Trustee Barry Levine

Barry Levine, Homer Library Trustee, PALS trustee, and friend to many, passed away last night.

Barry loved the library and was a wonderful supporter and advocate for books, reading and literacy. He will be greatly missed by many people and organizations that he devoted his time and energy to. His passing was unexpected, and his wife Phyllis remarked to me that he was listening to a book when she found him. Barry would think that was a fine ending to his wonderful life.

We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife, children, family and friends.

Barry has been our trustee and advocate for more than 13 years. For me, it has been a pleasure and an honor to have worked with Barry for 12 of those 13 years. This man, our trustee, our advocate, our friend, will be sorely missed.

The arraingments are pending.

Bookmobile Raffle Winner: International TV Turn Off

Bookmobile Raffle winner, Lukas has been called. Prize is on JodyO's shelf. Please take a photo. Thank you!

ZOO PASSES

Please check the patron information in the computer.
They must be 18(plus) and have a Valid ADULT Homer Library card.

LOCATION BOARD UPDATE

The new IN/OUT board now hangs where the older one was before. Patti will be making the type larger. The staff calendar is back by the register.

The managers as well as staff will mark when they are on vacation, at a program or workshop or have to leave the building for some purpose.

Bookmobile Preschool Visit Rescheduled

Welcome Place Preschool Bookmobile visit for April has been rescheduled to Wed. April 22 from 10-11:30 and 1:00-2:00.

Bookmobile hosts local author at Victorian Village

Sue Durkin, author of Life is Like Making Chocolate Chip Cookies, will be making a presention to Victorian Village residents on Friday, May 1st @1:30 p.m.

Bookmobile Schedule

Hello to all.

The Bookmobile was towed to the garage last Saturday due to an electrical failure. Thank you to everyone who helped inform patrons, assist with staffing and generally supported the Bookmobile staff during this episode. Maryellen did an admirable job, ably assisted by Nicole and Bonnie, in taking the proper steps to ensure safety and to initiate resolution of the problem.

Thanks also goes out to the mechanic staff at 33C who came out on Saturday to help. This morning, Monday, they ascertained that it was in fact an electrical problem.

The Bookmobile was in for routine generator maintenance last week, the two issues are unrelated.

On Tuesday, April 21st rescheduled stops to Marian Village 9:30-10:15, Victorian Village 10:30-11:15, and Founders Crossing 11:30-12:00 will take place.

Thanks!

Teen Intern Program Applications

Applications for this summer's Teen Intern Program are now available throughout the library (at the circ/reference/youth desks). It's open to teens in 6th grade & up, which includes teens who are going into 6th grade in the fall.

The deadline to apply is June 1st. Teens will be notified of their schedule by June 8th. Please give completed applications to Heather. Thanks!

LOCATION BOARD

In answer to comments in the idea bucket, Patti has put up a new IN/OUT board that hangs by the cash register. The staff calendar was moved over the copier across from my (Sara's) desk.

The managers as well as staff will mark when they are on vacation, at a program or workshop or have to leave the building for some purpose.

Thank you for this suggestion and we'll see if this helps clarify staff location during their scheduled work time.

Keep those suggestions coming!

Sara

COPIERS

The copiers have been fixed, whenever you resolve a jam, please close the doors gently. We dislodged a senor when we closed the door rather hard and after a few hard closes the sensor won't line up right. Also, be gentle with the door and the hinge on it, the black strip that holds it together is very delicate.

The B/W copier was cleaned so we are up and running with both machines!

BOOKMOBILE

Bookmobile service has been cancelled for today, Monday, April 13,2009 due to mechanical maintenance. Services will resume tomorrow. This message is posted on our website.

Golden Opportunities

The 2009 Golden Opportunities coupon books are now 1/2 price at $13.
Thanks.
Sara

PARKING LOT BANNERS

FYI: Folgers Flag has been called to repair the flag banner at the entrance to the library parking lot.

Board Vacancy

There is currently a vacancy on the Library Board - The notice below is posted between the entrance doors. Anyone who would like to apply for this position has to fill out an application or form, which is also on the board in the hallway, and give it to Sheree. If the patron drops it off, put it on Sheree's desk. This is an appointed position.

Thanks if you have any questions, please ask.

Sara

Effective April 8, 2009, the Homer Township Public Library has one (4-year) board of trustee vacancy. All interested candidates must fill out a Prospective Board Member form and return it to the Library Director, Sheree Kozel-La Ha. Forms are attached.

Bookmobile Raffle Winner: Easter Guessing Jar

Katie won the Easter Guessing Jar contest. A voice message has been left at her home. The prize, complete with her name and a chicken, is on JodyO's desk/shelf. Careful, of book-alanches if you enter that area! Thanks.

Reed School Book

Patron returned a Dr. Seuss book here that belongs to Reed School. He came to pick it up but there was no note in the "Pulled" book on the holds shelf and it wasn't on the hold shelf on Monday night. (4-6-09).
Please remember to make a note in the "White Holds Pulled" book when book is placed on Hold shelf and again when it is picked up!
Thanks,
js

Shop and Share

The Friends of the Homer Township Library are hosting a Shop & Share at Jewel Foods this week. The coupons are available at the circ desk and the dates are Monday, April 6 through Wednesday the 8th. Sorry for the short notice but we just found out about this.
Thanks,
Sara

DVD Collection

This is an FYI.... Matt Gonzales is seeking his Eagle Scout. His Eagle Scout project is to collect 600 DVD's for the library. This project is currently underway.

Donated Jeans

We now have a bin for jeans that patrons are donating to the Jean Drive. It is below the donated DVD table, next to the free paperbacks.

For more info on the Jeans Drive, scroll down a few posts! :)

Thanks!

FRIENDS

Cheryl Nabors won the overnight stay at the Staybridge Suites in Oakbrook. Congratulations, Cheryl! The envelope is at the circ desk with her name on it.

The donation for April's Friends is a $10 gift certificate to Olive Garden!

Thank you to all of you who keep putting the Friends names in the bucket!

COMPUTER LAB

Please shut off the lab computers every night. This shut down enables the machines to wipe out everything that may have been downloaded during the day. Thanks!