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The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. We hope you have a joyful Christmas!

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

BASIC FLOW YOGA

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 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.

Chick Lit Book Club

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 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. This month's selection is to be announced. New memb...

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. This month's selection is to be announced. New members welcome!

Spice It Up: Cilantro

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 8:30am - 3:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Registration will open on Wednesday, March 26 at 8:30am. Due to popular demand, one per household please.It's time to spice things up with Cilantro! Sign up for a spice kit fe...

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

Registration will open on Wednesday, March 26 at 8:30am. 

Due to popular demand, one per household please.

Adult Bingo

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 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 awarded!Reg...

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, March 26, 2025 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.

chalk board with homeschool happenings written with colored letters

HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

Wednesday, March 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, March 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...

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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. 

Basic Self Defense

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Attendees will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Training will focus on three key areas: mindset, skill...

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

Attendees will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Training will focus on three key areas: mindset, skill set and planning.

PINOCHLE

Thursday, March 27, 2025 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 Volunteer Event: Kids Program

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:45pm
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 for ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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

A boy and girl standing next to math symbols and an open book.

MATH MANIA

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

What can you do with candy, marshmallows and candy? Have fun with Math! Spring is the perfect time to enjoy creative math activities. Registration required. Ages 5-8. Limit 12...

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

What can you do with candy, marshmallows and candy? Have fun with Math! Spring is the perfect time to enjoy creative math activities. 

Registration required. Ages 5-8. Limit 12.

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Three Pokemon characters.

POKEMON @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, March 27, 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...

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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.

Taffy Tournament

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Sample candy and vote which flavor is the best in our tournament of taffy! Arrive with an empty stomach!Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Sample candy and vote which flavor is the best in our tournament of taffy! Arrive with an empty stomach!

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. 

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, March 28, 2025 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, Edge Music ...

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.

The Lorax standing among 9 different color Truffula trees.

LORAX MAZE

All Day 3/31 - 4/27
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Help the Lorax find his way to the Truffula Trees. Return completed maze to the Youth Services desk for a chance to win a plush Lorax!       &nbs...

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

Help the Lorax find his way to the Truffula Trees. 

Google Calendar

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Organize tasks and plans with Google Calendar. Learn how to create a calendar and post events, share calendars with friends, set reminders, and more. Registration required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Computer Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Organize tasks and plans with Google Calendar. Learn how to create a calendar and post events, share calendars with friends, set reminders, and more. 

Registration required.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, March 31, 2025 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, Edge Music ...

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.

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING

Monday, March 31, 2025 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.

Graphic with the words, To Be Continued...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
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 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.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, April 4, 2025 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, Edge Music ...

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.

A HAPPY ORANGE BUNNY CRAFT EATING A CARROT SURROUNDED BY COLORFUL EASTER EGGS

FEED THE BUNNY CRAFT

All Day 4/7 - 4/13
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

This happy little bunny is hungry! Craft a festive background, add a carrot to a stick, then lift the bunny’s carrot to his mouth. One per child while supplies last.  

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

This happy little bunny is hungry! Craft a festive background, add a carrot to a stick, then lift the bunny’s carrot to his mouth.

One per child while supplies last.

 

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, April 7, 2025 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, Edge Music ...

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.

Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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 for ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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

White circle sign that says welcome, with 5 peeps in different colors (yellow, orange, pink, purple, and blue) with PEEPS spelled out on their bodies.

CRAFTEREVES - WELCOME PEEPS SIGN

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Welcome Peeps SignWe are Peepin' it real with this craft! All the important Peeps that visit will be delighted by this colorful and fun sign hanging on your door! Registration...

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:

Welcome Peeps Sign

We are Peepin' it real with this craft! All the important Peeps that visit will be delighted by this colorful and fun sign hanging on your door!