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Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, August 26, 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...

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

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

NEW EVENING TIME! 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 w...

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

NEW EVENING TIME!

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING

Monday, August 26, 2024 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.

Basic Flow Yoga with a green background and woman sitting on yoga mat

BASIC FLOW YOGA

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Yoga
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Basic flow yoga is a beginner vinyasa yoga class. This practice will help beginning practitioners learn to connect their breath to movement. Each class will incorporate a series of...

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

Basic flow yoga is a beginner vinyasa yoga class. This practice will help beginning practitioners learn to connect their breath to movement.

A red and yellow flower on a green stem.

Chick Lit Book Club

Tuesday, August 27, 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 Chick Lit Book Club reads books about women and/or by women authors. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. August's selection is Absolution by Alice McDermott. New...

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

The Chick Lit Book Club reads books about women and/or by women authors. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. August's selection is Absolution by Alice McDermott. New members welcome!

Spice It Up: Sumac

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 8:30am - 11:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Due to popular demand, one per household please. It's time to spice things up with sumac! Sign up for a spice kit featuring a jar of spice, recipes, and a pamphlet with details ...

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

Due to popular demand, one per household please.

It's time to spice things up with sumac! Sign up for a spice kit featuring a jar of spice, recipes, and a pamphlet with details about the spice.

Mom and baby stretching on a purple mat.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, August 28, 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: 2
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, August 28, 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, August 28, 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.

Utility Bill Clinic

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Registration opens Wednesday, August July 31 at 8:30am; call Adult Services at 708-301-7908 to register for a 20 minute one-on-one session . Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) fo...

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

Registration opens Wednesday, August July 31 at 8:30am; call Adult Services at 708-301-7908 to register for a 20 minute one-on-one session .

Colorful BINGO card

VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Programs at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

All ages, children under 6 with an adult.  Play Virtual BINGO from the comfort of your home! Every time you get BINGO, your name will be placed in the prize drawing.  ...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

All ages, children under 6 with an adult. 

Play Virtual BINGO from the comfort of your home! Every time you get BINGO, your name will be placed in the prize drawing. 

PINOCHLE

Thursday, August 29, 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.

Teen Craft: Upcycled DIY Headbands

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Discover how to use old fabric in a new way by making your own headbands! You can bring your own second-hand cloth to use or use what we have at the library to make tons of differe...

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Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Discover how to use old fabric in a new way by making your own headbands! You can bring your own second-hand cloth to use or use what we have at the library to make tons of different colored headbands!

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, August 30, 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.

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SIX COLORFUL KIDS HOLDING HANDS IN A CIRCLE

FRIENDSHIP SEARCH

All Day 9/3 - 9/15
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

September is Friendship month! Find 7 fabulous letters in the KidZone. Circle the correct answers on your Friendship Search sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth...

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

September is Friendship month!

Find 7 fabulous letters in the KidZone.

Circle the correct answers on your Friendship Search sheet.

Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward!

brown and tan dog dressed like a pirate with an eye patch, bandana and striped shirt

PIRATE PUP COLORING CONTEST

All Day 9/3 - 9/29
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Pirate Pup coloring contest for a chance to win Ruff, the inflatable pirate pup. Limit one entry per child.                &nbs...

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

Enter the Pirate Pup coloring contest for a chance to win Ruff, the inflatable pirate pup.

Graphic with the words, To Be Continued...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 9/3 - 9/30
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 ...

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.

Orange cat with blue cape in sky with two clouds.

ART WORKSHOP - POWER PETS

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Programs at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a dog! It’s a cat? Wait, is that a bearded dragon?! And why are they all wearing capes?! Oh, they’re Power Pets!! From their Super Shelter headquarters th...

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Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a dog! It’s a cat? Wait, is that a bearded dragon?! And why are they all wearing capes?! Oh, they’re Power Pets!! From their Super Shelter headquarters they fight for truth, kibble, and belly rubs!

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

MAD SCIENCE!

Tuesday, September 10, 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.

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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.

Mom and baby stretching on a purple mat.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, September 11, 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.

Craft Fair

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our Fall Craft Fair! Featuring over 55 vendors, the Craft Fair will offer jewelry, home décor, artwork, candles, cards and stationery, and much more. In addition,...

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

Join us for our Fall Craft Fair!

Featuring over 55 vendors, the Craft Fair will offer jewelry, home décor, artwork, candles, cards and stationery, and much more.

THREE PIRATE FACE FOAM CRAFTS

PIRATE CRAFT

All Day 9/16 - 9/22
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Yo-ho-ho, me hearties!  Arr-rr-rr you ready to craft up a pirate pal? One per child while supplies last.  

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

Yo-ho-ho, me hearties! 

Arr-rr-rr you ready to craft up a pirate pal?

One per child while supplies last.

 

Mom and baby stretching on a purple mat.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, September 18, 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.