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.   

S H A R K W E E K @ Homer Library!

Ahoy there, Matey!

Check out these decorated samples of our Shark Week Library Contest (ALL AGES) that begins June 30th.  Simply come in and purchase a $2 ceramic unfinished (white) shark bank.  Take one home and paint or decorate it with any medium you'd like.  Props and backgrounds are entirely optional, but can be no larger than 8"H x 8"W x 5"D. 

Patti had a great time decorating the attached samples.

Decorated sharks can be returned for display at the library through July 26.  Public judging will take place during SHARK WEEK, August 4-9. 

Entries will be judged in 4 categories: Most Popular, Editor's Choice, Most Creative & Movie Themed.  Prizes will be awarded in each category!


Reading is Jawsome!

Sunset Shark

Summer Read Club - Kickoff with a special visitor!

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