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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Adult Movie Matinee: White Bird

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Snacks provided! Today's movie is White Bird. PG-13 for some strong violence, thematic material and language. Length: 2 hours.

FROSTY'S MAGIC HAT MAZE

All Day
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!

Mini Monday: Bow Pendants

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 get a mini bow pendent to wear all year round to remind those around you how much of a gift your presence is to them! One per person, while supplies last.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach

FOLLOWING FROSTY SEARCH

All Day 1/2 - 1/12
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Find Frosty and friends in the KidZone!

Look for a clue on each Frosty picture.

Circle the word for the clue next to the matching image on your Following Frosty sheet.

FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST

All Day 1/2 - 1/19
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 1/2 - 1/19
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!

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

All Day 1/2 - 1/19
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!

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
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.

BEADS & BEYOND!

10:00am - 6:00pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: KidZone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Stop in to create a cool, necklace or other beading project of your own design.

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: 19
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.

 

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.

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: 2
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. 

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.

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.

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.

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!

MAD SCIENCE!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us as we have some fun with a simple science activity.    

Registration required. Limit 10.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

9:00am - 9:30am
Children, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Take a break to stretch and decompress! Join Pilates certified instructor, Lindsey, for Mommy and Me Pilates at the library.

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.

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.

A WINTER STORYTIME - PRESENTED BY THE HOMER GLEN JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Listen to members of HGJWC read the story, A Loud Winter's Nap by Katy Hudson. Wear your favorite PJ's, enjoy a craft, and take a picture!

Participants are encouraged to bring a can of food for the food pantry.

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!