NEW!!! Priority Program Registration

Registration will open on Monday, May 12 at 8:30am for all June programs (unless otherwise noted). Priority will be given to Homer Township Public Library cardholders due to high demand & limited space. See our priority registration page for more details. 

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Event List

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YOTO PRIZE DRAWING: CHILDREN'S READING CHALLENGES

All Day 4/21 - 5/24
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Children's Reading Challenges!

April 7th - July 26th

Win a Yoto Player!

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

Children's Reading Challenges!

April 7th - July 26th

Win a Yoto Player!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

PATRIOTIC PUP COLORING CONTEST

All Day 4/28 - 5/24
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enter the Patriotic Pup contest between April 28 - May 31 for a chance to win a red, white and blue dog!

Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social media. Entries will not be returned.  

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

Enter the Patriotic Pup contest between April 28 - May 31 for a chance to win a red, white and blue dog!

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.

STAR WARS CLASSICS MAZE

All Day 4/28 - 5/24
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Pilot your way though the maze and save the day!

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

Pilot your way though the maze and save the day!

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 5/1 - 5/24
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club, Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay.

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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

All Day 5/6 - 5/18
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

How it works...at first it's a mystery...until you build to reveal...the colorful image!

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 "Adults & Seniors" group.

Wits Workout

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
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.

MAD SCIENCE!

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children

Join us as we have some fun with a simple science activity.    

Registration required. Limit 10.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we have some fun with a simple science activity.    

Registration required. Limit 10.

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.

NATIONAL BURGER MONTH

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

We are throwing a party for National Hamburger Month!

Swing by the Bookmobile and snag yourself a burger yo-yo.  

It's a flipping good time!

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

We are throwing a party for National Hamburger Month!

Swing by the Bookmobile and snag yourself a burger yo-yo.  

It's a flipping good time!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Volunteer: Inclusion Game Night

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Inclusion Game Night

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens

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!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

CANCELLED - MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families

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

Cancelled
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
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: Nickel Boys

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Spend a morning indulging on donuts, pastries, and coffee while watching a newly released movie on our big screen! Today's movie is Nickel Boys.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend a morning indulging on donuts, pastries, and coffee while watching a newly released movie on our big screen! Today's movie is Nickel Boys.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

MAHJONG

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm. No need to register just show up! 

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
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. No need to register just show up! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

Due to high demand, please register for only one kids program volunteer event per month.

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

Due to high demand, please register for only one kids program volunteer event per month.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

CRAFTEREVES - TISSUE JAR HOLDER

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Tissue Jar Holder

The only issue with this Tissue Holder is what colors to choose! This beautifully decorated jar will look great on your desk or nightstand. 

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

Tissue Jar Holder

The only issue with this Tissue Holder is what colors to choose! This beautifully decorated jar will look great on your desk or nightstand. 

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.

NATIONAL BURGER MONTH

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

We are throwing a party for National Hamburger Month!

Swing by the Bookmobile and snag yourself a burger yo-yo.  

It's a flipping good time!

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

We are throwing a party for National Hamburger Month!

Swing by the Bookmobile and snag yourself a burger yo-yo.  

It's a flipping good time!

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Pen and Ink on Napkins as a Traveling Journal with Lemont Artists Guild

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

The Lemont Artists Guild is pleased to present talented and local artist, Robert Morris, who will speak about his Pen and Ink Art on Napkins. Robert studied art and architecture at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana and at L’Ecole d

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

The Lemont Artists Guild is pleased to present talented and local artist, Robert Morris, who will speak about his Pen and Ink Art on Napkins. Robert studied art and architecture at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana and at L’Ecole d

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

PINOCHLE

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm. No registration needed. Just show up and play! 

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

Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm. No registration needed. Just show up and play! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Are you ready to dive into a world of imagination and storytelling? Creative Writing Club is the perfect place for young writers to explore their ideas, create exciting characters, and craft amazing stories! 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to dive into a world of imagination and storytelling? Creative Writing Club is the perfect place for young writers to explore their ideas, create exciting characters, and craft amazing stories! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft: DIY Squishies

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in making foam toys so cute you won’t be able to resist squishing them! 

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in making foam toys so cute you won’t be able to resist squishing them! 

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 am  

For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caregiver must be present.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
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

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

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.

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.

May is for Muffins with Chef Maddox: 10:30am Session

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

This is the first of two sessions. Please choose one to attend. Registration for the 12:30pm session is here.

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

This is the first of two sessions. Please choose one to attend. Registration for the 12:30pm session is here.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

May is for Muffins with Chef Maddox: 12:30pm Session

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

This is the second of two sessions. Please choose one to attend. Registration for the 10:30am session is here.

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

This is the second of two sessions. Please choose one to attend. Registration for the 10:30am session is here.