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The library will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.

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Homer Township Public Library wishes to announce that the Library has nominating petitions available for persons who wish to run in the April 1, 2025 Consolidated General Election.  For more information, visit Nominating Petitions Will Be Available for Library Trustee | Homer Township Public Library District (homerlibrary.org)

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Student art exhibition 2024. 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 11/12 - 11/26
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Homer Jr. High students. Vote for your favorite!

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 Jr. High students.

Vote for your favorite!

A white puppy with a brown tail, spots and ears sitting in green grass surrounded by flowers and butterflies.

POKEY LITTLE PUPPY MAZE

All Day 11/12 - 11/26
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a Pokey Little Puppy maze in the KidZone. Go through the maze to help the Pokey Little Puppy gather all the bones! Return completed maze to the Youth Services desk fo...

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

Pick up a Pokey Little Puppy maze in the KidZone.

Go through the maze to help the Pokey Little Puppy gather all the bones!

iPhone and iPad Tips for Beginners

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Are you new to the world of iPhones and iPads? Let’s explore the basics of these products and what they can do. We will learn some beginner tips and tricks to help make your device...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Computer Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Are you new to the world of iPhones and iPads? Let’s explore the basics of these products and what they can do. We will learn some beginner tips and tricks to help make your device work for you! Please bring your own device with you to class.

Exploring Our World: Greece, Egypt, Israel, and Turkey

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join Celeste Brown on her Road Scholar trip around the Aegean Sea, making new friends and finding her "explorer" self.  Discover the practical details of her trip and the beau...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join Celeste Brown on her Road Scholar trip around the Aegean Sea, making new friends and finding her "explorer" self.  Discover the practical details of her trip and the beauties of the countries she visited.

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

POLISH STORY TIME FOR THE FAMILY

Tuesday, November 12, 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.

Grey haired mad scientist pouring a green liquid from a test tube into a beaker.

MAD SCIENCE!

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
KidZone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us as we have some fun with a simple science activity.     Limit 10.

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: KidZone
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us as we have some fun with a simple science activity.    

Limit 10.

Volunteer: Inclusion Game Night

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Volunteers needed! Play board games, card games, and bingo with teens of all abilities, including teens and young people on the autism spectrum or with developmental, intellectual,...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Volunteers needed! Play board games, card games, and bingo with teens of all abilities, including teens and young people on the autism spectrum or with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities.

Inclusion Game Night

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens and young adults of all abilities -- and their families and friends -- are invited to meet new people and play board games and card games in a relaxed setting. We’ll also pla...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Teens and young adults of all abilities -- and their families and friends -- are invited to meet new people and play board games and card games in a relaxed setting. We’ll also play a few rounds of bingo, with prizes awarded!

Mom and baby stretching on a purple mat.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, November 13, 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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

Coffee, Donuts, and a Movie:

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Spend a morning indulging on donuts, pastries, and coffee while watching a newly released movie on our big screen! Today's movie is: to be announced. Registration required.&nb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Spend a morning indulging on donuts, pastries, and coffee while watching a newly released movie on our big screen! Today's movie is: to be announced. Registration required. 

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Wiggles & Giggles
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Ages up to 35 months with adult. Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!       No registration.&n...

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, November 13, 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.

Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm
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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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

Upside down clay pot painted like a scarecrow with candy on a clay tray on top of his head.

CRAFTEREVES - SCARECROW CANDY DISH

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Scarecrow Candy Dish Hay there! Who better to protect your candy...than a SCARECROW! This delightful scarecrow will look great on your Thanksgiving table piled high with tast...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Scarecrow Candy Dish

Hay there!

Who better to protect your candy...than a SCARECROW! This delightful scarecrow will look great on your Thanksgiving table piled high with tasty treats. 

Urban Sketching with Lemont Artists Guild

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Art Director and Graphic Designer Wes Douglas will demonstrate Urban Sketching, which can be described as "sketching on location" that often incorporates architecture, street scene...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Art Director and Graphic Designer Wes Douglas will demonstrate Urban Sketching, which can be described as "sketching on location" that often incorporates architecture, street scenes, and people in their daily lives going to stores, restaurants, an

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Wiggles & Giggles
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Ages up to 35 months with adult. Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!       No registration.&n...

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!      

A boy and a girl holding books with the letters of the alphabet around them.

ABC FUN!

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers! Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs. Registration required. Limit 10. Ages 3-5 with adult....

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers!

Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs.

Registration required. Limit 10. Ages 3-5 with adult. 

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, November 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Meeting 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: Community Meeting 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.

Black crow with scarecrow hat on top of his head.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - CHARMING CROW!

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Charming Crow! Annie, from Divine Design Paint Studio, will lead a step by step painting class for children. Each child will leave with a finished, acrylic paint on canvas, mast...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Charming Crow!

Annie, from Divine Design Paint Studio, will lead a step by step painting class for children. Each child will leave with a finished, acrylic paint on canvas, masterpiece.

Horror Movie Effects Makeup

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

It’s never too early to work on your next Halloween costume idea. So join us in using makeup to make ourselves as scary as anything that ever slinked across the big screen! Regi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

It’s never too early to work on your next Halloween costume idea. So join us in using makeup to make ourselves as scary as anything that ever slinked across the big screen!

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

"Restorative Yoga" with blue mat on a wood floor

RESTORATIVE YOGA

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Yoga
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Restorative yoga is designed to restore the body. This is a great practice to end your week. This practice is done mostly on the mat. Poses are held longer and we practice dee...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Yoga
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Restorative yoga is designed to restore the body. This is a great practice to end your week. This practice is done mostly on the mat. Poses are held longer and we practice deeper breathing.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 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:

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 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.

KNITTING MEETUP

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join our informal knitting group! A perfect opportunity to get together with other knitters while working on your own projects. Please note that this is not a knitting class or ins...

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

Join our informal knitting group! A perfect opportunity to get together with other knitters while working on your own projects. Please note that this is not a knitting class or instructor-led program.

A boy and a girl holding books with the letters of the alphabet around them.

ABC FUN!

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers! Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs. Registration required. Limit 10. Ages 3-5 with adult....

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers!

Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs.

Registration required. Limit 10. Ages 3-5 with adult. 

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.