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ART WORKSHOP - SUMMER GAMES

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Programs at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Oh sure, you’re probably familiar with the popular sports that athletes will compete in this year. But have you heard of the 400 meter handstand? Greco-Roman staring? Hamster dress...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Oh sure, you’re probably familiar with the popular sports that athletes will compete in this year. But have you heard of the 400 meter handstand? Greco-Roman staring? Hamster dressage?!

3D printer with assorted toys in different colors.

3D PRINTING EXPLORATION

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

In this workshop, you will learn to design and print a color 3D object that can be taken home. A Toysinbox associate will guide you through the steps. Ages 8-13. Registration re...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In this workshop, you will learn to design and print a color 3D object that can be taken home. A Toysinbox associate will guide you through the steps.

Ages 8-13. Registration required. Limit 20.

 

Wooden white circle decorated as a baseball with there's no place like home and a baseball bow.

CRAFTEREVES - BASEBALL DOOR SIGN

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Baseball Door Sign No strikeouts with this baseball craft! Paint a wooden circle into a baseball and you will have a home run craft to hang on your door. Registration require...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Baseball Door Sign

No strikeouts with this baseball craft! Paint a wooden circle into a baseball and you will have a home run craft to hang on your door.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 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:

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.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, July 15, 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.

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Wiggles & Giggles
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Ages up to 35 months with adult. Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!       No registration.&n...

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!      

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Wiggles & Giggles
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Ages up to 35 months with adult. Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!       No registration.&n...

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!      

Five children with oranges in their mouths.

SPORT SNACKS #1

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Create Olympic themed snacks!   You’ll be prepared for all the fun of a sports filled Summer.  Registration required for each session. Age 3-12, 5 & u...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Create Olympic themed snacks!  

You’ll be prepared for all the fun of a sports filled Summer. 

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.

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

Colored jump rope and multi-colored beads and supplies.

JUMP ROPE CRAFT

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Let the Jump Rope do the talking! Design an original pattern and create your own jump rope. Learn some jump rope songs and skip all summer long. Registration required for ea...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let the Jump Rope do the talking!

Design an original pattern and create your own jump rope. Learn some jump rope songs and skip all summer long.

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.

Pile of colorful LEGO bricks.

LEGO CLUB

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Drop in to make a fun LEGO creation! Ages 5-12. No registration required. 

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

Drop in to make a fun LEGO creation!

Ages 5-12. No registration required. 

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 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:

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.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, July 22, 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.

Perler beads shaped into fruit coasters and sport balls.

SIGHTS OF SUMMER PERLER BEADS

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Sights of Summer! You will have a ball transforming Perler Beads into familiar sights of summer! Bounce on in and design your own fruity coasters and sporty keychains! Regist...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Sights of Summer!

You will have a ball transforming Perler Beads into familiar sights of summer! Bounce on in and design your own fruity coasters and sporty keychains!

Colorful BINGO card

VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Programs at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

All ages, children under 6 with an adult.  Play Virtual BINGO from the comfort of your home! Every time you get BINGO, your name will be placed in the prize drawing.  ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

All ages, children under 6 with an adult. 

Play Virtual BINGO from the comfort of your home! Every time you get BINGO, your name will be placed in the prize drawing. 

A boy and girl standing next to math symbols and an open book.

MATH MANIA

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

What can you do with cereal, dice, dominoes and Skittles? Have fun with Math! Spring Break is the perfect time to enjoy creative math activities.  Registration required. Ag...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

What can you do with cereal, dice, dominoes and Skittles? Have fun with Math! Spring Break is the perfect time to enjoy creative math activities. 

Registration required. Ages 5-8. Limit 12.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Three Pokemon characters.

POKEMON @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts!                      Bring your own car...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts!                     

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

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 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:

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.

cute, winking gray and white white whale shark with white spots

FEELING FINTASTIC COLORING CONTEST

All Day 7/29 - 8/31
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Feeling Fintastic coloring contest for a chance to win Sachie the Squishmallow Whale Shark! Limit one entry per child.              ...

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

Enter the Feeling Fintastic coloring contest for a chance to win Sachie the Squishmallow Whale Shark!

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, July 29, 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.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 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:

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.

purple and black cityscape with glowing full moon in background

DOG MAN HUNT

All Day 8/5 - 8/17
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Search for 8 Dog Man characters in the KidZone. Look for a sticker on each poster. Circle the correct word on the matching picture on your Dog Man Hunt sheet. Return comple...

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

Search for 8 Dog Man characters in the KidZone.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, August 5, 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.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 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:

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.

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

BREAK IN BAGS

All Day 8/12 - 8/24
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.