25 Things U didn't know about Homer

Could everyone please send me 3 ideas…."Things you didn’t know about your HTPL.”
(example: we are a Notary, we have monthly book clubs, etc.)


Thanks,
Patti

25th Anniversary Book Lists

Hi everyone,

For the library's 25th anniversary, I am compiling lists of the staff's 25 favorite books. There will be three lists -- one for adults, teens, and children. Please let me know what your favorite books are! If you can email me your top 2 or 3 picks (for any age group) by Friday, April 4th, that would be excellent.

Thanks for your help!

Heather

ITEM HOLDS

Watch out! When a patron has holds, the number of holds available will come up. Make sure that you find all the books cause they may not be one the "called" shelf yet.

It would be a shame if a patron left without an item, but once home and receive another call.

LOCKING BATHROOM -- UPDATE !

CLOSING PROCEDURES/CHANGES – lock the bathrooms ½ hour before closing each day. Key can be requested from the Circulation Staff and will have to be monitored as such. The sign says “may” since a program may require they not be locked. Use your best judgment and coordinate with whoever is having any program so you are on the same page.

The bathrooms must be unlocked after closing because the cleaning person needs to get in them to clean. Thanks...

Public Internet Room

• Close the Public Internet Room ten minutes prior to the regular library closing time. Signs are posted. Assist patrons in a POSITIVE manner, as they may be trying to finish something and use your best judgment. Please give the computer room users a reminder that “the room will close in ten minutes”. Please give any feedback to Sheree. Thanks.

LOCKED BATHROOMS

CLOSING PROCEDURES/CHANGES – lock the bathrooms ½ hour before closing each day. Key can be requested from the Circulation Staff and will have to be monitored as such. The sign says “may” since a program may require they not be locked. Use your best judgment and coordinate with whoever is having any program so you are on the same page.

KID'S CONNECT PRINTER

The printer on the Kid's Connect has been disabled.

If someone wants to print a word document from these computers, the help or circ staff can use a jump drive, copy the document and print it from the staff or circ computer. Don't give the jump drive to the patron as it may contain someone else's work (privacy issues). Thanks.

WINNER

We held a STAFF RAFFLE at Potluck today and Sheree drew CINDY’s name!
Cindy has won a $10 Panera Bread gift card. Congratulations!

AMNESTY FOR FINES IN APRIL

In 2008 National Library Week is April 13-19,

And the Homer Township Public Library is celebrating by having
“Amnesty for Fines”
from April 1st to April 30th, 2008.

This means that any materials owned by the Homer Township Public Library that are overdue and returned during this time in April will have their late fees forgiven up to $20.00. Amnesty does not apply to materials that have not been returned.

Patron's lost flashdrive

A Patron lost a 1G flashdrive (attached to a leather cord)

If you find it, please return to Jody S.

HELP

Plans are underway for the Anniversary celebration on June 7th. Patti has sent around some artwork choices for anniversary name badges for staff and volunteers. Please make a choice and pass it on. Return to Patti as soon as possible. Look for this by the main phone at Circ.

RAFFLE

We have a Springtime patron raffle starting today, March 10th and running until Friday, April 4th. Raffle tickets are available at circulation. Patrons should include their name & phone#. 1 ticket per person, per day. Sorry, staff is not eligible.

Seniors and bus/dial-a-rides

Information on the Senior RTA pass can be found at http://www.rtachicago.com/CMS400Min/uploadedFiles/Sr_Registration_Centers.pdf.
(They can go to the "HOMER GLEN
HOMER GLEN TOWNSHIP 708-301-0522
14350 WEST 151STREET
HOMER GLEN, IL. 60491")

Also, dial-a-ride information:
Sponsor: Central Will
Operator: Laidlaw/Joliet
Areas Served: City of Joliet, Homer Township, Jackson Township, Joliet Township, Lockport Township, Plainfield Township, Troy Township
Service
Available: Mon-Fri (6:00am - 5:00pm)
Eligibility Requirement D & Sr
One-Way Fares D ($1.25), Sr ($1.25), Additional for crossing Township Line ($0.75), Maximum fare ($2.00)
Advanced Call-In 1 Day
Phone Number: 1-800-244-4410, (TTY) 1-800-393-4232 (call between 6:00am & 5:00pm)
Additional Info: -

Front Door People Counter

The new Front Door People Counter has been installed.
If you haven't closed yet then you need to know how to clear the count.
There is a magnet attached to the door key. Hold the magnet to the right of the numbers (the LCD screen).