Library Closed: Monday, September 2

The library will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.

Nominating Petitions Are Available for Library Trustee

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)

Upcoming Events

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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.

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!      

Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program

1:15pm - 3:15pm
Teens
Open
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.

FALL PERLER BEADS

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

You better BE-LEAF it! These Perler Bead Magnets are gourd-eous! They will look great hanging on your fridge or in your locker.

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 12.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE -FALL CENTERPIECE

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

Meet with University of Illinois Extension Services Master Gardeners to craft a Fall centerpiece with pumpkins, corn, leaves and a candle.

Registration required for each session. Limit 10.

ART EXHIBITION

All Day 11/6 - 11/10
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Homer Jr. High students.

Vote for your favorite!

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

All Day 11/6 - 11/10
Children, Tweens, Families
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!

MOMMY & ME PILATES

9:00am - 9:30am
Children, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration 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.

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

10:00am - 10:30am
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!      

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.

CRAZY 8S MATH CLUB

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Registration 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.

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

10:00am - 10:30am
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!      

ABC FUN!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration 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

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.

LEGO CLUB

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Families
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 Anime Night: Cosplay Contest

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Prepare yourself for the ultimate anime cosplay costume contest! Be sure to dress to impress with your best anime themed costume! Winners of each category will win special anime themed prizes at the end of the night!

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.

ABC FUN!

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

Thanksgiving Turkey & Sauces 101 with Chef Maddox

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults & Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

The holidays are around the corner! Join Chef Susan Maddox as she discusses Thanksgiving turkey options including brining, selecting, cooking, and carving as well as demonstrating some delicious sauces to enjoy with the entrée.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach

COOL TURKEY CRAFT

All Day 11/12 - 11/17
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

You ain’t seen stuffing yet!  

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a cool, new, feathered friend!

One per child while supplies last.

 

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

All Day 11/12 - 11/17
Children, Tweens, Families
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!

STORYWALK CHALLENGE-I'M A GNOME

All Day 11/12 - 11/24
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.

THANKSGIVING COLORING CONTEST

All Day 11/12 - 11/24
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Thanksgiving  coloring contest for a chance to win an adorable, inflatable, baby turkey