HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
HIGHLIGHTS
a NEWSLETTER outlining the
full range of services of the
Homewood Public Library
Serving the community of Homewood for more than 80 years
Fall, 2007
Acclaimed Authors Visit the Library
IN THIS ISSUE:
Special Events
& Workshops
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Film and Book
Programs
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Travel/Lunch &
a Movie
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Trustee News
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Youth Activities
& Programs
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Holiday
Closings
Page 7
Books for
Soldiers
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This fall, the Library is honored to host four special author events. Each provides a unique opportunity to
ask your own questions of these celebrated authors and learn more about their writing process and getting
published. Copies of each author’s book(s) will be available for purchase and signing at their respective events.
Monday, September 24 at 7 p.m.
Libby Hellmann, Zoe Sharp, and Shane Gericke
Libby Hellmann is the award-winning local author of An Eye For Murder and A Shot
To Die For, the amateur sleuth series featuring Chicago video producer Ellie Foreman.
Hellmann is also the editor of the brand new crime fiction anthology, Chicago Blues.
Zoë Sharp visits us all the way from England! The author of seven novels featuring the
tough, self-sufficient biker heroine Charlie Fox, Sharp’s books such as Killer Instinct and
First Drop will appeal to fans of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series.
Shane Gericke spent 25 years as a journalist, most prominently with the Chicago
Sun-Times, and then switched to writing crime thrillers. His debut novel Blown Away,
became an award-winning national bestseller and is followed this year by Cut To The
Bone.
Saturday, October 6 at 1 p.m.
Robert Goldsborough
Robert Goldsborough, author of the preeminent Nero Wolfe series, is a lifelong Chicagoan
who has logged 45 years as a writer and editor with the Tribune. Goldsborough’s recent
novels Three Strikes You’re Dead, Shadow of the Bomb, and his latest, A Death in
Pilsen are set in the Chicago area and feature reporter Snap Malek.
Saturday, October 27 at 2 p.m.
Marcus Sakey and Sean Chercover
Marcus Sakey, who claims that ten years in advertising and marketing gave him “the
perfect experience to write about thieves and killers,” is the critically acclaimed author of
The Blade Itself and the anxiously awaited At The City’s Edge. Sean Chercover, a
former private investigator, has been widely praised for his hardboiled debut Big City
Bad Blood. Both are members of The Outfit (a collective of Chicago Crime Writers).
Saturday, November 10 at 2 p.m.
Frank S. Joseph
Frank Joseph began his writing career reporting just about every uprising and incident
of urban violence that defined the turbulent mid-1960s in Chicago. Today, he recounts his
experiences in the form of a personal novel about the unexpected friendship between a
black boy and Jewish boy in To Love Mercy.
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Classes & Workshops
Card Making 101
HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Special Events
College Planning Workshop
Saturday, September 29 at 1p.m.
The library is hosting an exciting fun-filled Saturday morning of Card Making. This is a continuing workshop to teach patrons the craft of
making homemade cards and scrapbook pages. A new technique/
theme is introduced each month. Sign up for just one class or attend
all four! Advanced registration is required. Class size is limited to 15.
No babysitting available.
DON’T DELAY! Please sign up at the circulation desk. A fee of $5.00
per session is required upon registration. Due to the popularity of this
class, it fills up early.
Fall Dates are:
Sept 15th — Summer Memories
Oct. 27th — Fall
Nov. 17th — Holiday
Dec. 15th — Winter
Questions? Please call Debbie at 798-0121 ext. 278.
Open Knitting
Open Knitting nights will resume at the library beginning Thursday,
September 13. Knitting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and all area knitters are
welcome to attend and share summer projects or begin new fall works.
Other Open Knitting nights scheduled are: October 8, November 12,
and December 10.
Computer Classes
The library will offer free Computer Classes the second and fourth
Thursday each month at 10:00 a.m.
Classes offered:
How to use a Mouse
Setting up a Free E-Mail Account
Word Basics
Basic Internet Searching
Don’t be afraid
of a little mouse
Attention parents and college-bound high school students:
• Do you need help in choosing the right career track
and college?
• Would you like to learn how to pick the best college
with the least disruption to your family’s finances?
• Are you interested in helping your student graduate
in four years – not five or six years?
Then this college planning workshop is just for you!
Presenters Pat Kaiser and Ron Rago can help you match your
student’s interests and aptitudes to possible career paths,
identify colleges that are a good fit for your student’s needs,
and counsel you on financial aid options. This 90 minute
program will guide you through career assessment, the
college selection process, and provide strategies for
managing education costs.
Dream Interpretation Workshop
Thursday, November 8 at 7 p.m.
Class size is limited and advance registration is required.
Please call 798-0121 ext 279.
Discovering Windows Vista
Saturday, November 3, at 1 p.m.
Are you thinking about buying a
new computer? Then you’ll
definitely want to learn more about
the newest version of the Windows
operating system. Join us in the
Meeting Room as we host local
author Derek Torres for a
presentation on what’s new with
Microsoft Vista.
Derek Torres is a technical writer and author who has written or
co-written books on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Microsoft
ASP.NET 2.0, and Windows Gadgets. He also publishes in several
industry magazines and regularly presents at technology and
communications conferences.
Join us for an evening of insight into your dreams with Cindy
Magnuson. Interpreting your dreams can give you a first-hand
look at what your subconscious thoughts are. Dream analysis
provides the opportunity to utilize all of the useful data that is
being delivered to you as you sleep. In this workshop you will
be taught how to use dreams for self-introspection, emotional
balancing, relationship issues, invention, creativity and more.
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Coffee and Chick Lit
Adult Book Discussion Groups
First Tuesday Book Discussion meets monthly
at 7:30 p.m.
September 11: Thirteen at Dinner by Agatha Christie
October 2: Driving Blind by Ray Bradbury
November 6: Death in the Truffle Wood
by Pierre Magan
December 4: The Christmas Train by David Baldacci
If you like good coffee, great conversation (with lots of laughter),
and fun reads, check out the Coffee and Chick Lit
Book Discussion Group.
Meetings are held at Starbucks Coffee (on Halsted
Street in Homewood) on the 2nd Tuesday of the
month at 7:00 p.m. Pre-registration is not necessary.
Please call the Readers Advisory Desk for
reservations or information 798-0121ext.232
First Thursday Book Discussion group meets every other
month at 11 a.m.
October 11: Voyage of the Narwhal by Andrea Barrett
December 6: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Upcoming Titles:
September 18: Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
October 16: Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty
November 20: Eat Cake by Jeanne Ray
December 18: The True and Outstanding Adventures of the
Hunt Sisters by Elisabeth Rovinson
Second Thursday Book Discussion group meets monthly
at 1 p.m.
September 13: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
by Lisa See
October 11: Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortensen
November 8: TBA
Books are available for pick up at Homewood Public Library or
Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library approximately 3-4 weeks before
the discussion date.
Third Thursday Book Discussion at 7:00 p.m.
September 20: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
October 18: A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore
November 15: The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan
Please call the Readers Advisory Desk for reservations or information
798-0121ext.232
Film Discussion Group
The library film discussion group continues to meet the first Wednesday of each month. Patrons wishing to join this discussion
of classic and contemporary movies should contact the library at 798-0121, extension 231 or visit the Film Discussion website
and blog at www.homewoodlibrary.org/film.html.
LYRIC OPERA PREVIEW PROGRAM
The Library will host Lyric Opera preview lectures for each of the upcoming season’s productions.
Each lecture begins at 2 p.m. in the Mable Murphy Meeting Room of the Library.
No pre-registration is necessary.
September 16
Verdi’s La Traviata
September 30
Puccini’s La Boheme
December 16
October 28
November 11
Handel’s Julius Caesar
Strauss’ Die Frau Ohne Schatten
Grimes’ Doctor Atomic
Ongoing Programs
Story Keepers
Open Chess and Scrabble
We are the keepers of stories who share memories
The Library conference room is open every first and third Saturday of the
with each other and with grade school students,
month for Chess and Scrabble players. Players of all ages and abilities are
in detail never found in books. We help people
welcome. Competition begins at noon.
write their life stories and remember how things
were. We laugh and marvel at how much and how
many things have changed. Come for coffee and
Shakespeare Discussion Group
conversation. Upcoming meetings: Sept. 24,
a trio of mystery writers … learn more about the genre or
Oct. 22, Nov. 26, Join
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noon. dinner … meetThe
Shakespeare Discussion Group continues to meet on the first and third
simply escape with a good mystery. Visit Monday
the Reader’s
Services
Desk
to receive
personalized
mystery
afternoon
of the
month.
Reading
and discussion
begin at 1 p.m.
reading suggestions, booklists, and more information about the authors involved in our March programs.
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Travel Video and Lunch & a Movie
Fall Travel Videos
Join us this fall for our Tuesday travel videos. On the 3rd Tuesday of the month, we will take you
to exotic locations all without leaving your chair. A light snack and beverage will be served.
No pre-registration required. Videos begin at 10 a.m.
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September 18th — Florida & Miami
October 16th — Cuba
November 20th — Tropical Islands
December 18th — Connecticut
Followed by…
Lunch & a Movie
After you have traveled around, sit back, relax and let us treat you to a movie. Movies shown will
be fun feature films set in the same locations as the travel videos. Pack a lunch, the library will
provide a light snack and beverage. Lunch and a Movie starts at 12 noon. Bring a friend!
No pre-registration required.
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September 18th — Moon Over Miami (1941), Starring Don Ameche & Betty Grable
October 16th — Weekend in Havana (1941), Starring Alice Faye & Carmen Miranda
November 20th — Island in the Sun (1957), Starring James Mason & Dorothy
Dandridge
December 18th — Holiday Inn (1942), Starring Bing Crosby & Fred Astaire
Mission to Read
The Library’s Summer Reading Program touched down from the outer reaches of the galaxy in early August.
We are pleased to report that our Mission to Read was an out-of-this-world success. This summer we registered
nearly 1000 children and adults who read over 6500 books. Participants won prizes, attended programs and enjoyed
tracking their reading accomplishments.
Thank you to all of our community who joined our reading adventure and special thanks to the following organizations
for their generous donations and sponsorship of our summer reading program:
Local Donations:
Chicago Area Donations:
Aurelio’s Pizza
Balagio Restaurante
Brunswick Zone
Caribou Coffee
Chuck’s House of Magic
Dairy Queen
De Re Tire & Auto, Inc
Family Video
Fantastic Sams
Fifth Quarter
Glenwood Roller Rink
Homewood Drive-In Cleaners
Homewood Florist
Homewood-Flossmoor Lions Club
Jill Hamrin Postma
Lassen’s Restaurant
Lisbeth Temple
Mama and Me
Mitchell’s
Nathalie’s
Old Country Buffet
Panera Bread
Ron Williams Insurance
Savoia T’Go Shop
South End Savings
Walt’s Food Center
White Castle
Boookfield Zoo
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Rush
Chicago White Sox
Kane County Cougars Baseball
Marcus Cinema
Museum of Science & Industry
Old Country Buffet
Windy City Thunderbolts
A special thanks to the Friends of the
Homewood Library, East Hazel Crest
Library Board and Great Lakes Bank of
Homewood
The library has refreshed its website. Check out our new on-line services
at www.homewoodlibrary.org. Patrons always have FREE Internet access
at the Homewood Public Library.
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Youth Services
StoryHour Information
Registration for all fall programs will begin on Saturday September 8th. Classes will begin on Wednesday September 19th
or Thursday September 20th. You may register for all the programs over the phone EXCEPT for Preschool Storyhours and
Tot Time programs. Register in person at the Youth Service desk for the Preschool and Tot Time programs. Check our Web
site, www.homewoodlibrary.org, for further details on all the Youth Services programs and the times they are offered.
Parent Child Book Discussion
Who is Rebecca Caudill?? Join the Parent Child Book Discussion group this year and find out. We will learn all about the Rebecca Caudill
award. We will be reading books from the nomination list and running our own election. Let’s see if we choose the same winner as the rest
of the children in the state of Illinois.
The Parent Child Book Discussion will be held on the First Thursday of each month starting October 4th at 7 pm. Children in the 4th
through 6th grade may register with one of their parents for this lively, interactive book discussion group.
You may pick up your copy of this book when you register. The book for October 4th will be: The Old Willis Place by Mary Downing
Hahn. A great little mystery for October.
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS of school District 153 and St Joseph School - we have copies of your children’s text books in our
youth reference area. These books can not be checked out but you are welcome to use them in the library or copy what you need.
New programs to debut this fall (family gaming events, Banned Book Week, fireman storyhour, patch club, puppet
workshops, children’s book week, holiday crafts, and more). Check our website, www.homewoodlibrary.org for all the exciting
happenings in Youth.
CONGRATULATIONS to our top readers of the Summer Reading Program – Mission Read to the Library and Beyond. They all
received a medal and were able to choose a book in the youth services department, in their honor.
Honor Book Winners – 2007
In Alphabetical Order
Preschool:
1st:
3rd:
5th:
Hannah Beezie
Deyki Harper
Thomas Locke
Quinn MacLeod
Claire Schneider
Maia Bullard
Sydney Carlson
Nicholas Holmgren
Sally Pauss
Karamveer Singh
Shelley Berner
Katie Carlton
Sydney DuBose
Nidra Harper
Katelyn Holmgren
Khayleia Foy
Alexander DeYoung
Benjamin DeYoung
Andrea Stilts
Marcus Webster
Kindergarten:
2nd:
4th:
6th:
Daniel Camera
Katharina Klipic
Alvin LaMar Jones, Jr
Emma Nwumeh
Linda Nwumeh
Wesley Thrall
David Flores
Brendan Jones
Adam Kammin
Racquel Kelley
Avery Payne
Kevin Berner
Chantae Harper
Angelina Podbielski-Mercer
Mattison Schneider
Carolina Zambrano
Grace Bingham
Ethan Bosch
Deona Casey
Ruth McManus
Taylor Morriss
Trustee news
Homewood Library News
The Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees has three new board members. Elected in April to serve six-year terms were Anne Colton
and George Bouchie. Mark Myers was elected to serve a two-year term. Each new member brings with them a wide variety of
experiences to the library board. Board elections were held in the Spring and the following officers have now taken their seats. President:
Barbara Macikas Blumstein, Vice-President: Jill Hamrin Postma, Treasurer: Marcus Olsen and Secretary: Anne Colton.
East Hazel Crest Library News
The East Hazel Crest Library Board continues to offer library service to its community through contract services with the Homewood Public
Library. All residents are encouraged to sign-up for cards at the library and take advantage of the wonderful services available.
Newly elected to the East Hazel Crest Library Board in April was Linda Daniels. Recently appointed to the board were Marianne L. Miezio,
Jacqueline Fimbianti and Toni Warren.
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Young Adult Programs
September
Wednesday, September 5th, 7-8:30 PM - Teen Gaming Night
Monday, September 10th, 7-8 PM – High School TAB
Monday, September 17th, 7-8 PM – Junior High School TAB
Thursday, September 27th – Teen Book Discussion – Harry Potter and
the Deathly Hallows, by J.K. Rowling
October
Monday, October 1st, 7-8 PM – High School TAB
Wednesday, October 10th, 7-8:30 PM – Teen Gaming Night
Monday, October 15th, 7-8 PM – Junior High School TAB
Thursday, October 25th, 7-8:30 PM – Teen Book Sharing
November
Monday, November 5th, 7-8 PM – High School TAB
Wednesday, November 14th, 7-8:30 PM – Teen Gaming Night
Monday, November 19th, 7-8 PM – Junior High TAB
Thursday, November 29th, 7-8 PM – Teen Book Discussion – Title T.B.A
December
Wednesday, December 12th, 7-8:30 PM – Teen Gaming Night
Monday, December 17th, 7-8 PM – Teen Holiday Party – Teens from the
Junior High and High School TAB night celebrate the holidays with pizza,
games, and more!
We have a Wii!
Everyone who attends Teen Gaming Nights
at the library was thrilled to learn that the library
acquired a Nintendo Wii system over the summer.
The Carlson family donated the system and a game to the library
in memory of Samantha J. Carlson on her eighteenth birthday. Since
Samantha’s premature death, the Carlson family has honored Sammie’s
spirit with generous gifts in support of literacy and library programs.
In addition to the Wii, the library owns a Playstation with Dance Dance
Revolution and Guitar Hero for gaming night fun.
Check Out the Library Lobby Displays
Every month a new and fascinating exhibit is presented in the lobby
display case. From crafts and collectibles to information on local colleges,
these rotating exhibits are always interesting and informative. Call
Circulation at 798-0121, ext. 229, if you, or someone you know, would
like to showcase a collection.
September: Photos & Ceramic Works
November: Bonsai Art
October: Park Forest Photography Club
December: Children’s Holiday Books
Pictures from the Harry Potter Lock-In
Zoo Passes
Complimentary passes to
Brookfield Zoo are available on
a first come, first served
basis. Each pass is good
for four people and can
be checked out for
three days. For more
information, please
contact the library.
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Memorials
In memory of Jordan Anderle
In memory of Pat Van Melle
Down to Earth with Helen Dillon by Helen Dillon
How to Recognize and Refinsh Antiques for Pleasure and Profit
by Bob Brooke
How to Restore Antique Furniture
Ham Bones by Carolyn Haines
The First shall be Last by Joyce and Jim LaVerne
The Indian Bride by Karin Fossum
Category 7 by Bill Evans and Marianna Jameson
Cliff House Strangler by Shirely Tallman
Crooked Little Vein by Warren Ellis
In memory of Doug Dralle
Tranquility corner outdoor seating area
In memory of Bobbi Levitt
Honorariums
Seasonal flowers provided for planters near library entrance
In Honor of Sue Dralle
In memory of Lucie Hermann
1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die
The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
In Honor of Rosemary Hendricks
In memory of Herman Stern
Missing Pages: Black Journalists of Modern America
Chicago and the Illinois Central Railroad by Clifford Downey Jr.
Check Out the New SWAN Catalog
Looking ahead
Our online catalog, SWAN, has a new streamlined look with
added features to make searching easier and more productive
and with new tools when you log into your account.
Holiday music by the Chansonettes
Searching the catalog has never been simpler. Now some
popular searches are already done for you. Just click a link to
find such things as television programs on DVD, African
American materials and materials in other languages. When
you do enter your own search, SWAN now helps you find
exactly what you are looking for by making suggestions if you
are not sure how to spell a word, and by displaying the best
matches to your search at the top of the screen.
Logging into “My Account” on SWAN lets you see what items
you currently have out and when they are due. You can still
renew and request materials and save your preferred searches.
Now you can also choose to keep an online reading history,
rate items in the catalog, and update your email address.
When you are in the library, please stop at any service desk and
we will be happy to provide you with a SWAN tour and some
hints for using these great new features.
The popular choral organization, The Chansonettes will perform at
the library on Thursday, December 13 at 7 p.m. The choir composed
of talented performers from many south suburban communities
comes together in 3-part harmony to present popular seasonal
favorites. This year’s program includes something for everyone with
Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza represented. Plan to attend an
enjoyable evening of spirited melodies.
Students planning to
provide violin music
Young students of the Homewood
Flossmoor Suzuki Strings will perform in
the library on Saturday, December 8th.
Specific times will be announced in the
library in November.
Visit the Library’s homepage @ http://homewoodlibrary.org
and give the new SWAN a spin.
The library will resume 1 – 5 p.m. Sunday hours on September 9th.
The library will be closed the following dates in observance of holidays:
September 3 – Labor Day – Closed
November 21 – Thanksgiving Eve - closing early at 5 p.m.
November 22 – Thanksgiving Day – closed
December 24 – 25 - Christmas Holiday – closed
December 31 – New Year’s Eve – closed
January 1 – New Year’s Day – closed
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From the Friends of the Homewood Library
The Friends of the Homewood Library have planned two book sale events.
On September 8 the Friends of the Library will hold a Dollar Daze sale in the lobby of the library. All items will
sell for the bargain price of $1.00.
Mark your calendars for the Friends October used book sale on Saturday, October 13 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and
Sunday, October 14 (1 p.m. -4 p.m.) Members only preview night will be Friday, October 12 from 6 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. Membership applications or renewals may be completed before or during the sale.
Library joins Celebrate H-F Week
Along with the Flossmoor Library and the Villages of Homewood and Flossmoor the library will participate
in the upcoming Celebrate H-F Week, September 8-14. During this week shoppers who visit local
businesses can become eligible to win exciting prizes.
How it works…
Shop at any business located in Homewood or Flossmoor during the week of September 8-14. Save your
receipts (over $5.00) and label each receipt with your name and phone number. Turn collected receipts in to
the Homewood or Flossmoor Library by 3 p.m. on Friday September 14th. Receipts will be validated and
winners will be drawn from the collected receipts at Movies in our Parks on Friday, September 14th.
Featured movie is Disney’s Cars.
Books for Soldiers
The library began participation in the Books for Soldiers program in early July. Working with the
web-based Books for Soldiers program, the library posts items requested by soldiers on a display
within the library. Families and community groups who wish to participate choose a service person’s
list and then shop for the needed items. Once they have completed the request list, the items are
returned to the library and the library ships the package to the base of the serviceman. The expense
of shipping has been donated by a generous local resident.
Homewood Public Library Board
Barbara Macikas-Blumstein, President
Jill Hamrin Postma, Vice President
Anne Colton, Secretary
Marcus Olsen, Treasurer
Murray Barr
George Bouchie
Mark Myers
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