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Name: STORYWALK CHALLENGE - AFTER THE FALL
Start: 2023-09-05
End: 2023-11-26
Location: Homer Township Public Library District

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Time	Sun (10/08)	Mon (10/09)	Tue (10/10)	Wed (10/11)	Thu (10/12)	Fri (10/13)	Sat (10/14)
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 - AFTER THE FALL All Day 9/5 - 11/26 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. Go to Sendra Park, follow the path to read the StoryWalk book, After the Fall.
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. IT'S A BOOK HAUNT - READING PROGRAM All Day 9/25 - 10/22 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: It’s so easy to do, it’s spooky!
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. 3D HAPPY HALLOWEEN BAT CRAFT All Day 10/2 - 10/8 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: You'll go batty for this cute, spooky Halloween craft! One per child while supplies last.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Mini Monday: Coffin Shaped Stones All Day 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 Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Event Details: Stop by the Teen Room anytime today to receive a mini coffin shaped stone! The perfect decoration to get you in the Halloween spirit early this year! While supplies last.
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. HALLOWEEN COLORING CONTEST All Day 10/2 - 10/29 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 Halloween coloring contest between October 2 - 29 for a chance to win a spooky prize!
	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 10/2 - 10/29 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. LET'S ALL STICK TOGETHER - OCTOBER - MYSTERY ART PROJECT All Day 10/3 - 10/15 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!
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. BREAK IN BAGS All Day 10/9 - 10/22 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: Can you figure out the code to open the Break-In Bag’s lock and get the loot? Think "escape room" but instead of breaking out, you gather clues to break in.
9 am				This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Coffee, Donuts, and a Movie: Confess, Fletch 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: 6 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 Confess, Fletch. Rated R. Length: 1 hour and 38 minutes. Registration required.			This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Craft Fair 9:30am - 2:00pm 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: Join us for our Fall Craft Fair! Featuring over 50 vendors, the Craft Fair will offer jewelry, home décor, kids clothing, terrariums, houseplants, artwork, candles, cards and stationary, and much more.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC 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: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children, Families Required Seats Remaining: 23 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 "Families" group. WIGGLES & GIGGLES 10:00am - 10:30am Children, Families This event is in the "Children" 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 Room: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children, Families 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. This event is in the "Families" group. WIGGLES & GIGGLES 10:00am - 10:30am Children, Families This event is in the "Children" 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 Room: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children, Families 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. This event is in the "Families" group. EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC 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: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children, Families Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. KNITTING MEETUP 10:30am - 12:30pm 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 Room: Quiet Reading Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Event Details: Join our informal knitting group! A perfect opportunity to get together with other knitters while working on your own projects. Please note that this is not a knitting class or instructor-led program.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. WIGGLES & GIGGLES 11:00am - 11:30am Children, Families This event is in the "Children" 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 Room: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children, Families 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. This event is in the "Families" group. ABC FUN! 11:30am - 12:30pm 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: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children, Families Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers! Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs. Registration required. Limit 12. Ages 3-5 with adult. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. ABC FUN! 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children, Families Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers! Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs. Registration required. Limit 12. Ages 3-5 with adult. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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: 15 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. BEADS & BEYOND! 1:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Program Type: Craft Event Details: Stop in to create a cool, necklace or other beading project of your own design.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. POLISH STORY TIME FOR THE FAMILY 1:30pm - 2:30pm Children, Families This event is in the "Children" 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 Room: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Suggested ages 3, 4, 5 with adult.
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. HALLOWEEN PERLER BEADS 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: The Witching Hour is Near! Come in for a spell and enjoy the magic of crafting. Take colorful beads and see them transform into delightful Halloween magnets! Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 10.					This event is in the "Teens" group. TEEN VOLUNTEER EVENT: CRAFT FAIR CLEAN UP 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Volunteer Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Help us clean up and move furniture (tables, chairs, etc) back into place at the end of the Craft Fair! Volunteers will receive one service hour for their help. Limit 5. Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. ARE WE READY FOR HALLOWEEN? 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: Stop by the Bookmobile and make your favorite Halloween creature bookmark.	This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. ARE WE READY FOR HALLOWEEN? 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: Stop by the Bookmobile and make your favorite Halloween creature bookmark.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. CRAFTEREVES - FRANKENSTEIN CANDY DISH 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: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Frankenstein Candy Dish Creep it real with a spooky Frankenstein craft that is too cute to spook! Transform a clay pot into the perfect dish to store all your delicious Halloween candy! This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. ARE WE READY FOR HALLOWEEN? 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: Stop by the Bookmobile and make your favorite Halloween creature bookmark.	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 "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. Costume Swap 5:00pm - 8:00pm 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. 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: Donate or shop our Halloween Costume Swap for FREE!	This event is in the "Teens" group. Volunteer: Inclusion Game Night 5:45pm - 7:45pm 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 teens and young people on the autism spectrum or with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. ART WORKSHOP - MONSTER MAKER 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 Room: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Online/Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 63 Event Details: Assemble your own hilariously horrible cartoon monsters. Begin by drawing just one part of a monster, and then finalize your fiend with whatever fearsome and far-out fragments you can foment! This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. MYSTERY BOOK CLUB 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 Room: Quiet Reading Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Add a little more MYSTERY to your life. Join us for refreshments while discussing the latest who-done-it! We meet the second Monday of the month at 6:30pm.	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: 4 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 "Teens" group. Teen Craft: DIY Yarn Pumpkin Wreaths 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Make your very own yarn pumpkin wreath in any color combination that you can think of! The perfect decoration to get you in the Halloween spirit. Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Autumn Still Life with Lemont Artists Guild 7:00pm - 8:45pm 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: 0 Event Details: Cyn O’Brien will lead a hands-on watercolor lesson to create an autumn themed still-life.

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