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Human leaping over Olympic rings.

GO FOR THE GOLD GAMES #1

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Get your game on! Athletic challenges include an Equestrian Event, Javelin Throw, Balance Beam, Weight Lifting and more! Registration required. Limit 24. Ages 4-12. Plea...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Get your game on!

Athletic challenges include an Equestrian Event, Javelin Throw, Balance Beam, Weight Lifting and more!

Human leaping over Olympic rings.

GO FOR THE GOLD GAMES #2

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Get your game on! Athletic challenges include an Equestrian Event, Javelin Throw, Balance Beam, Weight Lifting and more! Registration required. Limit 24. Ages 4-12. Plea...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Get your game on!

Athletic challenges include an Equestrian Event, Javelin Throw, Balance Beam, Weight Lifting and more!

Olympic torch craft with yellow, orange, red flames and two gray popsicle sticks.

ATHLETE'S TORCH CRAFT

All Day 7/22 - 7/27
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Create your own miniature torch to celebrate the summer games! One per child while supplies last.  

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

Create your own miniature torch to celebrate the summer games!

One per child while supplies last.

 

Perler beads shaped into fruit coasters and sport balls.

SIGHTS OF SUMMER PERLER BEADS

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Sights of Summer! You will have a ball transforming Perler Beads into familiar sights of summer! Bounce on in and design your own fruity coasters and sporty keychains! Regist...

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:

Sights of Summer!

You will have a ball transforming Perler Beads into familiar sights of summer! Bounce on in and design your own fruity coasters and sporty keychains!

Tweens sitting on floor with legs crossed and hands clasped above their heads.

YOGA FOR TWEENS!

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Yoga
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Children, ages 7-12, will be introduced to yoga in an exciting and entertaining way. Children will learn a variety of yoga poses and their benefits, breathing techniques to help ca...

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

Children, ages 7-12, will be introduced to yoga in an exciting and entertaining way.

Shark wrapped with blue yarn and gold string hanger.

SHARK WEEK CRAFT

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come join us! Craft a shark with a yarn wrapping kit! Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 12.    

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:

Come join us! Craft a shark with a yarn wrapping kit!

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 12.

 

 

Colorful BINGO card

VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO

Wednesday, July 24, 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.  ...

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. 

Orange Octopus swimming in blue water with bubbles.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 10-13 - AWESOME OCTOPUS!

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Awesome Octopus!                                 Annie, from Divine Design Paint Studio, wil...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Awesome Octopus!                                

Three Pokemon characters.

POKEMON @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, July 25, 2024 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 car...

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.

Bracelet with black cord and 5 beads (blue, black, red, yellow and green).

SUMMER GAMES BEAD CRAFT

All Day 7/29 - 8/3
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Craft a sports bracelet to commemorate the 33rd Summer Games!                    ...

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

Craft a sports bracelet to commemorate the 33rd Summer Games!                             &nbs

cute, winking gray and white white whale shark with white spots

FEELING FINTASTIC COLORING CONTEST

All Day 7/29 - 8/31
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Feeling Fintastic coloring contest for a chance to win Sachie the Squishmallow Whale Shark! Limit one entry per child.              ...

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

Enter the Feeling Fintastic coloring contest for a chance to win Sachie the Squishmallow Whale Shark!

Used Book Sale

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 8:30am - 4:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our Used Book Sale! We'll have adult, teen, and kids books for sale. On Monday & Tuesday (Aug. 5th & 6th), you can fill a bag full of books for just $5! DONATIO...

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

Join us for our Used Book Sale! We'll have adult, teen, and kids books for sale. On Monday & Tuesday (Aug. 5th & 6th), you can fill a bag full of books for just $5!

Used Book Sale

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 8:30am - 3:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our Used Book Sale! We'll have adult, teen, and kids books for sale. On Monday & Tuesday (Aug. 5th & 6th), you can fill a bag full of books for just $5! DONATIO...

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

Join us for our Used Book Sale! We'll have adult, teen, and kids books for sale. On Monday & Tuesday (Aug. 5th & 6th), you can fill a bag full of books for just $5!

purple and black cityscape with glowing full moon in background

DOG MAN HUNT

All Day 8/5 - 8/17
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Search for 8 Dog Man characters in the KidZone. Look for a sticker on each poster. Circle the correct word on the matching picture on your Dog Man Hunt sheet. Return comple...

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

Search for 8 Dog Man characters in the KidZone.

Used Book Sale $5 Fill a Bag Day!

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 8:30am - 9:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our Used Book Sale! We'll have adult, teen, and kids books for sale. On Monday & Tuesday (Aug. 5th & 6th), you can fill a bag full of books for just $5! DONATIO...

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

Join us for our Used Book Sale! We'll have adult, teen, and kids books for sale. On Monday & Tuesday (Aug. 5th & 6th), you can fill a bag full of books for just $5!

Used Book Sale $5 Fill a Bag Day!

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 8:30am - 9:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our Used Book Sale! We'll have adult, teen, and kids books for sale. On Monday & Tuesday (Aug. 5th & 6th), you can fill a bag full of books for just $5! DONATIO...

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

Join us for our Used Book Sale! We'll have adult, teen, and kids books for sale. On Monday & Tuesday (Aug. 5th & 6th), you can fill a bag full of books for just $5!

Rocks painted with Snoopy, a bee, and a smiley face with tongue sticking out.

ROCK PAINTING

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Design & paint a rock. Take your painted rock home or add it to the Art Garden at the library.  Registration required. Limit 15.     Ages 3-12, c...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Design & paint a rock. Take your painted rock home or add it to the Art Garden at the library. 

Registration required. Limit 15.    

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.

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

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

All Day 8/7 - 8/23
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 ...

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!

Three wooden unpainted birdhouses and three painted birdhouses.

DIY BIRDHOUSE

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Create a colorful birdhouse for your feathered friends! Made of natural wood, this fun DIY craft is ready for you to decorate. Registration required. Limit 13.  Ages 3-12, ...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Create a colorful birdhouse for your feathered friends! Made of natural wood, this fun DIY craft is ready for you to decorate.

Registration required. Limit 13.  Ages 3-12, 5 and under w/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.

Red crab standing on sandy floor of ocean. Starfish and shell on sandy floor.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - CUTIE CRAB!

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Cutie Crab! 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, masterp...

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:

Cutie Crab!

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.

green zipped bag with a lock. Break In Bag written on bag

BREAK IN BAGS

All Day 8/12 - 8/24
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Can you figure out the code to open the Break-In Bag’s lock and get the loot? Think "escape room" but instead of breaking out, you gather clues to break in.  Come...

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

Can you figure out the code to open the Break-In Bag’s lock and get the loot? Think "escape room" but instead of breaking out, you gather clues to break in. 

Man in a safari hat peering through long grass.

ART WORKSHOP - ADVENTURE QUEST

Monday, August 12, 2024 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 decide and draw where we’ll go, what we’ll do, and who we’ll encounter on an epic trek! Will there be pirates? Maybe. Dragons? Who can say. A minotaur named Gary who love...

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 decide and draw where we’ll go, what we’ll do, and who we’ll encounter on an epic trek! Will there be pirates? Maybe. Dragons? Who can say. A minotaur named Gary who loves hot dogs?! That’s very specific, but why not?!

Three clay pots with rocks painted to look like cacti planted in pots.

CRAFTEREVES - CACTUS ROCK GARDEN

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Cactus Rock Garden Enjoy Cacti without the scorching heat of the desert! Paint rocks to look like cacti and plant them in a pot. Best part? They are prickle free!    &...

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:

Cactus Rock Garden

Pile of colorful LEGO bricks.

LEGO CLUB

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Clubs
Event Details:

Drop in to make a fun LEGO creation!

Ages 5-12. No registration required.