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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BREAK IN BAGS

All Day 2/10 - 2/23
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Can you figure out the code to open the Break-In Bag’s lock and get the loot? Think "escape room" but instead of breaking out, you gather clues to break in. 

ART WORKSHOP - GNOW YOUR GNOMES!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tweens
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: 100
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.  Are you gnuts about gnomes?

CRAFTEREVES - BOOK GNOME

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: 12
Event Details:

Book Gnome

It's a gnome fact. You will have lots of fun making this craft! Hang out with your gnomies and fold a book into an adorable Valentine's gnome!

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - VALENTINE GNOME

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:

Valentine Gnome!

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.

3D GNOME STICKER SCENE

All Day 2/18 - 2/23
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Enter the whimsical world of garden gnomes with a cute, stand-up sticker scene! Each enchanting scene features a toadstool house.

One per child while supplies last.

READ GNOME MATTER WHAT COLORING CONTEST

All Day 2/18 - 2/28
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.  

DIY CERAMIC GNOME

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:

Dive into a world of creativity with a DIY ceramic gnome craft. Watch as your gnome springs to life with vibrant paint colors and a touch of magic!

CROSS STITCH FOR KIDS

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: 6
Event Details:

Stitch up a Valentine Gnome project with Shannon! No experience needed. 

Registration required. All materials provided. Age 8-12. Limit 6. 

 

 

OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO SEARCH

All Day 2/24 - 3/9
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Find 6 Seuss posters in the KidZone.

Circle the missing word from each poster next to the matching image on your Fun with Dr. Seuss sheet.

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. 

CELEBRATE SEUSS COLORING CONTEST

All Day 3/3 - 3/30
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Enter the Celebrate Seuss contest between March 3 - 30 for a chance to win a Seussical prize!

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

FOX IN SOX MAZE

All Day 3/3 - 3/30
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Help the Fox in Socks get to his buddy, Knox! 

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 3/3 - 3/31
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.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - WONDERFUL WEATHER

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:

In like a lion, out like a lamb means the weather in March can be wintery fierce early on then mellow out as it turns to Spring.

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

All Day 3/4 - 3/16
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!

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Are you ready to dive into a world of imagination and storytelling? Creative Writing Club is the perfect place for young writers to explore their ideas, create exciting characters, and craft amazing stories! 

WINTER THINGS CRAFT

All Day 3/10 - 3/16
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Thing 1 & Thing 2 absolutely love playing in the snow and want you to join in on the fun! Brighten up the last days of winter with this cute craft!

One per child while supplies last.

 

ART WORKSHOP - CARTOON ESCAPE ROOM

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tweens
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: 100
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. Oh no, we’re trapped in this weird cartoon room!

CRAFTEREVES - SHAMROCK BUTTON ART

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: 12
Event Details:

Shamrock Button Art

As luck would have it this four leaf clover will be a cinch to make! People will be green with envy that you have the cutest clover in the patch!

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - LUCKY LEPRECHAUN?

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:

Lucky Leprechaun?

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.

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. 

SPRINGTIME SEARCH

All Day 3/24 - 4/6
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Track down bunnies, chicks and eggs in the KidZone.

Look for letters on each picture then use the letters to complete the quote on your Springtime Search sheet.