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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 11/28 - 12/23
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.

Inflatable Max the dog from Grinch wearing a red sweater with white stripes. Max is holding a bone in his mouth and a reindeer horn on his head.

GRINCHY COLORING CONTEST

All Day 11/29 - 12/21
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enter the coloring contest between November 24 - December 21 for a chance to win a cute, inflatable Max!

Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social media. Entries will not be returned.  

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

Enter the coloring contest between November 24 - December 21 for a chance to win a cute, inflatable Max!

Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social media. Entries will not be returned.  

The green Grinch carrying a Christmas tree with a wooden cross tree stand.

DR. SEUSS SEARCH

All Day 12/1 - 12/14
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Search for 6 Seussian scenes in the KidZone.

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

Search for 6 Seussian scenes in the KidZone.

elf dressed as a snowman sitting on a counter with a snowman

ELF ON THE SHELF & PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

He's Back.......

The library's elf, Noel, is back from the North Pole! Stop in daily from December 1st-23rd to see what Noel is up to and enter the Elf prize drawing!

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

He's Back.......

The library's elf, Noel, is back from the North Pole! Stop in daily from December 1st-23rd to see what Noel is up to and enter the Elf prize drawing!

The Grinch holding up his sleigh filled with toys and decorations on top of a snow covered mountain with his dog Max.

GRINCH & MAX MAZE

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Help the Grinch through a maze to get to his dog, Max. 

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

Help the Grinch through a maze to get to his dog, Max. 

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

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

All Day 12/2 - 12/14
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!

Brown and white fox reading a blue book outlined with a blue circle and white background.

WINTER READING PROGRAM: READING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

All Day 12/4 - 12/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile

Complete the reading goals for a chance to win awesome prizes! The more you read (up to 8 hours), the more chances you have to win. Earn an additional chance by participating in activities. Open to all ages!

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

Complete the reading goals for a chance to win awesome prizes! The more you read (up to 8 hours), the more chances you have to win. Earn an additional chance by participating in activities. Open to all ages!

Giant Squishmallow named Malu. Light gray and white with dark gray ears.

MALU PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 12/5 - 12/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors

Win the adorable Malu the Shih Tzu Squishmallow!

Loveable and squeezable. This cuddly companion could be yours! 

One entry per person per day.

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

Win the adorable Malu the Shih Tzu Squishmallow!

Loveable and squeezable. This cuddly companion could be yours! 

One entry per person per day.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, December 5, 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
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 5, 2025 @ 9:30am.
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)

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.

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

BREAK IN BAGS

All Day 12/8 - 12/14
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. 

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. 

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, December 8, 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 December 8, 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.

Snowman standing on his hands upside down in the snow.

ART WORKSHOP - DO YOU WANT TO DRAW A SNOWMAN?

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Programs at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Kids will have fun and get to share their creations via Zoom! You'll love this fun draw-along cartooning class presented by artist, Mark Anderson. There's snow time like winter to take a cartooning class!

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on December 8, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids will have fun and get to share their creations via Zoom! You'll love this fun draw-along cartooning class presented by artist, Mark Anderson. There's snow time like winter to take a cartooning class!

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, December 10, 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
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 8:00am.
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)

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.

Christmas tree made out of green buttons with a red button garland and a yellow star button.

CRAFTEREVES - BUTTON CHRISTMAS TREE

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Button Christmas Tree

Button up your holidays with this festive tree! 

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 12. 

 

 

 

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:

Button Christmas Tree

Button up your holidays with this festive tree! 

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 12. 

 

 

 

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.

A rectangular painting of three polar bears cuddled together. The background is black with some white circles for snowflakes. The bears are white with shades of blue for details and shadowing.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - POLAR BEAR FAMILY

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Polar Bear Family

Annie, from Divine Design Paint Studio, will lead a step by step painting class for children. Each child will leave with a finished, acrylic paint on canvas, masterpiece.

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:

Polar Bear Family

Annie, from Divine Design Paint Studio, will lead a step by step painting class for children. Each child will leave with a finished, acrylic paint on canvas, masterpiece.

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.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, December 12, 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
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 9:30am.
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)

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.

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!

Reindeer key chain with red, green, and white beads that resemble legs with a Reindeer head.

SEASONAL BEADING CRAFT

All Day 12/15 - 12/21
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Pick up a fun beading craft to bling up your holiday or to make and give as a handmade gift. 

One per child while supplies last.

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

Pick up a fun beading craft to bling up your holiday or to make and give as a handmade gift. 

One per child while supplies last.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, December 15, 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 December 15, 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.

Square pine wreath with four pinecones on each side of the square. Wreath is hanging on a red ribbon.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - WINTER GREENERY

Monday, December 15, 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: Winter Greenery.

Design a square shaped wreath with evergreens accented with a modge-podge print. 

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: Winter Greenery.

Design a square shaped wreath with evergreens accented with a modge-podge print. 

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.

Colorful BINGO card

VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO

Wednesday, December 17, 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
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
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.

Pile of colorful LEGO bricks.

LEGO CLUB

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Drop in to make a fun LEGO creation!

Ages 5-12. No registration required. 

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

Drop in to make a fun LEGO creation!

Ages 5-12. No registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, December 19, 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
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 19, 2025 @ 9:30am.
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)

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.

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