Library Closed: Monday, September 2

The library will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.

Nominating Petitions Are Available for Library Trustee

Homer Township Public Library wishes to announce that the Library has nominating petitions available for persons who wish to run in the April 1, 2025 Consolidated General Election.  For more information, visit Nominating Petitions Will Be Available for Library Trustee | Homer Township Public Library District (homerlibrary.org)

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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!

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. Pickup...

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...

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

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...

Waitlist
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: 10
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.

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! Enjoy hot cocoa and a seasonal treat. Registration Required. Ages 3-12. Age 5...

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:

Gingerbread House Craft

Sweeten up your holidays with a colorful, foam house you craft yourself! Enjoy hot cocoa and a seasonal treat.

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 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: 19
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.

Coffee, Donuts, and a Movie

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: to be announced. Registration required.&nb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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: to be announced. Registration required. 

MAHJONG

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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.

Holiday Puzzle Speed Challenge

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Only one person from your team should register! How quickly can you and your team complete a 300-piece holiday puzzle? Work together as you race against the clo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Only one person from your team should register!

Inflation Reduction Act & the State of Medicare Supplements

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how the Inflation Reduction Act will affect your current medical coverage and prescription coverage. Presented by community educator and licensed insurance agent Gigi Ruffin....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Learn how the Inflation Reduction Act will affect your current medical coverage and prescription coverage. Presented by community educator and licensed insurance agent Gigi Ruffin.

Registration required.

PINOCHLE

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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.

Santa reading a book to a boy in a plaid shirt with two boys next to left arm.

SEASONAL CELEBRATION

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Mark your holiday calendar for a wonderful, family event! Dress in your holiday finery to visit Santa and the Grouch at the library. Bring your camera for photos. D.J., crafts, pri...

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

Mark your holiday calendar for a wonderful, family event! Dress in your holiday finery to visit Santa and the Grouch at the library. Bring your camera for photos. D.J., crafts, prize wheel, snack station and more! 

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.

Illustration of a sad person sitting in a chair, surrounded by aliens and animals.

Manga Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Whether you’ve loved manga for years or want to learn more about it, this is the book club for you! Meet other manga fanatics and chat about a new series each month. December’s man...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Whether you’ve loved manga for years or want to learn more about it, this is the book club for you! Meet other manga fanatics and chat about a new series each month.

"Restorative Yoga" with blue mat on a wood floor

RESTORATIVE YOGA

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Yoga
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Restorative yoga is designed to restore the body. This is a great practice to end your week. This practice is done mostly on the mat. Poses are held longer and we practice dee...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Yoga
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Restorative yoga is designed to restore the body. This is a great practice to end your week. This practice is done mostly on the mat. Poses are held longer and we practice deeper breathing.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, December 6, 2024 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, Edg...

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.

Holiday Sides & Salads with Chef Maddox

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Move over turkey & ham.... new holiday sides and salads are moving in! This exciting class with Chef Susan Maddox will fill your recipe files with new and delicious side d...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Move over turkey & ham....

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

BREAK IN BAGS

All Day 12/9 - 12/15
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. 

CIRCULAR FOAM CRAFT WITH SNOOPY, A SNOWMAN, AND WOODSTOCK

SNOOPY HOLIDAY CRAFT

All Day 12/9 - 12/15
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Warm up while you craft a holiday sign featuring Snoopy, Woodstock, and a cheerful snowman! One per child while supplies last.

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

Warm up while you craft a holiday sign featuring Snoopy, Woodstock, and a cheerful snowman!

One per child while supplies last.

Google Forms

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to use Google Forms to create online forms and surveys, share them with others, and access the form’s results. Registration required.

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

Learn how to use Google Forms to create online forms and surveys, share them with others, and access the form’s results. Registration required.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, December 9, 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.