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JUMP ROPE CRAFT

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let the Jump Rope do the talking!

Design an original pattern and create your own jump rope. Learn some jump rope songs and skip all summer long.

Registration required for each session.

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.

STEM BOAT RACES AND LIFESAVER CRAFT

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

How fast and far will your DIY boat go?!

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

ANIMAL SPORTS SEARCH

All Day 6/17 - 6/26
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Find seven animal athletes somewhere in the KidZone.    

SUMMER GAMES PERLER BEADS

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Go for the Gold!

Get ready to cheer for your favorite sports with these Olympic Perler Bead Magnets! You will earn a gold medal for your crafty designs! 

YOGA FOR TWEENS!

10:00am - 10:45am
Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Yoga
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Children, ages 7-12, will be introduced to yoga in an exciting and entertaining way.

CROSSTOWN EXOTICS: REPTILES & BUG SHOW

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: KidZone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Crosstown Exotics is a reptile and bug show providing hands-on, education and entertainment.

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.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 10-13 - SUNSET SAILING!

10:00am - 11:30am
Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Sunset Sailing!                                  

GUIDED MEDITATION

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Meditation has many benefits for all of us! 

SPORTS SLAP BRACELET CRAFT

All Day 6/24 - 6/26
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Why stop at a high five, when you can slap on a bracelet? Decorate with your favorite team colors or whatever inspires you.

One per child while supplies last.

 

SPORTS ROCK PAINTING

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Paint a rock to celebrate your favorite sport or team! Take your painted rock home or add it to the Art Garden at the library. 

Registration required. Limit 15.    

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.

VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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. 

ANIMAL SPORTS SEARCH

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

Find seven animal athletes somewhere in the KidZone.    

SPORTS SLAP BRACELET CRAFT

All Day 6/28 - 6/29
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Why stop at a high five, when you can slap on a bracelet? Decorate with your favorite team colors or whatever inspires you.

One per child while supplies last.

 

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 6/28 - 6/30
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.

SPORTS MAZE

All Day 6/28 - 7/3
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come into the library and complete a maze for a chance to win a super, sports prize!

One entry per child. 

STORYWALK CHALLENGE-GO FOR GOLD

All Day 6/28 - 7/3
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library.

Summer Reading Challenge: Go for the Gold

All Day 6/28 - 7/3
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Event Details:

Open to all ages! Complete reading goals for a chance to win fun prizes. The more you read (up to 10 hours), the more chances you have to win!

DIY SPORTS BOOKMARK

All Day 7/1 - 7/3
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Get sporty with these bookmarks featuring sports images that are ready for coloring.

One per child while supplies last.

 

GO FOR GOLD COLORING CONTEST

All Day 7/1 - 7/3
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Olympics coloring contest for chance to win a pinata trophy filled with fun!

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 7/1 - 7/3
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.

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

All Day 7/2 - 7/3
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!

DIY SOCCER BALL

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

You can “bank” on a fantastic summer of sports!

Race in to decorate a ceramic, soccer ball bank to take home.

Registration required. Limit 12. Ages 4-12. Children 6 & under with adult.

BEADS & BEYOND!

10:00am - 6:00pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: KidZone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Stop in to create a cool, necklace or other beading project of your own design.