All Day |
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Jan-Feb
2025
CHILLIN' WITH MY GNOMIES SEARCH
All Day 1/27 - 2/9
Children,
Tweens
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Event Details:
Search for 8 Gnomes in the KidZone. Circle the name of the Gnome next to the matching picture on your Gnomies sheet.
|
|
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 "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
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 "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Winter Reading Challenge: Read Gnome Matter What!
All Day 2/1 - 2/16
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults & Seniors,
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults & Seniors,
Bookmobile
Event Details:
Join our Winter Reading Challenge: Read Gnome Matter What for a chance to win prizes!
|
|
|
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
READ GNOME MATTER WHAT COLORING CONTEST
All Day 2/3 - 2/16
Children,
Tweens
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Craft
Event Details:
Enter the Gnome coloring contest between Feb. 3-28 for a chance to win a gnome-tastic prize!
Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social media. Entries will not be returned.
|
|
|
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Families
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 2/3 - 2/28
Children,
Tweens,
Families
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
U.S. PRESIDENTS MAZE
All Day 2/3 - 2/28
Children,
Tweens
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Event Details:
Pick up a U.S. Presidents Maze in the KidZone.
|
|
|
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Families
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Feb-Mar
2025
STORYWALK CHALLENGE-READ GNOME MATTER WHAT!
All Day 2/3 - 3/29
Children,
Tweens,
Families
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Families
|
|
|
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Families
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 - FEBRUARY - MYSTERY ART PROJECT
All Day 2/4 - 2/16
Children,
Tweens,
Families
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!
|
8 am |
|
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
Adult Take & Make: Glitter Heart Mason Jar
8:30am - 11:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Craft
Event Details:
Registration opens Monday, February 3 at 8:30am.
|
|
|
|
|
|
9 am |
|
|
|
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Feb
5
2025
Wed
MOMMY & ME PILATES
9:00am - 9:30am
Children,
Families
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Room:
Family Activity Zone
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
5
2025
Wed
Google Drive for Beginners
9:30am - 10:30am
Adults & Seniors
Open
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Computer Class
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Google Drive is a cloud-based storage service that enables users to store and access files online. This beginners’ class will teach the basics of what you can do with Google Drive and how it can help you stay organized.
|
|
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
7
2025
Fri
RESTORATIVE YOGA
9:00am - 10:00am
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Room:
Community Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Yoga
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC
10:00am - 10:30am
Children,
Families
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Room:
Family Activity Zone
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
35
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Feb
5
2025
Wed
WIGGLES & GIGGLES
10:00am - 10:30am
Children,
Families
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Feb
6
2025
Thu
WIGGLES & GIGGLES
10:00am - 10:30am
Children,
Families
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Feb
7
2025
Fri
EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC
10:30am - 11:00am
Children,
Families
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Room:
Family Activity Zone
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
35
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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
7
2025
Fri
KNITTING MEETUP
10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults & Seniors
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.
|
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
8
2025
Sat
Chocolate and Cherries Desserts with Chef Maddox
10:30am - 11:30am
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining:
40
Event Details:
Chocolate and cherries are great paired together, like you and your special someone. Chef Susan will demonstrate three different desserts utilizing these rich and flavorful ingredients. Bring your sweet tooth to the library and indulge!&
|
11 am |
|
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
WIGGLES & GIGGLES
11:00am - 11:30am
Children,
Families
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Feb
6
2025
Thu
ABC FUN!
11:00am - 12:00pm
Children,
Families
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Room:
Family Activity Zone
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Feb
7
2025
Fri
ABC FUN!
11:30am - 12:30pm
Children,
Families
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Room:
Family Activity Zone
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
5
2025
Wed
MAHJONG
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
6
2025
Thu
PINOCHLE
12:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Feb
4
2025
Tue
POLISH STORY TIME FOR THE FAMILY
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children,
Families
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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
4
2025
Tue
DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
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 "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
Blood Drive
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
|
|
|
|
|
|
4 pm |
|
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
YOUTH HORTICULTURE - VALENTINE FLORAL
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children,
Tweens
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Room:
Family Activity Zone
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Nothing brings the feeling of love more than hearts and flowers! Learn the basics of floral design with Master Gardeners from U of I Extension Services of Will County as each child creates their own make and take Valentine arrangement.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
LADY BUG LOVE
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Outreach
Room:
Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Event Details:
Buzz on over to the Bookmobile and whip up a ladybug checkers game that will have your heart doing a happy dance!
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
WINTER READING CLUB: READ GNOME MATTER WHAT!
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Outreach
Room:
Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Event Details:
Join the WRC, crush those reading goals, and get ready to score some epic prizes. Swing by the Bookmobile with your Gnomies for crafts, raffles, and a whole lot of fun!
|
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
4
2025
Tue
Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program
Open
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Feb
4
2025
Tue
WONDERFUL WOODEN GNOME CRAFT #1
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children,
Tweens
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Room:
Family Activity Zone
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Craft
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Imagine transforming your afternoon into a whimsical woodland adventure with a DIY wooden gnome craft. Come join us and color these charming gnome friends!
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Feb
4
2025
Tue
LADY BUG LOVE
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Outreach
Room:
Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Event Details:
Buzz on over to the Bookmobile and whip up a ladybug checkers game that will have your heart doing a happy dance!
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Feb
4
2025
Tue
WINTER READING CLUB: READ GNOME MATTER WHAT!
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Outreach
Room:
Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Event Details:
Join the WRC, crush those reading goals, and get ready to score some epic prizes. Swing by the Bookmobile with your Gnomies for crafts, raffles, and a whole lot of fun!
|
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Feb
5
2025
Wed
WONDERFUL WOODEN GNOME CRAFT #2
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children,
Tweens
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Room:
Family Activity Zone
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Craft
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Imagine transforming your afternoon into a whimsical woodland adventure with a DIY wooden gnome craft. Come join us and color these charming gnome friends!
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Feb
5
2025
Wed
LADY BUG LOVE
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Outreach
Room:
Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Event Details:
Buzz on over to the Bookmobile and whip up a ladybug checkers game that will have your heart doing a happy dance!
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Feb
5
2025
Wed
WINTER READING CLUB: READ GNOME MATTER WHAT!
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Outreach
Room:
Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Event Details:
Join the WRC, crush those reading goals, and get ready to score some epic prizes. Swing by the Bookmobile with your Gnomies for crafts, raffles, and a whole lot of fun!
|
|
|
|
5 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6 pm |
|
|
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
4
2025
Tue
Teen Anime Night: DIY Chocolate Truffle Mochi
Open
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Required
Seats Remaining:
18
Event Details:
Celebrate the start of February by making some handmade mochi at the library! This chocolate delight is easy to make and wonderful to enjoy with friends! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
4
2025
Tue
Cross-Stitch Meetup
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
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 "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
5
2025
Wed
Adult Craft: St. Patrick’s Day Gnome
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Craft
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
What’s cuter than a gnome? A leprechaun gnome! Get in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with this fun adult craft. Registration required.
|
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Families
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Feb
6
2025
Thu
SMARTY PANTS: THE BIG BALLOON SHOW!
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children,
Tweens,
Families
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Families
Event Details:
The Big Balloon Show is a one-of-a-kind vaudeville style stage production featuring magic, all-ages comedy, interactive storytelling and of course, Smarty’s award-winning, larger than life balloon props.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
6
2025
Thu
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club
Open
Library Branch:
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Meet graphic novel fans and talk about a new title every month! February’s pick is Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy by Faith Erin Hicks. Grab a copy for checkout in the Teen Room!
|
|
|