June 11, 2011

Honoring Hometown Hero PFC Michael C. Olivieri

We extend our deepest sympathy to Jody and Mike Olivieri and family on the loss of their son PFC Michael C. "Mikey" Olivieri U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, KS, who lost his life as the result of insurgent fire in Iraq on June 6, 2011. He was the cherished husband of Sharon Olivieri and devoted brother of Abby, Ashley and Joe.

The staff of the Homer Township Public Library would like to extend our appreciation to our community members and to those who paid tribute to PFC Michael C. Olivieri in many meaningful ways. The Olivieri family would like to raise funding that supports a Heroes Quiet Reading Room, honoring all courageous military personnel who serve our country. Donations can be made to the Homer Township Public Library Olivieri Memorial. Donations or cards to the family can be sent to:

PFC Michael C. Olivieri Memorial Fund
c/o Homer Township Public Library
14320 W. 151st Street
Homer Glen, IL 60491

The library is honored to accept donations in PFC Michael C. Olivieri's memory and we thank you for supporting the Olivieri family.


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June 01, 2011

Long range planning underway

Tell Us What You Want...
We seek your input and are listening to you - our customer. As the Library continues to evolve and change we strive to be user-centered and keep the library essential and meaningful for community members. This means encouraging your participation and dialogue, reaching out to new users in new ways, and creating community and social areas. Your communication will ensure the library remains vital and convenient.

As our trustee and management team undertakes long range planning we continue to ask: What do you want to see here? How can we make the library a destination point for you? How can we assist you better in the area of remote access? What programs, collections, services, etc. would you and your family benefit from? What do you want the library space to include? Help us keep the user at the heart of library services; community conversation is essential for this to happen.

What is your vision for the future of library services and our space to serve you well? I'm listening, so let me know.

p.s. We have a ton of great programs this summer! Read all about it in our newsletter here.