Holiday Hours

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

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WINTER READING CLUB: READ GNOME MATTER WHAT!

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Join the WRC, crush those reading goals, and get ready to score some epic prizes.  Swing by the Bookmobile with your Gnomies for crafts, raffles, and a whole lot of ...

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

Join the WRC, crush those reading goals, 

and get ready to score some epic prizes.  

Swing by the Bookmobile with your Gnomies 

for crafts, raffles, and a whole lot of fun!

Volunteer: Inclusion Game Night

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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,...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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, February 11, 2025 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, February 12, 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.

Coffee, Donuts, and a Movie: To be Announced

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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 will be announced soon. Rated ? Length:?  ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

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

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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. Limi...

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, February 12, 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.

Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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 for ...

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.

Book folded into a gnome with a pink hat and a red heart on the hat.

CRAFTEREVES - BOOK GNOME

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Book GnomeIt's a gnome fact. You will have lots of fun making this craft! Hang out with your gnomies and fold a book into an adorable Valentine's gnome!Registration required. Ages ...

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:

Book Gnome

It's a gnome fact. You will have lots of fun making this craft! Hang out with your gnomies and fold a book into an adorable Valentine's gnome!

LADY BUG LOVE

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Buzz on over to the Bookmobile and whip up a ladybug checkers game that will have your heart doing a happy dance!

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

Buzz on over to the Bookmobile and 

whip up a ladybug checkers game that will have 

your heart doing a happy dance!

WINTER READING CLUB: READ GNOME MATTER WHAT!

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Join the WRC, crush those reading goals, and get ready to score some epic prizes.  Swing by the Bookmobile with your Gnomies for crafts, raffles, and a whole lot of ...

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

Join the WRC, crush those reading goals, 

and get ready to score some epic prizes.  

Swing by the Bookmobile with your Gnomies 

for crafts, raffles, and a whole lot of fun!

Pen and Ink on Napkins as a Traveling Journal with Lemont Artists Guild

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

Talented and local artist Robert Morris will share the fine art he has created from his pen and ink sketches drawn on napkins that encompass various themes including architect...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Talented and local artist Robert Morris will share the fine art he has created from his pen and ink sketches drawn on napkins that encompass various themes including architecture, faith, and fantasy.  Some of these images emerged from hi

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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. Limi...

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, February 13, 2025 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. Ple...

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, February 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.

Gnome with pink striped hat and hat hanging off the tip. Silver wrapped chocolate kiss with Kiss Me tag.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - VALENTINE GNOME

Thursday, February 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:

Valentine Gnome!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, master...

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:

Valentine Gnome!

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.

Teen Craft: Pom Pom Valentines Gnome Ornaments

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

To match this year’s Winter Reading Challenge theme: Read Gnome Matter What! we’re making Valentine’s Day gnomes! The perfect little pop of pink for Valentine's Day!Registrati...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

To match this year’s Winter Reading Challenge theme: Read Gnome Matter What! we’re making Valentine’s Day gnomes! The perfect little pop of pink for Valentine's Day!

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, February 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.

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

ABC FUN!

Friday, February 14, 2025 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. Ple...

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.

3D STICKER SCENCE WITH A GNOME WEARING A RED HAT, A GNOME WEARING A BLUE HAT, AND A RED TOADSTOOL HOUSE WITH WHITE POLKA DOTS AND A GARDENS

3D GNOME STICKER SCENE

All Day 2/18 - 2/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the whimsical world of garden gnomes with a cute, stand-up sticker scene! Each enchanting scene features a toadstool house. One per child while supplies last.

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

Enter the whimsical world of garden gnomes with a cute, stand-up sticker scene! Each enchanting scene features a toadstool house.

One per child while supplies last.

GNOME INFLATABLE WITH RED HAT, BLUE SHIRT AND BROWN PANTS

READ GNOME MATTER WHAT COLORING CONTEST

All Day 2/18 - 2/28
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Gnome coloring contest between Feb. 3-28 for a chance to win a gnome-tastic prize! Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social media....

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

Enter the Gnome coloring contest between Feb. 3-28 for a chance to win a gnome-tastic prize!

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

Winter Reading Challenge: Read Gnome Matter What!

All Day 2/18 - 3/3
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Event Details:

Join our Winter Reading Challenge: Read Gnome Matter What for a chance to win prizes!Track the minutes you read at https://homerlibrary.beanstack.org (or download the "Beansta...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Event Details:

Join our Winter Reading Challenge: Read Gnome Matter What for a chance to win prizes!

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

POLISH STORY TIME FOR THE FAMILY

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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 essenti...

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, February 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.