GENEALOGY RESOURCES
Ancestry Library Edition
In collaboration with the Homer Historical Society, the Homer Community Library now offers Ancestry Library Edition. This resource is available in-library only but can be accessed through any of our public computers.
Genealogy References
The Library has many local reference materials such as Homer High School year books, local cemetery lists, and several area town Centennial publications. We are also adding to our genealogy resource collection.
IHLS MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
IHLS Membership
The Library is a member of the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS). This means that your Homer Community Library card gives you privileges through the entire system including reciprocal borrowing and interlibrary loan.
Reciprocal Borrowing
The Library is a member of the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS). This means that your library card provides access to all the libraries in the IHLS as a reciprocal borrower. We are not automated with the system so if you do chose to borrow items directly from another library they will need to issue you a system barcode. You only need to do this the first time you sign up and then when you need to renew your card.
As a member library of the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) we also offer reciprocal borrowing services to patrons of other IHLS libraries. If you have a library card from Vance Township, Sidell, Ogden, St. Joseph, or any other IHLS library you can borrow items from the Homer Community Library with the same privileges as Homer Library card holders.
Interlibrary Loan
If you are looking for an item that we do not have in the Homer Community Library, there is a good chance we can borrow it from another library. Just ask the librarians and we can see if we can find what you need! We get IHLS deliveries twice a week and it usually takes a week to ten days for requested items to come in.
e-BOOK & AUDIOBOOK SERVICES
e-Read Illinois
WE ONCE AGAIN HAVE ACCESS TO E-RESOURCES FOR OUR PATRONS.
Introducing your newest e-reader, the Palace app!
Palace allows you to access more of your library’s e-books and audiobooks in one place. Additionally, enjoy thousands of free titles on the Palace Bookshelf which are yours to keep for as long as you’d like. Download the Palace app for Android or Apple iOS today!
COMPUTER SERVICES
Computers, Internet, Printing, Copy, Fax Services
The Homer Community Library offers public computers with internet and basic word processing and other common software, a children's computer with educational games and software, and printing, copy, faxing services. There is also Wi-Fi available to patron access on their personal devices. Computers can be used by the general public and do not require a valid Homer Community Library card.
Cost of services:
Black & White prints or copies: 15¢ per page
Color prints or copies: 25¢ per page
Faxes - sending: $1 for the first page, 10¢ each additional page
receiving: 15¢ per page
Scanning is available by the librarian at no cost as long as they is not busy with other patrons.
OTHER SERVICES
Laminating Services
The Library now offers laminating services and can laminate items up to 11x17".
Cost of services:
Business card size: 50¢ each
All other sizes up to 11x17": $1.00 each
*There are some items you should not laminate, including your social security card, so please don't ask us to!
Notary Services
Our Library Director, Christine, is an Illinois Notary Public. These services are available when she is on duty or by appointment. Please call or email the Library for more information.
Reference and Reader Advisory Services
We are a small library so while we don't have designated Reference or Reader Advisory librarians, our staff is more than willing to help you find the information you need or look for something new to read. Just ask us and we will be happy to help you!
Accelerated Reader Books
To help our patrons who are students at the Heritage Elementary & Junior High School meet their Accelerated Reader goals, we have all of our Easy, Junior and Young Adult books clearly labelled with their Accelerated Reading levels. This is also helpful for kids and parents to know if a book may be too challenging, or not challenging enough, for their enjoyment.