NEW!!! Priority Program Registration

Registration will open on Monday, May 12 at 8:30am for all June programs (unless otherwise noted). Priority will be given to Homer Township Public Library cardholders due to high demand & limited space. See our priority registration page for more details. 

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

Posture, Balance, and a Little Cha-Cha-Cha

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults & Seniors
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Posture, balance, and a little cha-cha-cha will teach you exercises for living a super healthy lifestyle. With a Master Degree in Exercise Science and as a professional dancer, Elaine Gotfryd Noonan will increase your strength, flexibility an

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 "Adults & Seniors" group.

Lincoln Lore & More: Exploring Central Illinois

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Venture beyond the cornstalks that line the highway with Illinois traveler John Kokoris to explore the charming towns and beautiful scenery at the heart of our state.

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Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

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

Adult Take & Make: Origami Stars

All Day
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the Fourth of July by making origami stars! Use them as table confetti or fill a bowl with them.

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

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

MAHJONG

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

Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm. No registration needed. Just show up and play! 

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

Toys of the 1980s & 1990s Remembered

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beanie Babies to Transformers! Let’s reminisce about the popular toys of the 1980s & 1990s. Who could forget the explosion of the Cabbage Patch Kid dolls?

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

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

PINOCHLE

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

RESTORATIVE YOGA

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

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

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

Strawberries: Sweet & Savory with Chef Maddox: 10:30am Session

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults & Seniors
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is the first of two sessions. Please choose one to attend. Registration for the 12:30pm session is here.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is the second of two sessions. Please choose one to attend. Registration for the 10:30am session is here.

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

Chess 101

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chess Scholars’ adult chess programs are designed for a wide range of players, from absolute beginner level through an intermediate level ready for tournament play. Chess stimulates cognitive, metacognitive, social and emotional development i

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

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 Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

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

Coffee, Donuts, and a Movie: Bob Trevino Likes It

9:00am - 11:00am
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend a morning indulging on donuts, pastries, and coffee while watching a newly released movie on our big screen! Today's movie will is Bob Trevino Likes It. Rated PG-13 for brief strong language, and thematic elements.

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

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

MAHJONG

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

Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm. No registration needed. Just show up and play! 

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

Adult Craft: Stars and Stripes Plaque

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a white washed plaque with stars and stripes! 

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

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

PINOCHLE

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

Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm.

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Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
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E-Resources available 24/7. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.

Summer Reading Challenge: Game On

All Day 6/14 - 6/25
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Event Details:

Open to all ages! Read for a chance to win fun prizes like gift cards, prize baskets, a television, & a gaming chair! The more you read (up to 10 hours), the more chances you have to win! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

GAME ON! SUMMER READING KICK-OFF

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:

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge!

Get your game on with board game play, Icee Pops, and maze puzzle cube keychain! 

One Icee Pop and maze puzzle cube keychain per person while supplies last. 

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 "Adults & Seniors" group.

Book Bingo

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
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!

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

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