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smirking Grinch and smiling Max

GRINCH COLORING CONTEST

All Day 11/29 - 12/22
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Grinch coloring contest for a chance to win an adorable, inflatable Grinch & Max.Limit one entry per child.                &nb...

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

Enter the Grinch coloring contest for a chance to win an adorable, inflatable Grinch & Max.

elf dressed as a snowman sitting on a counter with a snowman

ELF ON THE SHELF & PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

He's Back....... The library's elf, Noel, is back from the North Pole! Stop in daily from December 1st-23rd to see what Noel is up to and enter the Elf prize drawing!

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

He's Back.......

The library's elf, Noel, is back from the North Pole! Stop in daily from December 1st-23rd to see what Noel is up to and enter the Elf prize drawing!

Graphic with the words, To Be Continued...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
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 the ...

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.

Santa flying in a red sleigh pulled by two reindeer with big, round heads.

SANTA'S SLEIGH MAZE

All Day 12/2 - 12/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a Santa's Sleigh maze in the KidZone. Help Santa get ready for his big night! Return completed maze to the Youth Services desk for a chance to win a seasonal surprise...

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

Pick up a Santa's Sleigh maze in the KidZone.

Help Santa get ready for his big night!

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

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

All Day 12/3 - 12/15
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!

green zipped bag with a lock. Break In Bag written on bag

BREAK IN BAGS

All Day 12/9 - 12/15
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.  Come...

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. 

CIRCULAR FOAM CRAFT WITH SNOOPY, A SNOWMAN, AND WOODSTOCK

SNOOPY HOLIDAY CRAFT

All Day 12/9 - 12/15
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Warm up while you craft a holiday sign featuring Snoopy, Woodstock, and a cheerful snowman! One per child while supplies last.

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

Warm up while you craft a holiday sign featuring Snoopy, Woodstock, and a cheerful snowman!

One per child while supplies last.

Santa Claus holding a red envelope with a Dear Santa letter inside. Rudolf standing behind Santa. Letters to Santa written across the top.

LETTERS TO SANTA

All Day 12/12 - 12/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Come in and write a letter, or your wish list, to Santa between now and December 23rd! 

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

Come in and write a letter, or your wish list, to Santa between now and December 23rd! 

Painting of a girl with blue hair in a red jumper.

ART GLASS PAINTING WORKSHOP

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Capture your favorite character or image on glass using reverse painting techniques. Evie M. will guide you as you create your own work of art to take home. Registration require...

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:

Capture your favorite character or image on glass using reverse painting techniques. Evie M. will guide you as you create your own work of art to take home.

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 15.

Mini Monday: Glow-in-the-Dark Christmas Trees

All Day
Teen Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Room anytime today to a mini glow-in-the-dark Christmas tree! A cute little desk decoration that will let your keep the holiday spirit with your all year round! On...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Room anytime today to a mini glow-in-the-dark Christmas tree! A cute little desk decoration that will let your keep the holiday spirit with your all year round! One per person, while supplies last.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, December 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, December 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!

Illustration of puzzle pieces

FAMILY PUZZLE ORNAMENT

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and create a wondrous family ornament from puzzle fragments and enchanted wood.

Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and create a wondrous family ornament from puzzle fragments

and enchanted wood.

Black and white plaid tree

Adult Craft: Plaid Holiday Tree

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

Need another holiday decoration? Of course you do! Make a plaid tree that will get you in the Christmas spirit. Registration required.

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

Need another holiday decoration? Of course you do! Make a plaid tree that will get you in the Christmas spirit.

Registration required.

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, December 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: 4
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.

Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Program

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Due to high demand, please register for only one kids program volunteer event per month. Teen volunteers will assist library staff with set up, oversee activities, and clean up...

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

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

Frosty the snowman with 6 kids standing around him and a larger Frosty behind them.

FROSTY'S WINTER WONDERLAND

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft, Movies
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Watch this jolly snowman keep his promise to visit his friends when he hears news of the first snowfall of the season! Enjoy a treat and a holiday craft! Movie run time is 30 minut...

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

Watch this jolly snowman keep his promise to visit his friends when he hears news of the first snowfall of the season! Enjoy a treat and a holiday craft! Movie run time is 30 minutes. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Illustration of puzzle pieces

FAMILY PUZZLE ORNAMENT

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and create a wondrous family ornament from puzzle fragments and enchanted wood.

Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and create a wondrous family ornament from puzzle fragments

and enchanted wood.

Basic Flow Yoga with a green background and woman sitting on yoga mat

BASIC FLOW YOGA

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Yoga
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Basic flow yoga is a beginner vinyasa yoga class. This practice will help beginning practitioners learn to connect their breath to movement. Each class will incorporate a series of...

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

Basic flow yoga is a beginner vinyasa yoga class. This practice will help beginning practitioners learn to connect their breath to movement.

Illustration of a woman looking at an octopus in the ocean.

Chick Lit Book Club: Special Date

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

The Chick Lit Book Club reads books about women and/or by women authors. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. December's selection is Remarkably Bright Creatures...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Chick Lit Book Club reads books about women and/or by women authors. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. December's selection is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. New members welcome!

Spice It Up: Clove

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 8:30am - 3:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Registration will open at 8:30am on Wednesday, December 18.  Due to popular demand, one per household please. It's time to spice things up with clove! Sign up for a spic...

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

Registration will open at 8:30am on Wednesday, December 18. 

Due to popular demand, one per household please.

Adult Bingo

Wednesday, December 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, December 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.

Illustration of puzzle pieces

FAMILY PUZZLE ORNAMENT

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and create a wondrous family ornament from puzzle fragments and enchanted wood.

Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and create a wondrous family ornament from puzzle fragments

and enchanted wood.