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 "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.

PENGUIN PARTY!

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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Find six perky penguin pictures in the KidZone. Look for letters on each picture then use the letters you collect to reveal the mystery quote and earn a small reward!   

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

PERKY PENGUIN 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
Event Details:

Let a little penguin waddle on over to warm your heart.

Bundled up and ready for the cold, these penguins are sure to make a charming addition to your winter decorations.

One per child while supplies last.

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 "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 "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.

COVER LETTERS MADE SIMPLE (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:

Learn how to write a standout cover letter employers will want to read. Cover letters are often the most stressful and confusing step of the job hunting process and can be what determines whether a candidate gets an interview.

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: 15
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.

PRAIRIE ART WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tweens, Children
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Michelle Stanley, from Prairie Art Studio, will teach this art workshop for children ages 8-13. 

The Northern Cardinal - Learn to draw the Illinois state bird with oil pastels.

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.