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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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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On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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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 "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.	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.	Google Arts & Culture: Explore Art by Color All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: Explore art by color https://artsandculture.google.com/color?col=YELLOW	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	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.
8 am	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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Children" group. DIY WOODEN BIRDHOUSE CRAFT 8:00am - 4:00pm Tweens, Children Full Required This event is in the "Tweens" 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, Children Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: What can you do with a house like this? &nbsp This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. POPSICLE PINATA - GUESSING GAME 8:00am - 4:00pm 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 Event Details: This pinata is stuffed with treats and sweets. 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. TRAVEL BY BOOK! - STORY AND ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 4:00pm 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: Lots of families travel during the summer. But maybe this year you have no such plans. This event is in the "Teens" group. TEEN GIVEAWAY: TROUBLEMAKERS KIT 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 kit full of items to get into trouble (sticky hand and bouncy ball) and out of trouble (mini puzzle cube)! Candy is also included with each kit.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. POPSICLE PINATA - GUESSING GAME 8:00am - 4:00pm 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 Event Details: This pinata is stuffed with treats and sweets. Click here to enter your guess, your full name and email for a chance to win the pinata! 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. TRAVEL BY BOOK! - STORY AND ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 4:00pm 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: Lots of families travel during the summer. But maybe this year you have no such plans.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. POPSICLE PINATA - GUESSING GAME 8:00am - 4:00pm 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 Event Details: This pinata is stuffed with treats and sweets. Click here to enter your guess, your full name and email for a chance to win the pinata! 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. TRAVEL BY BOOK! - STORY AND ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 4:00pm 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: Lots of families travel during the summer. But maybe this year you have no such plans.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. POPSICLE PINATA - GUESSING GAME 8:00am - 4:00pm 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 Event Details: This pinata is stuffed with treats and sweets. Click here to enter your guess, your full name and email for a chance to win the pinata! 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. TRAVEL BY BOOK! - STORY AND ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 4:00pm 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: Lots of families travel during the summer. But maybe this year you have no such plans.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. POPSICLE PINATA - GUESSING GAME 8:00am - 4:00pm 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 Event Details: This pinata is stuffed with treats and sweets. Click here to enter your guess, your full name and email for a chance to win the pinata! 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. TRAVEL BY BOOK! - STORY AND ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 4:00pm 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: Lots of families travel during the summer. But maybe this year you have no such plans.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. POPSICLE PINATA - GUESSING GAME 8:00am - 4:00pm 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 Event Details: This pinata is stuffed with treats and sweets. Click here to enter your guess, your full name and email for a chance to win the pinata! 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. TRAVEL BY BOOK! - STORY AND ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 4:00pm 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: Lots of families travel during the summer. But maybe this year you have no such plans.
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 - PAW PATROL 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: CELEBRITY FAMILIES! 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: 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			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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB 10:00am - 11:00am 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: Watch Now: To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay Workforce Center of Will County: Ask a Career Coach 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: Do you have questions about your job search, interviews or resume? 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: 20 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.
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3 pm				Illinois Extension: Spiders Are Your Friend 3:00pm - 4:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: Spiders are some of the most misunderstood animals out there. While a few may be harmful, the vast majority pose no threat to us and are beneficial.	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Homer Live! Presents:Cooking with Chef Maddox Late Summer Desserts 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: 53 Event Details: Summer is not over yet! Join Chef Maddox to learn how to make some end of summer desserts!
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6 pm							The Forest Preserve District of Will County: FERMENTATION SERIES: CULTURED CABBAGE 6:00pm - 7:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: From sauerkraut to kimchi, the world loves to ferment cabbage! Expand your knowledge of fermentation and learn how you can preserve the cabbage growing in your very own garden.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. HOMER LIVE!: CREATIVE JOURNALING BASICS 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: 0 Event Details: In this class we will learn how to let our creativity fly when it comes to making a life planner. We will show and discuss ways to combine journaling and schdule keeping. Not a creative type? Minimalism your thing? We have you covered.		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. HOMER LIVE!: A KILLER AMONG US! PART TWO: KILLERS, STALKERS, AND CREEPS OF THE MODERN ERA 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 Program Type: Online/Virtual Event Details: The ever-changing world of the twentieth century bent and burnished the template of the early fiends. The result? The bloodthirsty monsters who stalked, spree-killed and wrote their own unique stories of murder! PBS Books: Emily Dickinson Panel Discussion with Poetry In America 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: This is a PBS Books Facebook live event: Access the event at https://www.facebook.com/events/725417224687542/ . Live event will be at https://www.facebook.com/PBSBooks1/live/. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Homer Live! Adult Book Discussion 7:30pm - 8:30pm 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: Unlimited Event Details: Please register for the discussion to receive curbside pickup of the book discussion book, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong.	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Midewin Webinar: Root for Prairie! 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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