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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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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. 

Teen Volunteer Night: Cat Toys

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Help shelter pets and get service hours! Make cat toys out of fabric and catnip that will be donated to the TLC Animal Shelter. We’ll give you easy instructions and a ton of snacks...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Help shelter pets and get service hours! Make cat toys out of fabric and catnip that will be donated to the TLC Animal Shelter. We’ll give you easy instructions and a ton of snacks to eat! 

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, February 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.

Adult Movie Matinee: To be announced

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Snacks provided! Today's movie will be announced soon. Rated? Length: ? Registration required.Des...

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:

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Snacks provided! Today's movie will be announced soon. Rated? Length: ? Registration required.

Description: 

 

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.

Three green shamrocks

Adult Take & Make: Hanging Shamrocks

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 8:30am - 11:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Registration opens Monday, March 3 at 8:30am.Get ready for St Patrick’s Day by painting your own hanging shamrock décor. All supplies included except a paint brush. Pickup details ...

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

Registration opens Monday, March 3 at 8:30am.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, March 3, 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.

group of smiling kids walking with arms around shoulders of person next to them

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Wiggles & Giggles
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Ages up to 35 months with adult.Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!      No registration. Limi...

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

Ages up to 35 months with adult.

Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!      

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...

Required
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.

Painting of an upside down leprechaun in a pile of gold coins.

Adult Craft: Leprechaun Painting

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Annie Flint of Divine Design Paint Studio will lead a step-by-step painting class to create a fun leprechaun painting. Each person will leave with a finished acrylic painting maste...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Annie Flint of Divine Design Paint Studio will lead a step-by-step painting class to create a fun leprechaun painting. Each person will leave with a finished acrylic painting masterpiece on canvas. Beginners welcome! 

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!

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

POLISH STORY TIME FOR THE FAMILY

Tuesday, March 4, 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, March 4, 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.

Teen Anime Night: Pocky Party

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Attention all Pocky fans! Think you've tried every type of Pocky? We'll be eating over 2 dozen different flavors at our Pocky party! Registration required. For teens in grades...

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

Attention all Pocky fans! Think you've tried every type of Pocky? We'll be eating over 2 dozen different flavors at our Pocky party! 

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

Cross-Stitch Meetup

Tuesday, March 4, 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, March 5, 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...

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

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

group of smiling kids walking with arms around shoulders of person next to them

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Wiggles & Giggles
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Ages up to 35 months with adult.Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!      No registration. Limi...

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

Ages up to 35 months with adult.

Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!      

MAHJONG

Wednesday, March 5, 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.

Crazy 8s spelled out in multiple colors on a yellow background.

CRAZY 8S MATH CLUB

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

Join Crazy 8s Math Club where you'll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...it's a totally new kind of math club. Registration is required for each session.

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

Join Crazy 8s Math Club where you'll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...it's a totally new kind of math club. 

Registration is required for each session.

group of smiling kids walking with arms around shoulders of person next to them

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Wiggles & Giggles
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Ages up to 35 months with adult.Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!      No registration. Limi...

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

Ages up to 35 months with adult.

Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!      

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

ABC FUN!

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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...

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

PINOCHLE

Thursday, March 6, 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.