We have a new logo! Whenever you see this beautiful logo, you'll know it's us at
Hometown Public Library! Stop by and say hi
We have a new logo! Whenever you see this beautiful logo, you'll know it's us at
Hometown Public Library! Stop by and say hi
The Hometown library will be CLOSED:
Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good Friday
FREE books in our cart outside in the hallway, donations are welcome!
Books and movies in the Book Sale area are Mix and Match 3 for $1.00!
We also have audio books and magazines that can be taken out.
We have 15 eggs hidden around the library.
Can you find them all?
Bonus: there's also hidden bunnies!
FOR ALL AGES!
National Library Week is April 6th - 12th.
Don't forget to pick your DIY Flower Kit during the month of April!
Stop in and check out
the many books we have on display.
LIBRARIES ARE THERE FOR YOU!
We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
Thank you to all who have donated books and movies in good condition. We appreciate your generosity!
Library of Things!
We have a new collection of items for you to borrow. We have jigsaw puzzles, games, small exercise equipment, tablets, low vision assistance equipment, webcams, and microphones ready to go!
Stop in and check out before you buy something you may only use once!
Find fun and educational places to go to for free with Explore More Illinois by using your Hometown Public Library Card!
Don't forget to ask about our Museum Passes at the library!
You must have a Hometown Public Library Card to request a pass.
Search our library's catalog for books, audio books, eBook, magazines, movies and more!
Gain access to eBooks and audiobooks from home and on your device with Boundless!
Stop in to get set up with your account.
Adult Fiction
Twist—Colum McCann
Murder by Memory—Olivia Waite
The Beijing Betrayal—Joel Rosenberg
Fight or Flight—Fern Michaels
Nobody's Fool—Harlan Coben (LP)
Lethal Prey—John Sandford (LP)
Adult Non-Fiction
Source Code—Bill Gates (BIO)
Free: My Search for Meaning—Amanda Knox (BIO)
The Ageless Brain—Dale E. Bredesen, M.D.
Young Adult
When We Ride—Rex Ogle
We Are Villians—Kacen Callender
His Mortal Demise—Vanessa Le
Preteen
Resist: A Story of D-Day—Alan Gratz
Right Back At You—Carolyn Mackler
One Wrong Step—Jennifer Nielsen
Children
Echo—Adam Rex
Hello Dog; Hello Human—Sara Levine
Henry's Picture-Perfect Day—Jenn Bailey
Baa Haa—Audrey Perrott
Enjoy our staff picks! Please stop in to see all of our new items!
Audio Books
Blow the House Down—Robert Baer
Book of the Dead—Patricia Cornwell
Family Tree—Barbara Delinsky
DVDs
Kraven: The Hunter
Moana 2
Wolf Man
Enjoy our staff picks! Please stop in to see all of our new items!
Email: hometownlibrary@comcast.net
Phone: 708-636-0997
Hours of Operation:
Mon, Wed, Th, Fri 12 - 5 pm
Tues 9am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Closed Sundays
Our Staff
Britney - Interim Director
Eileen
Mary
Susan