Late Opening: Saturday, August 31

The library will open at noon on Saturday, August 31 to allow for the Homer Glen Parade.

Library Closed: Monday, September 2

The library will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.

Nominating Petitions Are Available for Library Trustee

Homer Township Public Library wishes to announce that the Library has nominating petitions available for persons who wish to run in the April 1, 2025 Consolidated General Election.  For more information, visit Nominating Petitions Will Be Available for Library Trustee | Homer Township Public Library District (homerlibrary.org)

THANKSGIVING FAMILY RAFFLE

All Day
Full
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Enter our Thanksgiving Raffle! Open to all ages, one entry per person. Raffle runs from November 7 - 22.  Winner will be emailed with pickup details. Item must be picked up from the Homer Library. Good luck!

KINDNESS - STORIES AND ACTIVITIES

8:00am - 9:00pm
Tweens, Families, Children
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children
Program Type: Storytime
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Kindness improves the quality of life in our homes as well as in the community. It brings people together. Doing good for others feels good. Showing kindness to others is just as rewarding as receiving it from someone else.

GIVE THANKS 3D DECORATION CRAFT

10:00am - 2:00pm
Tweens, Families, Children
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children
Program Type: Craft
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Stop by the library to pick up a 3D Decoration Craft Kit to show off on the dining room table for the big holiday feast!

One per child, while supplies last. 

MAYFLOWER MYSTERY SEARCH

10:00am - 2:00pm
Tweens, Families, Children
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children
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Clues to the maritime mysteries of the Mayflower may be found in the KidZone! Find the clues, answer the questions and you might win a wooden model of the Mayflower!

 

One per child while supplies last.

CANCELLED-HOMER LIVE! KID'S KORNER ONLINE STORY TIME IN POLISH

11:30am - 12:00pm
Families, Children
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Families, Children
Program Type: Storytime
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The KidZone staff share stories in Polish live online. Check the library website calendar for new Polish story times every three weeks.

We miss you! Stay safe until we can be together again.

llinois Extension: History of Forest Pest Outbreaks in North America

1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
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Register at https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=22465

HOMER LIVE!: NATIVE HARVEST

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Online/Virtual
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Kim Sigafus is an Ojibwa author who resides in Freeport. Formally a Minnesota girl, her family is from White Earth Reservation which is located in the northwest corner of Minnesota. Kim will be presenting a program on Native Harvest.