ebooks for kids

Sylvan Dell has awarded the Homer Township Public Library District a Resource Grant for their eBooks.

Patrons can access this from the library or from home. Patrons interested in accessing the ebooks from home should take a bookmark (available in YS) with a code that will need to be entered from their home computers.

Access at http://homerlibrary.org/kidpage.asp

If patrons call asking for the code, please explain that it is for Homer Patrons only. If they are a Homer Patron, please provide them with the code (on the bookmark.)

ZOO PASS update

Patrons with fines over $5 on their library card may not take out a Zoo Pass.

If they pay their fines (or pay them down to $5.00) then they may go ahead and borrow a Zoo Pass.

It has come up where the patron had $35.00 in fines, took out a Zoo Pass, then returned it late adding more fines (to the fines that he/she may not pay).

LIBRARY FUND RAISER - CARSON’S COMMUNITY DAY

We have an excellent fundraiser opportunity! We're participating in the Carson's Community Day fundraiser event. I've include info from our newsletter.
If you have any questions or would like to look at the books, please contact Alex.

Carson’s Community Day is Saturday, November 14th. Purchase a $5 Carson coupon booklet @ Homer Library to help raise library program funds! Each booklet contains a $10 coupon good on almost any merchandise item. Shoppers spend $5 for the booklet and get $10 back on their first purchase and also receive eight Carson store coupons for up to 20% off, plus offers for two great bonus items available on Community Day only. Every booklet you purchase provides the library with $5 that has been designated to help support future programs and events. With a tax-capped budget the library continues to offer fundraisers of value - it’s a win - win for community members and for the library

COSTUME SWAP

We are holding a Halloween Costume Swap on Thursday, October 8th. We are now accepting costume and/or accessory donations. Please send patrons with donations to the Youth Services department so they can receive their SWAP ticket. We will accept donations from anyone (residents or non-residents). Costumes are a donation and will not be returned. Any phone calls or questions can be directed to Kitty or Patti. See the flier for additional details.

Abraham Lincoln Award Nominees

Books that have been voted as Abraham Lincoln Illinois High School Book Award 2010 Nominees are now located on the shelf below the new YA books (the Lincoln award is the high school equivalent to the Monarch and the Caudill). They have a sticker above the call number & are listed in the catalog as so -- for example, Chris Lynch's book looks like this: YA LYN (ABE LINCOLN). There are pamphlets listing all of the titles on this shelf, as well.

Application Forms

I will no longer be taking job application UNLESS the job is posted.
There will not be applications in the file by the cash register.
Thanks

Bookmobile: Family Fun Mini Golf winners

Two patrons have won passes for Mini-Golf. The prizes are in small star embellished gift bags on JodyO’s desk. The winners have been notified and their names are on tags on each bag.

Thank you for your assistance.

HS books

Libraries have requested we send back their copies of the HS reading list. Everything was packed up and shipped to their homes today! Patrons can place their own holds on their HS reading list items.

Thanks!

Teen Area looks great!

Wow - the new Teen Area is really looking great! There are still some trim details and additional items to add...but it is an amazing transformation of a small space. I really think the teens will use it and enjoy it, don't you?

Thank you to our wonderful staff for offering ideas, impressions and opinions; moving books & more; and assisting in many other ways to bring this vision forward! Great job, everyone!

Bookmobile Schedule for Fall 2009

The Bookmobile Schedule for Fall 2009 is available online (Bookmobile link) and inhouse. Check the usual Bookmobile Schedule spots for the new schedule.

The new schedule starts Sept. 1st. For more info, contact the Bookmobile department.