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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HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program

4:15pm - 5:45pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Due to high demand, please register for only one kids program volunteer event per month.

CRAFTEREVES - GRINCH CANDY CANE WREATH

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grinch Candy Cane Wreath

We will not have to twist your arm to come in and craft. This craft is such a cinch that even the Grinch could not resist! 

FAMILY PUZZLE ORNAMENT

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and create a wondrous family ornament from puzzle fragments

and enchanted wood.

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.

Cancelled: Teen Craft: Yarn Christmas Trees

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Design and decorate your own mini yarn tree! Make it look traditional, wild, or like it escaped the Nightmare Before Christmas!

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

Christmas on State Street

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For decades, Christmas in Chicago meant a trip or two to State Street to see the big department stores. And the stores went all-out for Christmas. This illustrated talk traces the history of Christmas celebrations on State Street.

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.

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.

ART GLASS PAINTING WORKSHOP

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Capture your favorite character or image on glass using reverse painting techniques. Evie M. will guide you as you create your own work of art to take home.

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 15.

Mini Monday: Glow-in-the-Dark Christmas Trees

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Room anytime today to a mini glow-in-the-dark Christmas tree! A cute little desk decoration that will let your keep the holiday spirit with your all year round! One per person, while supplies last.

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.

Create & Chat: Artists Meetup

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Artists of all kinds are welcome to join our monthly meetup group!

FAMILY PUZZLE ORNAMENT

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and create a wondrous family ornament from puzzle fragments

and enchanted wood.

Adult Craft: Plaid Holiday Tree

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Need another holiday decoration? Of course you do! Make a plaid tree that will get you in the Christmas spirit.

Registration required.

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: 7
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.

Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Program

4:15pm - 5:45pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Due to high demand, please register for only one kids program volunteer event per month.

FROSTY'S WINTER WONDERLAND

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft, Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Watch this jolly snowman keep his promise to visit his friends when he hears news of the first snowfall of the season! Enjoy a treat and a holiday craft! Movie run time is 30 minutes. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

FAMILY PUZZLE ORNAMENT

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and create a wondrous family ornament from puzzle fragments

and enchanted wood.

BASIC FLOW YOGA

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Yoga
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Basic flow yoga is a beginner vinyasa yoga class. This practice will help beginning practitioners learn to connect their breath to movement.

Chick Lit Book Club: Special Date

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:

The Chick Lit Book Club reads books about women and/or by women authors. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. New members welcome!

 

 

Spice It Up: Clove

8:30am - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Registration will open at 8:30am on Wednesday, December 18. 

Due to popular demand, one per household please.

Adult Bingo

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults & Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

NOTE: Due to high demand, please register for just one Adult Bingo session each month.

Have fun playing multiple rounds of everyone's favorite game -- BINGO! Free prizes awarded!

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.