Christmas Hours

The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. We hope you have a joyful Christmas!

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

2022 PRESCHOOL ROUNDUP PICKUP PACKETS

8:30am - 9:00pm
Families, Children
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Families, Children
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Looking for the perfect preschool for your child? Stop in to pick up information provided by area preschools. On display from January 18th - February 18th.

While supplies last.

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

BIRD SPOTTING

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

Can you spot 8 Illinois bird pictures in the KidZone?

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

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. 

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

DIY PAPER BAG VILLAGE

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:

Decorate, create and share your paper bag building!

Pick up supplies from Feb. 5th - Feb. 27th. Turn your paper bag building in by Feb. 27th to be entered into a craft filled prize drawing!

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

FLOCK TO THE LIBRARY - 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 Flock to the Library coloring contest between January 31 - February 27 for a chance to win a posh inflatable penguin prize!

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

READING GIVES YOU WINGS!

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 paper feather in the KidZone and write your favorite book title on it.

Turn it back in so that we can add it to the wings.

Make sure to take a picture with the wings when you flock to the library!

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

TAKE AND MAKE! BIRDHOUSES (Adult Craft)

8:30am - 9:00pm
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
Event Details:

It is time to flock to the library and pick up your take and make birdhouse!  

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

TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB

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: Book Club
Event Details:

Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

TEEN GIVEAWAY: DIY BIRDHOUSE KIT

8:30am - 11:30pm
Teens
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Teens in grades 6-12 will get all a free DIY Paint Your Own Birdhouse Kit!

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
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.

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

FREEZER MEALS (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:

The freezer is your friend. Actually, it's the friend of future you. Check out how to prepare freezer meals and solve your meal planning woes! This recorded class is presented by Kristyn Slick of Mealtime Memories.

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

VIRTUAL WIGGLES & GIGGLES

10:00am - 10:30am
Families, Children
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Families, Children
Program Type: Wiggles & Giggles
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Virtual Wiggles & Giggles takes place on ZOOM!   

Ages up to 35 months with adult.

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

VIRTUAL STORY TIME

11:00am - 11:30am
Families, Children
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Families, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Virtual Story Time takes place on ZOOM!   

Suggested ages 3-5.

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

ART WORKSHOP - UNLIKELY ANIMAL FRIENDS

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: 57
Event Details:

Oh sure, duckies and bunnies get along just fine, but what about honey badgers and goliath tiger fish? Hairy frogs and gharials? Aye-ayes and naked mole rats?! Come draw and let’s and find out!