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OUTER SPACE SEARCH

All Day 4/29 - 5/12
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Seek out 6  outer space pictures in the KidZone. Collect letters from each picture and use them to complete a quote by astronaut, Sally Ride. One per child, per search, ...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Seek out 6  outer space pictures in the KidZone.

Collect letters from each picture and use them to complete a quote by astronaut, Sally Ride.

One per child, per search, while supplies last.

 

yellow cupcake in a pink and white cupcake holder

FANTASTIC FOOD COLORING CONTEST

All Day 4/29 - 5/25
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Fantastic Food coloring contest for a chance to win a fabulously filled, Cupcake Pinata! Pick up a coloring sheet at the library or print a copy home. Coloring sheets ...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Fantastic Food coloring contest for a chance to win a fabulously filled, Cupcake Pinata!

Graphic with the words, To Be Continued...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club, Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay. Miss Mary Kay will read the first chapter of a book to you. Then you can check out a book from ...

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.

multi-colored boxes with phrase Let's All Stick Together

LET'S ALL STICK TOGETHER - MAY- MYSTERY ART PROJECT

All Day 5/7 - 5/19
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! Visit the KidZone to help discover what the mystery poster picture is! Look for letters ...

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!

Mason jar with mint lime green foot soak powder. Pink butterfly on jar and sliced limes next to jar.

CRAFTEREVES - DIY SPA

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

DIY Spa  Have a special crafting afternoon assembling spa products to freshen up for spring!  Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 10.

Full
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

DIY Spa 

Have a special crafting afternoon assembling spa products to freshen up for spring! 

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 10.

group of smiling kids walking with arms around shoulders of person next to them

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Wiggles & Giggles
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Ages up to 35 months with adult. Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!       No registration.&n...

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!      

A boy and a girl holding books with the letters of the alphabet around them.

ABC FUN!

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
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....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

A painted toadstool with a red cap dotted with white. The stem is yellowish. The background is in shades of green with little flowers.

PAINTING WORKSHOP - TOADSTOOL

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Annie, from Divine Design Paint Studio, will lead a step by step painting class for children ages 8-13.                  Each child ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Annie, from Divine Design Paint Studio, will lead a step by step painting class for children ages 8-13.                 

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 am   For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caregiver must be present. Make music with your little ones! Join local school, Edg...

Required
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.

3 avocados decorated in red, white and blue patriotic wear

AMERICADO CRAFT

All Day 5/13 - 5/19
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Who knew avocados were so patriotic?  This craft features a smiling avocado with images and messaging that celebrate the USA. One per child while supplies last.

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Who knew avocados were so patriotic? 

This craft features a smiling avocado with images and messaging that celebrate the USA.

One per child while supplies last.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am   For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caregiver must be present. Make music with your little ones! Join local school, Edg...

Required
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.

Drawing of a green alligator.

ART WORKSHOP - REPTILE ROUND UP

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Programs at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids will learn to draw strange, weird, and downright bizarre reptiles like the giant soft-shell turtle, the ornate flying snake, the thorny devil and the rhinoceros iguana! This i...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Kids will learn to draw strange, weird, and downright bizarre reptiles like the giant soft-shell turtle, the ornate flying snake, the thorny devil and the rhinoceros iguana! This is cold-blooded cartooning at its best!

Crazy 8s spelled out in multiple colors on a yellow background.

CRAZY 8S MATH CLUB

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children
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. ...

Open
Required
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.

Three Pokemon characters.

POKEMON @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts!                      Bring your own car...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts!                     

Bring your own cards to the library to battle, share ideas and trade.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 am   For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caregiver must be present. Make music with your little ones! Join local school, Edg...

Required
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.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am   For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caregiver must be present. Make music with your little ones! Join local school, Edg...

Required
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.

chalk board with homeschool happenings written with colored letters

HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Suggested ages children 4-13 with adult. Meet, learn and play with other local homeschooling families through a variety of fun and interactive activities. Registration requir...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Suggested ages children 4-13 with adult.

Meet, learn and play with other local homeschooling families through a variety of fun and interactive activities.

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.

Colorful BINGO card

VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Programs at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

All ages, children under 6 with an adult.  Play Virtual BINGO from the comfort of your home! Every time you get BINGO, your name will be placed in the prize drawing.  ...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

All ages, children under 6 with an adult. 

Play Virtual BINGO from the comfort of your home! Every time you get BINGO, your name will be placed in the prize drawing. 

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 am   For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caregiver must be present. Make music with your little ones! Join local school, Edg...

Required
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach

E-Resources available 24/7.

Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
Description:

E-Resources available 24/7.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach

E-Resources available 24/7.

Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
Description:

E-Resources available 24/7.

Graphic with the words, To Be Continued...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 5/28 - 5/31
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club, Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay. Miss Mary Kay will read the first chapter of a book to you. Then you can check out a book from ...

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.

colorful fruit and vegetables

FUN WITH FOOD SEARCH

All Day 5/28 - 6/8
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Find six funky, food pictures in the KidZone.  Circle the missing word from each poster next to the matching image on your Fun with Food sheet. Return the completed sheet t...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Find six funky, food pictures in the KidZone. 

Circle the missing word from each poster next to the matching image on your Fun with Food sheet. Return the completed sheet to the Youth Services desk to earn a small reward.

5 young men playing various sports

SPORTS COLORING CONTEST

All Day 5/28 - 6/29
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Sports coloring contest for a chance to win a super sporty prize. Limit one entry per child.                     ...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Sports coloring contest for a chance to win a super sporty prize.