Program Registration Change

Starting with June program registration, priority will be given to Homer Township Library cardholders due to high demand and limited space.  More details will be available soon.  Thank you for your understanding as we work to better serve our Library community. 

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TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club, Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

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

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Book Club, Online/Virtual
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Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay.

Cast of classic Star Wars with Yoda in the middle and Darth Vader and a storm trooper in the background.

STAR WARS CLASSIC SEARCH

All Day 4/21 - 5/4
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Use your Jedi powers in the KidZone to seek out images from Star Wars!

Circle answers on your Star Wars Search sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward.

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
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Use your Jedi powers in the KidZone to seek out images from Star Wars!

Circle answers on your Star Wars Search sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward.

Student art exhibition 2025. The A is made of a pencil, marker and brush. The R is made with a paint palette, tube of paint and brush. The T is made with a wooden figure posed as the letter.

ART EXHIBITION

All Day 4/21 - 5/11
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Homer School District 33C students.

Vote for your favorite!

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Homer School District 33C students.

Vote for your favorite!

Palm of hand holding a Yoto player with green and white sleeve.

YOTO PRIZE DRAWING: CHILDREN'S READING CHALLENGES

All Day 4/21 - 5/24
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Children's Reading Challenges!

April 7th - July 26th

Win a Yoto Player!

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children's Reading Challenges!

April 7th - July 26th

Win a Yoto Player!

Inflatable white dog with a patriotic hat and suit on in red, white and blue.

PATRIOTIC PUP COLORING CONTEST

All Day 4/28 - 5/24
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enter the Patriotic Pup contest between April 28 - May 31 for a chance to win a red, white and blue dog!

Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social media. Entries will not be returned.  

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Enter the Patriotic Pup contest between April 28 - May 31 for a chance to win a red, white and blue dog!

Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social media. Entries will not be returned.  

Star Wars space craft being chased and shot at with green gunfire.

STAR WARS CLASSICS MAZE

All Day 4/28 - 5/24
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Pilot your way though the maze and save the day!

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pilot your way though the maze and save the day!

AARP Smart Driver™ Course: Day 1

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

This is a two day course. Day 2 is on Tuesday, April 29 from 9am-1pm. Participants must attend both days.

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a two day course. Day 2 is on Tuesday, April 29 from 9am-1pm. Participants must attend both days.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families

Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am  

For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caregiver must be present.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am  

For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caregiver must be present.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

group of smiling kids walking with arms around shoulders of person next to them

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Wiggles & Giggles
Age Group:
Children, Families

Ages up to 35 months with adult.

Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!      

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Wiggles & Giggles
Event Details:

Ages up to 35 months with adult.

Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!      

Mother's Day Magnet!

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Express your affection for your Mom

with a unique heart magnet create just for her.

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Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Express your affection for your Mom

with a unique heart magnet create just for her.

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District

The Homer Township Public Library's Board of Trustees generally meets every fourth Monday of the month at 7pm in the library’s meeting room at 14320 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL.

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
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The Homer Township Public Library's Board of Trustees generally meets every fourth Monday of the month at 7pm in the library’s meeting room at 14320 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL.

AARP Smart Driver™ Course: Day 2

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

This is a two day course. Day 1 is on Monday, April 28 from 9am-1pm. Participants must attend both days. You only need to register for Day 1. 

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

This is a two day course. Day 1 is on Monday, April 28 from 9am-1pm. Participants must attend both days. You only need to register for Day 1. 

Colorful bookworm wearing round glasses who is reading a blue book.

POLISH STORY TIME FOR THE FAMILY

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Suggested ages 3, 4, 5 with adult.

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Suggested ages 3, 4, 5 with adult.

Mother's Day Magnet!

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Express your affection for your Mom

with a unique heart magnet create just for her.

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Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Express your affection for your Mom

with a unique heart magnet create just for her.

Teen Volunteer Event: Coloring Cards

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

Help us color Mother's Day cards! Cards will be included in care packages given to a local shelter by the Homer Township Oak Arbor of Gleaner Life Insurance group.

For teens in grades 6 - 12. Registration required. 

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help us color Mother's Day cards! Cards will be included in care packages given to a local shelter by the Homer Township Oak Arbor of Gleaner Life Insurance group.

For teens in grades 6 - 12. Registration required. 

Teen Craft: Fantasy Jewelry

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teens

Create necklaces, earrings, bracelets or rings with dragon eyes, mermaid scales, or hero swords! Look ready to enter any fantasy realm decked out in jewelry that would make any villain jealous! 

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create necklaces, earrings, bracelets or rings with dragon eyes, mermaid scales, or hero swords! Look ready to enter any fantasy realm decked out in jewelry that would make any villain jealous! 

Mom and baby stretching on a purple mat.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families

Take a break to stretch and decompress! Join Pilates certified instructor, Lindsey, for Mommy and Me Pilates at the library.

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a break to stretch and decompress! Join Pilates certified instructor, Lindsey, for Mommy and Me Pilates at the library.

group of smiling kids walking with arms around shoulders of person next to them

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Wiggles & Giggles
Age Group:
Children, Families

Ages up to 35 months with adult.

Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!      

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Wiggles & Giggles
Event Details:

Ages up to 35 months with adult.

Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!      

MAHJONG

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm.

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm.

chalk board with homeschool happenings written with colored letters

HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Suggested ages children 4-13 with adult.

Meet, learn and play with other local homeschooling families through a variety of fun and interactive activities.

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Suggested ages children 4-13 with adult.

Meet, learn and play with other local homeschooling families through a variety of fun and interactive activities.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Mother's Day Magnet!

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Express your affection for your Mom

with a unique heart magnet create just for her.

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Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Express your affection for your Mom

with a unique heart magnet create just for her.

Kiddieland Remembered

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

From 1929 to 2009, Kiddieland in Melrose Park was Chicago’s favorite and one of the last family owned amusement parks in the country.  Join us for a fun presentation that will take you back in time.

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

From 1929 to 2009, Kiddieland in Melrose Park was Chicago’s favorite and one of the last family owned amusement parks in the country.  Join us for a fun presentation that will take you back in time.

BRAIN BUILDERS FOR ADULTS & SENIORS

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Brain Builders for Adults & Seniors! Each packet contains games & activities to do at home. Stimulate your brain & have fun at the same time! New packets offered each month.

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Brain Builders for Adults & Seniors! Each packet contains games & activities to do at home. Stimulate your brain & have fun at the same time! New packets offered each month.

TEEN TAKE-HOME ACTIVITY PACKETS

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Teen Take-Home Activtities! Each one contains fun games & activities to do at home. New packets offered in the Teen Room each month.

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Teen Take-Home Activtities! Each one contains fun games & activities to do at home. New packets offered in the Teen Room each month.