Thanksgiving Hours

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

BREAK IN BAGS

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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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. 

ELF ON THE SHELF & PRIZE DRAWING @ THE LIBRARY

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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HE’S BACK….

The library’s elf, Noel, is back from the North Pole! Stop in daily from December 1st through the 23rd to see what Noel is up to. Once you've spotted Noel's antics, remember to enter the ELF prize drawing!

FROSTY 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 Frosty Fun coloring contest between Nov. 22 - Dec. 19 for a chance to win an inflatable snowman!

HOLIDAY STICKER SEARCH

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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Seek out six seasonal scenes somewhere in the KidZone.  Pick up stickers as you search to create a special tree to take home for the holidays!

One per child while supplies last.

T-REX READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS CRAFT

8:30am - 9:00pm
Tweens, Families, Children
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

You'll dig this rawr-some holiday craft!

One per child while supplies last.

TAKE AND MAKE! MERRY & BRIGHT FAMILY CHRISTMAS MEMORIES JOURNAL

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: 6
Event Details:

Create your own Christmas memory journal! This is a Take and Make craft for adults!  This craft is limited to one per Family. Thank you. 

TEEN GIVEAWAY: DIY SNOWGLOBE CRAFT

8:30am - 11:30pm
Teens
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Teens in grades 6-12 will get all of the supplies needed to make their own snowglobe at home!

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
Event Details:

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.

CHRISTMAS AT MARSHALL FIELD'S (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
Event Details:

For many Chicagoans, no Christmas season was complete without a visit to Marshall Field and Co. We'll trace the store's holiday traditions, including the Walnut Room Christmas tree, the window displays, the toy department, and the catalogs.

SANTA KISSES

4:15pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Outreach
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and grab some Santa kisses!

Young School  4:15 - 4:55

Victoria Crossing West  5:00 - 5:30

Meadowview  6:00 - 6:40

Meadowcrest  6:50 - 7:30

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - WINTER GREENERY BASKET

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens, Children
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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Meet with University of Illinois Extension Services Master Gardeners to design an arrangement with greens & mini lights to hang on a door or wall.   

ART WORKSHOP - WILD WORLD OF WACKY WINTER SPORTS (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: 58
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Young cartoonists will draw all sorts of silly winter sports!

Snowman bobsled! Reindeer ski jump! Turtle slow-skating! And the freestyle snowball fight! See you there, sports fans!

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

If you enjoy reading a good mystery, this is the club for you!  Join our fabulous group for great books and fantastic discussions. We are always open to new members.