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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: FRIENDSHIP SEARCH
Start: 2024-09-03
End: 2024-09-15
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 (9/08)	Mon (9/09)	Tue (9/10)	Wed (9/11)	Thu (9/12)	Fri (9/13)	Sat (9/14)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. FRIENDSHIP SEARCH All Day 9/3 - 9/15 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: September is Friendship month! Find 7 fabulous letters in the KidZone. Circle the correct answers on your Friendship Search sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward!
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. CULVER'S CELEBRATE READING PROGRAM All Day 9/3 - 9/29 Children, Tweens, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. 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: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Ages 12 and under. Celebrate reading with Culver's of Homer Glen's Reader program. Here's how it works: 1. Pick up a Culver's Reader Program log at Homer Township Public Library. Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. GOODNIGHT MOON MAZE All Day 9/3 - 9/29 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: Pick up a Goodnight Moon Maze and help the Bunny to his bed!
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. PIRATE PUP COLORING CONTEST All Day 9/3 - 9/29 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 Pirate Pup coloring contest for a chance to win Ruff, the inflatable pirate pup.
	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 9/3 - 9/30 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 - SEPTEMBER- MYSTERY ART PROJECT All Day 9/4 - 9/15 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 "Teens" group. Mini Monday: Stars 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 get a stone star! Something tiny and tropical to keep with you all year round! One per person, while supplies last.
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. STORYWALK CHALLENGE-I'M A GNOME All Day 9/9 - 11/10 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.
8 am		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Adult Take & Make: Fall Magnetic Clips 8:30am - 10:45pm 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 Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Registration opens Monday, September 9 at 8:30am. Hang notes or pictures of loved ones off these fall colored refrigerator clips. Pickup details will be emailed to you within 48 hours of registration.
9 am			This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Discovering Instagram 9:30am - 10:30am 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: Learn how to navigate this fun social media app! This class is designed for individuals who are new to Instagram and want to learn what it is and how you can make a beautiful page of your own! Registration required.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. MOMMY & ME PILATES 9:00am - 9:30am 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: 3 Event Details: Take a break to stretch and decompress! Join Pilates certified instructor, Lindsey, for Mommy and Me Pilates at the library. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Coffee, Donuts, and a Movie: Sweet Dreams 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: 4 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: Sweet Dreams. Rated R. Length: 1 hour and 39 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 55 vendors, the Craft Fair will offer jewelry, home décor, artwork, candles, cards and stationery, 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: 0 Event Details: Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caregiver 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. 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: 12 Event Details: Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 am For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caregiver 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.
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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.
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2 pm							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. TALK LIKE A PIRATE! 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 Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Event Details: Arr Matey! Mark your calendars for September 19th because it's Talk Like a Pirate Day! Hop aboard the Bookmobile, unleash your inner pirate, and you could score some loot and a swanky eye patch!	This event is in the "Children" group. MAD SCIENCE! 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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 Room: KidZone Age Group: Children Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Join us as we have some fun with a simple science activity. Limit 10. This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. TALK LIKE A PIRATE! 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 Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Event Details: Arr Matey! Mark your calendars for September 19th because it's Talk Like a Pirate Day! Hop aboard the Bookmobile, unleash your inner pirate, and you could score some loot and a swanky eye patch!	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program 4:15pm - 5:45pm 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: Due to high demand, please register for only one kids program volunteer event per month. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. CRAFTEREVES - FALL BOOK STACK 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: 1 Event Details: Fall Book Stack Stack up the fun with fall books that are too cute to read! Paint wooden blocks into books on your favorite fall activities. This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. TALK LIKE A PIRATE! 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 Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Event Details: Arr Matey! Mark your calendars for September 19th because it's Talk Like a Pirate Day! Hop aboard the Bookmobile, unleash your inner pirate, and you could score some loot and a swanky eye patch!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - SENSATIONAL SQUIRREL! 4:30pm - 6:00pm 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: 1 Event Details: Sensational Squirrel! Annie, from Divine Design Paint Studio, will lead a step by step painting class for children. Each child will leave with a finished, acrylic paint on canvas, masterpiece.
5 pm			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: 3 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 - POWER PETS 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children, Tweens Full Required Virtual Event 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: Virtual Programs Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Online/Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 74 Event Details: Look! Up in the sky! It’s a dog! It’s a cat? Wait, is that a bearded dragon?! And why are they all wearing capes?! Oh, they’re Power Pets!! From their Super Shelter headquarters they fight for truth, kibble, and belly rubs! This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mississippi River Adventures: Road Tripping in the Land of Lincoln 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: 10 Event Details: Illinois traveler John Kokoris will share insider tips for exploring the Mississippi River area from Galena to St. Louis. 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!	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: 18 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. Estate Planning Explained 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: 2 Event Details: Learn about the estate planning process from beginning to end. We’ll look closely at the need to plan, the most common planning techniques, the documents used in the planning process, and the difference between a will and a trust.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Golden Brand Acrylics with Lemont Artists Guild 7:00pm - 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 Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: The Lemont Artists Guild is pleased to present Visual Artist Sandie Bacon who will introduce the world of Golden Brand Acrylics. Sandie will discuss the many aspects of acrylic paint and the mediums that can be used with acrylics.

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