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

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A boy and girl standing next to math symbols and an open book.

MATH MANIA

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

What can you do with candy, marshmallows and candy? Have fun with Math! Spring is the perfect time to enjoy creative math activities. Registration required. Ages 5-8. Limit 12...

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

What can you do with candy, marshmallows and candy? Have fun with Math! Spring is the perfect time to enjoy creative math activities. 

Registration required. Ages 5-8. Limit 12.

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Three Pokemon characters.

POKEMON @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts!                     Bring your own cards t...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts!                     

Bring your own cards to the library to battle, share ideas and trade.

Taffy Tournament

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Sample candy and vote which flavor is the best in our tournament of taffy! Arrive with an empty stomach!Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. 

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

Sample candy and vote which flavor is the best in our tournament of taffy! Arrive with an empty stomach!

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. 

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, March 28, 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.

The Lorax standing among 9 different color Truffula trees.

LORAX MAZE

All Day 3/31 - 4/27
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Help the Lorax find his way to the Truffula Trees. Return completed maze to the Youth Services desk for a chance to win a plush Lorax!       &nbs...

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

Help the Lorax find his way to the Truffula Trees. 

Google Calendar

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Organize tasks and plans with Google Calendar. Learn how to create a calendar and post events, share calendars with friends, set reminders, and more. Registration required.

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

Organize tasks and plans with Google Calendar. Learn how to create a calendar and post events, share calendars with friends, set reminders, and more. 

Registration required.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, March 31, 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.

LET'S CELEBRATE NATIONAL BOOKMOBILE DAY AND THE MINECRAFT MOVIE PREMIER

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Get ready to go blocky as we celebrate the Bookmobile and the exciting release of the Minecraft movie! Join our scavenger hunt to find all the sneaky Minecraft figuresand...

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

Get ready to go blocky as we celebrate the Bookmobile 

and the exciting release of the Minecraft movie! 

Join our scavenger hunt to find all the sneaky Minecraft figures

and snag a chance to win a prize!

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Event Details:

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.

Graphic with the words, To Be Continued...

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
Event Details:

Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay.Miss Mary Kay will read the first chapter of a book to you. Then you can check out a book from the ...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Book Club, Online/Virtual
Event Details:

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

LET'S CELEBRATE NATIONAL BOOKMOBILE DAY AND THE MINECRAFT MOVIE PREMIER

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Get ready to go blocky as we celebrate the Bookmobile and the exciting release of the Minecraft movie! Join our scavenger hunt to find all the sneaky Minecraft figuresand...

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

Get ready to go blocky as we celebrate the Bookmobile 

and the exciting release of the Minecraft movie! 

Join our scavenger hunt to find all the sneaky Minecraft figures

and snag a chance to win a prize!

LET'S CELEBRATE NATIONAL BOOKMOBILE DAY AND THE MINECRAFT MOVIE PREMIER

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Get ready to go blocky as we celebrate the Bookmobile and the exciting release of the Minecraft movie! Join our scavenger hunt to find all the sneaky Minecraft figuresand...

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

Get ready to go blocky as we celebrate the Bookmobile 

and the exciting release of the Minecraft movie! 

Join our scavenger hunt to find all the sneaky Minecraft figures

and snag a chance to win a prize!

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, April 4, 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 HAPPY ORANGE BUNNY CRAFT EATING A CARROT SURROUNDED BY COLORFUL EASTER EGGS

FEED THE BUNNY CRAFT

All Day 4/7 - 4/13
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

This happy little bunny is hungry! Craft a festive background, add a carrot to a stick, then lift the bunny’s carrot to his mouth. One per child while supplies last.  

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

This happy little bunny is hungry! Craft a festive background, add a carrot to a stick, then lift the bunny’s carrot to his mouth.

One per child while supplies last.

 

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, April 7, 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.

LET'S CELEBRATE NATIONAL BOOKMOBILE DAY AND THE MINECRAFT MOVIE PREMIER

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

Get ready to go blocky as we celebrate the Bookmobile and the exciting release of the Minecraft movie! Join our scavenger hunt to find all the sneaky Minecraft figuresand...

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

Get ready to go blocky as we celebrate the Bookmobile 

and the exciting release of the Minecraft movie! 

Join our scavenger hunt to find all the sneaky Minecraft figures

and snag a chance to win a prize!

LET'S CELEBRATE NATIONAL BOOKMOBILE DAY AND THE MINECRAFT MOVIE PREMIER

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Get ready to go blocky as we celebrate the Bookmobile and the exciting release of the Minecraft movie! Join our scavenger hunt to find all the sneaky Minecraft figuresand...

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

Get ready to go blocky as we celebrate the Bookmobile 

and the exciting release of the Minecraft movie! 

Join our scavenger hunt to find all the sneaky Minecraft figures

and snag a chance to win a prize!

Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program

Wednesday, April 9, 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.

White circle sign that says welcome, with 5 peeps in different colors (yellow, orange, pink, purple, and blue) with PEEPS spelled out on their bodies.

CRAFTEREVES - WELCOME PEEPS SIGN

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Welcome Peeps SignWe are Peepin' it real with this craft! All the important Peeps that visit will be delighted by this colorful and fun sign hanging on your door! Registration...

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:

Welcome Peeps Sign

We are Peepin' it real with this craft! All the important Peeps that visit will be delighted by this colorful and fun sign hanging on your door! 

LET'S CELEBRATE NATIONAL BOOKMOBILE DAY AND THE MINECRAFT MOVIE PREMIER

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Get ready to go blocky as we celebrate the Bookmobile and the exciting release of the Minecraft movie! Join our scavenger hunt to find all the sneaky Minecraft figuresand...

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

Get ready to go blocky as we celebrate the Bookmobile 

and the exciting release of the Minecraft movie! 

Join our scavenger hunt to find all the sneaky Minecraft figures

and snag a chance to win a prize!

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, April 11, 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.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, April 14, 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.

EASTER BUNNY NECKLACE

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Bookmobile, where we will be whipping up some fabulous bunny bling!

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

Hop on over to the Bookmobile, where we will 

be whipping up some fabulous bunny bling!

Line drawing in black of a white dog with multicolored spots.

ART WORKSHOP - COLOR ME EXCITED!

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Programs at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids will have fun and get to share their creations via Zoom! You'll love this fun draw-along cartooning class presented by artist, Mark Anderson. Sometimes it’s hard to be pl...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Kids will have fun and get to share their creations via Zoom! You'll love this fun draw-along cartooning class presented by artist, Mark Anderson.