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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A white puppy with a brown tail, spots and ears sitting in green grass surrounded by flowers and butterflies.

POKEY LITTLE PUPPY MAZE

All Day 11/29 - 11/30
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a Pokey Little Puppy maze in the KidZone. Go through the maze to help the Pokey Little Puppy gather all the bones! Return completed maze to the Youth Services desk fo...

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

Pick up a Pokey Little Puppy maze in the KidZone.

Go through the maze to help the Pokey Little Puppy gather all the bones!

THE LITTLE MERMAID TITLE UNDERWATER NEXT TO ARIEL

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID THEATRE SHOW TICKET DRAWING

All Day 11/29 - 12/1
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Head over to the Youth Service Desk to enter to win 2 tickets to see the enchanting theatre show, The Little Mermaid at the Drury Lane Theatre!What: 2 Free Tickets!Where: The Drury...

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

Head over to the Youth Service Desk to enter to win 2 tickets to see the enchanting theatre show, The Little Mermaid at the Drury Lane Theatre!

What: 2 Free Tickets!

Where: The Drury Lane Theatre

NINE FAMILY MEMBERS WEARING RED AND GREEN UGLY SWEATERS AND THROWING CONFETTI

UGLY SWEATER SEARCH

All Day 11/29 - 12/8
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Find 6 silly, sweater pictures in the KidZone. Circle answers on an Ugly Sweater Search sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward!  &nb...

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

Find 6 silly, sweater pictures in the KidZone.

Circle answers on an Ugly Sweater Search sheet.

smirking Grinch and smiling Max

GRINCH COLORING CONTEST

All Day 11/29 - 12/22
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Grinch coloring contest for a chance to win an adorable, inflatable Grinch & Max.Limit one entry per child.                &nb...

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

Enter the Grinch coloring contest for a chance to win an adorable, inflatable Grinch & Max.

KNITTING MEETUP

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join our informal knitting group! A perfect opportunity to get together with other knitters while working on your own projects. Please note that this is not a knitting class or ins...

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

Join our informal knitting group! A perfect opportunity to get together with other knitters while working on your own projects. Please note that this is not a knitting class or instructor-led program.

BRAIN BUILDERS FOR ADULTS & SENIORS

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

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Brain Builders for Adults & Seniors! Each packet contains games & activities to do at home. Stimulate your brain & have f...

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

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Brain Builders for Adults & Seniors! Each packet contains games & activities to do at home. Stimulate your brain & have fun at the same time! New packets offered each month.

TEEN TAKE-HOME ACTIVITY PACKETS

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Teen Take-Home Activtities! Each one contains fun games & activities to do at home. New packets offered in the Teen Room each mon...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Teen Take-Home Activtities! Each one contains fun games & activities to do at home. New packets offered in the Teen Room each month.

elf dressed as a snowman sitting on a counter with a snowman

ELF ON THE SHELF & PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

He's Back....... The library's elf, Noel, is back from the North Pole! Stop in daily from December 1st-23rd to see what Noel is up to and enter the Elf prize drawing!

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

He's Back.......

The library's elf, Noel, is back from the North Pole! Stop in daily from December 1st-23rd to see what Noel is up to and enter the Elf prize drawing!

Graphic with the words, To Be Continued...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
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.

Mini Monday: Santa Ducks

All Day
Teen Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Room anytime today to get your mini duck already decked out for the holidays with their little Santa hats!  One per person, while supplies last.

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Room anytime today to get your mini duck already decked out for the holidays with their little Santa hats!  One per person, while supplies last.

Santa flying in a red sleigh pulled by two reindeer with big, round heads.

SANTA'S SLEIGH MAZE

All Day 12/2 - 12/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a Santa's Sleigh maze in the KidZone. Help Santa get ready for his big night! Return completed maze to the Youth Services desk for a chance to win a seasonal surprise...

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

Pick up a Santa's Sleigh maze in the KidZone.

Help Santa get ready for his big night!

Candle snowman

Adult Take & Make: Snowman Candle

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 8:30am - 8:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Registration opens Monday, December 2 at 8:30am. Love snowman? This candle is for you! Create your own snowman using a glass pillar candle, black paint marker and ribbon. Suppli...

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

Registration opens Monday, December 2 at 8:30am.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, December 2, 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...

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.

Red cardinal on pine tree covered in snow.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - WINTER GREENERY

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Meet with University of Illinois Extension Services Master Gardeners and design a seasonal arrangement accented with a cardinal.  Registration required for each session. Li...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Meet with University of Illinois Extension Services Master Gardeners and design a seasonal arrangement accented with a cardinal. 

Registration required for each session. Limit 10.

Cartoon of Pikachu character

POKEMON BREAK-IN-BAGS

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Break into the mystery bags! Crack the code to unlock the bag and claim those Pokemon prizes.

Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Break into the mystery bags! Crack the code to unlock the bag

and claim those Pokemon prizes.

Man in a santa suit jumping on a roof decorated with holiday lights.

Pizza & a Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Please note the 6pm start time! Take the night off from cooking and join us for pizza, salad, and a movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! Rated PG-13. Length: 1 hour and...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Please note the 6pm start time!

Take the night off from cooking and join us for pizza, salad, and a movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! Rated PG-13. Length: 1 hour and 37 minutes.

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

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

All Day 12/3 - 12/15
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!

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

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 will provide a welcomi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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 will provide a welcoming space and some light refreshments.

Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Due to high demand, please register for only one kids program volunteer event per month.

Gingerbread house made out of foam pieces.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE CRAFT

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Gingerbread House Craft Sweeten up your holidays with a colorful, foam house you craft yourself! Registration Required. Ages 3-12. Age 5 and under with adult. Limit 10.

Full
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Gingerbread House Craft

Sweeten up your holidays with a colorful, foam house you craft yourself!

Registration Required. Ages 3-12. Age 5 and under with adult. Limit 10.

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.

Cartoon of Pikachu character

POKEMON BREAK-IN-BAGS

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Break into the mystery bags! Crack the code to unlock the bag and claim those Pokemon prizes.

Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Break into the mystery bags! Crack the code to unlock the bag

and claim those Pokemon prizes.

Teen Anime Night: Manga Christmas Crafts

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make yourself a manga ornament, an anime Christmas tree or even some manga wrapping paper for the holidays! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Make yourself a manga ornament, an anime Christmas tree or even some manga wrapping paper for the holidays!

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

Cross-Stitch Meetup

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join our informal cross stitch group! A perfect opportunity to get together with other crafters while working on your own projects. Please note that this is not a cross-stitch clas...

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

Join our informal cross stitch group! A perfect opportunity to get together with other crafters while working on your own projects. Please note that this is not a cross-stitch class or instructor-led program.

A young girl and her grandfather standing in front of a reindeer.

Coffee, Donuts, and a Movie: Prancer: A Christmas Tale

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Spend a morning indulging on donuts, pastries, and coffee while watching a newly released movie on our big screen! Today's movie is Prancer: A Christmas Tale. Rated PG for lan...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Spend a morning indulging on donuts, pastries, and coffee while watching a newly released movie on our big screen! Today's movie is Prancer: A Christmas Tale. Rated PG for language, some action/peril and thematic elements.