Expansion Planned For Homer Township Library

HOMER GLEN, IL — Expansion plans are underway at Homer Township Public Library. The library, 14320 W. 151st St., will add a north youth services family program room and a community reading room at the west entrance, Executive Director Sheree Kozel-La Ha told Patch.

The family program room will be 2,865 square feet, while the community reading room will be 1,668 square feet.

This project is being self-funded by the library through conservative budget management, strong grant writing, and reserves so will not result in any increase to taxpayers," Kozel-La Ha said. "The library celebrates our 40th year of excellence this year, and we are very proud to anchor additional space for the community."

The project will also add 10 new parking spaces, two additional study rooms and a connector sidewalk to nearby Heritage Park.

Kozel-La Ha said construction will begin in the spring and the library will remain open for the duration.

The library is open seven days a week; from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, and 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday.