Thanksgiving Hours

In observance of Thanksgiving, the library will close at 4pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28.

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Oversized game spinner, blue LIFE car with 2 blue pegs and 1 girl peg, and a game board.

JUMBO GAME DAY

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Fun opportunity for kids to get out, play and make new friends while playing super sized games!Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 20. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Fun opportunity for kids to get out, play and make new friends while playing super sized games!

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 20.

 

Blue container filled with white sand. Penguin and snowman with three snowballs and two candy canes. A couple of trees and a bench. Rake and pick next to it.

CRAFTEREVES - WINTER ZEN GARDEN

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Winter Zen GardenCreate a calming winter oasis to enjoy on a cold day. All the stress will melt away but the sparkling snow will stay!Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 12.&nb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Winter Zen Garden

Create a calming winter oasis to enjoy on a cold day. All the stress will melt away but the sparkling snow will stay!

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 12. 

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN FOLLOWED BY SIX KIDS FOAM CRAFTS

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN CRAFT

All Day 1/13 - 1/19
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Frolic with Frosty as you craft a cheerful snowman and friends.          One per child while supplies last.

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

Frolic with Frosty as you craft a cheerful snowman and friends.         

One per child while supplies last.

Octopus line drawing done with purple ink.

ART WORKSHOP - DRAGONS, KRAKENS & UNICORNS, OH MY!

Monday, January 13, 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. Here there be cartoon monste...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
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. Here there be cartoon monsters!

Two parents and two children playing a board game on a table while sitting on a rug.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Bring your family in for an evening of playing games! We provide the games and you bring the players. Small snack and beverage included.No registration required. All ages. Children...

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

Bring your family in for an evening of playing games! We provide the games and you bring the players. Small snack and beverage included.

No registration required. All ages. Children 6 and under, 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.

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

Red fox with white tail and face sitting in the snow and three birch trees in the back.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - FOX IN WINTER

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Fox in WinterAnnie, 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, masterpie...

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:

Fox in Winter

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.

INFLATABLE FROSTY THE SNOWMAN WITH BLACK HAT, BLUE SCARF, AND BROOM

FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST

All Day 1/21 - 1/31
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Frosty Fun coloring contest between Dec. 26 - Jan. 31 for a chance to win a cool prize! Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social m...

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

Enter the Frosty Fun coloring contest between Dec. 26 - Jan. 31 for a chance to win a cool prize!

Girl putting a black, top hat on Frosty the Snowman who is smiling, holding a broom and has a pipe in his mouth.

FROSTY'S MAGIC HAT MAZE

All Day 1/21 - 1/31
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a Frosty's Magic Hat maze in the KidZone. Help Frosty through the maze to get to his magic hat! Return completed maze to the Youth Services desk for a chance to win a...

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

Pick up a Frosty's Magic Hat maze in the KidZone.

Help Frosty through the maze to get to his magic hat!

chalk board with homeschool happenings written with colored letters

HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Suggested ages children 4-13 with adult.Meet, learn and play with other local homeschooling families through a variety of fun and interactive activities.Registration required for e...

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

Suggested ages children 4-13 with adult.

Meet, learn and play with other local homeschooling families through a variety of fun and interactive activities.

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.

Colorful BINGO card

VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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. You w...

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: 40
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. 

Pile of colorful LEGO bricks.

LEGO CLUB

Thursday, January 23, 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. 

Three gnomes: one dressed in red, one dressed in rainbow colors, and one dressed in gray and blue holding a magnifying glass.

CHILLIN' WITH MY GNOMIES SEARCH

All Day 1/27 - 2/9
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Search for 8 Gnomes in the KidZone.Circle the name of the Gnome next to the matching picture on your Gnomies sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk...

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

Search for 8 Gnomes in the KidZone.

Circle the name of the Gnome next to the matching picture on your Gnomies sheet. 

Three Pokemon characters.

POKEMON @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, January 30, 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.

Gnome in pink hat with pink cupcakes, pink hearts and pink strawberries.

CELEBRATION! WINTER READING CLUB: READ GNOME MATTER WHAT

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of our Winter Reading Challenge! Pick up your book log and enjoy a free cupcake from the Courageous Bakery food truck.1 cupcake per person, while supplies last....

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

Celebrate the start of our Winter Reading Challenge! Pick up your book log and enjoy a free cupcake from the Courageous Bakery food truck.

1 cupcake per person, while supplies last. 

GNOME INFLATABLE WITH RED HAT, BLUE SHIRT AND BROWN PANTS

READ GNOME MATTER WHAT COLORING CONTEST

All Day 2/3 - 2/16
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.  

Graphic with the words, To Be Continued...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 2/3 - 2/28
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.

Cartoon President Washington and cartoon President Lincoln holding a banner that says Happy President's Day.

U.S. PRESIDENTS MAZE

All Day 2/3 - 2/28
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a U.S. Presidents Maze in the KidZone.Return completed maze to the Youth Services desk for a chance to win a U.S. Capital puzzle!        ...

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

Pick up a U.S. Presidents Maze in the KidZone.

Gnome with a red cone hat in a forest with fairy tale characters behind him.

STORYWALK CHALLENGE-READ GNOME MATTER WHAT!

All Day 2/3 - 3/29
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Same book-new challenge!Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library. Go to Sendra Park, follow the path to read the StoryWalk book, I'm a Gnome, fill in the answers on ...

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

Same book-new challenge!

Heart shaped floral wreath. Flowers in various colors.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - VALENTINE FLORAL

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Nothing brings the feeling of love more than hearts and flowers! Learn the basics of floral design with Master Gardeners from U of I Extension Services of Will County as each child...

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

Nothing brings the feeling of love more than hearts and flowers! Learn the basics of floral design with Master Gardeners from U of I Extension Services of Will County as each child creates their own make and take Valentine arrangement. 

multi-colored boxes with phrase Let's All Stick Together

LET'S ALL STICK TOGETHER - FEBRUARY - MYSTERY ART PROJECT

All Day 2/4 - 2/16
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

How it works...at first it's a mystery...until you build to reveal...the colorful image!Visit the KidZone to help discover what the mystery poster picture is! Look for letters in s...

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

How it works...at first it's a mystery...until you build to reveal...the colorful image!

2D WOODEN GNOME WITH A RAINBOW STRIPED HAT AND WELCOME SIGN

WONDERFUL WOODEN GNOME CRAFT #1

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

Imagine transforming your afternoon into a whimsical woodland adventure with a DIY wooden gnome craft.  Come join us and color these charming gnome friends!Registration requir...

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

Imagine transforming your afternoon into a whimsical woodland adventure with a DIY wooden gnome craft.  Come join us and color these charming gnome friends!

2D WOODEN GNOME WITH A RAINBOW STRIPED HAT AND WELCOME SIGN

WONDERFUL WOODEN GNOME CRAFT #2

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

Imagine transforming your afternoon into a whimsical woodland adventure with a DIY wooden gnome craft.  Come join us and color these charming gnome friends!Registration requir...

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

Imagine transforming your afternoon into a whimsical woodland adventure with a DIY wooden gnome craft.  Come join us and color these charming gnome friends!

Presenter, Smarty Pants, with many balloon sculptures- an elephant's head, a monkey, a volcano, a dog and a big, blue pointy eared alien mask.

SMARTY PANTS: THE BIG BALLOON SHOW!

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

The Big Balloon Show is a one-of-a-kind vaudeville style stage production featuring magic, all-ages comedy, interactive storytelling and of course, Smarty’s award-winning, larger t...

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

The Big Balloon Show is a one-of-a-kind vaudeville style stage production featuring magic, all-ages comedy, interactive storytelling and of course, Smarty’s award-winning, larger than life balloon props.

THREE FLAT UNPAINTED WOODEN GNOME ORNAMENTS

GNOME CRAFT

All Day 2/10 - 2/16
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

This DIY craft project is fun to do at the library or at gnome! One per child while supplies last.  

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

This DIY craft project is fun to do at the library or at gnome!

One per child while supplies last.