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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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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 (10/13)	Mon (10/14)	Tue (10/15)	Wed (10/16)	Thu (10/17)	Fri (10/18)
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. BAT CRAFT All Day 10/14 - 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 Program Type: Craft Event Details: Get ready for Halloween! A creepy castle is the perfect backdrop for a cute pair of bats. One per child while supplies last.
	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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. BREAK IN BAGS All Day 10/14 - 10/20 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 "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. Adult Bingo 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: NOTE: Due to high demand, please register for just one Adult Bingo session each month. Have fun playing multiple rounds of everyone's favorite game -- BINGO! Free prizes awarded!
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: 6 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: 9 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. 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. STORY TIME WITH JOE MCNICHOLAS 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Joe McNicholas, from the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, reads Franklin Wants a Pet. Have fun learning about the importance of money! Includes a free book with participation. 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: 2 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: Quiet Reading 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 "Teens" group. Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program 1:15pm - 2:45pm 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. PUMPKIN PAINTING 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: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Pumpkin Painting! Come on in for a Gourd time! Paint a pumpkin inspired by your favorite book character. Registration required. Ages 3-12, Age 5 and under with adult. Limit 12. 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. 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 "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: 10 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. BEADS & BEYOND! 3:00pm - 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 Room: KidZone Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Craft Event Details: Stop in to create a cool, necklace or other beading project of your own design.
4 pm	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Plant Swap: Early Access Pass Holders! 4:15pm - 5:00pm 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 Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Event Details: It's time to add some houseplants to your home--for FREE! The Plant Swap is open to all; you don't need to donate a plant to take one! While supplies last.	This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. SPOOKY SEASON TREATS! 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: Swing by the Bookmobile this spooky season and conjure up a frightening lollipop.	This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. SPOOKY SEASON TREATS! 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: Swing by the Bookmobile this spooky season and conjure up a frightening lollipop.	This event is in the "Children" group. CRAZY 8S MATH CLUB 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: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Join Crazy 8s Math Club where you'll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...it's a totally new kind of math club. Registration is required for each session. This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. SPOOKY SEASON TREATS! 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: Swing by the Bookmobile this spooky season and conjure up a frightening lollipop.
5 pm	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Plant Swap 5:00pm - 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 Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Event Details: It's time to add some houseplants to your home--for FREE! The Plant Swap is open to all; you don't need to donate a plant to take one! While supplies last.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. ART WORKSHOP - MEDIEVAL MONSTERS 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: 82 Event Details: You probably like all kinds of monsters, but there’s something special about medieval ones! 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. New members welcome!	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Craft: DIY Mini Coffins 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 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Design the mini coffin of your nightmares that’ll be perfect for storing everything from your treasures to your school supplies! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. ADULT 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: The Adult Book Club reads contemporary novels and is the library's longest-running book club! We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. October's book selection: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Petters. New members welcome!	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Craft: Candy Corn Mosaic 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 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Craft your very own mosaic masterpiece out of a cornucopia of candy corn! Choose from fantastically fall themed or horrifyingly Halloweenish! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Adult Craft: Fall Pumpkin Painting 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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 Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: *Please note the 6pm start time!*

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