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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.

Week Calendar

Name: STORYWALK CHALLENGE-CAN YOU DIG IT?
Start: 2023-06-05
End: 2023-08-05
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.

Time	Sun (7/09)	Mon (7/10)	Tue (7/11)	Wed (7/12)	Thu (7/13)	Fri (7/14)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. STORYWALK CHALLENGE-CAN YOU DIG IT? All Day 6/5 - 8/5 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. Summer Reading Challenge: Can You Dig It? All Day 7/5 - 7/22 Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. All Day 7/5 - 7/22 Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile Event Details: This year's Summer Reading Challenge is CAN YOU DIG IT? Open to all ages! Complete reading goals for a chance to win fun prizes. The more you read (up to 10 hours), the more chances you have to win!
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Ancient Egypt Coloring Contest All Day 7/5 - 7/29 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 Ancient Egypt coloring contest between June 26-July 29 for a chance to win a prize you can dig into! &nbs
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB All Day 7/5 - 7/31 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: Book Club, Online/Virtual Event Details: Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay.
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. DINO-MITE MINI DINOSUARS All Day 7/10 - 7/15 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: Your are in for a roaring good time with these mini dinosaur characters! Put one together, color it, then stomp it around! 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. LET'S ALL STICK TOGETHER - JULY - MYSTERY ART PROJECT All Day 7/10 - 7/15 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: How it works...at first it's a mystery...until you build to reveal...the colorful image!
9 am				This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Coffee, Donuts, and a Movie: Champions 9:00am - 11:00am 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 Program Type: Movies Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Spend a morning indulging on donuts, pastries, and coffee while watching a newly released movie on our big screen! Today's movie is Champions. Length: 2 hours and 4 minutes. Rated PG-13. Registration required.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC - PRESENTED BY EDGE MUSIC ACADEMY 10:00am - 10:30am Children, Families Full Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" 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: Children, Families Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caretaker 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. MANGA GLASS PAINTING WORKSHOP 10:00am - 11:00am Children, Tweens Full Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" 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: Children, Tweens 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.		This event is in the "Tweens" group. PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 10-13 - INDEPENDENCE GNOME 10:00am - 11:30am Tweens Full Required This event is in the "Tweens" 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: Tweens Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Independence Gnome!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC - PRESENTED BY EDGE MUSIC ACADEMY 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Families Full Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" 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: Children, Families Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caretaker 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.
11 am						This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC - PRESENTED BY EDGE MUSIC ACADEMY 11:15am - 11:45am Children, Families Full Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" 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: Children, Families Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caretaker 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.
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 Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors 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.	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 Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors 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.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Canva Basics 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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 Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Computer Class Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Discover how to get started with Canva, a free online graphic design tool for making posters, flyers, social media posts, and more. Learn how to set up a free Canva account and create a flyer using Canva’s free templates and graphics.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. PRAIRIE ART WORKSHOP - TOP LOADER 1:30pm - 2:30pm Children, Tweens Full Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" 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: Children, Tweens Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Michelle Stanley from Prairie Art Studio will teach this Art Workshop for children ages 6 - 8.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 Room: Quiet Reading Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Required Seats Remaining: 8 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. DINO SNACK ATTACK #2 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens, Families Full Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" 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: Children, Tweens, Families Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Have fun creating a Scrumptious Stegosaur and Dinosaur Nests. Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
4 pm		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. CHIPOTLE (HOMER GLEN) LIBRARY FUNDRAISER 4:00pm - 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: Order from (Homer Glen) Chipotle on Wednesday, July 10 between 4-8pm, mention the Homer Library Fundraiser and a 25% of total sales will go to the Homer Library!	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Anime Club: Karaoke 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Are you ready to sing your heart out to your favorite anime song? Whether you’re leading the club in the Pokémon theme song or impressing us with your flawless Japanese rendition of your favorite series’ song, we’ll be cheering you on!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. CRAFTEREVES 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children, Tweens Full Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" 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: Children, Tweens Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: DIY Skin Care Give your face the pampering it deserves from the summer heat! Create lip scrubs, face masks, face washes and eye pillows for a fresh face experience!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. LEGO CLUB 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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: Clubs Event Details: Drop in to make a fun LEGO creation! Ages 5-12. No registration required.
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Volunteer: Inclusion Game Night 5:30pm - 7:30pm 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 Program Type: Volunteer Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Volunteers needed! Play board games, card games, and bingo with teens of all abilities, including autistic youth and young people with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. ART WORKSHOP - WILD VOICES! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children, Tweens Full Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Online/Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 66 Event Details: Elk bugle, mice scream, deer roar, walruses whistle, and cheetahs chirp. Doesn’t sound right? Every one of those is true. Learn to draw all sorts of animals, then hear the actual sounds they make. But that’s not all! This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. MYSTERY 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 Room: Quiet Reading Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Add a little more MYSTERY to your life. Join us for refreshments while discussing the latest who-done-it!	This event is in the "Teens" group. Inclusion Game Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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 Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Teens and young adults of all abilities -- and their families and friends -- are invited to meet new people and play board games and card games in a relaxed setting. We’ll also play a few rounds of bingo, with prizes awarded!	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Adult Craft: Fairy Planter 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 Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Make your own whimsical fairy house planter out of a terracotta pot, pebbles, and adorable decor. Come join us in the realm of the fairy world! Registration required!	This event is in the "Teens" group. Nintendo Switch Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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 Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Play Nintendo Switch games on the big screen at the library! We’ll have 6 different games for you to choose from or you can bring your own game to play! We’ll also be raffling off some cool gaming prizes. Bring your Switch if you have one!

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