Haven't seen the library changes lately? You're overdue!

Visit us and see the most recent changes @ your library. They begin with a dramatic change of color in the Youth area...no more pink walls! And more changes are coming.

We hear positive remarks about the creative use of space, additional tables, new equipment, and new look. Come in and see for yourself....

--With more than 900 visitors to our internet room monthly, we have established word processing areas outside of the public internet room to free those computers up for dedicated internet use. For your convenience word processing computers are now located throughout the building.

--Teens use the library both as a social center and a school support. The new area for teens has comfortable seating surrounded by YA books. We thank the Homer Library Friends group whose generosity was instrumental in the many changes in this area. Our local Home Depot store will soon be adding wood flooring to the teen area, courtesy of their community outreach initiative. We have much to be thankful for!

--Eye catching new signage is here!

--The addition of family friendly computer areas allow parents and children to work side-by-side at a pair of computers.

--Separated computer catalogs allow you to search for titles in more private and convenient locations throughout the library.

--Ten new AWE computers each contain more than 45 educational programs for children ages 2 through 10. Spanning seven curriculum areas, these programs are top rated by Children's Technology Review.

--Marketing of subject areas in our library collections has begun.

Discover more than ever before @ Homer Library!

Teen Scene OPEN HOUSE Celebration @ Homer Library

Join us September 30th to launch the new Teen Area! We will showcase it with a variety of great activities, such as scavenger hunts, raffles, gaming, fear factor food competitions, and food, food, food! Help us celebrate the official opening by marking your calendar to be at the library on September 30th from 5-8pm. Enjoy live music from Carnival Heist Band!

Teens are important to us.
We have an active group of teen volunteers, (approximately 70 of them) who worked more than 600 hours this summer assisting with a variety of support tasks. In addition, we have two active youth groups - YAC's or the Youth Activity Committee and TABs our Teen Advisory Board. Both meet monthly to socialize and enjoy creative activities and programs. Check out homr.teens.online to see all the great activities teens can participate in.

JUST FOR TEENS
Teens told us what they wanted - and we listened! Grants funds helped us purchase neat seating. Vibrant colors anchor the space. Fun fabric drapes the ceiling for a cool effect. New teen signage is being added. The teen collection has been moved into the new teen area.

Lots of fun activities are planned for the Teen Open House - view them here. Hope to see you then (if not before)!

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

We love partnerships and have coordinated a great one for the month of September. Local businesses are helping to raise awareness of the importance of a library card. Simply show your library card to get some great discounts and offers. View I LOVE MY LIBRARY CARD benefits here.

If you need a library card, simply "come on down" and get our cool keychain library card in minutes. It's easy. It's free. It's yours for the asking.

DID YOU KNOW...
Your library card provides you access to books, music, movies, talking books, online databases, and more. We can order you almost anything - in case you don't find what you need in the collection of more than 120,000+ items that we have @ Homer Library.

Visit us today. If you haven't been in lately you will find More Than Ever Before @ Your Library!

Tweets from Homer Library

Check out our tweets! Homer Township Public Library is now on Twitter and also has a Facebook presence. Here's the scoop.

Facebook - Facebook is a social networking site that allows users to create profiles and networks. Users can interact with each other through posts, surveys, and games. The Library has a Fan Page here. If you are a Facebook user you can become a "fan" of the Homer Library. The library's page contains info about upcoming programs, book discussion lists, and photographs.

Twitter - Twitter is a social networking tool that allows users to connect and communicate with each other through short messages known as "tweets". The Adult Services staff has begun to create a twitter presence for teens and adults. Plans for use include promoting events, new websites, and new books as they come in.

Web Site - The web site goal has been to reach our users in their territory, so to speak, so that they find the value of visiting and seeing what the library is about. We are increasing our visibility to the teen and young adult demographic via the site. We have plans to consider a "library shop" where people can purchase t-shirts, etc., and the library receives a donation from any sales.

These communication tools help us continue a dialogue with you and extend awareness of the library's many events and great resources in a manner that's convenient and most comfortable for you. We hope you visit us soon - in person, online, or however you choose!

Yes, You Can... do more than ever before @ Homer Township Library!

DVDs ARE HERE!

We are pleased to announce our newest collection of DVDs, which launched on June 15th. This collection is very popular, with more than half of the DVDs currently in circulation at any given time. Needless to say, we are very pleased with the positive community response and usage!

THANK YOU HOMER COMMUNITY
Through resident generosity the Homer Township Public Library received a core DVD collection of movies. Especially exciting is that two-thirds of the collection was initiated through community support and donations. Approximately 400 DVDs were donated by local residents, groups and scouts. See the article here.

STILL SEEKING DONATIONS
Do you have DVD movies that you no longer use? We encourage you to consider donating gently used or new movies, especially children's, family viewing, or classics. We will accept any and all donations! A DVD donation box and signage has been placed in the new books area (where the DVD collection is being showcased). The library operates with a tax-capped budget and finding the funding and monies to establish this new collection has been difficult. Your donation and support for this collection is greatly appreciated!

Please check your home collections for movies you no longer need and feel free to mention to your friends, clubs, scouts, or other groups that Homer Library is still seeking DVD donations. The more people that know - the better! Again if you personally have any DVDs languishing on a shelf, send them to the Homer Library or give us a call @ 708-301-1078 and we can arrange to pick them up!

Come in today and enjoy a great DVD. Yes, they are FREE.
More than ever before @ Homer Library!