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Black and white penguin inflatable wearing a red scarf and blue hat trimmed in white.

ARCTIC ANIMAL COLORING CONTEST

All Day 1/20 - 1/31
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enter the coloring contest between December 22 - January 31 for a chance to win a fun, inflatable penguin!

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

Enter the coloring contest between December 22 - January 31 for a chance to win a fun, inflatable penguin!

White polar bear sitting down wearing a light and dark blue scarf.

ARCTIC ANIMAL MAZE

All Day 1/20 - 1/31
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Help the polar bear out of the maze.

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

Help the polar bear out of the maze.

Giant Squishmallow named Malu. Light gray and white with dark gray ears.

MALU PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 1/20 - 2/2
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors

Win the adorable Malu the Shih Tzu Squishmallow!

Loveable and squeezable. This cuddly companion could be yours! 

One entry per person per day.

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Win the adorable Malu the Shih Tzu Squishmallow!

Loveable and squeezable. This cuddly companion could be yours! 

One entry per person per day.

Brown and white fox reading a blue book outlined with a blue circle and white background.

WINTER READING PROGRAM: READING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

All Day 1/20 - 2/2
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile

Complete the reading goals for a chance to win awesome prizes! The more you read (up to 8 hours), the more chances you have to win. Earn an additional chance by participating in activities. Open to all ages!

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Event Details:

Complete the reading goals for a chance to win awesome prizes! The more you read (up to 8 hours), the more chances you have to win. Earn an additional chance by participating in activities. Open to all ages!

Super bowl trophy in front of a silver football in front of the NFL shield logo.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SUPER BOWL TEAM!

All Day 1/26 - 2/8
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Come into the library and vote for your favorite Super Bowl team! 

Put a football token in the tin of the team you want to win!

 

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

Come into the library and vote for your favorite Super Bowl team! 

Put a football token in the tin of the team you want to win!

 

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Wiggles & Giggles
Age Group:
Children, Families

Ages up to 35 months with adult.

Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!      

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!      

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

ABC FUN!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families

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
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
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)

All registrants need to comply with the Patron Code of Conduct. 

Registered individuals arriving more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time of a program may not be admitted. 

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.

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

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

PINOCHLE

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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 required. 

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 required. 

Three Pokemon characters.

POKEMON @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts!                     

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

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts!                     

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

Disclaimer(s)

All registrants need to comply with the Patron Code of Conduct. 

Registered individuals arriving more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time of a program may not be admitted. 

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

Pizza & a Teen Movie

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in voting on a movie to watch on our big screen while stuffing your face with pizza! 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in voting on a movie to watch on our big screen while stuffing your face with pizza! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 am  

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 30, 2026 @ 9:30am.
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  

Disclaimer(s)

All registrants need to comply with the Patron Code of Conduct. 

Registered individuals arriving more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time of a program may not be admitted. 

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.

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

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

ABC FUN!

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families

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. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
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)

All registrants need to comply with the Patron Code of Conduct. 

Registered individuals arriving more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time of a program may not be admitted. 

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.

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

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

BRAIN BUILDERS FOR ADULTS & SENIORS

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Brain Builders for Adults & Seniors! Each packet contains games & activities to do at home. Stimulate your brain & have fun at the same time! New packets offered each month.

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

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Brain Builders for Adults & Seniors! Each packet contains games & activities to do at home. Stimulate your brain & have fun at the same time! New packets offered each month.

TEEN TAKE-HOME ACTIVITY PACKETS

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Teen Take-Home Activtities! Each one contains fun games & activities to do at home. New packets offered in the Teen Room each month.

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

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Teen Take-Home Activtities! Each one contains fun games & activities to do at home. New packets offered in the Teen Room each month.

Dark blue words "Library Showdown" highlighted in light blue.

LIBRARY SHOWDOWN: WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTION?

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Library Showdown!

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

Library Showdown!

Mini Monday: Mystery Ducks

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

Stop by the Teen Room anytime today to get a mini mystery duck! One per person, while supplies last. 

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

Stop by the Teen Room anytime today to get a mini mystery duck! One per person, while supplies last. 

Creamery logo in shades of blue with a pink and white ice cream cone.

CREAMERY SWEETEST READS CHALLENGE

All Day 2/2 - 2/15
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

For all children through 12th grade

Cone-quer your reading goals! 

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

For all children through 12th grade

Cone-quer your reading goals! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

The word love in an inflatable. L is light pink with dark red hearts, O is pink and red gnome holding heart garland, V is light pink with white polka dots, and E is light pink with red stripes.

LIBRARY LOVERS COLORING CONTEST

All Day 2/2 - 2/15
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enter the Library Lovers coloring contest between February 2 - 28th for a chance to win a "love"-ly, inflatable gnome!

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

Enter the Library Lovers coloring contest between February 2 - 28th for a chance to win a "love"-ly, inflatable gnome!

Brown dog holding in his mouth a pink heart with a red lace trim.

VALENTINE MAZE

All Day 2/2 - 2/15
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Help the puppy through the maze.

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

Help the puppy through the maze.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families

Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am  

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 2, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am  

Disclaimer(s)

All registrants need to comply with the Patron Code of Conduct. 

Registered individuals arriving more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time of a program may not be admitted. 

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.

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Wiggles & Giggles
Age Group:
Children, Families

Ages up to 35 months with adult.

Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!      

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!      

Brown groundhog peeking out of snow covered hole in ground.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - GREAT GROUNDHOGS AND HIBERNATION

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join the Will County Master Gardeners for a fun, hands on program: Great Groundhogs and Hibernation.

Did you know the groundhog is also known as a wood chuck or a whistle pig?! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Will County Master Gardeners for a fun, hands on program: Great Groundhogs and Hibernation.

Did you know the groundhog is also known as a wood chuck or a whistle pig?! 

Disclaimer(s)

All registrants need to comply with the Patron Code of Conduct. 

Registered individuals arriving more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time of a program may not be admitted. 

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.

VALENTINE CRAFT

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Swing by the Bookmobile to create a valentine heart that's brimming with love!

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

Swing by the Bookmobile to create a valentine heart that's brimming with love!

A heart made out of pink corks.

Adult Craft: Heart Décor

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Spread a little more love in your home! Make a free standing decorative heart using wine corks and paint.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spread a little more love in your home! Make a free standing decorative heart using wine corks and paint.

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Homer Township Public Library Registration

Non-Homer Township Public Library cardholders will be placed on the waitlist and will be moved to the registration list no earlier than 14 days prior to the event as space allows.