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GO FOR THE GOLD GAMES #1

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Get your game on!

Athletic challenges include an Equestrian Event, Javelin Throw, Balance Beam, Weight Lifting and more!

GO FOR THE GOLD GAMES #2

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Get your game on!

Athletic challenges include an Equestrian Event, Javelin Throw, Balance Beam, Weight Lifting and more!

ATHLETE'S TORCH CRAFT

All Day 7/22 - 7/27
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Create your own miniature torch to celebrate the summer games!

One per child while supplies last.

 

SIGHTS OF SUMMER PERLER BEADS

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Sights of Summer!

You will have a ball transforming Perler Beads into familiar sights of summer! Bounce on in and design your own fruity coasters and sporty keychains!

YOGA FOR TWEENS!

10:00am - 10:45am
Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Yoga
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Children, ages 7-12, will be introduced to yoga in an exciting and entertaining way.

SHARK WEEK CRAFT

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come join us! Craft a shark with a yarn wrapping kit!

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 12.

 

 

VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

All ages, children under 6 with an adult. 

Play Virtual BINGO from the comfort of your home! Every time you get BINGO, your name will be placed in the prize drawing. 

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 10-13 - AWESOME OCTOPUS!

10:00am - 11:30am
Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Awesome Octopus!                                

POKEMON @ THE LIBRARY

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts!                     

Bring your own cards to the library to battle, share ideas and trade.

SUMMER GAMES BEAD CRAFT

All Day 7/29 - 8/3
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Craft a sports bracelet to commemorate the 33rd Summer Games!                             &nbs

FEELING FINTASTIC COLORING CONTEST

All Day 7/29 - 8/31
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Feeling Fintastic coloring contest for a chance to win Sachie the Squishmallow Whale Shark!

Used Book Sale

8:30am - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our Used Book Sale! We'll have adult, teen, and kids books for sale. On Monday & Tuesday (Aug. 5th & 6th), you can fill a bag full of books for just $5!

Used Book Sale

8:30am - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our Used Book Sale! We'll have adult, teen, and kids books for sale. On Monday & Tuesday (Aug. 5th & 6th), you can fill a bag full of books for just $5!

DOG MAN HUNT

All Day 8/5 - 8/17
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Search for 8 Dog Man characters in the KidZone.

Used Book Sale $5 Fill a Bag Day!

8:30am - 9:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our Used Book Sale! We'll have adult, teen, and kids books for sale. On Monday & Tuesday (Aug. 5th & 6th), you can fill a bag full of books for just $5!

Used Book Sale $5 Fill a Bag Day!

8:30am - 9:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our Used Book Sale! We'll have adult, teen, and kids books for sale. On Monday & Tuesday (Aug. 5th & 6th), you can fill a bag full of books for just $5!

ROCK PAINTING

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Design & paint a rock. Take your painted rock home or add it to the Art Garden at the library. 

Registration required. Limit 15.    

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

LET'S ALL STICK TOGETHER - AUGUST- MYSTERY ART PROJECT

All Day 8/7 - 8/23
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

How it works...at first it's a mystery...until you build to reveal...the colorful image!

DIY BIRDHOUSE

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Create a colorful birdhouse for your feathered friends! Made of natural wood, this fun DIY craft is ready for you to decorate.

Registration required. Limit 13.  Ages 3-12, 5 and under w/adult.

 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - CUTIE CRAB!

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Cutie Crab!

Annie, from Divine Design Paint Studio, will lead a step by step painting class for children. Each child will leave with a finished, acrylic paint on canvas, masterpiece.

BREAK IN BAGS

All Day 8/12 - 8/24
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Can you figure out the code to open the Break-In Bag’s lock and get the loot? Think "escape room" but instead of breaking out, you gather clues to break in. 

ART WORKSHOP - ADVENTURE QUEST

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Kids will decide and draw where we’ll go, what we’ll do, and who we’ll encounter on an epic trek! Will there be pirates? Maybe. Dragons? Who can say. A minotaur named Gary who loves hot dogs?! That’s very specific, but why not?!

CRAFTEREVES - CACTUS ROCK GARDEN

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Cactus Rock Garden

LEGO CLUB

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Clubs
Event Details:

Drop in to make a fun LEGO creation!

Ages 5-12. No registration required.