Holiday Hours

The library will be closed on Sunday, December 31 and Monday, January 1. Happy New Year!

Upcoming Events

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

Stop by the Teen Room anytime today to get a mini smiling positivity poop figurine! This poop is positive that you’re going to have a great new year! One per person, while supplies last.

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

Adult Take & Make: Finger Knitting

8:30am - 11:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Registration opens Monday, January 6 at 8:30am.

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

Canva Basics

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Discover how to get started with Canva, a free online graphic design tool for making posters, flyers, social media posts, and more. Learn how to set up a free Canva account and create a flyer using Canva’s free templates and graphics. 

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 "Adults & Seniors" group.

Adult Craft: Snowflake Wreath

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

Need to bring some cheer to these winter months? Make a wreath using snowflakes and red ribbon to brighten up your front door.

Registration required.

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: 9
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 "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Night: Anime Bingo

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Test your luck with Anime Bingo! Play to win fabulous anime themed prizes such as figurines, necklaces, keychains and clothing! 

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

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

Cross-Stitch Meetup

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. Rated PG-13. Length: 1 hour and 44 minutes.

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

MAHJONG

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Due to high demand, please register for only one kids program volunteer event per month.

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

CRAFTEREVES - WINTER ZEN GARDEN

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Winter Zen Garden

Create a calming winter oasis to enjoy on a cold day. All the stress will melt away but the sparkling snow will stay!

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 12. 

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

Show & Tell with the Lemont Artists Guild

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

The Lemont Artists Guild is pleased to present Show and Tell, where all attendees at this meeting will have an opportunity to share their creative endeavors.

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

PINOCHLE

12:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Gain volunteer hours by creating upcycled art! Show your creativity and how much you care about peace at the same time.

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

RESTORATIVE YOGA

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults & Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Yoga
Registration 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.

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 "Adults & Seniors" group.

KNITTING MEETUP

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults & Seniors
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.

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

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN CRAFT

All Day 1/13 - 1/19
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Frolic with Frosty as you craft a cheerful snowman and friends.         

One per child while supplies last.

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 "Tweens" group.

ART WORKSHOP - DRAGONS, KRAKENS & UNICORNS, OH MY!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 93
Event Details:

Kids will have fun and get to share their creations via Zoom! You'll love this fun draw-along cartooning class presented by artist, Mark Anderson. Here there be cartoon monsters!

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

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Add a little more MYSTERY to your life. Join us for refreshments while discussing the latest who-done-it!

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

Wits Workout

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Give your brain the workout it needs to stay sharp! Join us for brain-teasers, games, and puzzles (developed by University of Illinois Extension educators) that get you thinking and having fun. Recommended for older adults.

This event is in the "Children" group.

MAD SCIENCE!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us as we have some fun with a simple science activity.    

Registration required. Limit 10.