Thanksgiving Hours

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-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 (11/10)	Mon (11/11)	Tue (11/12)	Wed (11/13)	Thu (11/14)	Fri (11/15)
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.	Closing LIBRARY CLOSED All Day Branches: Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. COOL TURKEY CRAFT All Day 11/12 - 11/17 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: You ain’t seen stuffing yet! Celebrate Thanksgiving with a cool, new, feathered friend! One per child while supplies last.
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. GOING ON A DINO HUNT All Day 10/28 - 11/10 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: Track down 6 dinos in the KidZone.		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 - NOVEMBER- MYSTERY ART PROJECT All Day 11/12 - 11/17 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. THANKSGIVING COLORING CONTEST All Day 10/28 - 11/10 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 Thanksgiving coloring contest for a chance to win an adorable, inflatable, baby turkey		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 11/12 - 11/24 Children, Tweens, Families This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. 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 "Families" group. TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB All Day 11/1 - 11/30 Children, Tweens, Families This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. 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. POKEY LITTLE PUPPY MAZE All Day 11/4 - 11/10 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 Pokey Little Puppy maze in the KidZone. Go through the maze to help the Pokey Little Puppy gather all the bones!		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. THANKSGIVING COLORING CONTEST All Day 11/12 - 11/24 Children, Tweens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Children, Tweens Event Details: Enter the Thanksgiving coloring contest for a chance to win an adorable, inflatable, baby turkey
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. ART EXHIBITION All Day 11/6 - 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: You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Homer Jr. High students. Vote for your favorite!		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. ART EXHIBITION All Day 11/12 - 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. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families Event Details: You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Homer Jr. High students. Vote for your favorite!
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID THEATRE SHOW TICKET DRAWING All Day 11/6 - 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: Head over to the Youth Service Desk to enter to win 2 tickets to see the enchanting theatre show, The Little Mermaid at the Drury Lane Theatre! What: 2 Free Tickets! Where: The Drury Lane Theatre		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID THEATRE SHOW TICKET DRAWING All Day 11/12 - 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. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families Event Details: Head over to the Youth Service Desk to enter to win 2 tickets to see the enchanting theatre show, The Little Mermaid at the Drury Lane Theatre! What: 2 Free Tickets! Where: The Drury Lane Theatre
	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 - NOVEMBER- MYSTERY ART PROJECT All Day 11/6 - 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: 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. POKEY LITTLE PUPPY MAZE All Day 11/12 - 11/26 Children, Tweens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Children, Tweens Event Details: Pick up a Pokey Little Puppy maze in the KidZone. Go through the maze to help the Pokey Little Puppy gather all the bones!
9 am			This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. iPhone and iPad Tips for Beginners 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: 6 Event Details: Are you new to the world of iPhones and iPads? Let’s explore the basics of these products and what they can do. We will learn some beginner tips and tricks to help make your device work for you! Please bring your own device with you to class. This event is in the "Children" group. KINDERGARTEN TOUR - YOUNG 9:30am - 10:30am Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Children	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: Twisters 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 Twisters.		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. 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: 11 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. KINDERGARTEN TOUR - YOUNG 11:00am - 12:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Children		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: 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.
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. Exploring Our World: Greece, Egypt, Israel, and Turkey 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 Age Group: Adults & Seniors Required Seats Remaining: 21 Event Details: Join Celeste Brown on her Road Scholar trip around the Aegean Sea, making new friends and finding her "explorer" self. Discover the practical details of her trip and the beauties of the countries she visited. 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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4 pm			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. PINECONE TURKEY 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: What do you get when you join a pinecone with feathers? A gobble-tastic pinecone turkey creations!	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: 1 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 - SCARECROW 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: Scarecrow Candy Dish Hay there! Who better to protect your candy...than a SCARECROW! This delightful scarecrow will look great on your Thanksgiving table piled high with tasty treats. This event is in the "Bookmobile" group. PINECONE TURKEY 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: What do you get when you join a pinecone with feathers? A gobble-tastic pinecone turkey creations!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - CHARMING CROW! 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: Charming Crow! 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: 15 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. Cross-Stitch Meetup 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 Event Details: Join our informal cross stitch group! A perfect opportunity to get together with other crafters while working on your own projects. Please note that this is not a cross-stitch class or instructor-led program.		This event is in the "Teens" group. Horror Movie Effects Makeup 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 Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: It’s never too early to work on your next Halloween costume idea. So join us in using makeup to make ourselves as scary as anything that ever slinked across the big screen! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Urban Sketching 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: 9 Event Details: The Lemont Artists Guild is pleased to present Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Instructor Wes Douglas, who will give a talk on Urban Sketching.

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