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

BREAK IN BAGS

All Day 2/10 - 2/23
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 to ...

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. 

Line drawing of a gnome with a grey beard, blue hat and cloak standing in between two trees.

ART WORKSHOP - GNOW YOUR GNOMES!

Monday, February 10, 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.  Are you gnuts about gn...

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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.  Are you gnuts about gnomes?

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!

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.

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.  

CERAMIC GNOME HEAD WITH GREEN STRIPED HAT AND GRAY BEARD

DIY CERAMIC GNOME

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Dive into a world of creativity with a DIY ceramic gnome craft. Watch as your gnome springs to life with vibrant paint colors and a touch of magic!Registration required. Limit 10. ...

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:

Dive into a world of creativity with a DIY ceramic gnome craft. Watch as your gnome springs to life with vibrant paint colors and a touch of magic!

Cross stitch gnome in grey oval frame. Gnome has a sage green hat with red heart and a red outfit.

CROSS STITCH FOR KIDS

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Stitch up a Valentine Gnome project with Shannon! No experience needed. Registration required. All materials provided. Age 8-12. Limit 6.   

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Stitch up a Valentine Gnome project with Shannon! No experience needed. 

Registration required. All materials provided. Age 8-12. Limit 6. 

 

 

Pink and Yellow balloon with a yellow character hanging out of pink basket. Clouds and multi colored balloons in sky.

OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO SEARCH

All Day 2/24 - 3/9
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Find 6 Seuss posters in the KidZone.Circle the missing word from each poster next to the matching image on your Fun with Dr. Seuss sheet.Return completed sheet to the Youth Service...

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

Find 6 Seuss posters in the KidZone.

Circle the missing word from each poster next to the matching image on your Fun with Dr. Seuss sheet.

chalk board with homeschool happenings written with colored letters

HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

Wednesday, February 26, 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, February 26, 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, February 27, 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. 

Thing 1 and Thing 2 with a red suit and blue hair.

CELEBRATE SEUSS COLORING CONTEST

All Day 3/3 - 3/30
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Celebrate Seuss contest between March 3 - 30 for a chance to win a Seussical prize!Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social media.&nb...

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

Enter the Celebrate Seuss contest between March 3 - 30 for a chance to win a Seussical prize!

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

Yellow Dr. Seuss character in a box and red fox with blue gloves and blue slippers outside of the box.

FOX IN SOX MAZE

All Day 3/3 - 3/30
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Help the Fox in Socks get to his buddy, Knox! Return completed maze to the Youth Services desk for a chance to win a plush Fox in Socks!       &n...

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

Help the Fox in Socks get to his buddy, Knox! 

Graphic with the words, To Be Continued...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 3/3 - 3/31
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.

White clouds in blue sky. A lion and a lamb are clouds in the clouds.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - WONDERFUL WEATHER

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

In like a lion, out like a lamb means the weather in March can be wintery fierce early on then mellow out as it turns to Spring. Meet with University of Illinois Extension Services...

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

In like a lion, out like a lamb means the weather in March can be wintery fierce early on then mellow out as it turns to Spring.

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

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

All Day 3/4 - 3/16
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!

A GIRL WRITING IN HER NOTEBOOK WITH A LIGHTBULB IDEA

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Are you ready to dive into a world of imagination and storytelling? Creative Writing Club is the perfect place for young writers to explore their ideas, create exciting characters,...

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

Are you ready to dive into a world of imagination and storytelling? Creative Writing Club is the perfect place for young writers to explore their ideas, create exciting characters, and craft amazing stories! 

TWO DIFFERENT FOAM CRAFTS WITH DR. SEUSS'S THING ONE AND THING TWO WEARING RED, BUILDING A SNOWMAN, THROWING SNOWBALLS, OR SNOWBOARDING ON A BLUE BOARD

WINTER THINGS CRAFT

All Day 3/10 - 3/16
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Thing 1 & Thing 2 absolutely love playing in the snow and want you to join in on the fun! Brighten up the last days of winter with this cute craft!One per child while supplies ...

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

Thing 1 & Thing 2 absolutely love playing in the snow and want you to join in on the fun! Brighten up the last days of winter with this cute craft!

One per child while supplies last.

 

Line drawing in blue, black and brown of a male contemplating clues,

ART WORKSHOP - CARTOON ESCAPE ROOM

Monday, March 10, 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. Oh no, we’re trapped in this...

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. Oh no, we’re trapped in this weird cartoon room!

Green four leaf clover made from buttons on blue background.

CRAFTEREVES - SHAMROCK BUTTON ART

Wednesday, March 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:

Shamrock Button ArtAs luck would have it this four leaf clover will be a cinch to make! People will be green with envy that you have the cutest clover in the patch!Registration req...

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:

Shamrock Button Art

As luck would have it this four leaf clover will be a cinch to make! People will be green with envy that you have the cutest clover in the patch!

Two legs sticking out of a green leprechaun hat with a gold buckle. The legs have stripped stockings with black shoes.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - LUCKY LEPRECHAUN?

Thursday, March 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:

Lucky Leprechaun?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, maste...

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:

Lucky Leprechaun?

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.

Pile of colorful LEGO bricks.

LEGO CLUB

Thursday, March 20, 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. 

White bunny sitting between pink tulips.

SPRINGTIME SEARCH

All Day 3/24 - 4/6
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Track down bunnies, chicks and eggs in the KidZone.Look for letters on each picture then use the letters to complete the quote on your Springtime Search sheet. Return complete...

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

Track down bunnies, chicks and eggs in the KidZone.

Look for letters on each picture then use the letters to complete the quote on your Springtime Search sheet.