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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.

Ten Ways to Boost Your Energy

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

The benefits of having energy! We will go over the impact of aging on your energy level. Learn 10 energy-boosting tips for health and happiness as well as some potential energy zappers! Let's get energized!

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.

POKEMON @ THE LIBRARY

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: 20
Event Details:

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts!                     

Bring your own cards to the library to battle, share ideas and trade.

Google Drive for Beginners

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Google Drive is a cloud-based storage service that enables users to store and access files online. This beginners’ class will teach the basics of what you can do with Google Drive and how it can help you stay organized.

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.

Winter Reading Challenge: Read Gnome Matter What!

All Day 2/1 - 2/16
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Event Details:

Join our Winter Reading Challenge: Read Gnome Matter What for a chance to win prizes!

CELEBRATION! WINTER READING CLUB: READ GNOME MATTER WHAT

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of our Winter Reading Challenge! Pick up your book log and enjoy a free cupcake from the Courageous Bakery food truck.

1 cupcake per person, while supplies last. 

READ GNOME MATTER WHAT COLORING CONTEST

All Day 2/3 - 2/16
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Enter the Gnome coloring contest between Feb. 3-28 for a chance to win a gnome-tastic prize!

Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social media. Entries will not be returned.  

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 2/3 - 2/28
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.

U.S. PRESIDENTS MAZE

All Day 2/3 - 2/28
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a U.S. Presidents Maze in the KidZone.

STORYWALK CHALLENGE-READ GNOME MATTER WHAT!

All Day 2/3 - 3/29
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Same book-new challenge!

Adult Take & Make: Glitter Heart Mason Jar

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, February 3 at 8:30am.

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!      

Blood Drive

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

To register, choose a time slot on the Versiti registration site. 

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - VALENTINE FLORAL

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:

Nothing brings the feeling of love more than hearts and flowers! Learn the basics of floral design with Master Gardeners from U of I Extension Services of Will County as each child creates their own make and take Valentine arrangement. 

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

All Day 2/4 - 2/16
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!

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.

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.