The day is set! The library will be closed Saturday, August 25, so that we can move. We plan to reopen on Monday,August 27. If you are conversant with the Dewey decimal system, come on out and give us a hand. If you have muscles, we could use your help in moving furniture. An annoucement about the starting time will come later.
If the job is not finished by Saturday evening, we'll continue on Sunday. In fact, we expect to be here on Sunday, too.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Moving? Need boxes??
Do you need boxes for anything? We've got some in really good condition that we need to get rid of. They are good for books, linens, clothing, small items.
Yes, we are going to be moving soon - our final move. We don't have a date yet, but should be in the next week or two.
If you are a teen entering 7th grade through 12th, we are holding a contest for you. All you have to do is read. Each time you finish a book, fill out an entry form from the library. On September 1, we will draw one name. That person will take Hedwig the Owl home. Could you be that person??
Yes, we are going to be moving soon - our final move. We don't have a date yet, but should be in the next week or two.
If you are a teen entering 7th grade through 12th, we are holding a contest for you. All you have to do is read. Each time you finish a book, fill out an entry form from the library. On September 1, we will draw one name. That person will take Hedwig the Owl home. Could you be that person??
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Hedwig the Owl
Hey, Teens!
The Homer Library is sponsoring a contest just for you!
Anyone entering grades 7 through 12 may enter
Each time you finish a book, fill out one of the entry forms available at the Homer Library
The more books you read, the better your chances of winning
Oh, yeah, and what will you win?
How about Hedwig. The owl in the Harry Potter books
He’s cute. He’s stuffed
And he could be yours.
Give it a try
Disclaimer. Contest begins August 1 and ends August 31. A Whole Month.
Forms must be turned in by August 31 at 7 p.m.
The Homer Library is sponsoring a contest just for you!
Anyone entering grades 7 through 12 may enter
Each time you finish a book, fill out one of the entry forms available at the Homer Library
The more books you read, the better your chances of winning
Oh, yeah, and what will you win?
How about Hedwig. The owl in the Harry Potter books
He’s cute. He’s stuffed
And he could be yours.
Give it a try
Disclaimer. Contest begins August 1 and ends August 31. A Whole Month.
Forms must be turned in by August 31 at 7 p.m.
Harry Potter's Hedwig Owl Contest for Teens
The Homer Library is sponsoring a contest for teens, with Hedwig the stuffed owl as the prize. Each time you finish reading a book, fill out an entry form, available at the library. At the end of August, we will be drawing one of those forms to find out who the winner is.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
It's almost time, times 2
It is almost time to make our final move. That may happen before the end of the month. Things are coming together quickly.
And there will be another change, involving time. For Wednesday only, our hours will change. We will open at 9 a.m. and close at 2 p.m. We hope this will be a convenience for some who may not want to go out at night.
And there will be another change, involving time. For Wednesday only, our hours will change. We will open at 9 a.m. and close at 2 p.m. We hope this will be a convenience for some who may not want to go out at night.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
The Homer Library's upcoming move
The Homer Library has very special board members. Unlike village board
members, library board members serve without pay. It is strictly a volunteer
position. And yet, these people give of their time and talents, and not just
to attend meetings. They have been very involved in the work that is going
on as we prepare for the final move. Some have spent entire days out there
painting.
We are also blessed to have board members who have the knowledge and
experience to oversee this whole project. There is so much more involved
than what meets the eye. A library facility has special requirements that
other buildings don't have.
Board members are also involved in the Reading is Fundamental program, a
time consuming program, but one of great value to the school children.
We hope that people will visit the new library once we get move, and see
what we have to offer. It will be so much more than ever before.
members, library board members serve without pay. It is strictly a volunteer
position. And yet, these people give of their time and talents, and not just
to attend meetings. They have been very involved in the work that is going
on as we prepare for the final move. Some have spent entire days out there
painting.
We are also blessed to have board members who have the knowledge and
experience to oversee this whole project. There is so much more involved
than what meets the eye. A library facility has special requirements that
other buildings don't have.
Board members are also involved in the Reading is Fundamental program, a
time consuming program, but one of great value to the school children.
We hope that people will visit the new library once we get move, and see
what we have to offer. It will be so much more than ever before.
Monday, July 02, 2007
Progress in the new Library
The Homer Library has very special board members. Unlike village board
members, library board members serve without pay. It is strictly a volunteer
position. And yet, these people give willingly of their time and talents, and not just to attend meetings. They have been very involved in the work that is going
on as we prepare for the final move. Some have spent entire days out there
painting. I think they must dream of painting, ladders, and paint smells, if they dream at all.
We are also blessed to have board members who have the knowledge and
experience to oversee this whole project. There is so much more involved
than what meets the eye. A library facility has special requirements that
other buildings don't have.
Board members are also involved in the Reading is Fundamental program, a
time consuming program, but one of great value to the school children.
We hope that people will visit the new library once we get moved, and see
what we have to offer. It will be so much more than ever before.
members, library board members serve without pay. It is strictly a volunteer
position. And yet, these people give willingly of their time and talents, and not just to attend meetings. They have been very involved in the work that is going
on as we prepare for the final move. Some have spent entire days out there
painting. I think they must dream of painting, ladders, and paint smells, if they dream at all.
We are also blessed to have board members who have the knowledge and
experience to oversee this whole project. There is so much more involved
than what meets the eye. A library facility has special requirements that
other buildings don't have.
Board members are also involved in the Reading is Fundamental program, a
time consuming program, but one of great value to the school children.
We hope that people will visit the new library once we get moved, and see
what we have to offer. It will be so much more than ever before.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Is there any Homer Library news today???
It seems there is no news in the Homer Library lately. Wrong! There is so much going on that I’ve not had time to get the news out.
First – the building. Board members have been hard at work painting our new facility. Kevin Sanderson is putting in the lighting at the same time. The rest of the carpet has been laid, and the older carpet will soon be cleaned by Kevin Wright. Presently, the room is filled with ladders and scaffolding, cans of paint and pans of paint.
Meanwhile, the Summer Reading Program is in full swing. We take a week off for the Fourth of July, followed by three more sessions on the remaining Wednesdays in July. Attendance has been great, and we and the children have had a good time. This past week we were astronauts who had to fix problems on the outside of the space ship or space station. We also learned how long it takes to blow up a balloon with a bicycle pump.
Meanwhile, more audiobooks have come in, along with our usual purchases of new materials. The current shelving is filling up fast. Good thing we’re moving soon!
Our new books include two business guides for the purchase of low-volume copiers and multi-function machines and color laser and ink jet printers. These are quite detailed. New adult fiction includes The Overlook by Michael Connelly, Skin by Ted Dekker, and Never Call Retreat by William R. Forstchen and Newt Gingrich.
We are open 2-7 p.m. weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. However, that may change slightly. We’re considering closing early one weeknight, and opening one morning for two hours instead. Please let us know if you have any opinion in the matter. You can call us at 896-2121, come in to the library to discuss it, or take the survey on our blog. The URL for the survey is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=NA0S2Li9pYuvEaXw0bCEsg_3d_3d
You might find it easier to go to the blog to access the survey. Our blog is at http://homerillinois.blogspot.com/
First – the building. Board members have been hard at work painting our new facility. Kevin Sanderson is putting in the lighting at the same time. The rest of the carpet has been laid, and the older carpet will soon be cleaned by Kevin Wright. Presently, the room is filled with ladders and scaffolding, cans of paint and pans of paint.
Meanwhile, the Summer Reading Program is in full swing. We take a week off for the Fourth of July, followed by three more sessions on the remaining Wednesdays in July. Attendance has been great, and we and the children have had a good time. This past week we were astronauts who had to fix problems on the outside of the space ship or space station. We also learned how long it takes to blow up a balloon with a bicycle pump.
Meanwhile, more audiobooks have come in, along with our usual purchases of new materials. The current shelving is filling up fast. Good thing we’re moving soon!
Our new books include two business guides for the purchase of low-volume copiers and multi-function machines and color laser and ink jet printers. These are quite detailed. New adult fiction includes The Overlook by Michael Connelly, Skin by Ted Dekker, and Never Call Retreat by William R. Forstchen and Newt Gingrich.
We are open 2-7 p.m. weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. However, that may change slightly. We’re considering closing early one weeknight, and opening one morning for two hours instead. Please let us know if you have any opinion in the matter. You can call us at 896-2121, come in to the library to discuss it, or take the survey on our blog. The URL for the survey is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=NA0S2Li9pYuvEaXw0bCEsg_3d_3d
You might find it easier to go to the blog to access the survey. Our blog is at http://homerillinois.blogspot.com/
A NEW SURVEY
The Homer Library is going to make a change in our schedule. And we need your input. We are considering closing earlier one evening each week in order to be open two hours one morning per week.
We need to know if you are interested in having the library open one morning per week, and if so what morning. We also need to know which evening you are lest likely to visit the library, out of the five weeknights that we are open. You can reply by email (homercommunitylibrary@hotmail.com), by phone (896-2121) or give us your opinion when you visit the library.
Or you may take the survey online. It's only one page: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=NA0S2Li9pYuvEaXw0bCEsg_3d_3d
We very much appreciate your input.
We need to know if you are interested in having the library open one morning per week, and if so what morning. We also need to know which evening you are lest likely to visit the library, out of the five weeknights that we are open. You can reply by email (homercommunitylibrary@hotmail.com), by phone (896-2121) or give us your opinion when you visit the library.
Or you may take the survey online. It's only one page: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=NA0S2Li9pYuvEaXw0bCEsg_3d_3d
We very much appreciate your input.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Clerical help wanted
Would you like to work in our new facility? We will be moving in next month! We need someone to work about 12 hours a week, checking materials in and out, assisting patrons, answering phones, etc. We need someone who is computer savvy and knows Excel, and who enjoys working with people of all ages. If you are that person call 896-2121, or come in to the library anytime that we are open.
Friday, June 08, 2007
Want to learn more about saving money?
Visit the following website for more ideas: http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/05/09/more-than-books-the-many-ways-your-library-can-save-you-money/
Friday, June 01, 2007
We wish you well, Marnie!
Marnie has been hired at the Urbana Free Library. Saturday, June 2, is her last day. If you see her, wish her well. Marnie has a great deal of technical knowledge that she may be able to make better use of in Urbana. However, we hope Marnie will stop in from time to time.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
There's Something Here for Everyone!
Here’s what’s new:
ADULT FICTION
Fresh Disasters by Stuart Wood
The River Knows by Amada Quick
The 6th Target by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
The Good Guy by Dean Koontz
Sunrise by Karen Kingsbury
The Alibi Man by Tami Hoag
Deep Storm by Lincoln Child
Whisker of Evil by Rita Mae Brown
Hard Truth by Nevada Barr
Whitethorn Woods by Maeve Binchy
Body Surfing by Anita Shreve
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith
ADULT NON-FICTION
Stealing Your Life by Frank W. Abagnale
YOUNG ADULT
Un Lun Dun by China Mieville
EASY READERS
Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy by Jane O’Connor
Bad Dog, Marley by John Grogan
An Egg is Quiet by Dianna Aston
A Seed is Sleepy by Dianna Aston
AUDIO BOOKS
Night by Elie Wiesel
Wisdom of Our Fathers by Tim Russert
Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick
American Gospel by Jon Meacham
Patriotic Fire by Winston Groom
War on the Middle Class by Lou Dobbs
The Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis
10 Days that Unexpectedly Changed America
The Innocent Man by John Grisham
Marley and Me by John Grogan
The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson
Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley
DVDs
Adventures of Milo and Otis
Night at the Museum
Whew! That is quite a list. My fingers are tired, and there must be something there for everyone.
ADULT FICTION
Fresh Disasters by Stuart Wood
The River Knows by Amada Quick
The 6th Target by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
The Good Guy by Dean Koontz
Sunrise by Karen Kingsbury
The Alibi Man by Tami Hoag
Deep Storm by Lincoln Child
Whisker of Evil by Rita Mae Brown
Hard Truth by Nevada Barr
Whitethorn Woods by Maeve Binchy
Body Surfing by Anita Shreve
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith
ADULT NON-FICTION
Stealing Your Life by Frank W. Abagnale
YOUNG ADULT
Un Lun Dun by China Mieville
EASY READERS
Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy by Jane O’Connor
Bad Dog, Marley by John Grogan
An Egg is Quiet by Dianna Aston
A Seed is Sleepy by Dianna Aston
AUDIO BOOKS
Night by Elie Wiesel
Wisdom of Our Fathers by Tim Russert
Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick
American Gospel by Jon Meacham
Patriotic Fire by Winston Groom
War on the Middle Class by Lou Dobbs
The Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis
10 Days that Unexpectedly Changed America
The Innocent Man by John Grisham
Marley and Me by John Grogan
The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson
Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley
DVDs
Adventures of Milo and Otis
Night at the Museum
Whew! That is quite a list. My fingers are tired, and there must be something there for everyone.
Friday, May 25, 2007
More new stuff for Homer Library
HOMER LIBRARY NEWS
Have you been to the new Homer Village Hall lately? If not, you haven’t seen the progress. The new book drop is in place. Once the brickwork is done, the audio-video drop will go up. The dry wall has been applied in the auditorium/future library. Soon we will be painting.
New books on CD have arrived, and more are on the way.
The Summer Reading Program starts June 6 at 1 p.m. It will continue each Wednesday in June and July, except for the Fourth, at the same time, and last for one hour. Our theme this year is Mission Read: To the Library and Beyond. Each week there will be crafts, games, sometimes treats, and a reading promotion. Children who read during the summer will have an easier time when school starts again in the fall.
The final distribution for this school year of books from the Reading is Fundamental Program took place on May 15. Each child in grades K through 4 received a free book of his or her choice. This is the last federally funded distribution for Homer. From now on, we will have to fund it ourselves. Previously, the federal program provided 75% of the cost.
Have you been to the new Homer Village Hall lately? If not, you haven’t seen the progress. The new book drop is in place. Once the brickwork is done, the audio-video drop will go up. The dry wall has been applied in the auditorium/future library. Soon we will be painting.
New books on CD have arrived, and more are on the way.
The Summer Reading Program starts June 6 at 1 p.m. It will continue each Wednesday in June and July, except for the Fourth, at the same time, and last for one hour. Our theme this year is Mission Read: To the Library and Beyond. Each week there will be crafts, games, sometimes treats, and a reading promotion. Children who read during the summer will have an easier time when school starts again in the fall.
The final distribution for this school year of books from the Reading is Fundamental Program took place on May 15. Each child in grades K through 4 received a free book of his or her choice. This is the last federally funded distribution for Homer. From now on, we will have to fund it ourselves. Previously, the federal program provided 75% of the cost.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
A BOOK YOU MUST READ
Stealing Your Life by Frank W. Agagnale is shocking. The author deals with identity theft, and details all the many ways your identity can be stolen. Even the identity of companies and the dead have been stolen. Your deceased loved ones can be victims, but it is the decendents who will pay the price. He gives ways that you can protect your identity.
Borrow it from your local library, or buy a copy. But whatever you do, read this book.
Back soon with cheerier news!!
Borrow it from your local library, or buy a copy. But whatever you do, read this book.
Back soon with cheerier news!!
Friday, May 18, 2007
Book drop, summer program, audiobooks
The new book drop is up! Please make it easy for us! Use it rather than the one at the old building. The new one is a drive-by type. We've made it easy for you!
The summer reading program begins June 6 at 1 p.m. and continues every Wednesday in June and July except for the Fourth. The theme this year is: Mission Read: To the Library and Beyond. Games, crafts, food and a reading promotion are all part of what we do at the programs.
More audiobooks are filling the shelves. Take one with you on a long road trip. It sure can help the miles go by! If you like to read in the car, as I do, while hubby (or wife) drives, we're got plenty of new books to take along.
The summer reading program begins June 6 at 1 p.m. and continues every Wednesday in June and July except for the Fourth. The theme this year is: Mission Read: To the Library and Beyond. Games, crafts, food and a reading promotion are all part of what we do at the programs.
More audiobooks are filling the shelves. Take one with you on a long road trip. It sure can help the miles go by! If you like to read in the car, as I do, while hubby (or wife) drives, we're got plenty of new books to take along.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Book Drop
The new book drop is in place at our new location. Please don't use the one at 101 North Main Street anymore.
The book drop is only for print material. Please do not put DVDs, CDs, etc. in it. An AV drop will be going up soon.
The book drop is only for print material. Please do not put DVDs, CDs, etc. in it. An AV drop will be going up soon.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Lots going on here
Lots going on here!
The Summer Reading Program begins June 6 at 1 p.m. and will run through July 25. This year’s theme is Mission Read: To the Library and Beyond. Children ages 5 to 10 are invited to participate. We will be having games, crafts, a reading promotion and prizes, especially on the last day. Because the Fourth of July falls on a Wednesday, we will not meet that day.
Work on the new library continues. The book drop will soon be in place. In a month or so, the painting will begin in the sanctuary. We can use help with that project. Contact a librarian or board member if you would like to help.
The work on the sidewalk on East Second Street out to the new village hall is ongoing.
The new printer/scanner/copier has arrived and is available for use.
Our new books this week are Whisker of Evil by Rita Mae Brown, Hard Truth by Nevada Barr, Sunrise by Karen Kingsbury, Deep Storm by Lincoln Child, The Alibi Man by Tami Hoag, Body Surfing by Anita Shreve, Invisible Prey by John Sandford, Whitethorn Woods by Maeve Binchy, and How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman.
We are open from 2 to 7 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Our phone number is 896-2121.
The Summer Reading Program begins June 6 at 1 p.m. and will run through July 25. This year’s theme is Mission Read: To the Library and Beyond. Children ages 5 to 10 are invited to participate. We will be having games, crafts, a reading promotion and prizes, especially on the last day. Because the Fourth of July falls on a Wednesday, we will not meet that day.
Work on the new library continues. The book drop will soon be in place. In a month or so, the painting will begin in the sanctuary. We can use help with that project. Contact a librarian or board member if you would like to help.
The work on the sidewalk on East Second Street out to the new village hall is ongoing.
The new printer/scanner/copier has arrived and is available for use.
Our new books this week are Whisker of Evil by Rita Mae Brown, Hard Truth by Nevada Barr, Sunrise by Karen Kingsbury, Deep Storm by Lincoln Child, The Alibi Man by Tami Hoag, Body Surfing by Anita Shreve, Invisible Prey by John Sandford, Whitethorn Woods by Maeve Binchy, and How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman.
We are open from 2 to 7 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Our phone number is 896-2121.
Friday, April 20, 2007
New stuff in April
What’s new in the Homer Library this week?
The first shipment of audio books has arrived and is on the shelf. Most of the books are on CD. A few are cassettes. The library won a grant to purchase them, and that money can only be spent for audio books. That’s how grants work.
Our new adult fiction includes Daddy’s Girl by Lisa Scottline, Obsession by Jonathan Kellerman, The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian, No Legal Grounds by James Scott Bell, I Heard That Song Before, Hide by Lisa Gardner, The Woods by Harlan Coben, Deception by Randy Alcorn and Past Perfect by Susan Isaacs.
The Champaign County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee has donated a book, Barns of Champaign County 2006.
Our new DVDs are Sweet Home Alabama, Blue Collar Comedy, Bewitched, Along Came Polly, The Stepford Wives, and The Valley of Light, a Hallmark production.
Our new children’s books are My Tooth is About to Fall Out by Grace Maccarone and Piper by Emma Chichester Clark.
The first shipment of audio books has arrived and is on the shelf. Most of the books are on CD. A few are cassettes. The library won a grant to purchase them, and that money can only be spent for audio books. That’s how grants work.
Our new adult fiction includes Daddy’s Girl by Lisa Scottline, Obsession by Jonathan Kellerman, The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian, No Legal Grounds by James Scott Bell, I Heard That Song Before, Hide by Lisa Gardner, The Woods by Harlan Coben, Deception by Randy Alcorn and Past Perfect by Susan Isaacs.
The Champaign County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee has donated a book, Barns of Champaign County 2006.
Our new DVDs are Sweet Home Alabama, Blue Collar Comedy, Bewitched, Along Came Polly, The Stepford Wives, and The Valley of Light, a Hallmark production.
Our new children’s books are My Tooth is About to Fall Out by Grace Maccarone and Piper by Emma Chichester Clark.
Book Sale Soon!
As part of the village wide garage sales, there will be a book sale in the old village hall on May 5. In addition to books, there will be a variety of other items, including some furniture. Be sure to stop in.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
No fines this week!
In honor of National Library week, now through Saturday, April 21, we are not charging any fines. Bring back an item due last week, or last year. Either way, there are no fines due. What a deal!
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
What's new? How can you help?
WHAT’S NEW THIS MONTH IN THE HOMER LIBRARY??
Would you like to help make a difference in Homer? Do you see unmet needs here? Do you have ideas to improve our community? Then you should join the Homer Community Improvement Association. They meet each first and third Thursday at the Homer Bank at 7 p.m.
We are in the process of replacing our old VHS tapes with DVDs. You can help, either by donating cash to help with the purchases, or by purchasing them yourself. If you choose the latter, be sure to check with us first to see what titles are needed.
New DVDs include Happy Feet, The Nativity Story, Eragon, Christy – the Complete Series, Rocky Balboa, and The Pursuit of Happyness.
Our new adult titles include Obsession by Jonathan Kellerman, Hide by Lisa Gardner, Past Perfect by Susan Isaacs, Daddy’s Girl by Lisa Scottoline, I Heard that Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark, The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian, Lethal Justice by Fern Michaels, and No Legal Grounds by James Scott Bell.
April 15 to 21 is National Library Week. Once again, we will be holding a fine free week. If you have books overdue a day or a year, you can return them during that week without having to pay fines. What a deal!
Would you like to help make a difference in Homer? Do you see unmet needs here? Do you have ideas to improve our community? Then you should join the Homer Community Improvement Association. They meet each first and third Thursday at the Homer Bank at 7 p.m.
We are in the process of replacing our old VHS tapes with DVDs. You can help, either by donating cash to help with the purchases, or by purchasing them yourself. If you choose the latter, be sure to check with us first to see what titles are needed.
New DVDs include Happy Feet, The Nativity Story, Eragon, Christy – the Complete Series, Rocky Balboa, and The Pursuit of Happyness.
Our new adult titles include Obsession by Jonathan Kellerman, Hide by Lisa Gardner, Past Perfect by Susan Isaacs, Daddy’s Girl by Lisa Scottoline, I Heard that Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark, The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian, Lethal Justice by Fern Michaels, and No Legal Grounds by James Scott Bell.
April 15 to 21 is National Library Week. Once again, we will be holding a fine free week. If you have books overdue a day or a year, you can return them during that week without having to pay fines. What a deal!
Friday, March 23, 2007
New DVDs
Do you need something to watch while you wait for the weather to warm up and dry out? We've got some new DVDs. Try Eragon, based on the book by the same name. Or Rocky Balboa with Stallone. Or Christy, the complete series of the television show of the same name. Lastly, we have The Nativity Story. All are ready to be checked out.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Book Drop
The new book drop arrived yesterday. It will be several weeks before it is installed. It will offer great convenience to library users and staff. On order is an AV (audio/video) drop, which will sit next to the book drop. We look for it to arrive next month.
Bids were opened last week. Work on the lighting should begin around the middle of next month. Progress is being made!!
Bids were opened last week. Work on the lighting should begin around the middle of next month. Progress is being made!!
Saturday, March 17, 2007
What's New in Homer Community Library??
Each year a special calendar is published, giving important dates of Homer individuals and their loved ones. Birthdays and anniversaries of residents, their children, and grandchildren can all be listed on the calendar. You can buy a calendar for $3.00 plus $1.00 for each listing. Extra calendars are $6.00 each, unless you add a second family to the list and want a calendar for those listings.
Contact the librarian at 896-2121 or a library board member for more information or to reserve a calendar.
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins was honored recently with this year's 2007 Rebecca Caudill program award. This book is available in the Homer Library.
Progress report on the building project: Sara Essig, KC Jones and others have diligently worked on the demolition. Bids were opened this week for the electrical and dry wall work. That work should begin soon. The book drop and AV drop are ordered. We look for them to arrive in a few weeks.
Our newest books are Shadow Dance by Julie Garwood, Web of Evil by J.A. Jance, Bad Blood by Linda Fairstein, Sisters by Danielle Steel, and The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers by Lilian Jackson Braun.
Marnie Hess graciously filled in for Chris, who was in Oregon following the birth of a grandson. She recommends that the day before the spring time change is not a good time to fly east, crossing two time zones coming home, for a total loss of three hours.
Contact the librarian at 896-2121 or a library board member for more information or to reserve a calendar.
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins was honored recently with this year's 2007 Rebecca Caudill program award. This book is available in the Homer Library.
Progress report on the building project: Sara Essig, KC Jones and others have diligently worked on the demolition. Bids were opened this week for the electrical and dry wall work. That work should begin soon. The book drop and AV drop are ordered. We look for them to arrive in a few weeks.
Our newest books are Shadow Dance by Julie Garwood, Web of Evil by J.A. Jance, Bad Blood by Linda Fairstein, Sisters by Danielle Steel, and The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers by Lilian Jackson Braun.
Marnie Hess graciously filled in for Chris, who was in Oregon following the birth of a grandson. She recommends that the day before the spring time change is not a good time to fly east, crossing two time zones coming home, for a total loss of three hours.
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Is the library open??
Sometimes, you may not see any vehicles in the parking lot during hours when the library is open. That does not mean that no one is here. Sometimes, the car may be in the shop, we got a ride, or Chris walked here. If you drive up to the door, you can easily check to see if the door is unlocked. Or, if the weather is bad, like recent snowstorms, call first to see if anyone is here. Our phone is 896-2121.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Fire fund
On February 13, the day of the blizzard, a local family lost their home. In part, it was because the fire trucks couldn’t get through the drifts in time. The home, which was only about five years old, was a total loss. The McKees have two children, a son and a daughter. Susan McKee is a Scout leader and both children have participated in library programs for several years. Susan was one of the Scout moms who served the meal to all those who helped us move last month.
A fund has been set up for the family at the Sidell Bank. People are asked to mail contributions to the Fire Relief Fund, Sidell Bank, P.O.Box 50, Sidell, Ill 61876. Contributions may also be dropped off at the Homer Bank, a branch of the Sidell bank.
A fund has been set up for the family at the Sidell Bank. People are asked to mail contributions to the Fire Relief Fund, Sidell Bank, P.O.Box 50, Sidell, Ill 61876. Contributions may also be dropped off at the Homer Bank, a branch of the Sidell bank.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
What's new in Homer this week??
HOMER LIBRARY NEWS
What’s new in the Homer Library? We’ve got new books coming in all the time. Already here are Step on a Crack by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge, High Profile by Robert B. Parker, Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky, About Alice by Calvin Trillin, and Ever After by Karen Kingsbury. Our new DVDs are Remembering Marshall, Facing the Giants, Flicka, Flyboys and One Night with the King. A new picture book, (donated by a local resident,) The Deaf Musicians, tells how a newly deaf piano man learned how to be a musician again and formed a band of deaf people. The book won the Schneider Family Book Award.
New books arriving this week include Shadow Dance by Julie Garwood, The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers by Lilian Jackson Braun, Bad Blood by Linda Fairstein, The Ravenscar Dynasty by Barbara Taylor Bradford, and Web of Evil by J. A. Jance.
For the young people, the following books will be arriving: The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick, the Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron, A Drowned Maiden’s Hair by Laura Amy Schlitz, The Secret Order of the Gunn Street Girls by Elise Primavera, and Fairest by Gail Carson Levine.
If you are a Homer resident and have a library card, you need to come to the library and get your card renewed if you haven’t already. All Homer resident cards expired in January. Any outstanding fines must be paid at that time, also.
What are you reading? I am reading Yukon Quest by Tracie Peterson, a series of three books in one. As our temperatures drop outside, I am reading of a trek up into the Yukon during the Alaskan gold rush, through an area that is winter most of the year. Brr. Makes me cold all over again, but thankful for a warm home and all its comforts.
Below, you can see pictures from the move, January 13, 2007. The first picture shows us moving out. The second shows the work involved in moving in, as books are being put on the shelves in the new location.
What’s new in the Homer Library? We’ve got new books coming in all the time. Already here are Step on a Crack by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge, High Profile by Robert B. Parker, Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky, About Alice by Calvin Trillin, and Ever After by Karen Kingsbury. Our new DVDs are Remembering Marshall, Facing the Giants, Flicka, Flyboys and One Night with the King. A new picture book, (donated by a local resident,) The Deaf Musicians, tells how a newly deaf piano man learned how to be a musician again and formed a band of deaf people. The book won the Schneider Family Book Award.
New books arriving this week include Shadow Dance by Julie Garwood, The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers by Lilian Jackson Braun, Bad Blood by Linda Fairstein, The Ravenscar Dynasty by Barbara Taylor Bradford, and Web of Evil by J. A. Jance.
For the young people, the following books will be arriving: The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick, the Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron, A Drowned Maiden’s Hair by Laura Amy Schlitz, The Secret Order of the Gunn Street Girls by Elise Primavera, and Fairest by Gail Carson Levine.
If you are a Homer resident and have a library card, you need to come to the library and get your card renewed if you haven’t already. All Homer resident cards expired in January. Any outstanding fines must be paid at that time, also.
What are you reading? I am reading Yukon Quest by Tracie Peterson, a series of three books in one. As our temperatures drop outside, I am reading of a trek up into the Yukon during the Alaskan gold rush, through an area that is winter most of the year. Brr. Makes me cold all over again, but thankful for a warm home and all its comforts.
Below, you can see pictures from the move, January 13, 2007. The first picture shows us moving out. The second shows the work involved in moving in, as books are being put on the shelves in the new location.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
The Move January 13, 2007
HOW ONE SMALL CASH POOR LIBRARY PREPARED FOR THE MOVE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, MOVED IN ONE WEEKEND WITHOUT SPENDING ANY LIBRARY MONEY, OPENED ON TIME THE FOLLOWING MONDAY AND LIVED TO TELL THE STORY
We sure didn’t have much money, and we couldn’t afford our own building. But when we heard that the former church, built in 1997, was for sale, we thought of the potential that was there. Our present location left a lot to be desired. It was a historic building, to be sure, built in 1902, with an intact opera house in the second floor. However, our library occupied too small a space for the population we serve, the heating and air conditioning needed to be upgraded, and it was not accessible. We had worked with a library building consultant and an architect to draw up a building plan for renovation of the building, which would include enlargement of the library. But we never could come up with enough money to do the work.
So, the former church sure looked like the answer. Our former location was actually a community center, and the village officials bought the church with the idea that it would be the new community center, including the library. And we have enough money set aside that we can afford to do what we need to do in the new location.
Once the plan was approved, we had serious work to do. To move a library, you need to plan and organize. You need people, time, boxes, tape, markers, scissors, muscles, and cameras to record the progress. Our board president and our director began about nine weeks ahead of the move, planning and organizing. Others pitched in as they were able. We were assisted for several days by a relative from Kentucky. Three heads are better than two, especially when two are sisters. We weeded out one fourth of the collection and set those books aside for a sale. We went through every object in the library, and almost every paper in every file cabinet, threw out magazines and catalogs, put older books in storage, putting unwanted items for that upcoming garage sale.
Each shelf, file cabinet, piece of furniture and unboxed item was labeled with color coded sticky labels as to where it was to go in the new location. Boxes were appropriately labeled as to room number, number of shelf or spinner and starting and ending authors or titles in the box.
The night before the move, we closed the library two hours early. The board members, directors and others spend five hours packing up the remaining collection and other items.
The volunteer fire department volunteered, or was volunteered, to move us the half mile to the new location. The husband of one board member was able to secure a furniture van. Boxes came from everywhere – the local grocery store, a moving business, and several board members who were present or former business owners. Local businesses provided food, which was served by the Girl Scouts.
Moving day, January 13, 2007, was damp, with a forecast of an ice storm. Thankfully, it was nothing worse than light rain. The movers started by 9 a.m. and had everything out to the new location by 11:30. We had as many community members helping us reshelve as we had space for them to work. By 4:30, everything was shelved and ready for a Monday opening.
Much remains to be done, and we will be moving again, once our permanent location in the building is ready for us. But then, we will only have to move down the hall.
This move brought out the best in some of the residents of Homer. Not everyone who helped us uses the library on a regular basis, but they recognize the value of the library to the community as a whole.
We sure didn’t have much money, and we couldn’t afford our own building. But when we heard that the former church, built in 1997, was for sale, we thought of the potential that was there. Our present location left a lot to be desired. It was a historic building, to be sure, built in 1902, with an intact opera house in the second floor. However, our library occupied too small a space for the population we serve, the heating and air conditioning needed to be upgraded, and it was not accessible. We had worked with a library building consultant and an architect to draw up a building plan for renovation of the building, which would include enlargement of the library. But we never could come up with enough money to do the work.
So, the former church sure looked like the answer. Our former location was actually a community center, and the village officials bought the church with the idea that it would be the new community center, including the library. And we have enough money set aside that we can afford to do what we need to do in the new location.
Once the plan was approved, we had serious work to do. To move a library, you need to plan and organize. You need people, time, boxes, tape, markers, scissors, muscles, and cameras to record the progress. Our board president and our director began about nine weeks ahead of the move, planning and organizing. Others pitched in as they were able. We were assisted for several days by a relative from Kentucky. Three heads are better than two, especially when two are sisters. We weeded out one fourth of the collection and set those books aside for a sale. We went through every object in the library, and almost every paper in every file cabinet, threw out magazines and catalogs, put older books in storage, putting unwanted items for that upcoming garage sale.
Each shelf, file cabinet, piece of furniture and unboxed item was labeled with color coded sticky labels as to where it was to go in the new location. Boxes were appropriately labeled as to room number, number of shelf or spinner and starting and ending authors or titles in the box.
The night before the move, we closed the library two hours early. The board members, directors and others spend five hours packing up the remaining collection and other items.
The volunteer fire department volunteered, or was volunteered, to move us the half mile to the new location. The husband of one board member was able to secure a furniture van. Boxes came from everywhere – the local grocery store, a moving business, and several board members who were present or former business owners. Local businesses provided food, which was served by the Girl Scouts.
Moving day, January 13, 2007, was damp, with a forecast of an ice storm. Thankfully, it was nothing worse than light rain. The movers started by 9 a.m. and had everything out to the new location by 11:30. We had as many community members helping us reshelve as we had space for them to work. By 4:30, everything was shelved and ready for a Monday opening.
Much remains to be done, and we will be moving again, once our permanent location in the building is ready for us. But then, we will only have to move down the hall.
This move brought out the best in some of the residents of Homer. Not everyone who helped us uses the library on a regular basis, but they recognize the value of the library to the community as a whole.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Our Upcoming Move
Weather permitting, the Homer Library will close January 12 at 5 p.m. to pack up. The move will take place Saturday, January 13. We plan to reopen Monday, January 15 at the normal time of 2 p.m. To make this happen, we are asking those who are familiar with the Dewey Decimal System and are good at alphabetizing to help us reshelve materials on Saturday evening.
Because some confusion will result, we are suspending fines for one week, from Saturday, January 13 to Saturday January 20. That will be a good time to return those overdue books and other materials, no matter when you checked them out. Fines will again begin to accrue on January 22.
Because some confusion will result, we are suspending fines for one week, from Saturday, January 13 to Saturday January 20. That will be a good time to return those overdue books and other materials, no matter when you checked them out. Fines will again begin to accrue on January 22.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
More news here!
Have you seen the winning bookmarks that the school children made? All the entries are on display in the hallway outside the library or inside on the table. The winning bookmarks are available in the library to anyone who wants them. Help yourself to one or more.
Have you been in the library lately? If you have, you’ve seen that we are hard at work preparing for the move. Everything on, under or beside the sale table is still only one nickel each. That includes videos and music CDs. Help yourself to a bargain.
Is there an Illinois Veteran in your family? The State of Illinois is sponsoring an Illinois Veterans’ Project, to honor veterans and save the history of their service in the military. Participation forms can be picked up at the library.
The newest DVDs are Superman Returns and Ice Age: The Meltdown. Our new books are Ricochet by Sandra Brown, Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris, The Bancroft Strategy by Robert Ludlum, Wildfire by Nelson DeMille, Coach Tex Winter: Triangle Basketball by Ann Parr, Whispers of Winter by Tracie Peterson, Glad Tidings by Debbie Macomber, Ready for Love by Debbie Macomber, and A Woman’s Place by Lynn Austin.
Also new are two employees, Brenda Stineman and Marnie Hess. Marnie has extensive library experience and will be here on a regular basis, and Brenda will fill in as needed. Holly Humphrey has moved on to other activities. If you see her, please wish her well and thank her for her service here.
It is not too late to register your interests in non-fiction audio books. We have not ordered them yet. Pick up a survey form in the library, or go to our blog to get the url of the survey. It is two parts on the internet. Thanks to all who have participated so far. Our blog can be found at homerillinois.blogspot.com
Have you been in the library lately? If you have, you’ve seen that we are hard at work preparing for the move. Everything on, under or beside the sale table is still only one nickel each. That includes videos and music CDs. Help yourself to a bargain.
Is there an Illinois Veteran in your family? The State of Illinois is sponsoring an Illinois Veterans’ Project, to honor veterans and save the history of their service in the military. Participation forms can be picked up at the library.
The newest DVDs are Superman Returns and Ice Age: The Meltdown. Our new books are Ricochet by Sandra Brown, Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris, The Bancroft Strategy by Robert Ludlum, Wildfire by Nelson DeMille, Coach Tex Winter: Triangle Basketball by Ann Parr, Whispers of Winter by Tracie Peterson, Glad Tidings by Debbie Macomber, Ready for Love by Debbie Macomber, and A Woman’s Place by Lynn Austin.
Also new are two employees, Brenda Stineman and Marnie Hess. Marnie has extensive library experience and will be here on a regular basis, and Brenda will fill in as needed. Holly Humphrey has moved on to other activities. If you see her, please wish her well and thank her for her service here.
It is not too late to register your interests in non-fiction audio books. We have not ordered them yet. Pick up a survey form in the library, or go to our blog to get the url of the survey. It is two parts on the internet. Thanks to all who have participated so far. Our blog can be found at homerillinois.blogspot.com
Friday, December 01, 2006
News
What’s new in the Homer Library today? The winning bookmarks have been printed out and are in the library on display, and they are available for use in marking your place in the book you are reading. All bookmark contest entries are on display on the wall outside the library. Take a minute and enjoy the creativity of our young people.
If you come in the library, you will see that we have been very busy getting ready for the move. We may be moving late this month, or early next month, weather permitting. Meanwhile, we are making plans for the furnishing of the new library.
The book/video sale continues. Everything on and under the sale table is five cents, one nickel. What a bargain!
If you come in the library, you will see that we have been very busy getting ready for the move. We may be moving late this month, or early next month, weather permitting. Meanwhile, we are making plans for the furnishing of the new library.
The book/video sale continues. Everything on and under the sale table is five cents, one nickel. What a bargain!
Friday, November 17, 2006
Chess, anyone??
The Homer Library will be sponsoring a Chess Club for young people beginning in January, and meeting once a week. It is BYOBoard. For information, call 896-2693. All skill levels are welcome.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Bookmark Contest and Bookmarks
Recently we held a bookmark contest for the children who are served by our RIF program. The entries have been judged and the winning bookmarks are being printed. When done, they will be available in the library. Meanwhile, the remaining entries are on display in the hallway outside the library. Homer has some very clever and artistic children, and it was hard to chose the winners. But, in a very real sense, they are all winners.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
News for You
What’s news this week in the Homer Library? Seven new adult fiction books and four new DVDs are waiting to get checked out. They are Born in Death by J. D. Robb, A Carol for Christmas by Robin Lee Hatcher, Under the Northern Lights by Tracie Peterson, First Impressions by Nora Roberts, H.R.H. by Danielle Steel, Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier and The Widow by Carla Neggers.
The new DVDs include Cars from Disney, Firewall with Harrison Ford, The Lake House with Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves, and Dreamworks’ Over the Hedge.
We are still seeking input on our survey. Before we spend $3,000 on non-fiction audio books, we want to know what subject areas you are interested in. You can either pickup a survey form in the library, or take the survey online by copy and pasting the urls from our October 20 and 28 posts into your browser. The online survey is in two separate parts.
Thank you to all who have already participated.
The new DVDs include Cars from Disney, Firewall with Harrison Ford, The Lake House with Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves, and Dreamworks’ Over the Hedge.
We are still seeking input on our survey. Before we spend $3,000 on non-fiction audio books, we want to know what subject areas you are interested in. You can either pickup a survey form in the library, or take the survey online by copy and pasting the urls from our October 20 and 28 posts into your browser. The online survey is in two separate parts.
Thank you to all who have already participated.
Saturday, October 28, 2006
What's New?
First - what we don't know. We don't know yet when we're moving. There are things to be worked out, preparations to be made. We will be moving 12,360 books, 170 music CDs, 820 DVD and VHS tapes, and 27 magazine titles with at least three years of issues of each title. Plus desks, tables, chairs, machines, shelving, supplies etc. It will be a big undertaking, even in a small library.
The first Reading is Fundamental (RIF) distribution will take place soon. Three times each school year, we give each child in grades kindergarten through fourth a free book of her or his choosing. Any books leftover from that (and we always have more RIF books in inventory) will need to be moved, also.
Our new books this week are Family by Karen Kingsbury, Hundred-Dollar Baby by Robert B. Parker and Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. We also have four DVDs on the United States Constitution.
We still need your input on audio books. Please see our blog entries of October 17 and October 20 for the link to the online survey, which is in two parts. Or you may get a paper copy of the survey in the library. Your input will be greatly appreciated.
The first Reading is Fundamental (RIF) distribution will take place soon. Three times each school year, we give each child in grades kindergarten through fourth a free book of her or his choosing. Any books leftover from that (and we always have more RIF books in inventory) will need to be moved, also.
Our new books this week are Family by Karen Kingsbury, Hundred-Dollar Baby by Robert B. Parker and Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. We also have four DVDs on the United States Constitution.
We still need your input on audio books. Please see our blog entries of October 17 and October 20 for the link to the online survey, which is in two parts. Or you may get a paper copy of the survey in the library. Your input will be greatly appreciated.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Help Wanted
The Homer Library (Homer,Illinois)is looking for someone who would like to work on an occasional basis in the library doing clerical work. It would mainly entail checking items in and out, reshelving materials, and helping patrons. Anyone interested can call 217-896-2121, or come to the library at 101 N.Main, Homer. We are in the village hall, second door on the right.
Friday, October 20, 2006
Survey Part Two
Copy and paste the following link into your browser to access the second part of the survey. Your input is very much appreciated!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=151302757752
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=151302757752
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Library News Today
HOMER LIBRARY NEWS
The End is here! Really! Literally. As Lemony would tell you, “The end of THE END can be found at the end of THE END.” Anyway, The End, Book the 13th by Lemony Snicket is in. Is it really THE END? Read the book and see what you think.
Other new books this week include Echo Park by Michael Connelly, Short Straw by Stuart Woods, The Collectors by David Baldacci, Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans, When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin and The Innocent Man by John Grisham.
Our five cent book sale continues indefinitely. Come in and find some treasures.
You may have read in the newspaper that this library will be receiving a $3,000 grant for materials. We have specified that we will purchase non-fiction audio books. We want to know what you would like to hear. A survey is available online and in the library for you to register your interests. See the previous post for the link to the online survey. What you will see is part one. Please check back later for part two.
The End is here! Really! Literally. As Lemony would tell you, “The end of THE END can be found at the end of THE END.” Anyway, The End, Book the 13th by Lemony Snicket is in. Is it really THE END? Read the book and see what you think.
Other new books this week include Echo Park by Michael Connelly, Short Straw by Stuart Woods, The Collectors by David Baldacci, Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans, When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin and The Innocent Man by John Grisham.
Our five cent book sale continues indefinitely. Come in and find some treasures.
You may have read in the newspaper that this library will be receiving a $3,000 grant for materials. We have specified that we will purchase non-fiction audio books. We want to know what you would like to hear. A survey is available online and in the library for you to register your interests. See the previous post for the link to the online survey. What you will see is part one. Please check back later for part two.
Attention Homer Illinois area residents...
We are conducting a survey to determine what local residents are interested in listening to. You see, we have been awarded a $3,000 grant to purchase audiobooks. Now, we want to know what you want to listen to. To give us your input, please copy and paste the url for the survey into your browser:
Copy and paste the following link to take survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=667032738082
This survey is designed for those who use the library in Homer, Illinois. Thank you.
Copy and paste the following link to take survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=667032738082
This survey is designed for those who use the library in Homer, Illinois. Thank you.
Friday, October 06, 2006
New Stuff and a Move
HOMER LIBRARY NEWS
We’re moving! You probably already know that. We’re having a moving sale. Everything on and under the sale table is five cents. Books, VHS tapes, cassettes. Eveything.
Meanwhile, we’ve got lots of new books for you to read. They include Fool Me Once by Fern Michaels, The Mission Song by John LeCarre, Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich, Under Orders by Dick Francis (back to writing again after a hiatus of many years), 6 Rainier Drive by Debbie Macomber, Christmas Letters by Debbie Macomber, The Brethren by Beverly Lewis, Public Enemy by Will Staeger, Can’t Wait to Get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg, The Owl and Moon Café by JoAnn Mapson, Dead Wrong by J. A. Jance, Night Light by Terri Blackstock, and A Slender Thread by Tracie Peterson.
Our new non-fiction is the Mayo Clinic Guide to Alzheimer’s disease by Ronald Petersen.
For the young adult readers we have The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman and Olive’s Ocean by Kevin Henkes for junior readers.
Our newest DVD is Brother Bear 2.
More news about the move will be coming out soon, as well as a survey. The survey will help us determine how to spend the grant we were recently awarded. Watch for an announcement about the survey.
We’re moving! You probably already know that. We’re having a moving sale. Everything on and under the sale table is five cents. Books, VHS tapes, cassettes. Eveything.
Meanwhile, we’ve got lots of new books for you to read. They include Fool Me Once by Fern Michaels, The Mission Song by John LeCarre, Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich, Under Orders by Dick Francis (back to writing again after a hiatus of many years), 6 Rainier Drive by Debbie Macomber, Christmas Letters by Debbie Macomber, The Brethren by Beverly Lewis, Public Enemy by Will Staeger, Can’t Wait to Get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg, The Owl and Moon Café by JoAnn Mapson, Dead Wrong by J. A. Jance, Night Light by Terri Blackstock, and A Slender Thread by Tracie Peterson.
Our new non-fiction is the Mayo Clinic Guide to Alzheimer’s disease by Ronald Petersen.
For the young adult readers we have The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman and Olive’s Ocean by Kevin Henkes for junior readers.
Our newest DVD is Brother Bear 2.
More news about the move will be coming out soon, as well as a survey. The survey will help us determine how to spend the grant we were recently awarded. Watch for an announcement about the survey.
MOVING SALE
Due to our upcoming move, we are having a sale. Everyone on and under the sale table is five cents, one humble nickel. Books, videos, cassettes - whatever. It's on sale.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Bookmark Contest - changes made
There’s a change of plans in regard to the bookmark contest. We will be passing out entry blanks to children in grades kindergarten through fourth during the fall RIF distribution. That will take place sometime in October. Older children who want to enter will still have to pick up entry forms at the library.
Call 896-2121 for more information.
Call 896-2121 for more information.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Business Expo in Homer and New Materials
Tomorrow is the Business Expo in Homer. Be sure to stop in at the Homer Grade School between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. It looks to be an exciting day.
The Homer Library will be there with a selection of items from our book and video sale. Also, we are sponsoring a bookmark contest for children ages 3 through 12. It will be broken down by ages so that the young ones are not competing against the oldest ones. Some of the prizes to be given out will be on display. So kids, get out your crayons, markers, whatever materials you prefer, to make a book mark.
Library Board members will judge the entries by age groups and award prizes. Winning bookmarks will be printed out and available in the library.
Our newest materials are Public Enemy by Will Staeger, Dead Wrong by J. A. Jance, The Owl and the Moon Café by Jo-Ann Mapson, The Mayo Clinic Guide to Alzheimer's Disease by Ronald Petersen, and DVD Brother Bear 2 from Disney.
The Homer Library will be there with a selection of items from our book and video sale. Also, we are sponsoring a bookmark contest for children ages 3 through 12. It will be broken down by ages so that the young ones are not competing against the oldest ones. Some of the prizes to be given out will be on display. So kids, get out your crayons, markers, whatever materials you prefer, to make a book mark.
Library Board members will judge the entries by age groups and award prizes. Winning bookmarks will be printed out and available in the library.
Our newest materials are Public Enemy by Will Staeger, Dead Wrong by J. A. Jance, The Owl and the Moon Café by Jo-Ann Mapson, The Mayo Clinic Guide to Alzheimer's Disease by Ronald Petersen, and DVD Brother Bear 2 from Disney.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
New Stuff for you
There’s always something new in the Homer Community Library. We anticipate having a book order come in later this month, but in the meantime, here’s a small selection of new items for your reading and viewing pleasure.
Our newest adult fiction includes Vanish by Tess Gerritsen, An Unexpected Song by Iris Johansen, and Dead Run by P. J. Tracy.
All Parts Together is an historical novel of the Civil War. As it is part two of a series, you might want to want until the backordered part one arrives. The series is written for young adults and above.
Our new DVDs are Love’s Long Journey, based on the book of the same name by Janette Oke, Hoot, and RV with Robin Williams.
We are open from 2 to 7 p.m. each weekday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. We will be closed Monday, September 4, Labor Day. Our phone number is 217-896-2121.
Our newest adult fiction includes Vanish by Tess Gerritsen, An Unexpected Song by Iris Johansen, and Dead Run by P. J. Tracy.
All Parts Together is an historical novel of the Civil War. As it is part two of a series, you might want to want until the backordered part one arrives. The series is written for young adults and above.
Our new DVDs are Love’s Long Journey, based on the book of the same name by Janette Oke, Hoot, and RV with Robin Williams.
We are open from 2 to 7 p.m. each weekday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. We will be closed Monday, September 4, Labor Day. Our phone number is 217-896-2121.
Friday, August 18, 2006
Good Reading Ahead
After a week of vacation in New Hampshire, getting caught up afterwards, and having the computer out of commission for a week, I’m finally getting caught up again.
The big news here is the potential move into a much nicer, newer and more spacious facility. It’s not a done deal yet, but we’re hopeful.
Meanwhile, there are new books on the shelves. In the adult fiction department there are:
The Rapture by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
Copycat by Erica Spindler
Walking Lazarus by T. L. Hines
No Good Deeds by Laura Lippman
Telegraph Days by Larry McMurtry
Judge and Jury by James Patterson and Andrew Gross
There’s Something About Christmas by Debbie Macomber
Talk Talk by T. C. Boyle
Found by Karen Kingsbury
Gone by Lisa Gardner
Faithless by Karin Slaughter
The Island by Heather Graham
Two others are
Roots, Shoots, Buckets and Boots by Sharon Lovejoy, a book about gardening with children
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer, for the young adults
Our new DVDs are:
The Water is Wide, based on the book by Pat Conroy
The Shaggy Dog with Tim Allen
The big news here is the potential move into a much nicer, newer and more spacious facility. It’s not a done deal yet, but we’re hopeful.
Meanwhile, there are new books on the shelves. In the adult fiction department there are:
The Rapture by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
Copycat by Erica Spindler
Walking Lazarus by T. L. Hines
No Good Deeds by Laura Lippman
Telegraph Days by Larry McMurtry
Judge and Jury by James Patterson and Andrew Gross
There’s Something About Christmas by Debbie Macomber
Talk Talk by T. C. Boyle
Found by Karen Kingsbury
Gone by Lisa Gardner
Faithless by Karin Slaughter
The Island by Heather Graham
Two others are
Roots, Shoots, Buckets and Boots by Sharon Lovejoy, a book about gardening with children
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer, for the young adults
Our new DVDs are:
The Water is Wide, based on the book by Pat Conroy
The Shaggy Dog with Tim Allen
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Please welcome Holly back
Holly has been on medical leave since mid-May. Please welcome her back when you come in.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Photos
Photos from the final session of the Summer Reading Program 2006 may be viewed at the library. They are located in the denim backed photo album.
Voyage to Book Island 2006
Wednesday, July 19, was the final program of our Summer Reading Program 2006, Voyage to Book Island. The children played games, and enjoyed snacks. We held a hula hoop tournament throughout the seven weeks, and the two children with the best times, of those who were present the last day, got to take home the hoops.
Prizes were awarded to all who attended. Rick Bates of the Homer Country Market, Christine Cunningham of the Homer Emporium, David Groth of Fazoli’s in Champaign, and Monical’s Pizza supplied food and prizes for the children.
It is just over one month until school starts again. We encouraged the children to keep reading, even though the Summer Reading Program is over. They will have an easier time when school starts again, than if they neglected to read.
Our thanks to the parents and day care people who brought the children and encouraged them to participate, and to Sue Jones for her assistance.
Prizes were awarded to all who attended. Rick Bates of the Homer Country Market, Christine Cunningham of the Homer Emporium, David Groth of Fazoli’s in Champaign, and Monical’s Pizza supplied food and prizes for the children.
It is just over one month until school starts again. We encouraged the children to keep reading, even though the Summer Reading Program is over. They will have an easier time when school starts again, than if they neglected to read.
Our thanks to the parents and day care people who brought the children and encouraged them to participate, and to Sue Jones for her assistance.
Monday, July 17, 2006
The Big Dig
Have you heard of the recent tragedy in Boston where part of a tunnel broke away and killed a motorist? The tunnel was part of the Big Dig.
Growing up in southeast New Hampshire, I heard rumors of corruption in regard to the building of a highway that skirted Boston. I believe it may be part of I-95 now. The rumors were of shoddy workmanship in particular, and probably cost overruns, and whatever else people could get away with. Such rumors surrounded the Big Dig project, too. So much so, that author Linda Barnes wrote a book by that title, The Big Dig. The book came out in 2002, the collapse occurred in 2006, and now authorities have a huge job ahead of them in making sure the rest of the project is safe. Be glad you don’t have to drive it!
If you want to read the book, the Homer library has a copy.
Growing up in southeast New Hampshire, I heard rumors of corruption in regard to the building of a highway that skirted Boston. I believe it may be part of I-95 now. The rumors were of shoddy workmanship in particular, and probably cost overruns, and whatever else people could get away with. Such rumors surrounded the Big Dig project, too. So much so, that author Linda Barnes wrote a book by that title, The Big Dig. The book came out in 2002, the collapse occurred in 2006, and now authorities have a huge job ahead of them in making sure the rest of the project is safe. Be glad you don’t have to drive it!
If you want to read the book, the Homer library has a copy.
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Homer Birthday calendar
If you have never received a Homer birthday calendar, you can sign up for next year's at the library. If you have gotten a calendar in the past, someone will be contacting you about next year's. Just wait for their call.
Friday, July 14, 2006
That .... front door lock
We're still having trouble with the front door locking when it shouldn't. I've been keeping the side door unlocked. However, it's harder to open. If the sign says it's unlocked, it is unlocked. You just have to try harder--- a lot harder!! Hopefully the situation will get resolved soon!!
If you still can't get in, please call us. 896-2121
If you still can't get in, please call us. 896-2121
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Reading Opportunities
As promised, here is a list of our latest acquisitions!
Promise Me by Harlan Coben
Full Scoop by Janet Evanovich and Charlotte Hughes
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Killer Dreams by Iris Johansen
A Thousand Tomorrows by Karen Kingsbury
On Every Side by Karen Kingsbury
The Husband by Dean Koontz
Yukon Quest by Tracie Peterson, 3 books in one
Summer of the Midnight Sun by Tracie Peterson
Sandcastles by Luanne Rice
Coming Out by Danielle Steel
For the young people we have:
The Wright 3 by Blue Balliett
And
Rain on My Wings by Evelyn Horan
The last one deals with child molestation by a relative. It is geared for young adult readers.
Promise Me by Harlan Coben
Full Scoop by Janet Evanovich and Charlotte Hughes
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Killer Dreams by Iris Johansen
A Thousand Tomorrows by Karen Kingsbury
On Every Side by Karen Kingsbury
The Husband by Dean Koontz
Yukon Quest by Tracie Peterson, 3 books in one
Summer of the Midnight Sun by Tracie Peterson
Sandcastles by Luanne Rice
Coming Out by Danielle Steel
For the young people we have:
The Wright 3 by Blue Balliett
And
Rain on My Wings by Evelyn Horan
The last one deals with child molestation by a relative. It is geared for young adult readers.
Friday, June 30, 2006
New in June
What’s new in the Homer Library? Our new adult fiction includes Killer Instinct by Joseph Finder, autographed and donated by the author. Our other adult fiction includes Blue Screen by Robert B. Parker, Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich, Bleeding Hearts to Susan Wittig Albert, Coyote Moon by John A. Miller, and Like Dandelion Dust by Karen Kingsbury.
New junior fiction features The Cay by Theodore Taylor, Timothy of the Cay by Theodore Taylor, and Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins. Two new non-fiction books are Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth Lipski and Our Constitution by Donald A. Ritchie.
New DVDs are High School Musical, Glory Road and End of the Spear. Donated DVDs of classic TV include 2 Bonanza collections, and one each of Jack Benny, Roy Rogers and Everybody Loves Raymond.
New junior fiction features The Cay by Theodore Taylor, Timothy of the Cay by Theodore Taylor, and Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins. Two new non-fiction books are Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth Lipski and Our Constitution by Donald A. Ritchie.
New DVDs are High School Musical, Glory Road and End of the Spear. Donated DVDs of classic TV include 2 Bonanza collections, and one each of Jack Benny, Roy Rogers and Everybody Loves Raymond.
Holiday closings
Because of the Fourth of July, the library will be closed July 3 and 4. We will reopen at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5. And the children's Summer Reading Program, scheduled for July 5 at 1 p.m., will go on as scheduled. Have a happy and safe holiday, and let's be thankful for this wonderful country of ours.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
CLASSIC TV
Do you enjoy old TV shows? We've got some goodies on DVD thanks to a donation. There's Jack Benny, Roy Rogers, Eveybody Loves Raymond, and several DVDs of Bonanza. Actually, we've got a bonanza of Bonanza, if you want to look at it that way!
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Lions Club Calendars
The last two copies of the 2006 calendar are in the library for anyone who would like to purchase them at $6 each. These are the last two Homer Lions Club calendars ever. A real collector's item.The calendar will continue, but under the auspices of the Homer Library. The Lions Club has graciously given this community project over to the library.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
eBooks for kids - some fun in the summer
Go to www.lincolntrail.info/whatsnew.html and click on the link for Tumblebooks, and chose from stories, non-fiction, puzzles and games, language learning etc. for children. The one book I watched and listened to was very well done. I had a group of boys behind me watching along and enjoying the story of a sleep walking father.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Memorial Books
The Homer Lions Club has contributed two books to the library in honor of former Lions.
The books are Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Power in memory of Gene Happ, and Advanced Bass Fishing in memory of Stanley Smith. We appreciate this memorial gift.
The books are Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Power in memory of Gene Happ, and Advanced Bass Fishing in memory of Stanley Smith. We appreciate this memorial gift.
Friday, June 09, 2006
New Stuff
Bleeding Hearts by Susan Wittig Albert, and Like Dandelion Dust by Karen Kingsbury are our new adult novels. Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins and The Cay by Theodore Taylor are the new junior fiction titles. And we have added Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth Lipski for your health information needs.
Our new DVDs, for your enjoyment, are Glory Road and High School Musical.
Our new DVDs, for your enjoyment, are Glory Road and High School Musical.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Summer Reading Program 2006
Voyage to Book Island starts tomorrow at 1 p.m. Children ages 5-10 are invited to come each Wednesday for the next seven weeks at that time for an hour of fun, games, crafts and prizes. July 19 will be the final program, with the awarding of prizes.
The Front Door
Have you tried to get in the building and found the door locked? Sometimes the door locks itself when it is shut hard. Sharon and Bub have worked on it to alleviate the problem. However, we are asking that when you leave the building, shut the door slowly. If you hold onto the door until it is fully closed, the problem won't occur.
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
New Materials
We hope you had a good Memorial Day Weekend as we honored our servicemen and women. It was a very hot weekend in this part of the country.
Our newest materials are At Risk by Patricia Cornwell and Dark Harbor by Stuart Woods. The latter was donated by a patron, for which we are thankful.
Our newest materials are At Risk by Patricia Cornwell and Dark Harbor by Stuart Woods. The latter was donated by a patron, for which we are thankful.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
The Constitution - why should we care?
How well do we know the Constitution? How well do our young people know it? How important is that, anyway? Is it a dry and technical document? Can't we just let our elected representatives make laws without our input?
The Annenberg Foundation at Sunnylands has prepared materials to help Americans, especially young people, become more aware of how our government works. These materials are available in several formats: a large volume titled Our Constitution, a set of hip pocket books, and a website: JusticeLearning.org, an online learning resource. The hip pocket books and Our Constitution are available at the Homer Library.
The Annenberg Foundation at Sunnylands has prepared materials to help Americans, especially young people, become more aware of how our government works. These materials are available in several formats: a large volume titled Our Constitution, a set of hip pocket books, and a website: JusticeLearning.org, an online learning resource. The hip pocket books and Our Constitution are available at the Homer Library.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Need help with telecommunications decisions?
Consumers Union has given us a handbook, Practical tips for Consumers, that deals with many types of telecommunications, local, long distance and wireless phone service, as well as cable TV and internet service. If you are confused about the options, this booklet may help you make informed decisions.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Summer Reading and What's New?
The Summer Reading Program, Voyage to Book Island, begins June 7 at 1 p.m. and continues to July 19. All programs except the last one will take place in the dining room of the village hall. Children ages 5 to 10 are encouraged to attend. What is the summer reading program? It consists of fun, crafts, games and sometimes food. And Prizes.
Our new adult fiction includes The Englisher by Beverly Lewis, Digging to American by Anne Tyler, Beach Road by James Patterson and Peter De Jonge, Second Sight by Amanda Quick, Dead Watch by John Sandford, and a paperback, Love According to Lily.
Our new DVDs are Hoodwinked, Nanny McPhee, and Blondie.
We have a set of four books dealing with adolescent mental illness: Anxiety Disorder, Eating Disorder, Depression or Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia.
And lastly, some chick lit, light reading for the 20 somethings.
Our new adult fiction includes The Englisher by Beverly Lewis, Digging to American by Anne Tyler, Beach Road by James Patterson and Peter De Jonge, Second Sight by Amanda Quick, Dead Watch by John Sandford, and a paperback, Love According to Lily.
Our new DVDs are Hoodwinked, Nanny McPhee, and Blondie.
We have a set of four books dealing with adolescent mental illness: Anxiety Disorder, Eating Disorder, Depression or Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia.
And lastly, some chick lit, light reading for the 20 somethings.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Online book clubs
Have you ever visited the website of the Lincoln Trail Libraries System: www.ltls.org? One of the features you will find there is the online book clubs at http://www.ltls.org/bookclubs.html Hosted by Suzanne Beecher, it offers six genre of books, of which you can read 2 or 3 chapters in a week, through daily emails. Suzanne gives you the opportunity to decide if each book is one you really want to read or not. Suzanne is an online pal. Each day she includes a newsy note about what she’s doing or thinking, and she answers emails from readers. She also offers the opportunity to enter contests and win books. And, as they say on certain TV ads, It's Free!
Which brings me to my second and final point. I won a contest, and received in the mail from Noah Lukeman (I like that name) his new book, A Dash of Style, all about our favorite topic, punctuation. It will be available soon for any Homer library patrons who wish to be better writers.
Which brings me to my second and final point. I won a contest, and received in the mail from Noah Lukeman (I like that name) his new book, A Dash of Style, all about our favorite topic, punctuation. It will be available soon for any Homer library patrons who wish to be better writers.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Illinois Clicks!
What on earth is Illinois Clicks!? Need information? Information that's organized, vetted, reliable? Try Illinois Clicks at www.illinoisclicks.org
Selected by Illinois librarians, reliable, timely, accessible 24/7, with ongoing updates.
Selected by Illinois librarians, reliable, timely, accessible 24/7, with ongoing updates.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
RIF Day #3
Today was the third and final distribution of RIF (Reading is Fundamental) books to children in the Heritage School District grades Kindergarten through fourth. Each child got to choose two books out of a large selection. We also read to them by classes, ten total, and gave them flyers with the information about the upcoming Summer Reading Program.
This RIF program is paid for in part by the library, and by the federal government.
This RIF program is paid for in part by the library, and by the federal government.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
What's New???
We have many new books and DVDs on the shelves. Thanks to a gift from the Homer American Legion Auxiliary in honor of their Gold Star Members, we were able to order four books. They are Mediterranean Women Stay Slim, Too, and The Merck Manual of Health & Aging, which have arrived, and Big Weather – a book about tornadoes, and American Courage, which are on order. We appreciate the gift from the Auxiliary.
Our new adult fiction includes Two Little Girls in Blue by Mary Higgins Clark, Dark Tort by Diane Mott Davidson, Cage of Stars by Jacquelyn Mitchard, Dirty Blonde by Lisa Scottoline, Susannah’s Garden by Debbie Macomber, The Saddlemaker’s Wife by Earlene Fowler, When Joy Came to Stay by Karen Kingsbury and The Innocent Libertine by T. Davis Bunn and Isabella Bunn.
Our new junior books are The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo.
Our new DVDs are The Chronicles of Narnia and Dr. Dolittle 3. Donated DVDs include four of the television series Bonanza, a total of 26 episodes, and Johnny Cash at “Town Hall Party.”
Our new adult fiction includes Two Little Girls in Blue by Mary Higgins Clark, Dark Tort by Diane Mott Davidson, Cage of Stars by Jacquelyn Mitchard, Dirty Blonde by Lisa Scottoline, Susannah’s Garden by Debbie Macomber, The Saddlemaker’s Wife by Earlene Fowler, When Joy Came to Stay by Karen Kingsbury and The Innocent Libertine by T. Davis Bunn and Isabella Bunn.
Our new junior books are The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo.
Our new DVDs are The Chronicles of Narnia and Dr. Dolittle 3. Donated DVDs include four of the television series Bonanza, a total of 26 episodes, and Johnny Cash at “Town Hall Party.”
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Favorite Places in Illinois - Starved Rock
This is a jewel of a state park, not what you would expect in such a flat state. Located in Utica along the Illinois River, it features canyons. During the week and in the spring, it is not busy as it will be in the summer. The bluebells and other spring wildflowers are in bloom. The trails are well maintained and marked. The Lodge offers a variety of meals on the menu throughout the day. And there is no charge to visit the park.
Wrapped in Rain
Charles Martin’s first book, The Dead Don’t Dance, was optioned for a Hallmark television movie. His new one is Wrapped in Rain. Martin is a superb storyteller, an author of “God-haunted fiction.” – Bookpage
You will get inside the skin of his characters, and learn to love them. You will also get a big taste of the South, and learn the old informal name of Jacksonville, Florida.
Have you read a book recently that you especially enjoyed? Tell us about it. Write it down and we'll post it on the blog.
You will get inside the skin of his characters, and learn to love them. You will also get a big taste of the South, and learn the old informal name of Jacksonville, Florida.
Have you read a book recently that you especially enjoyed? Tell us about it. Write it down and we'll post it on the blog.
Attention Senior Citizens
Circuit Breaker applications and Form IL-1363 are now available in the library. The program also includes a license plate discount and help paying for prescription drugs.
Friday, April 21, 2006
What's new in the Homer Library??
“Thank You” to whoever has donated the Bonanza and Johnny Cash DVDs. They are much appreciated, and will put in circulation as soon as we can get them processed.
Have you read a good book lately? Give us a written synopsis or report and we’ll put in on this blog for the benefit of other readers.
The CDs are going fast, but a few are still available. They are totally free.
We are open from
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
In Orbit
Have you read the latest by aviation expert, John J. Nance? Looking forward to when commercial space travel is available, for a steep price, Nance places his protagonist, Kip Dawson, in orbit, with fuming wife back home, and a catastrophic event occuring in space. What happens then has lessons for all of us.
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Happy Easter and free CDs
We're still offering free CDs of golden oldies. Forget the quiz. All you have to do is choose which one or ones you want. Please. We want to give them away!!
The storms have moved away. The grass is green. The air is warm. This is perhaps the most beautiful time of the year, at least when it's not storming. Let's hope for a beautiful, sunny day tomorrow as we celebrate all that Easter means!
Our newest DVD is The Chronicles of Narnia.
The storms have moved away. The grass is green. The air is warm. This is perhaps the most beautiful time of the year, at least when it's not storming. Let's hope for a beautiful, sunny day tomorrow as we celebrate all that Easter means!
Our newest DVD is The Chronicles of Narnia.
Friday, April 14, 2006
Easter Weekend hours
There are no changes in our hours this weekend. We will be open until 7 p.m. Friday evening, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, and from 2-7 p.m. on Monday, as usual.
Friday, March 31, 2006
National Library Week news
April 2 through 8 is National Library Week. Once again, we will be having a Fine Free Week to celebrate. You may return your overdue items at no charge. We will not require you to pay fines, no matter how long you have had the items out. Take advantage of this great opportunity to get those books and videos back.
Our new items are Orbit by John J. Nance, The House by Danielle Steel, The 10th Circle by Jodi Picoult, Ordinary Heroes by Scott Turow, Prior Bad Acts by Tami Hoag, The Hunt Club by John Lescroat, two Hank Zipzer books by Henry Winkler, Toby Tire’s School Bus Safety Video, Scoop’s Favorite Adventures (Bob the Builder) and The Black Stallion, plus a variety of romance novels.
CDs are still available free for the taking. We have a selection of golden oldies to choose from. All you have to do is answer four questions on our super easy quiz. Stop in the library for more information.
The library is open from 2 to 7 p.m. weekdays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Our phone number is 896-2121.
Our new items are Orbit by John J. Nance, The House by Danielle Steel, The 10th Circle by Jodi Picoult, Ordinary Heroes by Scott Turow, Prior Bad Acts by Tami Hoag, The Hunt Club by John Lescroat, two Hank Zipzer books by Henry Winkler, Toby Tire’s School Bus Safety Video, Scoop’s Favorite Adventures (Bob the Builder) and The Black Stallion, plus a variety of romance novels.
CDs are still available free for the taking. We have a selection of golden oldies to choose from. All you have to do is answer four questions on our super easy quiz. Stop in the library for more information.
The library is open from 2 to 7 p.m. weekdays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Our phone number is 896-2121.
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Thursday, March 16, 2006
It's time for the CD contest
Answer any four of these questions correctly, and you can have your choice of one CD from our stack.
Find out what Christine Cunningham and Chris Reel have in common, other than being married mothers of two children each.
Having answered #1, now figure out what soda was called in our childhoods.
Read one book from the current New York Times bestseller list. The list is posted in the library.
Tell us the name of the main character in the Cat Who books by Lilian Jackson Braun.
Who wrote From the Timber to the Prairie?
What is the fictional setting of Earlene Fowler’s books
Name one book written about last year’s Illinois basketball team.
What hours is the library open on Saturdays?
Name one magazine on our magazine rack.
What do we charge for hardback books on our sale table?
Find the name of my cat as mentioned on the blog.
Any questions, call 896-2121 or come into the library. You must bring your answers into the library to collect your prize.
Find out what Christine Cunningham and Chris Reel have in common, other than being married mothers of two children each.
Having answered #1, now figure out what soda was called in our childhoods.
Read one book from the current New York Times bestseller list. The list is posted in the library.
Tell us the name of the main character in the Cat Who books by Lilian Jackson Braun.
Who wrote From the Timber to the Prairie?
What is the fictional setting of Earlene Fowler’s books
Name one book written about last year’s Illinois basketball team.
What hours is the library open on Saturdays?
Name one magazine on our magazine rack.
What do we charge for hardback books on our sale table?
Find the name of my cat as mentioned on the blog.
Any questions, call 896-2121 or come into the library. You must bring your answers into the library to collect your prize.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
CD Giveaway
We have a selection of CDs of artists from the past - the golden oldies that were popular decades ago - to give away. These are duplicate titles of ones we have added to our collection. We are holding a contest, so easy my cat Sammie could almost (that's a BIG "almost" for Sammie) win. Watch for specifics on this blog and in the Southern Champaign County Today newspaper. The contest is first come, first served. It will end when all CDs have been given away.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
New DVDs
We've just added three more to the collection - Walk the Line with Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon; Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley; and Yours, Mine and Ours with Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo.
Friday, March 03, 2006
Going to Springfield, Promoting the Library
On March 1, 563 people showed up at the Illinois State Library to meet with lawmakers about library concerns. They attended a rally in front of the State Capitol, with a number of speakers; the highlight of the rally was Richard Norton Smith. He is a historian and biographer, and is best known in Illinois as the first Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, a four building complex in Springfield. Sara Essig, President of the Board of Trustees of the Homer Library, and Chris Reel, Homer Librarian, were among the more than three dozen from the Lincoln Trail Libraries System who attended.
Friday, February 24, 2006
More New Stuff
Here's our latest:
2 new DVDS:
The Gospel
Stuart Little 3
3 new Books
The 5th Horseman by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Long Time Coming by Sandra Brown
5 new romance novels
2 new DVDS:
The Gospel
Stuart Little 3
3 new Books
The 5th Horseman by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Long Time Coming by Sandra Brown
5 new romance novels
This and That
The Champaign Public Library has announced that they will no longer place out of system library loan requests for patrons of other libraries. In other words, if you want a book that is not available from the Lincoln Trail Libraries System, you must place the hold through your local library.
Today was RIF (Reading is Fundamental) day at the Heritage Grade School. Children in grades kindergarten through fourth chose a book to keep. Cindy Happ read to each of the classes after they made their selection.
Today was RIF (Reading is Fundamental) day at the Heritage Grade School. Children in grades kindergarten through fourth chose a book to keep. Cindy Happ read to each of the classes after they made their selection.
Friday, February 17, 2006
A Moratorium on donations of books
Thank you so much to all of you who have donated books to us recently. And thanks to all who have purchased those donated items from us!
However, we're full up. Please hold off on donating any more until we can sell down what we have. We can still take donations of CDs, DVDs, and VHS movies.
We greatly appreciate your support.
However, we're full up. Please hold off on donating any more until we can sell down what we have. We can still take donations of CDs, DVDs, and VHS movies.
We greatly appreciate your support.
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Accelerated Reader Tests
The Homer Library has purchased ten more AR tests for use at the school. All the tests we purchase are for books that are available in this library, and may or may not be available in the school library. This serves to increase the number of titles that children may read in the AR program.
The new tests are for the following books:
Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt
Great Redwall Feast by Brian Jacques
Journal of Joshua Loper: A Black Cowboy
Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata
Lewis and Clark and Me: A Dog's Tale by Laurie Myers
Look to the Hills by Patricia McKissack
My Lone Star Summer by D. Love
River by Gary Paulsen
Seaman: The Dog Who Explored by Gail Karwoski (a Lewis and Clark story)
Standing in the Light by Mary Osborne
The new tests are for the following books:
Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt
Great Redwall Feast by Brian Jacques
Journal of Joshua Loper: A Black Cowboy
Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata
Lewis and Clark and Me: A Dog's Tale by Laurie Myers
Look to the Hills by Patricia McKissack
My Lone Star Summer by D. Love
River by Gary Paulsen
Seaman: The Dog Who Explored by Gail Karwoski (a Lewis and Clark story)
Standing in the Light by Mary Osborne
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
New Award Winning Book
Criss Cross by Lynn Rae Perkins www.harperchildrens.com/authorintro/index.asp?authorid=18005 won the Newberry Medal this year. Thanks to a local patron, we have a copy ready to be checked out. Fourteen year old Debbie wishes and waits for something good to happen to her, something special.
Several other award winning children's book will be arriving soon.
Several other award winning children's book will be arriving soon.
Saturday, February 11, 2006
What's the latest??
What’s new in here? To start, there are two new, interesting junior books, Small Steps by Louis Sachar, and Zach’s Lie by Roland Smith www.rolandsmith.com. And there’s Pig on the Titanic by Gary Crew, based on a true story.
Adult fiction includes To Darkness and To Death by Julia Spencer-Fleming www.juliaspencerfleming.com, Sea Change by Robert B. Parker, The Witness by Illinois resident Dee Henderson http://www.deehenderson.com/, The Noble Fugitive by T. Davis Bunn and Isabella Bunn, and Last Light by Terri Blackstock www.terriblackstock.com.
In adult non-fiction we have Marley and Me: life and love with the world’s worst dog by John Grogan www.marleyandme.com/blog, and Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin www.doriskearnsgoodwin.com.
Our new DVDs are The Legend of Zorro and The Pink Panther.
The IRS has notified the Homer Post Office that tax forms will no longer be available there. We have both state and federal forms at the library. We are open 2-7 weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Our phone number is 896-2121. We are located in the Homer Village Hall at 101 N. Main Street.
Adult fiction includes To Darkness and To Death by Julia Spencer-Fleming www.juliaspencerfleming.com, Sea Change by Robert B. Parker, The Witness by Illinois resident Dee Henderson http://www.deehenderson.com/, The Noble Fugitive by T. Davis Bunn and Isabella Bunn, and Last Light by Terri Blackstock www.terriblackstock.com.
In adult non-fiction we have Marley and Me: life and love with the world’s worst dog by John Grogan www.marleyandme.com/blog, and Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin www.doriskearnsgoodwin.com.
Our new DVDs are The Legend of Zorro and The Pink Panther.
The IRS has notified the Homer Post Office that tax forms will no longer be available there. We have both state and federal forms at the library. We are open 2-7 weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Our phone number is 896-2121. We are located in the Homer Village Hall at 101 N. Main Street.
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Two New DVDs
Our latest are The Legend of Zorro (read a review at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386140/) and The Pink Panther. Check them out!
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Large Print Books
All the new large print books, all 47 of them, are on the shelf and ready to be checked out. In fact, they are waiting, begging, pleading to go out. Can you help them out by taking some home for a while??!
It's a nice problem to have....
However, we're running out of room. What I'm referring to is donated books, books for the book sale. We have received so many lately, for which we are grateful. All the money received from the book sale goes to our building program. So, please, come in and see what we are. They are not all, in fact very few are, old moldy paperbacks. There are a lot of newer titles and books in good condition in hardback.
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Homer Library's New Materials
We have fifty new large print fiction books which we are in the process of putting on the shelves. If you need large print books, or know someone who does, we have a great new selection!
Our other new materials are Just Rewards by Barbara Taylor Bradford, The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell by Lilian Jackson Braun, All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz, and Every Breath You Take by Judith McNaught. Donated audiobooks include Shattered by Dick Francis, How to Make an American Quilt by Whitney Otto, Irresistible Forces by Danielle Steel, and Cat’s Eyewitness by Rita Mae Brown. All are on cassette except the last one, which is on CDs.
Our other new materials are Just Rewards by Barbara Taylor Bradford, The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell by Lilian Jackson Braun, All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz, and Every Breath You Take by Judith McNaught. Donated audiobooks include Shattered by Dick Francis, How to Make an American Quilt by Whitney Otto, Irresistible Forces by Danielle Steel, and Cat’s Eyewitness by Rita Mae Brown. All are on cassette except the last one, which is on CDs.
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Tax Forms
Federal tax forms are available now at the Homer Library. The Homer Postmaster has been notified that tax forms will no longer be available at the post office. The library is the only source for forms in Homer.
For your convenience, you may pick up the forms at the library between 2 and 7 p.m. weekdays, and between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays. We are located in the village hall at 101 N. Main Street. Our phone number is 896-2121.
For your convenience, you may pick up the forms at the library between 2 and 7 p.m. weekdays, and between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays. We are located in the village hall at 101 N. Main Street. Our phone number is 896-2121.
Friday, January 13, 2006
Martin Luther King Holiday
In honor of the day, the Homer Library will be open normal hours. Check out a book about Dr. King, or any other item that you desire. We're here to serve, and make available the materials you need for school, work or leisure reading, viewing or listening.
Saturday, January 07, 2006
Used Magazine give-away
As we make room for the 2006 issues of our magazines, we are making available back issues of popular titles, such as Good Housekeeping, Redbook, Country Living, Country Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, and Family Fun.
Stop in soon for the best selection.
Stop in soon for the best selection.
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Our latest acquisitions
NEW MATERIALS DECEMBER 2005
Adult Fiction
All She Ever Wanted by Lynn Austin
At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks
Even Now by Karen Kingsbury
The Life All Around Me by Ellen Foster, by Kaye Gibbons
The Lighthouse by P. D. James
On the Run by Iris Johansen
Red Lily by Nora Roberts
S is for Silence by Sue Grafton
The Sunflower by Richard Paul Evans
Adult Nonfiction
The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt
Teacher Man by Frank McCourt
CD
Song for My Father by Dave Hepler
DVD
Frequency
Where the Red Fern Grows
VHS
Casablanca
The Phantom Menace: Star Wars I
Adult Fiction
All She Ever Wanted by Lynn Austin
At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks
Even Now by Karen Kingsbury
The Life All Around Me by Ellen Foster, by Kaye Gibbons
The Lighthouse by P. D. James
On the Run by Iris Johansen
Red Lily by Nora Roberts
S is for Silence by Sue Grafton
The Sunflower by Richard Paul Evans
Adult Nonfiction
The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt
Teacher Man by Frank McCourt
CD
Song for My Father by Dave Hepler
DVD
Frequency
Where the Red Fern Grows
VHS
Casablanca
The Phantom Menace: Star Wars I
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Happy New Year 2006!
We want to wish all our patrons, and all who might find this blog, a very Happy New Year. May 2006 be filled with good books for you and your loved ones. We are here to help you find those good reads.
Next week look for news about our newest acquisitions.
Next week look for news about our newest acquisitions.
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Holiday News
HOMER LIBRARY NEWS
The Homer Library will be closed on the following dates: December 24 and 31. Following each closure, we will reopen the following Monday at 2 p.m. Also, should the weather be particularly bad, it is advisable to call the library before coming in, to make sure we are open. Any items due on a day when we close because of bad weather will then be due on the next day that we are open. Our phone number is 896-2121.
On December 29 from 1 to 2 p.m., we will be holding an after Christmas party for children ages 5 through 10. We will provide games, crafts and snacks, and give your child a chance to show new toys (as appropriate) and see friends.
Our newest books are S is for Silence by Sue Grafton, At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks, Red Lily by Nora Roberts, The Sunflower by Richard Pal Evans, The Lighthouse by P. D. James, Teacher Man by Frank McCourt, and The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt.
The Homer Library will be closed on the following dates: December 24 and 31. Following each closure, we will reopen the following Monday at 2 p.m. Also, should the weather be particularly bad, it is advisable to call the library before coming in, to make sure we are open. Any items due on a day when we close because of bad weather will then be due on the next day that we are open. Our phone number is 896-2121.
On December 29 from 1 to 2 p.m., we will be holding an after Christmas party for children ages 5 through 10. We will provide games, crafts and snacks, and give your child a chance to show new toys (as appropriate) and see friends.
Our newest books are S is for Silence by Sue Grafton, At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks, Red Lily by Nora Roberts, The Sunflower by Richard Pal Evans, The Lighthouse by P. D. James, Teacher Man by Frank McCourt, and The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt.
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