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The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. We hope you have a joyful Christmas!

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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 (2/09)	Mon (2/10)	Tue (2/11)	Wed (2/12)	Thu (2/13)	Fri (2/14)
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 "Teens" group. Mini Monday: Acrylic Hearts All Day Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. 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 acrylic heart! Pick up this little heart to help you remember how much the library loves when you visit! One per person, while supplies last.
	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!
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK All Day 2/10 - 2/14 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: Ready for a reading surprise? The KidZone is playing matchmaker!
		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. GNOME CRAFT All Day 2/10 - 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: This DIY craft project is fun to do at the library or at gnome! One per child while supplies last.
		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 2/10 - 2/23 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: 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Wits Workout 9:00am - 10:00am Adults & Seniors Open Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adults & Seniors Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Give your brain the workout it needs to stay sharp! Join us for brain-teasers, games, and puzzles (developed by University of Illinois Extension educators) that get you thinking and having fun. Recommended for older adults.	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. Coffee, Donuts, and a Movie: To be Announced 9:00am - 11:00am 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 Program Type: Movies Required Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Spend a morning indulging on donuts, pastries, and coffee while watching a newly released movie on our big screen! Today's movie will be announced soon. Rated ? Length:? Registration required.
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.
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.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. MAD SCIENCE! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Room: Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us as we have some fun with a simple science activity. Registration required. Limit 10.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. CRAFTEREVES - BOOK GNOME 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: 12 Event Details: Book Gnome It's a gnome fact. You will have lots of fun making this craft! Hang out with your gnomies and fold a book into an adorable Valentine's gnome!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - VALENTINE GNOME 4:30pm - 6:00pm 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: 15 Event Details: Valentine Gnome! 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 Waitlist Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Waitlist 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. ART WORKSHOP - GNOW YOUR GNOMES! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children, Tweens Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Room: Virtual Programs Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Online/Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 100 Event Details: Kids will have fun and get to share their creations via Zoom! You'll love this fun draw-along cartooning class presented by artist, Mark Anderson. Are you gnuts about gnomes? 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. 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! The month's book selection is TBA. We meet the second Monday of the month at 6:30pm. New members welcome!	This event is in the "Teens" group. Inclusion Game Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Required Seats Remaining: 20 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. Pen and Ink on Napkins as a Traveling Journal with Lemont Artists Guild 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults & Seniors Open Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adults & Seniors Required Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details: Talented and local artist Robert Morris will share the fine art he has created from his pen and ink sketches drawn on napkins that encompass various themes including architecture, faith, and fantasy. Some of these images emerged from hi	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Craft: Pom Pom Valentines Gnome Ornaments 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: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: To match this year’s Winter Reading Challenge theme: Read Gnome Matter What! we’re making Valentine’s Day gnomes! The perfect little pop of pink for Valentine's Day! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

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