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Craft Fair

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our Fall Craft Fair! Featuring over 55 vendors, the Craft Fair will offer jewelry, home décor, artwork, candles, cards and stationery, and much more. All attendee...

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

Join us for our Fall Craft Fair!

Featuring over 55 vendors, the Craft Fair will offer jewelry, home décor, artwork, candles, cards and stationery, and much more.

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

Create & Chat: Artists Meetup

Monday, September 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!

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

Adult Craft: Scarecrow Bottle

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

Leap into Fall with this upcycled scarecrow! Use a bottle, raffia, leaves, lights, and paint to make the perfect Fall décor. Registration required.

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

Leap into Fall with this upcycled scarecrow! Use a bottle, raffia, leaves, lights, and paint to make the perfect Fall décor.

Registration required.

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, September 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: 8
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.

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

Adult Bingo

Wednesday, September 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!

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

MAHJONG

Wednesday, September 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.

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

ADULT BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, September 18, 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 Adult Book Club reads contemporary novels and is the library's longest-running book club! We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. September's book selection is:&nbs...

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

The Adult Book Club reads contemporary novels and is the library's longest-running book club! We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.

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

PINOCHLE

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
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.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm.

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

KNITTING MEETUP

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
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 ins...

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.

Autumn in the Smoky Mountains

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is famous for its beautiful fall foliage. Join us to see how the amazing autumn leaves set off panoramic mountain views, tumbling streams, ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is famous for its beautiful fall foliage. Join us to see how the amazing autumn leaves set off panoramic mountain views, tumbling streams, and weathered historic buildings. We will also discover how th

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

Canva Basics

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Discover how to get started with Canva, a free online graphic design tool for making posters, flyers, social media posts, and more. Learn how to set up a free Canva account and cre...

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

Discover how to get started with Canva, a free online graphic design tool for making posters, flyers, social media posts, and more. Learn how to set up a free Canva account and create a flyer using Canva’s free templates and graphics.

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: 9
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.

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

BASIC FLOW YOGA

Tuesday, September 24, 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...

Full
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.

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

Chick Lit Book Club

Tuesday, September 24, 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. September's selection is Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sitte...

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. September's selection is Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld. New members welcome!

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

Spice It Up: Chive

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 8:30am - 11:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Registration will open on Wednesday, September 25th at 8:30am.  Due to popular demand, one per household please. It's time to spice things up with chive! Sign up for a s...

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

Registration will open on Wednesday, September 25th at 8:30am. 

Due to popular demand, one per household please.

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

Adult Bingo

Wednesday, September 25, 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!

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

MAHJONG

Wednesday, September 25, 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.

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

Homebuying 101

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Considering making a move in the next year or so? Partnering with the right professionals can make all the difference! Join local realtors Denise and Samantha Manning of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Considering making a move in the next year or so? Partnering with the right professionals can make all the difference!

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

PINOCHLE

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
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.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm.

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

Joliet Junior College: Drop-In Info Session

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Looking to further your education? A Joliet Junior College representative will be at Homer Library with information to help! Drop by any time between 2-5pm to learn more about thei...

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

Looking to further your education? A Joliet Junior College representative will be at Homer Library with information to help!

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

Adult Movie Matinee: A Good Person

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Snacks provided! Today's movie is: A Good Person. Rated R for drug abuse, language throughout and...

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

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Snacks provided! Today's movie is: A Good Person. Rated R for drug abuse, language throughout and some sexual references. Length: 2 hours and 9 minutes.

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

Autumn Soups with Chef Maddox

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Fill your soul – and your recipe files! - with great soups for entertaining. A new fall harvest season means new recipes to explore during this time of year. Learn some quick ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Fill your soul – and your recipe files! - with great soups for entertaining. A new fall harvest season means new recipes to explore during this time of year.

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

Book Bingo

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Need a new book to read? Win free books at Book Bingo, where the prizes are books for adults! We’ll have recent releases, books by popular authors, and more. A few lucky winners wi...

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

Need a new book to read? Win free books at Book Bingo, where the prizes are books for adults! We’ll have recent releases, books by popular authors, and more. A few lucky winners will get Barnes & Noble gift cards!

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

BRAIN BUILDERS FOR ADULTS & SENIORS

All Day
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 f...

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.