Thanksgiving Hours

In observance of Thanksgiving, the library will close at 4pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28.

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JUMBO GAME DAY

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Fun opportunity for kids to get out, play and make new friends while playing super sized games!

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 20.

 

CRAFTEREVES - WINTER ZEN GARDEN

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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. 

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.

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: 98
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!

FAMILY GAME NIGHT

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Bring your family in for an evening of playing games! We provide the games and you bring the players. Small snack and beverage included.

No registration required. All ages. Children 6 and under, 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.

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

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - FOX IN WINTER

4:30pm - 6:00pm
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: 15
Event Details:

Fox in Winter

Annie, from Divine Design Paint Studio, will lead a step by step painting class for children. Each child will leave with a finished, acrylic paint on canvas, masterpiece.

FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST

All Day 1/21 - 1/31
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Enter the Frosty Fun coloring contest between Dec. 26 - Jan. 31 for a chance to win a cool prize!

FROSTY'S MAGIC HAT MAZE

All Day 1/21 - 1/31
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a Frosty's Magic Hat maze in the KidZone.

Help Frosty through the maze to get to his magic hat!

HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Suggested ages children 4-13 with adult.

Meet, learn and play with other local homeschooling families through a variety of fun and interactive activities.

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.

VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

All ages, children under 6 with an adult. 

Play Virtual BINGO from the comfort of your home! Every time you get BINGO, your name will be placed in the prize drawing. 

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. 

CHILLIN' WITH MY GNOMIES SEARCH

All Day 1/27 - 2/9
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Search for 8 Gnomes in the KidZone.

Circle the name of the Gnome next to the matching picture on your Gnomies sheet. 

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.

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!

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!

WONDERFUL WOODEN GNOME CRAFT #1

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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: 10
Event Details:

Imagine transforming your afternoon into a whimsical woodland adventure with a DIY wooden gnome craft.  Come join us and color these charming gnome friends!

WONDERFUL WOODEN GNOME CRAFT #2

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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: 10
Event Details:

Imagine transforming your afternoon into a whimsical woodland adventure with a DIY wooden gnome craft.  Come join us and color these charming gnome friends!

SMARTY PANTS: THE BIG BALLOON SHOW!

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

The Big Balloon Show is a one-of-a-kind vaudeville style stage production featuring magic, all-ages comedy, interactive storytelling and of course, Smarty’s award-winning, larger than life balloon props.

GNOME CRAFT

All Day 2/10 - 2/16
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

This DIY craft project is fun to do at the library or at gnome!

One per child while supplies last.