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TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 6/2 - 6/30
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club, Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay.

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Book Club, Online/Virtual
Event Details:

Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay.

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

BREAK IN BAGS

All Day 6/9 - 6/21
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

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. 

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

Yellow Pikachu Squishmallow with red circles on his cheeks and black tipped ears.

PIKACHU PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 6/14 - 6/25
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors

Gotta Catch It While You Can!

Ready to catch your very own stuffed Pikachu? This cuddly companion could be yours - no Poke Ball needed! 

One entry per person per day!

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

Gotta Catch It While You Can!

Ready to catch your very own stuffed Pikachu? This cuddly companion could be yours - no Poke Ball needed! 

One entry per person per day!

Red dragon laying on his back with his mouth filled with tacos and a Taco Cave bag hanging from his tail. Another red dragon standing near his head and a blue dragon near his feet eating tacos.

STORYWALK CHALLENGE - DRAGONS LOVE TACOS

All Day 6/14 - 6/25
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library.

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

Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library.

"Eat at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria. Wednesday June 18 4-10pm. Use promo code GDFUND2024. Order online at loumalnatis.com, or use the mobile app, or call 708.580.0300." Picture of a slice of pizza.

Lou Malnati's Library Fundraiser

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile

Order from Lou’s on Wednesday June 18 between 4-10pm, mention the Homer Library Fundraiser and 20% of total sales will go to the Homer Library!

For online orders, make sure to use the code GRFUND24

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

Order from Lou’s on Wednesday June 18 between 4-10pm, mention the Homer Library Fundraiser and 20% of total sales will go to the Homer Library!

For online orders, make sure to use the code GRFUND24

Young man with a blue sweater and brown pants seated on a bright yellow stool surrounded by multicolored stars.

MAGIC SHOW - TRENT JAMES

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
KidZone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families

Enjoy an amazing, high energy magic show! Award-winning, comedy magician, Trent James is one of the top magicians earning rave reviews from his hometown of Chicago to Las Vegas!

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

Enjoy an amazing, high energy magic show! Award-winning, comedy magician, Trent James is one of the top magicians earning rave reviews from his hometown of Chicago to Las Vegas!

Disclaimer(s)

The Homer Township Library reserves the right to use photographs or video taken at the library for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. Attendees and/or participants consent to having their photograph taken and used for such purposes. If a library patron does not wish themselves or their child to be photographed, the patron must notify the Library staff to that effect. No names will be used in conjunction with photos/video without express written consent.

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Thursday, June 19, 2025 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!      

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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!      

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, June 20, 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  

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 20, 2025 @ 10:30am.
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)

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

Monday, June 23, 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  

Waitlist
Register Now
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:

Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am  

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.

Mom and baby stretching on a purple mat.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families

Take a break to stretch and decompress! Join Pilates certified instructor, Lindsey, for Mommy and Me Pilates at the library.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 25, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a break to stretch and decompress! Join Pilates certified instructor, Lindsey, for Mommy and Me Pilates at the library.

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 BINGO card

VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Programs at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

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. 

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on June 23, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Registration Required
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. 

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.

Yellow Pikachu Squishmallow with red circles on his cheeks and black tipped ears.

PIKACHU PRIZE DRAWING

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 8:30am - 4:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors

Gotta Catch It While You Can!

Ready to catch your very own stuffed Pikachu? This cuddly companion could be yours - no Poke Ball needed! 

One entry per person per day!

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

Gotta Catch It While You Can!

Ready to catch your very own stuffed Pikachu? This cuddly companion could be yours - no Poke Ball needed! 

One entry per person per day!

Red dragon laying on his back with his mouth filled with tacos and a Taco Cave bag hanging from his tail. Another red dragon standing near his head and a blue dragon near his feet eating tacos.

STORYWALK CHALLENGE - DRAGONS LOVE TACOS

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 8:30am - 4:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library.

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

Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library.

LIBRARY CLOSING EARLY

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
Yellow Pikachu Squishmallow with red circles on his cheeks and black tipped ears.

PIKACHU PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 6/27 - 7/3
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors

Gotta Catch It While You Can!

Ready to catch your very own stuffed Pikachu? This cuddly companion could be yours - no Poke Ball needed! 

One entry per person per day!

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

Gotta Catch It While You Can!

Ready to catch your very own stuffed Pikachu? This cuddly companion could be yours - no Poke Ball needed! 

One entry per person per day!

Red dragon laying on his back with his mouth filled with tacos and a Taco Cave bag hanging from his tail. Another red dragon standing near his head and a blue dragon near his feet eating tacos.

STORYWALK CHALLENGE - DRAGONS LOVE TACOS

All Day 6/27 - 7/3
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library.

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

Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, June 27, 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  

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 27, 2025 @ 10:30am.
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)

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.

Two owl patriotic ornaments one with a hat and one with a flag in red, white and blue.

FOURTH OF JULY CRAFT

All Day 6/30 - 7/3
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Who-o-o loves the red, white & blue? 

Get ready for Independence Day as you craft a wise, patriotic owl. 

One per child while supplies last.

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

Who-o-o loves the red, white & blue? 

Get ready for Independence Day as you craft a wise, patriotic owl. 

One per child while supplies last.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, June 30, 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  

Waitlist
Register Now
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:

Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am  

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.

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Monday, June 30, 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!      

View Details
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!      

Graphic with the words, To Be Continued...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 7/1 - 7/3
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club, Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay.

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Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Book Club, Online/Virtual
Event Details:

Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay.

Rocks painted with Snoopy, a bee, and a smiley face with tongue sticking out.

ROCK PAINTING

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Design & paint a rock. Take your painted rock home or add it to the Art Garden at the library. 

Registration required. Limit 15.    

Waitlist
Register Now
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, Families
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design & paint a rock. Take your painted rock home or add it to the Art Garden at the library. 

Registration required. Limit 15.    

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.

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

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

All Day 7/2 - 7/3
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!

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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!

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Thursday, July 3, 2025 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!      

View Details
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.