TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5: OPEN FOR VOTING ONLY

The library is open for voting only on Tuesday, November 5. We are the voting location for Precinct 2 and 7.

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Name: ALL NEW!!! VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOM - THE TOMB OF NEFERTARI
Start: 2020-07-27T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-08-22T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Homer Township Public Library District

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All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. ALL NEW!!! VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOM - THE TOMB OF NEFERTARI 07/27/2020 @ 8:00am - 08/22/2020 @ 9:00pm Teens, Tweens, Families, Children Full Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Families, Children Required Seats Remaining: 63 Event Details: If you love solving puzzles, codes, and finding hidden clues, Brain Chase's virtual Escape Room, The Tomb of Nefertari, is for you!
	This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. NIGHT SKIES - STORY AND ACTIVITIES All Day Families, Children This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Families, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Look up and discover the wonders of the night sky.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Children" group. MATH MONDAYS All Day Tweens, Children This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children Event Details: Hello fellow Math lovers! We all know that math can be loads of fun and this Splash of Math program has fun Math activity for you to try at home. All the supplies are items that I am sure you already have at home with the excepti	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. SAY GOODBYE TO SUMMER - ACTIVITIES All Day Tweens, Families, Children This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children Event Details: August is here, which means that summer days are waning fast. Some of life’s simple joys are the memories that you will hold onto from the summer season.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. SAY GOODBYE TO SUMMER - ACTIVITIES All Day Tweens, Families, Children This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children Event Details: August is here, which means that summer days are waning fast. Some of life’s simple joys are the memories that you will hold onto from the summer season.	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. ADULT MAKE AND TAKE CRAFT! All Day Adults & Seniors Full Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: This is a fun craft you can take and make on your own! We would like to see how it comes out so send us a picture of your final project!	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. ADULT TAKE AND MAKE CRAFT: PAINTING BY NUMBERS All Day Adults & Seniors Full Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: This is a fun craft you can take and make on your own! We would like to see how it comes out so send us a picture of your final project!	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. SAY GOODBYE TO SUMMER - ACTIVITIES All Day Tweens, Families, Children This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children Event Details: August is here, which means that summer days are waning fast. Some of life’s simple joys are the memories that you will hold onto from the summer season.
	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. SAY GOODBYE TO SUMMER - ACTIVITIES All Day Tweens, Families, Children This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children Event Details: August is here, which means that summer days are waning fast. Some of life’s simple joys are the memories that you will hold onto from the summer season.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. SAY GOODBYE TO SUMMER - ACTIVITIES All Day Tweens, Families, Children This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children Event Details: August is here, which means that summer days are waning fast. Some of life’s simple joys are the memories that you will hold onto from the summer season.	WONDROUS OCEAN - STORY AND ACTIVITIES All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: Did you know that over 70% of the Earth is covered by our beautiful oceans? Join along this week to read and discover about sharks, coral reefs, snorkeling and more exciting ocean adventures and crafts	WONDROUS OCEAN - STORY AND ACTIVITIES All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: Did you know that over 70% of the Earth is covered by our beautiful oceans? Join along this week to read and discover about sharks, coral reefs, snorkeling and more exciting ocean adventures and crafts	Google Arts & Culture: Art Coloring Book All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: Color your way through the palettes of famous paintings https://artsandculture.google.com/experiment/art-coloring-book/1QGsh6vSfAQBgQ	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. SAY GOODBYE TO SUMMER - ACTIVITIES All Day Tweens, Families, Children This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children Event Details: August is here, which means that summer days are waning fast. Some of life’s simple joys are the memories that you will hold onto from the summer season.	WONDROUS OCEAN - STORY AND ACTIVITIES All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: Did you know that over 70% of the Earth is covered by our beautiful oceans? Join along this week to read and discover about sharks, coral reefs, snorkeling and more exciting ocean adventures and crafts
		WONDROUS OCEAN - STORY AND ACTIVITIES All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: Did you know that over 70% of the Earth is covered by our beautiful oceans? Join along this week to read and discover about sharks, coral reefs, snorkeling and more exciting ocean adventures and crafts		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. BACK TO SCHOOL - PRIZE DRAWING All Day 8/12 - 8/31 Adults & Seniors, Teens, Tweens, Families, Children This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adults & Seniors, Teens, Tweens, Families, Children Event Details: ALL AGES
					This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. SAY GOODBYE TO SUMMER - ACTIVITIES All Day Tweens, Families, Children This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children Event Details: August is here, which means that summer days are waning fast. Some of life’s simple joys are the memories that you will hold onto from the summer season.	WONDROUS OCEAN - STORY AND ACTIVITIES All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: Did you know that over 70% of the Earth is covered by our beautiful oceans? Join along this week to read and discover about sharks, coral reefs, snorkeling and more exciting ocean adventures and crafts
					WONDROUS OCEAN - STORY AND ACTIVITIES All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: Did you know that over 70% of the Earth is covered by our beautiful oceans? Join along this week to read and discover about sharks, coral reefs, snorkeling and more exciting ocean adventures and crafts
8 am		This event is in the "Teens" group. TEEN CRAFT GIVEAWAY: DIY PENCIL CASE 8:30am - 11:30pm Teens Full Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Teens Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Teens in grades 6-12 will get a FREE canvas pencil case to color! Designs may vary.		This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. TAKE HOME STEM KITS - SHARKNADO! 8:00am - 4:00pm Tweens, Families, Children Full Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children Required Seats Remaining: 35 Event Details: Enjoy a series of take home STEM kits full of super science fun for you and your family! Using the kits as your guide and a few items from home, you will be creating amazing science projects in no time!	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. TAKE HOME STEM KITS - SHARKNADO! 8:00am - 4:00pm Tweens, Families, Children Full Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children Required Seats Remaining: 44 Event Details: Enjoy a series of take home STEM kits full of super science fun for you and your family! Using the kits as your guide and a few items from home, you will be creating amazing science projects in no time!	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. TAKE HOME STEM KITS - SHARKNADO! 8:00am - 4:00pm Tweens, Families, Children Full Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Enjoy a series of take home STEM kits full of super science fun for you and your family! Using the kits as your guide and a few items from home, you will be creating amazing science projects in no time!	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Midewin Webinar: Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Area Festival 8:00am - 3:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adults & Seniors Event Details: LINK to participate: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/r9-midewin-1000/ This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. TAKE HOME STEM KITS - SHARKNADO! 8:00am - 4:00pm Tweens, Families, Children Full Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Enjoy a series of take home STEM kits full of super science fun for you and your family! Using the kits as your guide and a few items from home, you will be creating amazing science projects in no time!
9 am			This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. FAMILY VIRTUAL TRIVIA - SHARK WEEK 9:30am - 8:30pm Tweens, Families, Children This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children Event Details: Wake the kids and phone the neighbors! Get ready for a fun day of Family Trivia! Play individually or work together to test your knowledge. Family Trivia is open all day.			This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. TRIVIA: SHARK WEEK! 9:30am - 8:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adults & Seniors Event Details: **Special Trivia!! We will be giving away a prize to this weeks winner! Grab your friends and family for a day of trivia!! You can play against others in your pajamas! This fun online trivia is open all day!
10 am			The Forest Preserve District of Will County: FOREST FITNESS: BIKING THE TRAILS AT HICKORY CREEK JUNCTION 10:00am - 11:00am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: Join the Forest Preserve as we visit different preserves to discuss how to take your fitness and health to the next level. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. SHARK PUPPET CRAFT 10:00am - 2:00pm Tweens, Families, Children This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children Program Type: Craft Event Details: Stop by the library to pick up a craft for your child to create and enjoy! We're going to need a bigger boat! OK, probably not. But these shark puppets are huge fun! One per child while supplies last.	This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. HOMER LIVE! KID'S KORNER ONLINE STORY TIME 10:30am - 11:00am Families, Children Full Required This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Families, Children Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: The KidZone staff share stories while we maintain social distancing. Check the library website calendar for new story times as they become available. We miss you! Stay safe until we can be together again.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. SHARK PUPPET CRAFT 10:00am - 2:00pm Tweens, Families, Children This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children Program Type: Craft Event Details: Stop by the library to pick up a craft for your child to create and enjoy! We're going to need a bigger boat! OK, probably not. But these shark puppets are huge fun! One per child while supplies last.
11 am					The Forest Preserve District of Will County: RECREATION CONVERSATIONS: TRAIL SAFETY 11:00am - 12:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: Are you looking to get out and recreate? Forest Preserve staff and a recreational professional guest talk outdoor recreation. Learn about how to do it, why to do it and the benefits of being involved with the great outdoors.
12 pm			Illinois Extension: Viral History: The Black Death, Spanish Flu, and COVID-19 12:00pm - 1:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: This presentation examines the history of the Black Death, Spanish Flu, and COVID-19 to elucidate on how pandemics have shaped global history.
1 pm			Illinois Extension: Four Seasons Summer Webinar: Adventures in Edible Landscaping 1:30pm - 2:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: This webinar will explore the use of plants that are not only visually attractive, but also edible.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. VIRTUAL BINGO 1:00pm - 2:00pm Tweens, Families, Children Full Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Families, Children Program Type: Craft, Online/Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Play Virtual BINGO from the comfort of your own home! Each winner will be placed into a monthly drawing for a prize! Every time you get BINGO, your name will automatically be placed in the drawing.
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7 pm		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Homer Live! Mystery Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors Full Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Book Club, Online/Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us for a lively discussion of our mystery book pick for August, "The Burglar" by Thomas Perry!	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Homer Live! Sweepstakes for Beginners 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors Full Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Online/Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 68 Event Details: Discussion of the best strategies and tips for entering sweepstakes online. Learn how to maximize your chances to win big!	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Homer Live! Beyond the Blues Brothers 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors Full Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Online/Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Blues Brothers as we explore the movie's backstories, mix of Hollywood genres, and impact on Chicago-based filmmaking! League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area: Backyard Composting 7:00pm - 8:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: Learn about backyard composting! Local residents and long-time composters, Rose Naseef and Tammy Bristol, will explain the benefits of composting and show participants how to start composting in their own backyards.	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Midewin Webinar: Wetland Plants 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adults & Seniors Event Details: LINK to participate: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/r9-midewin-1000/

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