Homer Township Public Library

What Homer Township Public Library does

Homer Township Public Library District is a tax-supported public library serving Homer Township in Will County, Illinois. It operates a single physical branch at 14320 W. 151st Street in Homer Glen, complemented by a bookmobile fleet and a VIP home delivery service that together cover the district's 36 square miles. Free library cards are provided to all Homer Township residents, alongside access programs for low-income students (Illinois Cards for Kids) and disabled veterans (Illinois Cards for Disabled Veterans), operating under a fine-free model.

The library's product surface extends well beyond traditional books. The Library of Things program lends 15 Wi-Fi hotspots, 26 STEAM kits, 8 memory kits for dementia and Alzheimer's patients, 6 Tonieboxes with 89 Tonies, musical instruments donated by Edge Music Academy, and recreational sports equipment including pickleball and disc golf sets. Digital services run through third-party platforms — IIIVEGA for the online catalog, Libby and Hoopla for eBooks/audiobooks and streaming, Biblioboard and The Palace Project for digital content, plus Ancestry Library, Creativebug, Mango Languages, and Chicago Tribune Digital. A single-page bookmobile, manufactured by Thomas Built Buses and customized by Matthews Specialty Vehicles, has operated since May 2006 with a core collection exceeding 5,000 items.

Funding flows from local property taxes rather than user fees, with a $150,000 Bookmobile grant in 2005 the only disclosed external capital. The library is governed by a Board of Trustees under Illinois law as a quasi-municipal corporation. Targeted programs include early literacy (1000 Books Before Kindergarten), reading challenges (Summer Reading Challenge, Reading is an Adventure), teen volunteer pipelines, and outreach to senior villages and day care facilities. There are no disclosed revenue figures, no private ownership, and no AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Homer Township Public Library

Legal name

Homer Township Public Library District

Website

https://homerlibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Homer Township Public Library District is a tax-supported public library in Homer Glen, Illinois, serving residents of Homer Township through a main branch, bookmobile fleet, and home delivery service, offering free access to books, digital media, and a Library of Things.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA), Library Collections & Cataloging Services (Acquisitions, Metadata, Circulation) (EDAEAGAE)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community education programs
• Bookmobile outreach
• Digital lending resources
• Library of things

Headquarters

HQ city

Homer Glen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tax-Supported Public Funding: The library operates as a tax-supported public institution. Residents of Homer Township receive library cards as part of their tax-supported library service. No direct revenue is generated from cardholders.
2. Special Programs and Grants: The library received a $150,000 Bookmobile grant award in 2005 for implementing bookmobile service. Additional grants support outreach programs and special initiatives.
3. Donations and Sponsorships: Community donations support library programs and collections, including instrument donations from Edge Music Academy for the Library of Things collection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Homer Township Public Library District provides free public access to physical books, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, and digital media, along with educational programs and community resources. Distinct offerings include a Bookmobile fleet carrying 5,000+ items across a 36-square-mile district, a VIP Home Delivery service for homebound residents, and a Library of Things collection lending hotspots, STEAM kits, instruments, memory kits, Tonieboxes, and sports equipment.

Product overview

Homer Township Public Library District offers a comprehensive mix of traditional library services and innovative loanable items. The core offerings include a Bookmobile service that travels the 36-square mile district with over 5,000 items, VIP Home Delivery for those unable to visit, and an extensive Library of Things featuring loanable technology (15 Wi-Fi hotspots, 6 Tonieboxes) and kits (26 STEAM kits, 8 Memory Kits). The library provides digital resources through partners including Libby, Hoopla, and Ancestry Library. Unique offerings include Wonderbooks (print books with audio), musical instruments, and sports equipment. Services are fine-free for all borrowers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bookmobile & Outreach Services A mobile library service traveling across the 36-square-mile district, bringing books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, and Wonderbooks to neighborhoods, senior villages, schools, and day care facilities. Carries over 5,000 items and features wheelchair accessibility.
• VIP Home Delivery Service Free delivery service for individuals who are ill, injured, caring for someone, or confined to their home, bringing books, magazines, music, movies, and other library materials to their doorstep.
• Library of Things A collection of non-traditional loanable items including Wi-Fi hotspots, musical instruments, memory kits, STEAM kits, Tonieboxes, puzzle swap, disc golf sets, and pickleball sets available for checkout with a Homer Library card.
• Wi-Fi Hotspots Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots available for checkout to Homer Library cardholders to promote access to online services, with 2-week checkout periods and 4G LTE coverage. $2/day late fee and replacement costs apply.
• Wonderbooks Print children's books with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Press play to hear the story read aloud, offering a read-along experience for early readers.
• STEAM Kits STEAM to GO! Kits integrating high-interest books with interactive STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) resources, including science experiments, coding projects, and building challenges. 26 kits available for Pre-K through grade 4+.
• Tonieboxes Child-friendly, screen-free audio players with figurines that magnetically attach and play pre-loaded audio. 6 Tonieboxes and 89 Tonies available for checkout.
• Memory Kits Kits designed for people with dementia, Alzheimer's, memory loss, or cognitive impairment. Each kit contains four activities or games to initiate conversation and improve wellbeing. 8 kits available.
• Musical Instruments Electric guitars, acoustic guitars, ukuleles, and keyboards available for checkout with a 14-day loan period to cardholders aged 16+. Instruments donated by Edge Music Academy.
• Puzzle Swap Community puzzle exchange program where completed puzzles can be donated and new ones taken. All puzzles are donated by community members.
• Disc Golf Set Disc golf equipment available for checkout with a 14-day loan period for Homer Library cardholders age 16 or older.
• Pickleball Set Pickleball equipment available for checkout with a 14-day loan period. Two sets available for Homer Library cardholders age 16 or older.
• Online Digital Resources Digital content services including Libby, Hoopla, Biblioboard, and The Palace Project for ebooks and audiobooks; Ancestry Library for genealogy; Creativebug for crafting; Mango Languages for learning; Chicago Tribune Digital access; and Scholastic Teachables for educators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free access to library services for all Homer Township residents through tax-supported funding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Edge Music AcademyminorOthersInstruments for the Library of Things collection were generously donated by Edge Music Academy. This partnership allows the library to offer electric guitars, acoustic guitars, ukuleles, and keyboards for checkout to cardholders aged 16+.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lockport Township Public Library: Adjacent Will County township library district of comparable size and tax-supported structure. Operates a single main branch with similar children's, teen, and adult programming, and serves a suburban township demographic very close to Homer Glen's.
• White Oak Library District: Will County public library district serving Lockport, Romeoville, and Crest Hill with multiple branches. Comparable tax-supported structure with similar outreach programming, bookmobile-style services, and digital platform (OverDrive/Libby) investments.
• Plainfield Public Library District: Will County suburban library district of similar scale with comparable children's and teen programming, STEAM initiatives, and digital lending platforms. Closely comparable in patron demographics and funding model.
• Fountaindale Public Library District: Bolingbrook-based public library district in the same southwest suburban Chicago region. Offers comparable bookmobile-adjacent outreach, Library of Things-style lending, and digital services to a similar suburban demographic.
• Shorewood-Troy Public Library District: Will County public library district serving Shorewood and Troy townships. Similar scale, tax-supported structure, and programming breadth targeting children, teens, and adults in a suburban community.
• New Lenox Public Library District: Will County suburban public library district with similar patron demographics. Operates comparable children's/teen programming, digital lending, and outreach services funded through local property taxes.
• Mokena Community Public Library District: Small Will County township library district immediately adjacent to Homer Glen. Closest geographic peer with highly comparable service area size, patron base, and tax-supported funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Joliet Public Library: Larger Will County municipal public library system serving Joliet with multiple branches and a broader service portfolio. Comparable public library model but at meaningfully larger scale and urban demographic.
• Naperville Public Library: One of the largest and most innovative suburban public library systems in Illinois, located in adjacent DuPage County. Demonstrates what a scaled suburban library system with strong digital and STEAM programming can become — a useful aspirational benchmark.
• Chicago Public Library: The largest public library system in Illinois and one of the largest in the U.S., serving Chicago with 80+ branches. Operates the same tax-supported public library mission but at metropolitan scale, providing context for what a fully scaled library system looks like.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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