Happy Retirement, Miss Kitty!
After 30 years of reading to the children of Homer Township, Miss Kitty has
decided to retire and enjoy a new phase in her life.
The week of May 7thhas been designated "Farewell Week” as the community
is encouraged to stop in and say goodbye.
There will also be a memory box and journal in the library. Feel free to drop
off drawings, photos, or write comments or messages to Miss Kitty.
Her last day will be Wednesday, May 16th..
Visit the Bookmobile at Homer Glen's Earth Day/Arbor Day event!
May 19th @ Konow Farm
Click
here for more info.
Read the Homer Township Public Library's Summer Newsletter here.
Subscribe to the Library's email newsletter here.
Teen Intern Program:
Applications Now Available!
Need service hours? Interested in volunteering in your community? Become a Teen Intern at the library this summer!
The Teen Intern Program is open to teens in 6th grade and up (as of Fall 2012). Shifts are usually limited to 1-3 hours per week (from June 11 through July 21) and schedules are on a first come, first served basis. Interns participate in various Summer Reading Program activities of their choosing, such as the reading desk & helping with various childrens programming.
The application for the Teen Intern Program is here. If you are interested in working the Summer Reading Desk, you must also choose your shift here (but don't forget to fill out the application, too!).
Click here for more information.
Check back as we will be updating as new plans come forward.
Text Your Hold, Renewal and Overdue Messages
Do you use your phone for everything these days? How would you like to receive notices about items on hold, renewals and overdues via text message? Sign up for this great new service now. Here are the instructions for setting up text messaging of notices. You can also sign up via PrairieCat (iBistro) under My Account.
Honoring Hometown Hero PFC Michael C. Olivieri
The staff of the Homer Township Public Library would like to extend our thanks to those who paid tribute to PFC Michael C. Olivieri by lining the streets of Homer Glen during his funeral procession. Posters can be dropped off at the library and will be given to the Olivieri family.
The Olivieri family requests donations to fund a Heroes Quiet Reading Room, honoring all courageous military personnel who serve our country. Please make donations to the Homer Township Public Library Olivieri Memorial. Donations or cards should be sent to:
PFC Michael C. Olivieri Memorial Fund
c/o Homer Township Public Library
14320 W. 151st Street
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Thank you for supporting the Olivieri family. The library is honored to accept donations in PFC Michael C. Olivieri's memory.
