It's a rare thing in Chicago to see your two favorite baseball teams together in one display. But here at the Homewood Public Library in the youth services department you can see for yourself a nice mix of baseball cards and items from both teams. If you would like to put your favorite collection in the display case fill out a form at the youth services desk.

Peek-A-Book is a new interactive touchscreen system that inspires children to explore books in new ways. With headphones on, children are introduced to books by Billy the Bookworm who tells children what part of the screen to touch to activate one of 6 special rotating book presentations. We're currently showcasing: Froggie Went A-Courtin', Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?, The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins, The Little Engine That Could, What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?
Special thanks to the Friends of the Homewood Public Library for funding this popular addition to our colorful kids area!

For more Programming and Storyhour information,
visit our Storyhour page!

Ms. Deb's Blog
Looking for easy crafts, recommendations for picture books and junior fiction, and maybe even some bad jokes? Visit Ms. Deb's blog!

Ms. Dee's Blog
Keep up to date with the latest news in programs just for kids at the Library!

Ms. Sarah's Blog
Discover all of kinds of great new books and fun websites for kids, cool craft projects, reading readiness activities, things to do in Chicago with kids, websites for parents and teachers, books used in storytime, and much much more. There's even a special report from Sarah's puppy (pictured) on Sophie's Dog Blog!

and   Ms. Sherry's Blog
Explore the Library's collection of children's music and non-fiction books!

Patch Club is our winter reading program designed for preschoolers through sixth graders. Preschoolers must be read 10 in a category, record it on their book log and bring it to the Youth Services desk to earn their stickers. Once they complete all categories, they will receive the "Read to Me" patch. Kindergartners through sixth graders must read 10 books in a category, record it on their book log and bring it to the Youth Services desk to earn a patch. Children must read at the appropriate reading level.

Romeo and Lou Blast Off by Derek Anderson

When best friends Romeo and Lou, a polar bear and a penguin, build a rocket ship out of snow, it suddenly ignites and launches them on an adventure through the starry night.

Little Rabbit's Christmas by Harry Horse

When the Christmas Rabbit makes his wish come true and brings him the beautiful red sled from the store window, Little Rabbit wants it all to himself until he learns that even the best gift is better when shared.

The Golden Dreydl by Ellen Kushner

After receiving a magic dreydl at Aunt Leah's Chanukah party, Sara is catapulted into an alternate world of demons, fools, sorcerers, and sages.