Thanksgiving Hours

In observance of Thanksgiving, the library will close at 4pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28.

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BUTTERFLIES & CATERPILLARS - ONLINE STORIES & 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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We all know cute caterpillars are and how absolutely beautiful butterflies are but do we know all the facts? What do they eat, why do the eat, what do they do as a caterpillar and then as a butterfly?  Let’s find out!   

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ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO

9:00am - 7:00pm
Tweens, Families, Children
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children
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You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Prairie Art Studio students. On display in the KidZone during the library's hours of open operation.

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CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - COLORING CONTEST

9:00am - 7:00pm
Tweens, Families, Children
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children
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Are you drawn to coloring? Waiting for your brush with fame? Submit an Earth Day coloring sheet between April 5 - May 1 for a chance to win a plush globe and other goodies!

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STAR WARS WISDOM QUEST

9:00am - 7:00pm
Tweens, Families, Children
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children
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Come search the KidZone galaxy for the wisdom of the Jedi! 

May your quest be rewarded with a BB-8 piñata equipped with out of this world treats! 

One entry per child while supplies last.   

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

HOMER VIDEO: CHEF MADDOX: SPRING CHICKEN

9:00am - 9:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Full
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: , Online/Virtual
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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From purchasing to cooking chicken, Chef Susan Maddox will show easy and delicious tips to make ordinary chicken into something special. Susan will be highlighting spring herbs and vegetables in some of her favorite poultry recipes. 

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FAMILY VIRTUAL TRIVIA - GUESS THE BABY ANIMAL

9:30am - 8:30pm
Tweens, Families, Children
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children
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Wake the kids and phone the neighbors! Get ready for a fun day of Family Trivia! Play individually or work together to test your knowledge. Family Trivia is open all day.

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This event is in the "Children" group.

HOMER LIVE! VIRTUAL WIGGLES AND GIGGLES

10:30am - 11:00am
Families, Children
Full
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Families, Children
Program Type: Wiggles & Giggles
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Seats Remaining: 11
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Suggested ages - birth to 35 months.

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
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Identity theft and tax scams have increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out what to do if you are an identity theft victim. Learn how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can help.

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NATIONAL BOOKMOBILE DAY

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
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Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
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Woodbine Stop  4:30 - 5:10  Sendra Park: Greenbrier Ln. 

Pebble Creek Stop  5:30 - 6:30  Culver Park: Arboretum Dr. 

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A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH JOHN SANDFORD

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
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Seats Remaining: 92
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Join us for a live Zoom discussion with author John Sandford! Homer Library teamed up with over 70 RAILS libraries to bring you this event, moderated by author Carl Hiaasen, just in time for Sandford's new book, Ocean Prey!

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Online/Virtual
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Research Microscopist Joseph Barabe will discuss the ongoing question in the art and historical world of “It looks convincing, but is it?” which is often asked when artworks, ancient documents, and other historical objects are offered for sale or