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All Things Pumpkins & Apples with Chef Maddox

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

It is beginning to get chilly outside but it's cozy & comfortable in the kitchen with aromas of apples, pumpkins, cinnamon, & vanilla in the air. Spend the morning wit...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

It is beginning to get chilly outside but it's cozy & comfortable in the kitchen with aromas of apples, pumpkins, cinnamon, & vanilla in the air. Spend the morning with Chef Susan Maddox learning some great recipes using the fall frui

House plants on stools. Sign reads "Plant Swap!"

Plant Swap: Early Access Pass Holders!

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

It's time to add some houseplants to your home--for FREE! The Plant Swap is open to all; you don't need to donate a plant to take one! While supplies last. This event is open to...

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

It's time to add some houseplants to your home--for FREE! The Plant Swap is open to all; you don't need to donate a plant to take one! While supplies last.

House plants on stools. Sign reads "Plant Swap!"

Plant Swap

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

It's time to add some houseplants to your home--for FREE! The Plant Swap is open to all; you don't need to donate a plant to take one! While supplies last. This event is open to...

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

It's time to add some houseplants to your home--for FREE! The Plant Swap is open to all; you don't need to donate a plant to take one! While supplies last.

FOAM CRAFT WITH YELLOW MOON, BLACK CASTLE AND TWO BATS

BAT CRAFT

All Day 10/14 - 10/20
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Get ready for Halloween!    A creepy castle is the perfect backdrop for a cute pair of bats. One per child while supplies last.

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

Get ready for Halloween!   

A creepy castle is the perfect backdrop for a cute pair of bats.

One per child while supplies last.

green zipped bag with a lock. Break In Bag written on bag

BREAK IN BAGS

All Day 10/14 - 10/20
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

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.  Come...

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

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. 

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am   For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caregiver must be present. Make music with your little ones! Join local school, Edg...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
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.

Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 1:15pm - 2:45pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Due to high demand, please register for only one kids program volunteer event per month. Teen volunteers will assist library staff with set up, oversee activities, and clean up...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Due to high demand, please register for only one kids program volunteer event per month.

Four pumpkins painted like Clifford, Pigeon, Arthur, and Harry Potter.

PUMPKIN PAINTING

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pumpkin Painting! Come on in for a Gourd time! Paint a pumpkin inspired by your favorite book character. Registration required. Ages 3-12, Age 5 and under with adult. Limi...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Pumpkin Painting!

Come on in for a Gourd time!

Paint a pumpkin inspired by your favorite book character.

Registration required. Ages 3-12, Age 5 and under with adult. Limit 12.

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.

Multicolored beads frame the words, Beads & Beyond!

BEADS & BEYOND!

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
KidZone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Stop in to create a cool, necklace or other beading project of your own design. It’s a beading free-for-all!            ...

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

Stop in to create a cool, necklace or other beading project of your own design.

SPOOKY SEASON TREATS!

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Swing by the Bookmobile this spooky season  and conjure up a frightening lollipop.

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

Swing by the Bookmobile this spooky season 

and conjure up a frightening lollipop.

Green dragon with scales and two gray wings.

ART WORKSHOP - MEDIEVAL MONSTERS

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Programs at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

You probably like all kinds of monsters, but there’s something special about medieval ones! Oh sure, we’ll draw           &nb...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 88
Event Details:

You probably like all kinds of monsters, but there’s something special about medieval ones!

Book cover for How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristin Perrin

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Add a little more MYSTERY to your life. Join us for refreshments while discussing the latest who-done-it! We meet the second Monday of the month at 6:30pm. New members welcome...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Add a little more MYSTERY to your life. Join us for refreshments while discussing the latest who-done-it! We meet the second Monday of the month at 6:30pm. New members welcome!

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

POLISH STORY TIME FOR THE FAMILY

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Suggested ages 3, 4, 5 with adult. Presented in Polish & English, thematic tales, rhymes, songs and movement are paired with a simple craft to help children develop ess...

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.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group Plum colored background with two people holding hands

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

This is a support group designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Join us to share, learn, relax, and get connected with fellow caregivers. We will provide a welcomi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This is a support group designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Join us to share, learn, relax, and get connected with fellow caregivers. We will provide a welcoming space and some light refreshments.

SPOOKY SEASON TREATS!

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Swing by the Bookmobile this spooky season  and conjure up a frightening lollipop.

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

Swing by the Bookmobile this spooky season 

and conjure up a frightening lollipop.

Teen Craft: DIY Mini Coffins

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Design the mini coffin of your nightmares that’ll be perfect for storing everything from your treasures to your school supplies! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Design the mini coffin of your nightmares that’ll be perfect for storing everything from your treasures to your school supplies!

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

Mom and baby stretching on a purple mat.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Take a break to stretch and decompress! Join Pilates certified instructor, Lindsey, for Mommy and Me Pilates at the library. Registration is required. Please register the adult ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

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

Adult Bingo

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

NOTE: Due to high demand, please register for just one Adult Bingo session each month. Have fun playing multiple rounds of everyone's favorite game -- BINGO! Free prizes awarde...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

NOTE: Due to high demand, please register for just one Adult Bingo session each month.

Have fun playing multiple rounds of everyone's favorite game -- BINGO! Free prizes awarded!

MAHJONG

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

Crazy 8s spelled out in multiple colors on a yellow background.

CRAZY 8S MATH CLUB

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Crazy 8s Math Club where you'll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...it's a totally new kind of math club.  Registration is required for each session. ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Crazy 8s Math Club where you'll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...it's a totally new kind of math club. 

Registration is required for each session.

SPOOKY SEASON TREATS!

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Swing by the Bookmobile this spooky season  and conjure up a frightening lollipop.

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

Swing by the Bookmobile this spooky season 

and conjure up a frightening lollipop.

The Berry Pickers by Amanda Petters

ADULT BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

The Adult Book Club reads contemporary novels and is the library's longest-running book club! We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. October's book selection: The Berr...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Adult Book Club reads contemporary novels and is the library's longest-running book club! We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. October's book selection: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Petters. New members welcome!

5 children sitting in front of a blue story book with the words storytime!

STORY TIME WITH JOE MCNICHOLAS

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Joe McNicholas, from the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, reads Franklin Wants a Pet. Have fun learning about the importance of money! Includes a free book with participation.&nb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Joe McNicholas, from the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, reads Franklin Wants a Pet. Have fun learning about the importance of money! Includes a free book with participation. 

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.

PINOCHLE

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm.