Library Closed: Friday, April 3 and Sunday, April 5

In observance of Good Friday and Easter, the library will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Sunday, April 5.

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National Library Week - Bookmark Contest - Find Your Joy!

All Day 3/23 - 4/2
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors

Design a bookmark celebrating the National Library Week theme “Find Your Joy!” Pick up a form at the library and submit your design by Sunday, April 12.

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

Design a bookmark celebrating the National Library Week theme “Find Your Joy!” Pick up a form at the library and submit your design by Sunday, April 12.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Canva Basics

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

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.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 30, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
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.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Adult Craft: Sea Glass Art

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

Create a sea glass scene using sea glass and your imagination. Frame included. 

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:

Create a sea glass scene using sea glass and your imagination. Frame included. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Adult Take & Make: Floral Bookmarks

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

Make a floral bookmark with dried flowers and mod podge. Flowers and colors will vary. Craft will be available for pickup starting Wednesday, April 1 at 8:30am. 

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:

Make a floral bookmark with dried flowers and mod podge. Flowers and colors will vary. Craft will be available for pickup starting Wednesday, April 1 at 8:30am. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Mahjong

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm. No registration needed. Just show up and play! 

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
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. No registration needed. Just show up and play! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Financial Intelligence: Navigating Investments and Income Strategies in Retirement

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Discover the nuances of retirement accumulation and distribution planning. We will look closely at all types of qualified retirement plans and IRA’s and learn about the distribution rules.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the nuances of retirement accumulation and distribution planning. We will look closely at all types of qualified retirement plans and IRA’s and learn about the distribution rules.

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Pinochle

Thursday, April 2, 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. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Library Closed

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

National Library Week - Bookmark Contest - Find Your Joy!

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors

Design a bookmark celebrating the National Library Week theme “Find Your Joy!” Pick up a form at the library and submit your design by Sunday, April 12.

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

Design a bookmark celebrating the National Library Week theme “Find Your Joy!” Pick up a form at the library and submit your design by Sunday, April 12.

Library Closed

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

National Library Week - Bookmark Contest - Find Your Joy!

All Day 4/6 - 4/12
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors

Design a bookmark celebrating the National Library Week theme “Find Your Joy!” Pick up a form at the library and submit your design by Sunday, April 12.

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

Design a bookmark celebrating the National Library Week theme “Find Your Joy!” Pick up a form at the library and submit your design by Sunday, April 12.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Blood Drive

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

To register, choose a time slot on the Versiti website.

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

To register, choose a time slot on the Versiti website.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Cross-Stitch Meetup

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join our informal cross stitch group! A perfect opportunity to get together with other crafters while working on your own projects. Please note that this is not a cross-stitch 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 cross stitch group! A perfect opportunity to get together with other crafters while working on your own projects. Please note that this is not a cross-stitch class or instructor-led program.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Coffee, Donuts, and a Movie: Hamnet

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Spend a morning indulging on donuts, pastries, and coffee while watching a newly released movie on our big screen! Today's is Hamnet. Rated PG-13 for thematic content, some strong sexuality, and partial nudity.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 8, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend a morning indulging on donuts, pastries, and coffee while watching a newly released movie on our big screen! Today's is Hamnet. Rated PG-13 for thematic content, some strong sexuality, and partial nudity.

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

I-CASH: Discover Your Unclaimed Funds

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

The State Treasurer is holding more than $3.5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs.

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

The State Treasurer is holding more than $3.5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Mahjong

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm. No registration needed. Just show up and play! 

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
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. No registration needed. Just show up and play! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Encaustic Painting with Lemont Artists Guild

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

The Lemont Artists Guild is pleased to present experienced Fine Artist, Sarah Rehmer, who will do a live art demonstration of the versatile medium of Encaustic Painting, also known as hot wax painting.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 8, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Lemont Artists Guild is pleased to present experienced Fine Artist, Sarah Rehmer, who will do a live art demonstration of the versatile medium of Encaustic Painting, also known as hot wax painting.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Pinochle

Thursday, April 9, 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. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Knitting Meetup

Friday, April 10, 2026 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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Craft Fair

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join us for our Spring Craft Fair! 

Featuring over 60 vendors, the Craft Fair will offer jewelry, home decor, artwork, candles, cards and stationery, and much more. 

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

Join us for our Spring Craft Fair! 

Featuring over 60 vendors, the Craft Fair will offer jewelry, home decor, artwork, candles, cards and stationery, and much more. 

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Mystery Book Club

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Add a little more MYSTERY to your life. Join us for refreshments while discussing the latest who-done-it! The month's book selection is City of Dreams by Don Winslow.  We meet the second Monday of the month at 6:30pm.

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

Add a little more MYSTERY to your life. Join us for refreshments while discussing the latest who-done-it! The month's book selection is City of Dreams by Don Winslow.  We meet the second Monday of the month at 6:30pm.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Wits Workout

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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 April 14, 2026 @ 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)

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.