Thanksgiving Hours

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

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
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FALL FUN COLORING CONTEST

8:30am - 9:00pm
Tweens, Children
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Children
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Enter the Fall Fun coloring contest between August 30 - September 26 for a chance to win a prize full of games and treats!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

PIRATE TREASURE HUNT

8:30am - 9:00pm
Tweens, Families, Children
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children
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Pick up a treasure map then sail off on a voyage for pirate plunder!                             

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

PIRATE WOODEN KEYCHAIN CRAFT

8:30am - 9:00pm
Tweens, Children
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Children
Program Type: Craft
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Yo ho ho! It’s the pirate’s life for you!

You’ll be sure to shiver your timbers as you decorate a special keychain featuring pirate designs.

One per child while supplies last.

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
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Join us for our Used Book Sale! We'll have adult, teen, and kids books for sale. On Monday & Tuesday, you can fill a bag full of books for just $5!

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

TAKE AND MAKE! FIMO EARRING CRAFT KIT

8:30am - 9:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Create your own earrings with this fun kit! This is a fun Take and Make craft for adults!  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

TEEN GIVEAWAY: CUPCAKE TASTE TEST

8:30am - 11:00pm
Teens
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Teens in grades 6-12 will get a variety of limited-edition fun flavors of Hostess cupcakes to have a taste test at home! What flavor will be your favorite? Try them all to find out!

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

MAHJONG (INDOOR EVENT)

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Mondays at 9am and Wednesdays at 1pm, but you do not need to attend both days.

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

PIEROGI AND KOLACZKI (VIDEO EVENT)

9:00am - 9:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: , Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Learn to make two Polish favorites in this class: pierogi and kolaczki! Lots of dough and lots of fillings will make for a scrumptious time! This 50 minute recorded class is presented by Kristyn Slick of Mealtime Memories.

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.

CAN YOU GUESS?

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Bookmobile
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Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
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Can you give us your best guesstimate? How many do you think? Whoever is closest, takes the prize!

Goodings Grove Oasis   4:15 - 4:50

Hawthorne Woods   5:05 - 5:40

Oak Creek   6:10 - 6:45

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - LEAF PRINTS & ANIMAL MIGRATION

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens, Children
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Children
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Seats Remaining: 4
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Meet with University of Illinois Extension Services Master Gardeners to explore the migration of animals and changing Fall colors.

Create a leaf print suitable for framing and a leaf printed tea towel to take home. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

ART WORKSHOP - ACTION ANIMALS! (ZOOM EVENT)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens, Children
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 63
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Learn to draw all sorts of amazing cartoon animals in action!

Running! Jumping! Flying! Pouncing! (Good heavens, I’m exhausted just writing this!) It’s pure zoological zaniness! 

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

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB (INDOOR EVENT)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion of our mystery book for September: ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE by Louise Penny 

Registration required. Masks required for all attendees at this indoor event.

 

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
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Author Gary Ginsberg's new book, First Friends, examines White House history as told through the stories of the best friends and close