, a community room and social commons area for residents to enjoy. It will be a phased project and we will remain open throughout the process. Plans for the space include more natural light, vaulted ceilings, and the re-positioning of the entrance and parking lot to the west. Check out the library website for more details and read our Q & A about the construction project.
Please feel free to contact me @ 708-301-7908 with any questions.
Yes, you heard that correctly. No tax increase - just a decade's worth of conservative budget oversight, proactive grant writing, and planning correctly.
The south side expansion will add a quiet reading room, six study rooms, a family activity center, an expanded computer area, a new teen zone, a dedicated story hour and craft room, a community room and social commons area for residents to enjoy. It will be a phased project and we will remain open throughout the process. Plans for the space include more natural light, vaulted ceilings, and the re-positioning of the entrance and parking lot to the west. Check out the library website for more details and read our Q & A about the construction project.
Please feel free to contact me @ 708-301-7908 with any questions.
November 18, 2011
DVDs @ your library
For the first ten months of 2011 we have loaned our customers more than 16,000 DVDs, which is a 9% increase from last year. The DVD collection began as a donation initiative to help establish a core collection. We asked every patron, resident and business to consider donating one DVD and to date we have received 1,782 DVDs. Some donated movies are popular duplicates and some titles brand new to the library collection.
We continue to welcome DVD donations and with additional budget and grant support are actively adding titles to the collection. 500 movies are taken home weekly or about 70 DVDs check out each day, so we know the DVD collection is becoming very popular.
I thank our many library friends, scouts, seniors, families, organizations and businesses who have donated a DVD to the library. Your generosity is appreciated and the above statistics tell the story. Our library (and community) has much to be thankful for!
We continue to welcome DVD donations and with additional budget and grant support are actively adding titles to the collection. 500 movies are taken home weekly or about 70 DVDs check out each day, so we know the DVD collection is becoming very popular.
I thank our many library friends, scouts, seniors, families, organizations and businesses who have donated a DVD to the library. Your generosity is appreciated and the above statistics tell the story. Our library (and community) has much to be thankful for!
October 16, 2011
Sundays @ your library
The newest statistics for usage show that Sunday library hours (4 hours from 4-8pm) grow increasingly popular @ our library. We serve approximately 112 visitors each hour or 449 customers each Sunday. Over the past two years we have seen a 30% increase in Sunday usage. Last year we circulated approximately 80 items each hour or 322 items every Sunday we were open. Capitalizing on strong Sunday usage, we have begun offering Sunday programming, such as the Reptile Club and Family Movie Night.
The genesis of Sunday hours began when I saw a need for non-traditional hours instead of the typical 1-5pm hours that many libraries offered. Often after dinner my family needed some library time, but area libraries closed by 5pm. So at Homer we opened with unique 5-9pm hours and as we assessed how much use we had, we eventually settled on the hours of 4-8pm. Time and again I am delighted by positive resident comments that we have initiated these hours. I am very proud that we chose to think out of the box for our community. Our strong usage patterns indicate it was the right choice for our library and our community. Drop in and enjoy an evening with your family soon!
The genesis of Sunday hours began when I saw a need for non-traditional hours instead of the typical 1-5pm hours that many libraries offered. Often after dinner my family needed some library time, but area libraries closed by 5pm. So at Homer we opened with unique 5-9pm hours and as we assessed how much use we had, we eventually settled on the hours of 4-8pm. Time and again I am delighted by positive resident comments that we have initiated these hours. I am very proud that we chose to think out of the box for our community. Our strong usage patterns indicate it was the right choice for our library and our community. Drop in and enjoy an evening with your family soon!
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