The Library will be holding a Make and Take craft for children on December 3, during normal library hours. Stop in anytime from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and we will have a Christmas craft available for your children to make.
Our new books this week are A Million Little Pieces by James Frey, The Regime by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, The Preacher’s Daughter by Beverly Lewis, and three Gooseberry Patch books: What’s for Dinner?, Meals in Minutes and Gifts for Giving .
Our newest DVDs are The Polar Express, Left Behind: The World at War and Madagascar.
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Thanksgiving
If you are one of our patrons, Thank You! Without you, we would have no reason to be here. We enjoy providing the books, videos, magazines and other items for your entertainment, information and educational needs.
We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, even as we consider the many things to be thankful for.
We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, even as we consider the many things to be thankful for.
Friday, November 18, 2005
So What's New??
HOMER LIBRARY NEWS
What’s new in the Homer Library today? For starters, there are two new fiction books, Mary Mary by James Patterson, and the second book in Karen Kingsbury's new series, Forgiven. We have three books by Gooseberry Patch – From Grandma’s Kitchen, Christmas Cookies, and Farmhouse Christmas. Several more Gooseberry titles will be arriving soon, all of them donated by a local patron.
Our newest DVDs are Christmas with the Kranks, and Left Behind: the World at War.
If you need ideas for holiday gifts, food or decorating, the library has many books and magazines loaded with ideas.
We will be closed Thanksgiving Day, and reopen on Friday at 2 p.m. We are open 2-7 pm. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Our phone number is 896-2121.
What’s new in the Homer Library today? For starters, there are two new fiction books, Mary Mary by James Patterson, and the second book in Karen Kingsbury's new series, Forgiven. We have three books by Gooseberry Patch – From Grandma’s Kitchen, Christmas Cookies, and Farmhouse Christmas. Several more Gooseberry titles will be arriving soon, all of them donated by a local patron.
Our newest DVDs are Christmas with the Kranks, and Left Behind: the World at War.
If you need ideas for holiday gifts, food or decorating, the library has many books and magazines loaded with ideas.
We will be closed Thanksgiving Day, and reopen on Friday at 2 p.m. We are open 2-7 pm. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Our phone number is 896-2121.
Bragging on Homer
Bragging on Homer
Recently, my brother and his wife from New Hampshire visited with us for a week. This was their first ever trip to Homer. New Hampshire is a beautiful state – hills, mountains, lakes, rivers, even the ocean. People from more scenic parts of the country tend to think of Illinois as flat and boring. My brother was very impressed with Homer, mostly because of the friendliness of the people and the relaxed atmosphere. The people he met were not only friendly, but also some went out of their way to help him out. Add to that, being able to see the harvest taking place, both by machine and in Arthur, by Amish-owned and driven horse team, made it a memorable week. Thanks, Homer.
Recently, my brother and his wife from New Hampshire visited with us for a week. This was their first ever trip to Homer. New Hampshire is a beautiful state – hills, mountains, lakes, rivers, even the ocean. People from more scenic parts of the country tend to think of Illinois as flat and boring. My brother was very impressed with Homer, mostly because of the friendliness of the people and the relaxed atmosphere. The people he met were not only friendly, but also some went out of their way to help him out. Add to that, being able to see the harvest taking place, both by machine and in Arthur, by Amish-owned and driven horse team, made it a memorable week. Thanks, Homer.
Friday, November 04, 2005
What's new in this library??
What’s new in the Homer Library? Our new books are Light From Heaven by Jan Karon, Toxic Bachelors by Danielle Steel, First Impressions by Jude Deveraux, Saving Fish from Drowning by Amy Tan, The Penultimate Peril by Lemony Snicket and three books by Karen Kingsbury: A Moment of Weakness, Waiting for Morning and Halfway to Forever. The last five books will arrive Tuesday, November 8, 2005.
Our new DVDs are Herbie Fully Loaded, and Star Wars III-Revenge of the Sith.
Would you like to do a book review for the Homer Library? We are looking for people who would like to share with others about a favorite book recently read. We may put some of these reports on our blog, and even in the local newspaper.
Anyone may participate. Parents may help young children with theirs. We will accept up to four per month. If you are interested, please stop in the library for more information and to sign up.
Our new DVDs are Herbie Fully Loaded, and Star Wars III-Revenge of the Sith.
Would you like to do a book review for the Homer Library? We are looking for people who would like to share with others about a favorite book recently read. We may put some of these reports on our blog, and even in the local newspaper.
Anyone may participate. Parents may help young children with theirs. We will accept up to four per month. If you are interested, please stop in the library for more information and to sign up.
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
big.small.all
There will be a series of community dialogue meetings next month in various places around the county - but mostly in Champaign-Urbana. Anyone is welcome to voice an opinion about the future direction of this county. There will be plenty of input from C-U. The outlying communities need to be heard from. For example, how small town restaurants, fish fries, etc. are there any more? Now I'm politicizing, but our small towns need to be heard from.
For more info, go to the website: www.bigsmallall.cc
For more info, go to the website: www.bigsmallall.cc
Saturday, October 15, 2005
VIDEOS FOR SALE
A variety of old movies in VHS format is available on our sale table for only $1 each. Some of the titles include A Pocket Full of Miracles, Where the Heart Is, Shane, Andersonville, and A Good Day to Die.
Plenty of books for adults and children in paperback and hardback are also available.
Plenty of books for adults and children in paperback and hardback are also available.
Friday, October 14, 2005
At Last A List
This is what's new in here. More items will be coming in later this month!
NEW BOOKS, SEPTEMBER 2005
Without Mercy by Jack Higgins
Until I Find You by John Irving
Rejoice by Karen Kingsbury
Reunion by Karen Kingsbury
Fame by Karen Kingsbury
Creative Corrections by Lisa Whelchel
DVDs and VIDEOS
Buzz Lightyear – VHS
Sahara - DVD
A Tour of the Whitehouse with Mrs. John Kennedy - DVD
NEW BOOKS, OCTOBER 2005 (to date)
Blue Smoke – Nora Roberts
Iron Orchid - Stuart Woods
Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 by John M.Barry
Wedding in December – Anita Shreve
NEW DVDs, OCTOBER 2005 (to date)
DodgeBall
Hotel Rwanda
Kicking and Screaming
Robots
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
The Illini start basketball practice tonight. Go Illini! Basketball season can't start too soon!
NEW BOOKS, SEPTEMBER 2005
Without Mercy by Jack Higgins
Until I Find You by John Irving
Rejoice by Karen Kingsbury
Reunion by Karen Kingsbury
Fame by Karen Kingsbury
Creative Corrections by Lisa Whelchel
DVDs and VIDEOS
Buzz Lightyear – VHS
Sahara - DVD
A Tour of the Whitehouse with Mrs. John Kennedy - DVD
NEW BOOKS, OCTOBER 2005 (to date)
Blue Smoke – Nora Roberts
Iron Orchid - Stuart Woods
Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 by John M.Barry
Wedding in December – Anita Shreve
NEW DVDs, OCTOBER 2005 (to date)
DodgeBall
Hotel Rwanda
Kicking and Screaming
Robots
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
The Illini start basketball practice tonight. Go Illini! Basketball season can't start too soon!
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Too Quiet Here Lately
Between spending a week and a half in Oregon, and hosting family from New Hampshire, it's been too quiet on this blog. Look for info later this week about our new offerings.
If you ever travel to the Pacific Northwest, you will have a hard time deciding what to see - because there is so much there to see. Two suggestions - One, The Oregon Garden in Silverton. Set on a hillside overlooking the farming area (lots of orchards, including nut trees), with a great view and many different gardens, it's a must see.
In the southwest corner of Washington, there is a narrow little peninsula, perhaps only 5 miles wide, with the world's longest driveable beach. Ocean on one side, and a bay on the other, there are clam and oyster beds, and because of its narrow size, there are tsunami evacuation route signs all over the peninsula. At the SW end, there are several lighthouses, one of which we climbed to the top.
End of travelogue, back to work!
If you ever travel to the Pacific Northwest, you will have a hard time deciding what to see - because there is so much there to see. Two suggestions - One, The Oregon Garden in Silverton. Set on a hillside overlooking the farming area (lots of orchards, including nut trees), with a great view and many different gardens, it's a must see.
In the southwest corner of Washington, there is a narrow little peninsula, perhaps only 5 miles wide, with the world's longest driveable beach. Ocean on one side, and a bay on the other, there are clam and oyster beds, and because of its narrow size, there are tsunami evacuation route signs all over the peninsula. At the SW end, there are several lighthouses, one of which we climbed to the top.
End of travelogue, back to work!
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
OLD CARS - Weekly News and Marketplace
We have a selection of these newspaper like publications free for the taking, whether you might want just one, or all of them. They're great for people restoring old cars.
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Hidden Fine-Free Cards
Hidden in various books in the collection are slips that allow you to return a late book without penalty. There is a restriction. We only allow this for books that are less than one month overdue. Will you be a lucky one? It need not be used on the book in which you found it. You may save it for a later date.
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
A Bargain on the Bulls!!
Read to Achieve Nights at the United Center!
The Chicago Bulls are offering discounted tickets for November 2, 9 and 29, 2005, at $30, $25 and $23. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Chicago Bulls Read to Achieve program. For more information, contact the library at 896-2121 or stop in and pick up a flyer.
The Chicago Bulls are offering discounted tickets for November 2, 9 and 29, 2005, at $30, $25 and $23. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Chicago Bulls Read to Achieve program. For more information, contact the library at 896-2121 or stop in and pick up a flyer.
Thursday, September 01, 2005
What's new in here??
Let's see!
NEW ADULT FICTION AUGUST 2005
Chill Factor by Sandra Brown
Chill of Fear by Kay Hooper
Crusader’s Cross by James Lee Burke
Dancing in the Dark by Mary Jane Clark
Double Tap by Steve Martini
The Interruption of Everything by Terry McMillan
Long Time Gone by J. A. Jance
Miracle by Danielle Steel
Remember by Karen Kingsbury
Return by Karen Kingsbury
1776 by David McCullough
Straight Into Darkness by Faye Kellerman
Sweetwater Creek by Anne Rivers Siddons
4 Harlequin Intrigue Romance novels
NEW DVDs
Baby Einstein: Baby Wordsworth
Because of Winn-Dixie
Love Comes Softly
Love’s Enduring Promise
National Treasure
Son of the Mask
NEW CHILDREN’S BOOKS
The Battle of the Alamo by Matt Doeden
The Boston Tea Party by Matt Doeden
The Salem Witch Trials by Michael Martin
That should provide something for everyone.
NEW ADULT FICTION AUGUST 2005
Chill Factor by Sandra Brown
Chill of Fear by Kay Hooper
Crusader’s Cross by James Lee Burke
Dancing in the Dark by Mary Jane Clark
Double Tap by Steve Martini
The Interruption of Everything by Terry McMillan
Long Time Gone by J. A. Jance
Miracle by Danielle Steel
Remember by Karen Kingsbury
Return by Karen Kingsbury
1776 by David McCullough
Straight Into Darkness by Faye Kellerman
Sweetwater Creek by Anne Rivers Siddons
4 Harlequin Intrigue Romance novels
NEW DVDs
Baby Einstein: Baby Wordsworth
Because of Winn-Dixie
Love Comes Softly
Love’s Enduring Promise
National Treasure
Son of the Mask
NEW CHILDREN’S BOOKS
The Battle of the Alamo by Matt Doeden
The Boston Tea Party by Matt Doeden
The Salem Witch Trials by Michael Martin
That should provide something for everyone.
Friday, August 05, 2005
This and That of the Summer
HOMER LIBRARY NEWS
Our Summer Reading Program, Superheroes Powered by Books, ended on July 20 with a special program. All of the children who attended any of the programs were winners, as they were encouraged to keep reading all summer long. However, fifteen young people received awards for reading and for turning in their reading logs. Prizes for the children came from Monical’s Pizza, Fazolis Italian Restaurant, Homer Games, The Homer Emporium, and library board members.
What’s new in the library? Our new books are Chill of Fear by Kay Hooper, Long Time Gone by J. A. Jance, Redemption by Karen Kingsbury, A Good Yarn by Debbie Macomber, Origin in Death by J. D. Robb, and Countdown by Iris Johansen.
Our new DVDs are Ice Princess, Baby Einstein Baby Wordsmith, and two videos based on books by Janette Oke: Love Comes Softly and Love’s Enduring Promise.
Our Summer Reading Program, Superheroes Powered by Books, ended on July 20 with a special program. All of the children who attended any of the programs were winners, as they were encouraged to keep reading all summer long. However, fifteen young people received awards for reading and for turning in their reading logs. Prizes for the children came from Monical’s Pizza, Fazolis Italian Restaurant, Homer Games, The Homer Emporium, and library board members.
What’s new in the library? Our new books are Chill of Fear by Kay Hooper, Long Time Gone by J. A. Jance, Redemption by Karen Kingsbury, A Good Yarn by Debbie Macomber, Origin in Death by J. D. Robb, and Countdown by Iris Johansen.
Our new DVDs are Ice Princess, Baby Einstein Baby Wordsmith, and two videos based on books by Janette Oke: Love Comes Softly and Love’s Enduring Promise.
Friday, July 22, 2005
A Contest Winner
Recently, I entered a photo contest sponsored by Karen Kingsbury. I was one of many runners-up. Not a bad deal, as she is going to send me one of her books. The runners-up photos can be seen at: http://www.karenkingsbury.com/pages/contest-honorableMention.htm
Saturday, July 16, 2005
BOOKS FOR SALE
We have a large selection of newer adult fiction in hardback. These books are in great condition and have been "gently read." For a quarter each, they are a great deal. Some are by familiar authors; others may be from that new writer you were just waiting to discover.
Summer Fun, Books, DVD
HOMER LIBRARY NEWS
The children have had a lot of fun at the Summer Reading Program, Superheroes – Powered by Books. They have also read a lot of books. Our special guests this summer have been Christine Cunningham of the Homer Emporium, John Rouse of the Homer Police Department, Tara Holloman who spent a year in Afghanistan, and Amanda Stanfield of the Homer Fire Department. We appreciate these people for giving of their time to share with the children. Perhaps some of them are future fire fighters, EMTs, police officers, store owners or military personnel.
The final day and award time is July 20, at 1 p.m. Prizes will be given out according to how many books each child has read, and how many activities he or she participated in. Children who read during the summer, whether or not they participate in a summer reading program, will have an easier time when school starts next month.
At present, we have just a few new materials, but a book order will be coming in soon. Our new books are Where Yesterday Lives by Karen Kingsbury, Lifeguard by James Patterson and Andrew Gross and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Our new DVD is The Pacifier with Vin Diesel
The children have had a lot of fun at the Summer Reading Program, Superheroes – Powered by Books. They have also read a lot of books. Our special guests this summer have been Christine Cunningham of the Homer Emporium, John Rouse of the Homer Police Department, Tara Holloman who spent a year in Afghanistan, and Amanda Stanfield of the Homer Fire Department. We appreciate these people for giving of their time to share with the children. Perhaps some of them are future fire fighters, EMTs, police officers, store owners or military personnel.
The final day and award time is July 20, at 1 p.m. Prizes will be given out according to how many books each child has read, and how many activities he or she participated in. Children who read during the summer, whether or not they participate in a summer reading program, will have an easier time when school starts next month.
At present, we have just a few new materials, but a book order will be coming in soon. Our new books are Where Yesterday Lives by Karen Kingsbury, Lifeguard by James Patterson and Andrew Gross and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Our new DVD is The Pacifier with Vin Diesel
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Karen Kingsbury
On Sunday, Chris had the opportunity to meet Karen Kingsbury, author of several books that the library owns. Karen, from Washington State, has 3 children with her husband, and 3 adopted from Haiti. She is also a prolific writer. And a gracious person. She took time to talk to each person who came to see her at Barnes & Noble in Carmel, Indiana on Sunday. As I chatted with people in line behind me, and in front, I found that most of them had driven a distance to see Karen. Karen writes from the heart, and the adoption of her three boys has increased her empathy for people.
Stop in and read one or more of her books.
Stop in and read one or more of her books.
What's New??
What’s happening in the Homer Library? The Summer Reading Program, with the theme Superheroes Powered by Books, is in full swing. Twenty-six children have read a total of over three dozen books for a total reading time of 501 minutes. Christine Cunningham has shared with us the joys and trials of owning a small town business. (Ask her what pop is called where she grew up, and why it’s called that. Hint, it’s the same as where Chris grew up.) Policeman John Rouse talked about his training and experiences as Homer’s chief of police, and how technology has increased law enforcement’s ability to do the job. We will have one or more special guests in the coming weeks.
The DVDs have been moved and are now on the shelves. If you need help finding them, please ask.
Our new materials in adult fiction are Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich, High Plains Tango by Robert James Waller, The Italian Secretary by Caleb Carr, The Revelation by Beverly Lewis, Summer of Roses by Luanne Rice, Two Trains Running by Andrew Vachss, and Velocity by Dean Koontz.
In the junior department, we have a variety of graphic fiction and non-fiction. The Lost Years of Merlin can be found in the young adult section but is also appropriate for older junior children as well. We have four books of that series by T. A Barron, and the fifth book is on order.
Our newest DVD is Racing Stripes. We also have three DVDs from the Stuttering Foundation. These can be of great help to anyone who stutters.
On these hot summer days, there is a cool place in Homer, the library. We are open weekdays from 2 to 7 pm. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our phone number is 896-2121.
The DVDs have been moved and are now on the shelves. If you need help finding them, please ask.
Our new materials in adult fiction are Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich, High Plains Tango by Robert James Waller, The Italian Secretary by Caleb Carr, The Revelation by Beverly Lewis, Summer of Roses by Luanne Rice, Two Trains Running by Andrew Vachss, and Velocity by Dean Koontz.
In the junior department, we have a variety of graphic fiction and non-fiction. The Lost Years of Merlin can be found in the young adult section but is also appropriate for older junior children as well. We have four books of that series by T. A Barron, and the fifth book is on order.
Our newest DVD is Racing Stripes. We also have three DVDs from the Stuttering Foundation. These can be of great help to anyone who stutters.
On these hot summer days, there is a cool place in Homer, the library. We are open weekdays from 2 to 7 pm. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our phone number is 896-2121.
Friday, June 17, 2005
SUPERHEROES - POWERED BY BOOKS
Our Summer Reading Program, with the above theme, began two weeks ago. The children have shown their own strength, ability to memorize and to identify items by touch, as we've done some fun testing with them.
On June 15, Christine Cunningham of the Homer Emporium talked to the children about the joys and trials of running a store in a small town. She talked about the trips they make to buy all the different varieties of pop ("tonic" where she and I grew up).
Wednesday, June 22, John Rouse will share with the children his experiences being a small town cop. On June 29, Tara Holloman will talk about the months she spent in Afghanistan, helping those people rebuild their country.
There are several kinds of superheroes. Fictional ones of books and movies stretch our imaginations. Real ones who put their lives on the line, or put themselves at risk in other ways, and move out of their comfort zones, make our lives safer, richer and more enjoyable.
On June 15, Christine Cunningham of the Homer Emporium talked to the children about the joys and trials of running a store in a small town. She talked about the trips they make to buy all the different varieties of pop ("tonic" where she and I grew up).
Wednesday, June 22, John Rouse will share with the children his experiences being a small town cop. On June 29, Tara Holloman will talk about the months she spent in Afghanistan, helping those people rebuild their country.
There are several kinds of superheroes. Fictional ones of books and movies stretch our imaginations. Real ones who put their lives on the line, or put themselves at risk in other ways, and move out of their comfort zones, make our lives safer, richer and more enjoyable.
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