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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: STORYWALK CHALLENGE-I'M A GNOME
Start: 2024-09-09
End: 2024-11-10
Location: Homer Township Public Library District

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Time	Sun (10/06)	Mon (10/07)	Tue (10/08)	Wed (10/09)	Thu (10/10)	Fri (10/11)	Sat (10/12)
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-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.
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. IT'S A BOOK HAUNT - READING PROGRAM All Day 9/23 - 10/20 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. HUNT FOR PIRATES All Day 9/30 - 10/13 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: Search for 8 pirate pictures in the KidZone. Circle the word for the “pirate item” next to the matching picture on your Hunt for Pirates 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. HALLOWEEN COLORING CONTEST All Day 9/30 - 10/27 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 for a chance to win a gruesome, inflatable ghost!
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. WILD THINGS MAZE All Day 9/30 - 10/27 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 Wild Things maze in the KidZone. Get Max to his boat so he can escape the Wild Things!
	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 10/1 - 10/31 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. LET'S ALL STICK TOGETHER - OCTOBER- MYSTERY ART PROJECT All Day 10/2 - 10/13 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: Skulls 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 mini resin skull! The perfect thing to place inside your DIY mini coffin if you decide to make one with us on October 15! One per person, while supplies last.
8 am		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Adult Take & Make: BOO! Door Hanger 8:30am - 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: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Registration opens Monday, October 7 at 8:30am. Welcome guests with your new hanging BOO sign! Pickup details will be emailed to you within 48 hours of registration.
9 am		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Date Change: Google Forms Moved to Oct 28 9:30am - 10:30am 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: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Computer Class Event Details: This class has been moved to Monday, October 28 at 9:30am. Visit the registration page to sign up.		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: 4 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: Wonka 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 Wonka. Rated PG for some violence, mild language and thematic elements. .		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. RESTORATIVE YOGA 9:00am - 10:00am 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: Yoga Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Restorative yoga is designed to restore the body. This is a great practice to end your week. This practice is done mostly on the mat. Poses are held longer and we practice deeper breathing.
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. 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: 19 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.	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. All Things Pumpkins & Apples with Chef Maddox 10:30am - 11:30am 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 Age Group: Adults & Seniors Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: It is beginning to get chilly outside but it's cozy & comfortable in the kitchen with aromas of apples, pumpkins, cinnamon, & vanilla in the air. Spend the morning with Chef Susan Maddox learning some great recipes using the fall frui
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! 11:00am - 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 10. 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! 11:30am - 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: 1 Event Details: Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers! Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs. Registration required. Limit 10. 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: 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 "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.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Blood Drive 3:00pm - 7:00pm 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: To register, choose a time slot on the Versiti registration site.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. YOUTH HORTICULTURE - SCARECROW 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 Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Discover the history and purpose of scarecrows with Master Gardeners from U of I Extension Services of Will County. Craft a scarecrow of your own! Registration required for each session. Limit 10. This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. NATIONAL TACO DAY IS OCTOBER 4! 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: Taco lovers, mark your calendars for the fiesta of the year on October 4, 2024! Join the taco party for a chance to win a tasty raffle prize!	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: 0 Event Details: Join us as we have some fun with a simple science activity. Limit 10. This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. NATIONAL TACO DAY IS OCTOBER 4! 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: Taco lovers, mark your calendars for the fiesta of the year on October 4, 2024! Join the taco party for a chance to win a tasty raffle prize!	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 - HALLOWEEN SHADOW BOX 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: Halloween Shadow Box Witch way to the fun? Follow the shadows and create a spook-tacular craft that screams Halloween! Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 12. This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. NATIONAL TACO DAY IS OCTOBER 4! 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: Taco lovers, mark your calendars for the fiesta of the year on October 4, 2024! Join the taco party for a chance to win a tasty raffle prize!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - GHOST IN THE WOODS! 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: 0 Event Details: Ghost in the Woods! 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: 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 "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: 7 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 Volunteer Night: DIY Bookmarks 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 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Volunteer Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Gain volunteer hours by designing colorful, fun bookmarks that will delight readers of all ages! Bookmarks will be handed out to library users. Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Botanical Drawing 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: 1 Event Details: Kimberly Mullarkey, artist and instructor at College of DuPage, will give a talk on Botanical Drawing which depicts the form, color, and details of plant life.

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