Program Registration Change

Starting with June program registration, priority will be given to Homer Township Library cardholders due to high demand and limited space.  More details will be available soon.  Thank you for your understanding as we work to better serve our Library community. 

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Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, May 2, 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.

KNITTING MEETUP

Friday, May 2, 2025 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.

A boy and a girl holding books with the letters of the alphabet around them.

ABC FUN!

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers!Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs.Registration required. Limit 10. Ages 3-5 with adult. Ple...

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

Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers!

Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs.

Registration required. Limit 10. Ages 3-5 with 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.

Multicolored butterfly in purple, pink, green and blue-green flying saying "what if I can't?"

BUTTERFLIES - PRESENTED BY THE HOMER GLEN JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Last year we read about the Impatient Caterpillar. This year, we will see what he's been up to! Listen to members of HGJWC read the story "The Little Butterfly That Could" by Ross ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Last year we read about the Impatient Caterpillar. This year, we will see what he's been up to! Listen to members of HGJWC read the story "The Little Butterfly That Could" by Ross Burach.

Dark blue words "Library Showdown" highlighted in light blue.

LIBRARY SHOWDOWN: WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTION?

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

Library Showdown!Would you rather hop like a bunny or waddle like a duck? Your opinion matters! We ask a different "Would You Rather" question every month and you get to vote for y...

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

Library Showdown!

Mini Monday: Smiling Positivity Potatoes

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

Stop by the Teen Room anytime today to get a mini positivity potato! These cute little spuds are the perfect little reminders to stay positive all year through! One per person, whi...

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

Stop by the Teen Room anytime today to get a mini positivity potato! These cute little spuds are the perfect little reminders to stay positive all year through! One per person, while supplies last. 

A FOAM GNOME CRAFT WITH BRAIDS, A BLUE HAT, AND PINK BOWS, HOLDING PINK TULIPS IN FRONT OF TOADSTOOLS

MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT

All Day 5/5 - 5/11
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Featuring an adorable gnome along with mushrooms, glittery hearts and the words, “there’s gnome one like you Mom.”  One per child while supplies last.

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

Featuring an adorable gnome along with mushrooms, glittery hearts and the words, “there’s gnome one like you Mom.” 

One per child while supplies last.

Mother's Day heart craft

Adult Take & Make: Mother's Day Heart

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 8:30am - 11:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Registration opens Monday, May 5 at 8:30am.Let your mom know how special she is with this lovely string heart! String, beads and heart included. Pickup details will be emailed...

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

Registration opens Monday, May 5 at 8:30am.

Intro to Gmail

Monday, May 5, 2025 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 the basics of Gmail, including how to register for an account, write and forward emails, add attachments, search your inbox, and more. 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: 2
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Gmail, including how to register for an account, write and forward emails, add attachments, search your inbox, and more. Registration required.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, May 5, 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.

Blood Drive

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

To register, choose a time slot on the Versiti registration site. The need for blood donations is more critical than ever, as hospitals are stressed and blood donations nation...

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

To register, choose a time slot on the Versiti registration site. 

Clay bowl filled with soil and different green lettuce leaves.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - GROW A LETTUCE GARDEN

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

Join the Will County Master Gardeners for a fun, hands on lettuce container planting project. Create a fun yard art project too!Registration required for each session. Ages 7-13, L...

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:

Join the Will County Master Gardeners for a fun, hands on lettuce container planting project. Create a fun yard art project too!

Registration required for each session. Ages 7-13, Limit 10, minimum 5. 

Mother's Day Magnet!

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Express your affection for your Momwith a unique heart magnet create just for her.

Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Express your affection for your Mom

with a unique heart magnet create just for her.

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

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

All Day 5/6 - 5/18
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!

Balance and Fall Risk Prevention

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls threaten a senior's safety and independence, and generate enormous economic and personal cost...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls threaten a senior's safety and independence, and generate enormous economic and personal costs. However, falls are NOT an inevitable part of aging.

Colorful bookworm wearing round glasses who is reading a blue book.

POLISH STORY TIME FOR THE FAMILY

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Suggested ages 3, 4, 5 with adult.Presented in Polish & English, thematic tales, rhymes, songs and movement are paired with a simple craft to help children develop essenti...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Suggested ages 3, 4, 5 with adult.

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 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.

Mother's Day Magnet!

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Express your affection for your Momwith a unique heart magnet create just for her.

Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Express your affection for your Mom

with a unique heart magnet create just for her.

Illustration of two teens holding cakes.

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Teen Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Meet graphic novel fans and talk about a new title every month! May’s pick is Batter Royale by Leisl Adams. Grab a copy for checkout in the Teen Room! Registration r...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Meet graphic novel fans and talk about a new title every month! May’s pick is Batter Royale by Leisl Adams. Grab a copy for checkout in the Teen Room! 

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. 

Teen Anime Night: Japanese Herbariums

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create your own decorative floating flowers in tiny jars to keep for yourself or as gifts! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Create your own decorative floating flowers in tiny jars to keep for yourself or as gifts! 

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

Cross-Stitch Meetup

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
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
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.

Mom and baby stretching on a purple mat.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Take a break to stretch and decompress! Join Pilates certified instructor, Lindsey, for Mommy and Me Pilates at the library.Registration is required. Please register the adult only...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Take a break to stretch and decompress! Join Pilates certified instructor, Lindsey, for Mommy and Me Pilates at the library.

Wooden box with colorful removable vegetables growing out of box.

FARM STORY TIME FOR TODDLERS #1

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs and activities about farms. Take home a FREE Happy Farm Harvest toy. Toy donation honoring Erin Nicole Simpson.Registration required. Please register for only ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs and activities about farms. Take home a FREE Happy Farm Harvest toy. Toy donation honoring Erin Nicole Simpson.

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.

Wooden box with colorful removable vegetables growing out of box.

FARM STORY TIME FOR TODDLERS #2

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs and activities about farms. Take home a FREE Happy Farm Harvest toy. Toy donation honoring Erin Nicole Simpson.Registration required. Please register for only ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs and activities about farms. Take home a FREE Happy Farm Harvest toy. Toy donation honoring Erin Nicole Simpson.

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.