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8 Black silhouette dinosaurs with different colors scratched out. Hand holding a wooden stick scratching off the black coating. Background of purple, yellow and pink.

DINO SCRATCH CRAFT

All Day 11/12 - 11/15
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

What dinosaur will you uncover? Scratch to revel your dino!

One per child while supplies last.

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

What dinosaur will you uncover? Scratch to revel your dino!

One per child while supplies last.

Rusty red truck parked at a pumpkin stand with white and orange pumpkins on ground in front of truck. Scarecrows and hay bales in back of truck. Cornstalks in the background.

FALL FAVORITES SEARCH

All Day 11/12 - 11/16
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Search for 6 seasonal posters in the KidZone.

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

Search for 6 seasonal posters in the KidZone.

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

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

All Day 11/12 - 11/16
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!

Inflatable pumpkin with a Pilgrim turkey sitting on top and next to it.

THANKSGIVING COLORING CONTEST

All Day 11/12 - 11/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enter the coloring contest between October 27 - November 23rd for a chance to win an adorable, inflatable turkey!

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

Enter the coloring contest between October 27 - November 23rd for a chance to win an adorable, inflatable turkey!

Student art exhibition 2025. The A is made of a pencil, marker and brush. The R is made with a paint palette, tube of paint and brush. The T is made with a wooden figure posed as the letter.

ART EXHIBITION

All Day 11/12 - 11/25
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Homer School District 33C students.

Vote for your favorite!

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

You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Homer School District 33C students.

Vote for your favorite!

Fall scenery merges into winter scenery with a boy and a girl walking with a deer behind them. The boy and girl are wearing blue hats and scarves.

STORYWALK CHALLENGE - GOODBYE AUTUMN, HELLO WINTER

All Day 11/12 - 11/25
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library.

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

Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library.

Turkey wearing a Pilgrim hat standing next to two apples and a pumpkin.

TURKEY MAZE

All Day 11/12 - 11/25
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Find your way through the turkey maze!

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

Find your way through the turkey maze!

Posture, Balance, and a Little Cha-Cha-Cha

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Posture, balance, and a little cha-cha-cha will teach you exercises for living a super healthy lifestyle. With a Master Degree in Exercise Science and as a professional dancer, Elaine Gotfryd Noonan will increase your strength, flexibility an

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

Posture, balance, and a little cha-cha-cha will teach you exercises for living a super healthy lifestyle. With a Master Degree in Exercise Science and as a professional dancer, Elaine Gotfryd Noonan will increase your strength, flexibility an

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.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, November 14, 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  

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:

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.

KNITTING MEETUP

Friday, November 14, 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.

Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Program

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

Due to high demand, please register for only two kids program volunteer events per month.

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
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 two kids program volunteer events per month.

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.

Blue plate with a dinosaur made out of waffles, sausages, banana and strawberries.

DINOSAUR STORY TIME BRUNCH

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Fuel up for a roaring good day! Craft an edible dinosaur to eat while listening to a story!

Registration required. Ages 3 - 8, 5 and under with adult. 

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fuel up for a roaring good day! Craft an edible dinosaur to eat while listening to a story!

Registration required. Ages 3 - 8, 5 and under with adult. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Dark blue words "Library Showdown" surrounded by light blue.

LIBRARY SHOWDOWN: THIS OR THAT 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!

Dalmation dog (white with black dots and ears) and a gray kitty dressed as turkeys with a sign that says "Pawsitively Thankful!".

PAWSITIVELY THANKFUL CRAFT

All Day 11/17 - 11/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Craft a puppy or kitty dressed as turkeys which are pawsitively adorable!

One per child while supplies last.

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

Craft a puppy or kitty dressed as turkeys which are pawsitively adorable!

One per child while supplies last.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, November 17, 2025 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 November 17, 2025 @ 9:00am.
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, November 17, 2025 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!      

Create & Chat: Artists Meetup

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

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

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!

Orange and white pumpkin sitting on a white tiled floor, with a green pumpkin, green gourd and two smaller pumpkins off to the side. One pinecone, 5 acorns, and fall leaves surrounding the pumpkins.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - CELEBRATE AUTUMN

Monday, November 17, 2025 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: Celebrate Autumn.

Create a centerpiece with pumpkins, leaves, acorns, and a turkey.

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: Celebrate Autumn.

Create a centerpiece with pumpkins, leaves, acorns, and a turkey.

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.

I'M THANKFUL...

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

The Bookmobile staff is grateful for our amazing patrons. Swing by and craft a Thanksgiving masterpiece!

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

The Bookmobile staff is grateful for our amazing patrons. Swing by and craft a Thanksgiving masterpiece!

The History of the Rolling Stones

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

The Rolling Stones are one of the most influential rock bands of all time.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 17, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Rolling Stones are one of the most influential rock bands of all time.

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.

Wits Workout

Tuesday, November 18, 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.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 18, 2025 @ 9:00am.
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.

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.

Colorful bookworm wearing round glasses who is reading a blue book.

POLISH STORY TIME FOR THE FAMILY

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Suggested ages 3, 4, 5 with adult.

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Suggested ages 3, 4, 5 with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
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 welcoming space and some light refreshments.

I'M THANKFUL...

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

The Bookmobile staff is grateful for our amazing patrons. Swing by and craft a Thanksgiving masterpiece!

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

The Bookmobile staff is grateful for our amazing patrons. Swing by and craft a Thanksgiving masterpiece!