Thanksgiving Hours

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

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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. 

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

SPRING 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:

Busy as a Bee!

Spring on in and transform colorful beads into buzz worthy designs. These magnets will look BEE-utiful all year long!

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 12.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

FEED THE BUNNY CRAFT

All Day 4/7 - 4/13
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

This happy little bunny is hungry! Craft a festive background, add a carrot to a stick, then lift the bunny’s carrot to his mouth.

One per child while supplies last.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

CRAFTEREVES - WELCOME PEEPS SIGN

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:

Welcome Peeps Sign

We are Peepin' it real with this craft! All the important Peeps that visit will be delighted by this colorful and fun sign hanging on your door! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT

All Day 5/5 - 5/11
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Featuring an adorable gnome along with mushrooms, glittery hearts and the words, “there’s gnome one like you Mom.” 

One per child while supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

CRAFTEREVES - TISSUE JAR HOLDER

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:

Tissue Jar Holder

The only issue with this Tissue Holder is what colors to choose! This beautifully decorated jar will look great on your desk or nightstand.