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The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1. Happy New Year!

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

Minute to Magnificent: Macro Photography using your Cell Phone with Lemont Artists Guild

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Award winning photographer Nancy Uznanski will help you to discover the art and play using your cell phone to take captivating photos of “minute” or tiny things and making them app...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Award winning photographer Nancy Uznanski will help you to discover the art and play using your cell phone to take captivating photos of “minute” or tiny things and making them appear magnificent and monumental.  Get tips on the ease and crea

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

PINOCHLE

Thursday, March 13, 2025 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.

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

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - LUCKY LEPRECHAUN?

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Lucky Leprechaun?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, maste...

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:

Lucky Leprechaun?

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer: TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Teen Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us once a month for an hour to eat pizza in the teen room and discuss ways to make the library more teen friendly! We want to hear about what you want to see at your library! ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us once a month for an hour to eat pizza in the teen room and discuss ways to make the library more teen friendly! We want to hear about what you want to see at your library! Different events? Different books?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Left, Right, Center Game Night

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Test your luck with a game of chance as we play Left, Right, Center! Play to win the pot of candy at the end and see just how much luck is on your side! Registration required....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Test your luck with a game of chance as we play Left, Right, Center! Play to win the pot of candy at the end and see just how much luck is on your side! 

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

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

RESTORATIVE YOGA

Friday, March 14, 2025 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.

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

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, March 14, 2025 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, Edge Music ...

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.

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

Bermuda: Beyond the Beach

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Right on our doorstep, this tiny bit of Britain has developed a culture all its own. Discover Bermuda's tranquil lifestyle, rum swizzles, pink beaches, turquoise blue bays, and pas...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Right on our doorstep, this tiny bit of Britain has developed a culture all its own.

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

Spring in Italy: 3 Great Pasta Dishes with Chef Maddox

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Spring is coming, which means quick and easy dishes to celebrate this new season with Chef Maddox. She will make her favorite pasta recipes utilizing the "fruits" of the comin...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Spring is coming, which means quick and easy dishes to celebrate this new season with Chef Maddox. She will make her favorite pasta recipes utilizing the "fruits" of the coming Spring season. Join her for some great methods and technique

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

Homer Library's App: PrairieCat

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Discover how to use the library’s mobile app: PrairieCat. Learn how to add your library card to the app, along with all of the library services and resources the app offers. A...

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

Discover how to use the library’s mobile app: PrairieCat. Learn how to add your library card to the app, along with all of the library services and resources the app offers. 

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

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, March 17, 2025 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, Edge Music ...

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.

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

Create & Chat: Artists Meetup

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Artists of all kinds are welcome to join our monthly meetup group! Meet other local artists (including some from the Lemont Artists Guild), discuss what you’re working on, and spen...

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

Artists of all kinds are welcome to join our monthly meetup group!

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.

MARCH MADNESS HOOPLA!

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Dribble on down to the Bookmobile and show off your basketball skills in a hoopcontest!  Don't forget to enter the raffle for a shot at some epic basketball swag!

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

Dribble on down to the Bookmobile and 

show off your basketball skills in a hoop

contest!  Don't forget to enter the raffle for a shot at 

some epic basketball swag!

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

Adult Craft: Birthday Cards

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the art of card making! Surprise your friends and family with birthday cards made by you. Each attendee will make ten cards. Registration required.

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

Learn the art of card making! Surprise your friends and family with birthday cards made by you. Each attendee will make ten cards. 

Registration required.

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.

MARCH MADNESS HOOPLA!

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Dribble on down to the Bookmobile and show off your basketball skills in a hoopcontest!  Don't forget to enter the raffle for a shot at some epic basketball swag!

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

Dribble on down to the Bookmobile and 

show off your basketball skills in a hoop

contest!  Don't forget to enter the raffle for a shot at 

some epic basketball swag!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Night: Upcycled Crayons

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Help turn tiny broken remnants of crayons into new ones in amazing shapes! Attendees will receive two hours of service time.Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Help turn tiny broken remnants of crayons into new ones in amazing shapes! Attendees will receive two hours of service time.

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. 

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

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 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 only...

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.

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

Adult Bingo

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 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 awarded!Reg...

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!

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

MAHJONG

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.

MARCH MADNESS HOOPLA!

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Dribble on down to the Bookmobile and show off your basketball skills in a hoopcontest!  Don't forget to enter the raffle for a shot at some epic basketball swag!

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

Dribble on down to the Bookmobile and 

show off your basketball skills in a hoop

contest!  Don't forget to enter the raffle for a shot at 

some epic basketball swag!

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

ADULT BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 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! This month's book selection is to be announced. We meet the third Wednesday of the mon...

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! This month's book selection is to be announced. We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.  New members welcome!

 

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

PINOCHLE

Thursday, March 20, 2025 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.

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

LEGO CLUB

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Drop in to make a fun LEGO creation!Ages 5-12. No registration required. 

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

Drop in to make a fun LEGO creation!

Ages 5-12. No registration required.