TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5: OPEN FOR VOTING ONLY

The library is open for voting only on Tuesday, November 5. We are the voting location for Precinct 2 and 7.

Bookmobile will maintain its normal schedule.

Nominating Petitions Are Available for Library Trustee

Homer Township Public Library wishes to announce that the Library has nominating petitions available for persons who wish to run in the April 1, 2025 Consolidated General Election.  For more information, visit Nominating Petitions Will Be Available for Library Trustee | Homer Township Public Library District (homerlibrary.org)

POETRY PLEASURES

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Families, Children
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April is National Poetry Month, celebrating the joy, expressiveness, and pure delight of poetry. Check out the Children's Poet Laureate websites for lots of fun activities, experience some some great read alouds and animated poems for kids. Print the attached activity sheets for more poetry fun. Each day holds new, interesting poetry pleasures.

The U.S. Children's Poet Laureate is a position and award that was established by the Poetry Foundation in 2006. Jack Prelutsky was the first Children's Poet Laureate from 2006-2008.

Visit Jack Prelutsky's website. Click the Fun Things tab for writing activities, puzzles & games, and lots of other cool stuff.

Read aloud poem: A PIZZA THE SIZE OF THE SUN by Jack Prelutsky. Also, check out Hoopla and Tumble Book Library on the Library's website for other poetry books to enjoy.

Animated poem video from the Poetry Foundation: POORLY DRESSED by Bruce Lansky

Acitvity Sheet: Print the attached Acrostic poem activity sheet to create a poem of your own!

Visit the library website calendar for more Poetry Pleasures each day this week.