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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE: READING COLORS YOUR WORLD

8:00am - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Bookmobile, Teen, Tweens, Family, Children

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE: READING COLORS YOUR WORLD

8:00am - 8:00pm
Jun 12, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Adult, Bookmobile, Teen, Tweens, Family, Children

Description

This year's Summer Reading Challenge is READING COLORS YOUR WORLD!Open to all ages! Complete reading goals for a chance to win fun prizes. The more you read (up to 10 hours), the more chances you have to win!...

CRAYON CLUES CHALLENGE

8:30am - 8:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

CRAYON CLUES CHALLENGE

8:30am - 8:00pm
Jun 16, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Description

Find 10 crayon decals in the KidZone. Look for letter clues by each crayon. ...

T-SHIRT RAFFLE: READING COLORS YOUR WORLD #1

8:30am - 8:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

T-SHIRT RAFFLE: READING COLORS YOUR WORLD #1

8:30am - 8:00pm
Jun 16, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Description

Win a Reading Colors Your World t-shirt! &nbs...

READING COLORS YOUR WORLD - COLORING CONTEST

8:30am - 8:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

READING COLORS YOUR WORLD - COLORING CONTEST

8:30am - 8:00pm
Jun 16, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Description

Enter the Reading Colors Your World coloring contest between June 1-26 for a chance to win a monstrous prize!...

WATER BEAD CRAFT (OUTDOOR EVENT)

10:00am - 10:30am

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

Registration Required

WATER BEAD CRAFT (OUTDOOR EVENT)

10:00am - 10:30am
Jun 16, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Program Type: Craft

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

Color your world with water bead art! Fill and design 3 bottles with expanding water beads and silly stickers....

SCRIBBLEBOTS! (OUTDOOR EVENT)

11:00am - 11:45am

Age Group: Tweens, Children

Registration Required

SCRIBBLEBOTS! (OUTDOOR EVENT)

11:00am - 11:45am
Jun 16, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Children

Program Type: Craft

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Description

Create a Scribbling machine, a motorized contraption that moves in unusual ways and leaves a mark to trace its path. Build it with from simple materials and watch it go!...

MAHJONG (INDOOR EVENT)

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Adult

Registration Required

Description

Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Mondays at 9am and Wednesdays at 1pm, but you do not need to attend both days....

CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Homer Township Public Library District

Description

Mention Homer Library or present the flyer on this page when you order at Chipotle in Homer Glen on Wednesday, June 16 between 4-8pm! For this fundraiser, 33% of the proceeds will be donated to the library!...

YOU'RE ON MY COOL LIST!

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Bookmobile

Outreach

Homer Township Library Bookmobile

Age Groups: Bookmobile

Program Type: Bookmobile

Description

Sagebrook stop: 4:30 - 5:10 Sagebrook Park: Pennyroyal Ln. Parker Ridge stop: 5:30 - 6:30 Park: Morel Dr. ...

READING COLORS YOUR WORLD

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Bookmobile

Outreach

Age Groups: Bookmobile

Program Type: Bookmobile

Description

Sagebrook stop: 4:30 - 5:10 Sagebrook Park: Pennyroyal Ln. Parker Ridge stop: 5:30 - 6:30 Park: Morel Dr. ...

ADULT BOOK CLUB (OUTDOOR EVENT)

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Description

The Adult Book Club will be meeting outdoors to discuss A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher....

ART WORKSHOP - DRAW YOUR OWN COLORING BOOK (ZOOM EVENT)

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Tweens, Children

Registration Required

ART WORKSHOP - DRAW YOUR OWN COLORING BOOK (ZOOM EVENT)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jun 16, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Children

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 68

Description

Follow along step by step to create fun coloring book pages. Tropical fish, outer space, flowers, superheroes, and more!...

COLORFUL! - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES

8:00am - 9:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

COLORFUL! - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES

8:00am - 9:00pm
Jun 17, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Description

To see color, you must have light! Share some special stories and songs about COLORS! After all, reading colors your world!...

T-SHIRT RAFFLE: READING COLORS YOUR WORLD #1

8:30am - 8:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

T-SHIRT RAFFLE: READING COLORS YOUR WORLD #1

8:30am - 8:00pm
Jun 17, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Description

Win a Reading Colors Your World t-shirt! &nbs...

CRAYON CLUES CHALLENGE

8:30am - 8:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

CRAYON CLUES CHALLENGE

8:30am - 8:00pm
Jun 17, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Description

Find 10 crayon decals in the KidZone. Look for letter clues by each crayon. ...

READING COLORS YOUR WORLD - COLORING CONTEST

8:30am - 8:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

READING COLORS YOUR WORLD - COLORING CONTEST

8:30am - 8:00pm
Jun 17, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Description

Enter the Reading Colors Your World coloring contest between June 1-26 for a chance to win a monstrous prize!...

WIGGLES AND GIGGLES (OUTDOOR EVENT)

10:00am - 10:30am

Age Group: Family, Children

Registration Required

WIGGLES AND GIGGLES (OUTDOOR EVENT)

10:00am - 10:30am
Jun 17, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Family, Children

Program Type: Wiggles & Giggles

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

Suggested ages - birth to 35 months with adult....

POLISH FAMILY STORY TIME (OUTDOOR EVENT)

11:00am - 11:30am

Age Group: Family, Children

Registration Required

POLISH FAMILY STORY TIME (OUTDOOR EVENT)

11:00am - 11:30am
Jun 17, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Family, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Description

Suggested ages 3-5 with adult.Presented in Polish, thematic tales, rhymes, songs and movement help children develop essential early literacy skills!...

BOOKMOBILE STORYTIME - CHICKS RULE (OUTDOOR EVENT)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Age Group: Bookmobile, Children

Registration Required

BOOKMOBILE STORYTIME - CHICKS RULE (OUTDOOR EVENT)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Jun 17, 2021

Outreach

Homer Township Library Bookmobile

Age Groups: Bookmobile, Children

Program Type: Bookmobile, Storytime

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Description

Come play with us! We will read the book, "Chicks Rule" by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen. Craft will be designing a canvas bag with your own style hand print "chicks". Ages 4-8. One bag per child. ...

MAKE IT A MOVIE NIGHT

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen, Family

MAKE IT A MOVIE NIGHT

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Jun 17, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Adult, Teen, Family

Description

Make it a movie night! Each bucket includes a DVD, popcorn, ball, playing cards, book, & book bag for a Family night of fun!...

FAMILY BINGO (ZOOM EVENT)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

Registration Required

FAMILY BINGO (ZOOM EVENT)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jun 17, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Program Type: Homer Live!

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 23

Description

Play Virtual BINGO from the comfort of your own home! Each winner will be placed into a monthly drawing for a prize! Every time you get BINGO, your name will automatically be placed in the drawing....

SELF-CARE IS NOT SELFISH (INDOOR EVENT)

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Adult

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Description

We frequently treat "self-care" as a luxury - something to do when we have enough time or money - rather than a necessity....

CRAYON CLUES CHALLENGE

10:00am - 4:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

CRAYON CLUES CHALLENGE

10:00am - 4:00pm
Jun 18, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Description

Find 10 crayon decals in the KidZone. Look for letter clues by each crayon. ...

T-SHIRT RAFFLE: READING COLORS YOUR WORLD #1

10:00am - 4:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

T-SHIRT RAFFLE: READING COLORS YOUR WORLD #1

10:00am - 4:00pm
Jun 18, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Description

Win a Reading Colors Your World t-shirt! &nbs...

READING COLORS YOUR WORLD - COLORING CONTEST

10:00am - 4:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

READING COLORS YOUR WORLD - COLORING CONTEST

10:00am - 4:00pm
Jun 18, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Description

Enter the Reading Colors Your World coloring contest between June 1-26 for a chance to win a monstrous prize!...

COLORFUL! - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES

8:00am - 9:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

COLORFUL! - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES

8:00am - 9:00pm
Jun 19, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Description

To see color, you must have light! Share some special stories and songs about COLORS! After all, reading colors your world!...

T-SHIRT RAFFLE: READING COLORS YOUR WORLD #1

10:00am - 3:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

T-SHIRT RAFFLE: READING COLORS YOUR WORLD #1

10:00am - 3:00pm
Jun 19, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Description

Win a Reading Colors Your World t-shirt! &nbs...

CRAYON CLUES CHALLENGE

10:00am - 3:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

CRAYON CLUES CHALLENGE

10:00am - 3:00pm
Jun 19, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Description

Find 10 crayon decals in the KidZone. Look for letter clues by each crayon. ...

READING COLORS YOUR WORLD - COLORING CONTEST

10:00am - 3:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

READING COLORS YOUR WORLD - COLORING CONTEST

10:00am - 3:00pm
Jun 19, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Description

Enter the Reading Colors Your World coloring contest between June 1-26 for a chance to win a monstrous prize!...

RAINBOW LACING CRAFT

10:00am - 3:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

RAINBOW LACING CRAFT

10:00am - 3:00pm
Jun 19, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Program Type: Craft

Description

Create a colorful rainbow! Thread nylon cord through a rainbow shape, add beads and you've got a rainbow of your very own!One per child while supplies last....

SUMMER! - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES

8:00am - 9:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

SUMMER! - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES

8:00am - 9:00pm
Jun 21, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Summer is a great time go outdoors and enjoy nice weather and beautiful nature! Have fun playing and make sure to see, hear, smell, and maybe touch some plants, animals or insects....

TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB - AMAZING ADVENTURES

8:00am - 9:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB - AMAZING ADVENTURES

8:00am - 9:00pm
Jun 21, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Program Type: Book Club

Description

Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay....

TEEN GIVEAWAY: DIY VELVET PATCHES

8:30am - 11:30pm

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Teen

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 28

Description

Teens in grades 6-12 will get a FREE pack of ten velvet iron-on patches to color!...

CRAYON CLUES CHALLENGE

8:30am - 8:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

CRAYON CLUES CHALLENGE

8:30am - 8:00pm
Jun 21, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Description

Find 10 crayon decals in the KidZone. Look for letter clues by each crayon. ...

TAKE AND MAKE! POSTCARD ART!

8:30am - 10:30pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Craft

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Description

Make your own postcard art! This is a fun Take and Make craft for adults! Each kit includes 20 original art postcards and a scratchpen. Using the scratch pen you can gently reveal and create beautiful postcards. ...

READING COLORS YOUR WORLD - COLORING CONTEST

8:30am - 8:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

READING COLORS YOUR WORLD - COLORING CONTEST

8:30am - 8:00pm
Jun 21, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Description

Enter the Reading Colors Your World coloring contest between June 1-26 for a chance to win a monstrous prize!...

T-SHIRT RAFFLE: READING COLORS YOUR WORLD #1

8:30am - 8:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children

T-SHIRT RAFFLE: READING COLORS YOUR WORLD #1

8:30am - 8:00pm
Jun 21, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Family, Children

Description

Win a Reading Colors Your World t-shirt! &nbs...

MAHJONG (INDOOR EVENT)

9:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Adult

Registration Required

Description

Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Mondays at 9am and Wednesdays at 1pm, but you do not need to attend both days....

INTRO TO JOURNALING (VIDEO EVENT)

9:00am - 9:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Homer Video!

Registration Required

Description

Laura Youngstrum teaches this introductory session on several different types of journaling including bullet journaling and art journaling....

FAMILY STORYTIME (OUTDOOR EVENT)

10:00am - 10:30am

Age Group: Family, Children

Registration Required

FAMILY STORYTIME (OUTDOOR EVENT)

10:00am - 10:30am
Jun 21, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Family, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Description

Suggested ages 3, 4 & 5 with adult.Thematic tales, rhymes, songs and movement are paired with a simple craft to help children develop essential early literacy skills and get ready to read. ...

DIY TEA CUP PLANTER (OUTDOOR EVENT)

11:00am - 11:30am

Age Group: Tweens, Children

Registration Required

DIY TEA CUP PLANTER (OUTDOOR EVENT)

11:00am - 11:30am
Jun 21, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Children

Program Type: Craft

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

Let your imagination bloom! ...

PRAIRIE ART WORKSHOP - AGES 9-13 (OUTDOOR EVENT)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Age Group: Tweens, Children

Registration Required

PRAIRIE ART WORKSHOP - AGES 9-13 (OUTDOOR EVENT)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Jun 21, 2021

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Tweens, Children

Program Type: Craft

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Description

Michelle Stanley from Prairie Art Studio will teach this Art Workshop for children ages 9-13. Create Butterfly Fish with many colored striped patterns and eye spots similar to butterfly wings....

READING COLORS YOUR WORLD

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Bookmobile

Outreach

Homer Township Library Bookmobile

Age Groups: Bookmobile

Program Type: Bookmobile

Description

Victoria Crossing West stop: 4:30 - 5:10 Park: Long Meadow Dr. & Abbey Ln. Meadowview stop: 5:30 - 6:30 Walking trail on Woodland Dr. ...

YOU'RE ON MY COOL LIST!

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Bookmobile

Outreach

Age Groups: Bookmobile

Program Type: Bookmobile

Description

Victoria Crossing West stop: 4:30 - 5:10 Park: Long Meadow Dr. & Abbey Ln. Meadowview stop: 5:30 - 6:30 Walking trail on Woodland Dr. ...

DOG TALKS (ZOOM EVENT)

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Homer Township Public Library District

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Homer Live!

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Description

Do you love dogs? Well this is an event for you! Join us for our new series for animal lovers! Dog Talks is a casual discussion group for people who share a love for our canine friends!...