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SIX COLORFUL KIDS HOLDING HANDS IN A CIRCLE

FRIENDSHIP SEARCH

All Day 9/3 - 9/15
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

September is Friendship month! Find 7 fabulous letters in the KidZone. Circle the correct answers on your Friendship Search sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth...

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

September is Friendship month!

Find 7 fabulous letters in the KidZone.

Circle the correct answers on your Friendship Search sheet.

Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward!

Culver's ice cream cone man.

CULVER'S CELEBRATE READING PROGRAM

All Day 9/3 - 9/29
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 12 and under. Celebrate reading with Culver's of Homer Glen's Reader program.  Here's how it works: 1. Pick up a Culver's Reader Program log at Homer Township Pu...

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

Ages 12 and under.

Celebrate reading with Culver's of Homer Glen's Reader program. 

Here's how it works:

1. Pick up a Culver's Reader Program log at Homer Township Public Library.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Bunny in blue and white striped pajamas sitting on a crescent moon. Goodnight Moon appears underneath.

GOODNIGHT MOON MAZE

All Day 9/3 - 9/29
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a Goodnight Moon Maze and help the Bunny to his bed!  Return completed maze to the Youth Services desk for a chance to win a plush Bunny and book!   ...

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

Pick up a Goodnight Moon Maze and help the Bunny to his bed! 

brown and tan dog dressed like a pirate with an eye patch, bandana and striped shirt

PIRATE PUP COLORING CONTEST

All Day 9/3 - 9/29
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Pirate Pup coloring contest for a chance to win Ruff, the inflatable pirate pup. Limit one entry per child.                &nbs...

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

Enter the Pirate Pup coloring contest for a chance to win Ruff, the inflatable pirate pup.

Graphic with the words, To Be Continued...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 9/3 - 9/30
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 - SEPTEMBER- MYSTERY ART PROJECT

All Day 9/4 - 9/15
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!

Gnome with a red cone hat in a forest with fairy tale characters behind him.

STORYWALK CHALLENGE-I'M A GNOME

All Day 9/9 - 11/10
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library. Go to Sendra Park, follow the path to read the StoryWalk book, I'm a Gnome, fill in the answers on your form and do the act...

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

Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library.

Craft Fair

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our Fall Craft Fair! Featuring over 55 vendors, the Craft Fair will offer jewelry, home décor, artwork, candles, cards and stationery, and much more. All attendee...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our Fall Craft Fair!

Featuring over 55 vendors, the Craft Fair will offer jewelry, home décor, artwork, candles, cards and stationery, and much more.

TEEN VOLUNTEER EVENT: CRAFT FAIR CLEAN UP

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Help us clean up and move furniture (tables, chairs, etc) back into place at the end of the Craft Fair! Volunteers will receive one service hour for their help. Limit 5. Registr...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Help us clean up and move furniture (tables, chairs, etc) back into place at the end of the Craft Fair! Volunteers will receive one service hour for their help.

Limit 5. Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

 

THREE PIRATE FACE FOAM CRAFTS

PIRATE CRAFT

All Day 9/16 - 9/22
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Yo-ho-ho, me hearties!  Arr-rr-rr you ready to craft up a pirate pal? One per child while supplies last.  

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

Yo-ho-ho, me hearties! 

Arr-rr-rr you ready to craft up a pirate pal?

One per child while supplies last.

 

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, September 16, 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.

Create & Chat: Artists Meetup

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Artists of all kinds are welcome to join our monthly meetup group! Meet other local artists (including some from the Lemont Artists Guild), discuss what you’re working on, and spen...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Artists of all kinds are welcome to join our monthly meetup group!

Owl made from different colored seeds.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - SEED ART & FLOWER POUNDING

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

Meet with University of Illinois Extension Services Master Gardeners to learn about seeds. Use seeds and flower pounding to craft a fun project! Registration required for each s...

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

Meet with University of Illinois Extension Services Master Gardeners to learn about seeds. Use seeds and flower pounding to craft a fun project!

Registration required for each session. Limit 10.

Sea shell illustrations

SEASHELL SYMPHONY

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and craft your very own seashell windchime! Can you hear the ocean?

Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and craft your very own seashell windchime!

Can you hear the ocean?

Scarecrow made out of a wine bottle

Adult Craft: Scarecrow Bottle

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Leap into Fall with this upcycled scarecrow! Use a bottle, raffia, leaves, lights, and paint to make the perfect Fall décor. Registration required.

Full
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Leap into Fall with this upcycled scarecrow! Use a bottle, raffia, leaves, lights, and paint to make the perfect Fall décor.

Registration required.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group Plum colored background with two people holding hands

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
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 welcomi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Multicolored beads frame the words, Beads & Beyond!

BEADS & BEYOND!

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
KidZone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Stop in to create a cool necklace or other beading project of your own design. It’s a beading free-for-all!            &...

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.

Sea shell illustrations

SEASHELL SYMPHONY

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and craft your very own seashell windchime! Can you hear the ocean?

Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and craft your very own seashell windchime!

Can you hear the ocean?

Teen Volunteer Night: Puzzle Art

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Gain volunteer hours by decorating blank puzzles that will be given away through the library’s puzzle swap! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Gain volunteer hours by decorating blank puzzles that will be given away through the library’s puzzle swap!

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

Mom and baby stretching on a purple mat.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Take a break to stretch and decompress! Join Pilates certified instructor, Lindsey, for Mommy and Me Pilates at the library. Registration is required. Please register the adult ...

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

Take a break to stretch and decompress! Join Pilates certified instructor, Lindsey, for Mommy and Me Pilates at the library.

Adult Bingo

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

NOTE: Due to high demand, please register for just one Adult Bingo session each month. Have fun playing multiple rounds of everyone's favorite game -- BINGO! Free prizes awarde...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

NOTE: Due to high demand, please register for just one Adult Bingo session each month.

Have fun playing multiple rounds of everyone's favorite game -- BINGO! Free prizes awarded!

MAHJONG

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm.

Open
Required
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.

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

CRAZY 8S MATH CLUB

Wednesday, September 18, 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: 1
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.

Sea shell illustrations

SEASHELL SYMPHONY

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and craft your very own seashell windchime! Can you hear the ocean?

Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and craft your very own seashell windchime!

Can you hear the ocean?