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Name: CHILLIN' WITH MY GNOMIES SEARCH
Start: 2025-01-27
End: 2025-02-09
Location: Homer Township Public Library District

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Time	Sun (2/02)	Mon (2/03)	Tue (2/04)	Wed (2/05)	Thu (2/06)	Fri (2/07)	Sat (2/08)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. CHILLIN' WITH MY GNOMIES SEARCH All Day 1/27 - 2/9 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: 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. Winter Reading Challenge: Read Gnome Matter What! All Day 2/1 - 2/16 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. 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. READ GNOME MATTER WHAT COLORING CONTEST All Day 2/3 - 2/16 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 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. TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB All Day 2/3 - 2/28 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. U.S. PRESIDENTS MAZE All Day 2/3 - 2/28 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 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. STORYWALK CHALLENGE-READ GNOME MATTER WHAT! All Day 2/3 - 3/29 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: Same book-new challenge!
			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 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: 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. Adult Take & Make: Glitter Heart Mason Jar 8:30am - 11:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 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. MOMMY & ME PILATES 9:00am - 9:30am Children, Families Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. 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. Google Drive for Beginners 9:30am - 10:30am Adults & Seniors Open Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 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. RESTORATIVE YOGA 9:00am - 10:00am Adults & Seniors Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 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. EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC 10:00am - 10:30am Children, Families Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. 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. WIGGLES & GIGGLES 10:00am - 10:30am Children, Families This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. 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. 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 Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. 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. KNITTING MEETUP 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 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. Chocolate and Cherries Desserts with Chef Maddox 10:30am - 11:30am Adults & Seniors Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 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. WIGGLES & GIGGLES 11:00am - 11:30am Children, Families This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. 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 Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. 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. ABC FUN! 11:30am - 12:30pm Children, Families Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. 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. MAHJONG 12:30pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors Open Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 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. PINOCHLE 12:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors Open Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 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. 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. 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 Open Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 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. Blood Drive 3:00pm - 7:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 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 - VALENTINE FLORAL 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children, Tweens Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. WONDERFUL WOODEN GNOME CRAFT #1 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children, Tweens Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. WONDERFUL WOODEN GNOME CRAFT #2 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children, Tweens Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. 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!
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6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Anime Night: DIY Chocolate Truffle Mochi 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Teens 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. Cross-Stitch Meetup 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 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. Adult Craft: St. Patrick’s Day Gnome 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults & Seniors Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 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. SMARTY PANTS: THE BIG BALLOON SHOW! 6:00pm - 6:45pm 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: 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. Teen Graphic Novel Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. 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!

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