1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

We've just initiated a free program that really puts the emphasis on family time and reading together.

Did you know that by reading just three stories a day you and your child will have read OVER 1,000 books in one year?  You will also have shared many special moments along the way and developed favorite family stories.

It's so easy to participate!  Come to Homer Library to register and then start reading.  You can fill in circles on your reading log and books read at daycare count, stories read twice in one day, books read at any story time program count...we've made it fun, easy, and provided cool incentives/rewards along the way.

Come in and check it out.  Reading readiness is an important Kindergarten concept and this program supports your child's imagination and growth to enjoying stories, books and of course, the Library!

The smartest choice is your library!

A "Library Friend?" What the heck is that?

The definition of "friend" as per the Merriam-Webster online dictionary is:

1: one attached to another by affection or esteem 2: acquaintance 3: one that is not hostile 4: one that is of the same nation, party, or group 5: one that favors or promotes something (as a charity) 5: a favored companion.


The Homer Township Library Friends are, by my own definition:

1. amazing supporters of books and literacy
2. positive, energetic "can do" people
3. wonderful advocates for libraries and librarians
4. a testament to the Homer community

Consider joining the Friends group today and
learn more about these wonderful and dynamic
library supporters!

Your Donation Is Needed - Book Sale COUNTDOWN....August 8, 9, & 10

The Used Book Sale is this weekend - Friday, Saturday, & Monday.  Monday is "fill a green bag for $5" day! We are taking donations through Thursday, so you still have time to bring them in.  Volunteers  and staff are doing an AWESOME job of helping get everything ready! 

 

And the Shark Week winners are......

 

EDITOR’S CHOICE   Safari Shark - chosen by Lauren Finkler, Homer Horizon News Editor

MOST POPULAR     Bling - 32 votes

MOST CREATIVE     Moby Dick - 35 votes

MOVIE THEME        Olaf from FROZEN - 59 votes (pictured below with Honorable Mention entry)

MOST POPULAR/Honorary Mention     Blackhawks - 36 votes moved to Honorary Mention. Explanation: submitted by a staff member/Blackhawks fan, she appreciated the votes, but chose to relinquish to the next highest entry in this category
Thank you to the community members as there were 238 shark votes in all categories!  We had 91 decorated shark entries and much fun.  Homer Library will definitely be doing Shark Week again next year!  Everyone commented that it was an unusual library opportunity that allowed our customers to get creative.