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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: FALL FOR BOOKS: AN ADULT READING CHALLENGE
Start: 2022-11-01
End: 2022-11-30
Location: Homer Township Public Library District

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All Day	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. FALL FOR BOOKS: AN ADULT READING CHALLENGE All Day 11/1 - 11/30 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: Beginning November 1, stop by the library to pick up a Fall Reading Challenge log (or print one from home).				This event is in the "Families" group. "ERIN" RAFFLES: DECEMBER All Day Families This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Families Event Details: Stop by the library for a chance to win an "Erin" raffle, offered in honor of Erin Nicole Simpson. The 204 Books Project honors Erin's love of reading. Thank you to the Simpson family for providing reading incentives to young learners!
	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Children" group. LETTERBOXING: NOVEMBER 11/01/2022 @ 12:00am - 11/30/2022 @ 11:45pm Adults & Seniors, Teens, Children This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. This event is in the "Teens" 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, Children Event Details: Solve clues and find the wooden coin hidden in a special container. Bring it to Homer Township Public Library to redeem for a prize! A new letterboxing adventure happens each month! Limit 1 per person/per month.				This event is in the "Families" group. HOLIDAY COOKIE RAFFLE All Day Families This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Families Event Details: Stop by the library or Bookmobile and fill out a form detailing your favorite holiday cookie! Participants will have the chance to win a holiday themed prize. Runs through December 18. Open to all ages; one entry per person. Good luck!
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. STORYWALK CHALLENGE All Day 11/1 - 12/18 Children, Tweens, Families This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families Event Details: Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library.
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. 3D SNOWY WINTER SCENE! All Day 11/28 - 12/4 Children, Tweens, Families This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families Program Type: Craft Event Details: Put together a snowy winter scene to display at a home. Featuring smiling penguins and the message "Warm winter wishes.". One per child while supplies last.
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. WINTER WONDERLAND SEARCH All Day 11/28 - 12/11 Children, Tweens, Families This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families Event Details: Find 6 Peanuts pictures in the KidZone! &nbsp
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. ELF COLORING CONTEST All Day 11/28 - 12/18 Children, Tweens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Children, Tweens Event Details: Enter the Elf coloring contest between Nov. 28 - Dec. 18 for a chance to win an inflatable elf! Pick up a coloring sheet at the library or print a copy at home. Decorate with whatever inspires you!
					This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. ELF ON THE SHELF & PRIZE DRAWING All Day 12/1 - 12/23 Children, Tweens, Families This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families Event Details: He's Back....... The library's elf, Noel, is back from the North Pole! Stop in daily from December 1st-23rd to see what Noel is up to and enter the Elf prize drawing!
					This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. LETTERBOXING: DECEMBER All Day 12/1 - 12/30 Children, Teens, Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: Children, Teens, Adults & Seniors Event Details: Solve clues and find the wooden coin hidden in a special container. Bring it to Homer Township Public Library to redeem for a prize! A new letterboxing adventure happens each month! Limit 1 per person/per month.
12 am	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Children" group. VIRTUAL SEW IT WORKSHOP - DELIGHTFUL DONUT 12:00am - 12:45pm 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: No sewing experience needed!	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Children" group. VIRTUAL SEW IT WORKSHOP - DELIGHTFUL DONUT 12:00am - 12:45pm 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: No sewing experience needed! This event is in the "Teens" group. MINI MONDAY: MUSHROOM WORRY STONE 12:00am - 11:45pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Teens Event Details: Stop by the Teen Room anytime today to receive a mini mushroom worry stone! The perfect little thing to keep your pocket for when you’re anxious or to decorate your room! Just pick your favorite colored one and you’re good to go!	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Children" group. VIRTUAL SEW IT WORKSHOP - DELIGHTFUL DONUT 12:00am - 12:45pm 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: No sewing experience needed!	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Children" group. VIRTUAL SEW IT WORKSHOP - DELIGHTFUL DONUT 12:00am - 12:45pm 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: No sewing experience needed!	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. BRAIN BUILDERS FOR ADULTS & SENIORS 12:00am - 11:45pm 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: Stop by the library for this month's packet of Brain Builders for Adults & Seniors! Each packet contains games & activities to do at home. Stimulate your brain & have fun at the same time! New packets offered each month. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. BRAIN BUILDERS FOR ADULTS WITH MEMORY LOSS 12:00am - 11:45pm 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: Stop by the library for this month's packet of Brain Builders for Adults with Memory Loss! Each packet contains a game or activity to do at home. Stimulate your brain & have fun at the same time! New packets offered each month. This event is in the "Teens" group. TEEN TAKE-HOME ACTIVITY PACKETS 12:00am - 11:45pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Teens Event Details: Stop by the library for this month's packet of Teen Take-Home Activtities! Each one contains fun games & activities to do at home. New packets offered in the Teen Room each month.
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8 am	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 8:00am - 9:00pm 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: Book Club Event Details: Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay.	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 8:00am - 9:00pm 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: Book Club Event Details: Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay.	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 8:00am - 9:00pm 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: Book Club Event Details: Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay.	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 8:00am - 9:00pm 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: Book Club Event Details: Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay.
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10 am		This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. WIGGLES & GIGGLES 10:00am - 10:30am 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: Wiggles & Giggles Event Details: Ages up to 35 months with adult. Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!			This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. WIGGLES & GIGGLES 10:00am - 10:30am 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: Wiggles & Giggles Event Details: Ages up to 35 months with adult. Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!	This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC - PRESENTED BY EDGE MUSIC ACADEMY 10:30am - 11:00am 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 Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Families, Children Event Details: Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 am, December 2, 9 & 16 For children up to age 5 with adult.
11 am		This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. WIGGLES & GIGGLES 11:00am - 11:30am 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: Wiggles & Giggles Event Details: Ages up to 35 months with adult. Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!				This event is in the "Children" group. A-B-C FUN! 11:30am - 12:30pm Children Full Required 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: Children Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers! Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Children" group. MANGA GLASS PAINTING WORKSHOP 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Are you into anime or manga? Capture your favorite character on glass using reverse painting techniques. Evie M. will guide you as you create your own work of art to take home.
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. MAHJONG 12:30pm - 3:30pm 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 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm.	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. PINOCHLE 12:00pm - 3:30pm 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 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm.
1 pm			This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. POLISH STORY TIME FOR THE FAMILY 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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 Room: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Families, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: All ages Presented in Polish & English, thematic tales, rhymes, songs and movement are paired with a simple craft to help children develop essential early literacy skills and get ready to read.
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4 pm	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. DINO SIGN SEARCH 4:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Find six Dino signs in the KidZone. &nb	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Children" group. PRAIRIE ART WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 4:30pm - 6:00pm 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 Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Michelle Stanley, from Prairie Art Studio, will teach this art workshop for children ages 8-13. We will draw a cheetah. They are the fastest land animals in the world and considered the smallest in the big cat family. This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. DI-NOVEMBER 4:30pm - 7:30pm Bookmobile This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Event Details: Visit the Bookmobile to enter our raffle for a chance to win a dino-mite collection. Old Oak 4:30 - 5:00 Hawthorne Woods 5:10 - 5:45 Oak Creek 6:15 - 6:40 Willowwalk 6:50 - 7:30	This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. DI-NOVEMBER 4:30pm - 7:30pm Bookmobile This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Event Details: Visit the Bookmobile to enter our raffle for a chance to win a dino-mite collection. Navajo 4:30 - 5:00 Broken Arrow 5:10 - 5:45 Cedar Ridge 6:10 - 6:40 Hunt Club Woods 7:00 - 7:30	This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. DI-NOVEMBER 4:30pm - 7:30pm Bookmobile This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Event Details: Visit the Bookmobile to enter our raffle for a chance to win a dino-mite collection. Sagebrook 4:30-5:00 Parkside Estates 5:05-5:35 Prairie Ridge 6:15-6:45 Creekside South 7:00-7:30	This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. MAD SCIENCE! 4:30pm - 5:15pm 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 Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Families, Children Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us as we have some fun with a simple science activity. Registration required for each session. Ages 5-8 Limit 10.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. WRITE ON SERIES PRESENTS: SELF-PUBLISHING WITH RYAN MILLIGAN 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: National Novel Writing Month is almost over and we are ending our series with a fun night with author Ryan Milligan. He will discuss his journey in self-publishing. Ryan is the author of “My Very Punny Dad”.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Children" group. VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO - ZOOM EVENT 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: 7 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. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. ADULT CRAFT: DIY TILE COASTERS 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: If you’re looking for a fun DIY project that doubles as a handmade gift, you will love these DIY tile coasters! Join us and make these easy coasters for yourself or to gift.	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. LGBTQ ADULT BOOK CLUB 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: The LGBTQ Adult Book Club is for those who identify as LGBT+, or who simply want to learn more about LGBT+ stories and experiences. We meet the first Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. MEDITATION 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Yoga Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Take a moment to reconnect with yourself. Join us for a relaxing night of meditation. No matter where you are in your meditation journey, this will be a relaxing night for all.
7 pm		LIBRARY BOARD MEETING 7:00pm - 9:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Event Details: The Homer Township Public Library's Board of Trustees generally meets every fourth Monday of the month at 7pm in the library’s meeting room at 14320 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL.

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