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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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CULVER'S CELEBRATE READING PROGRAM

All Day 9/3 - 9/29
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 12 and under.

Celebrate reading with Culver's of Homer Glen's Reader program. 

Here's how it works:

1. Pick up a Culver's Reader Program log at Homer Township Public Library.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

GOODNIGHT MOON MAZE

All Day 9/3 - 9/29
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a Goodnight Moon Maze and help the Bunny to his bed! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

PIRATE PUP COLORING CONTEST

All Day 9/3 - 9/29
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Pirate Pup coloring contest for a chance to win Ruff, the inflatable pirate pup.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 9/3 - 9/30
Children, Tweens, Families
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

STORYWALK CHALLENGE-I'M A GNOME

All Day 9/9 - 11/10
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

IT'S A BOOK HAUNT - READING PROGRAM

All Day 9/23 - 10/20
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

It’s so easy to do, it’s spooky! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pizza & a Teen Mystery Movie

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Watch a movie on our big screen while stuffing your face with pizza! We’ll be voting on the movie between some of the newest releases available!

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

ABC FUN!

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children, Families
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Adult Movie Matinee: A Good Person

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Snacks provided! Today's movie is: A Good Person. Rated R for drug abuse, language throughout and some sexual references. Length: 2 hours and 9 minutes.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Autumn Soups with Chef Maddox

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults & Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Fill your soul – and your recipe files! - with great soups for entertaining. A new fall harvest season means new recipes to explore during this time of year.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

HUNT FOR PIRATES

All Day 9/30 - 10/13
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Search for 8 pirate pictures in the KidZone.

Circle the word for the “pirate item” next to the matching picture on your Hunt for Pirates sheet.

Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

HALLOWEEN COLORING CONTEST

All Day 9/30 - 10/27
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Halloween coloring contest for a chance to win a gruesome, inflatable ghost!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

WILD THINGS MAZE

All Day 9/30 - 10/27
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a Wild Things maze in the KidZone. Get Max to his boat so he can escape the Wild Things!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Families
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!      

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.

NATIONAL TACO DAY IS OCTOBER 4!

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Taco lovers, mark your calendars for the 

fiesta of the year on October 4, 2024!

Join the taco party for a chance to win a 

tasty raffle prize!

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Book Bingo

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Need a new book to read? Win free books at Book Bingo, where the prizes are books for adults! We’ll have recent releases, books by popular authors, and more. A few lucky winners will get Barnes & Noble gift cards!

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

BRAIN BUILDERS FOR ADULTS & SENIORS

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

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Brain Builders for Adults & Seniors! Each packet contains games & activities to do at home. Stimulate your brain & have fun at the same time! New packets offered each month.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Teen Take-Home Activtities! Each one contains fun games & activities to do at home. New packets offered in the Teen Room each month.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Children, Tweens, Families
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

POLISH STORY TIME FOR THE FAMILY

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Families
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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.

NATIONAL TACO DAY IS OCTOBER 4!

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Taco lovers, mark your calendars for the 

fiesta of the year on October 4, 2024!

Join the taco party for a chance to win a 

tasty raffle prize!