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Guessing Jar

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

This book was loved to pieces! Visit the KidZone and guess how many pages this book had for a chance to win a prize!

 

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

This book was loved to pieces! Visit the KidZone and guess how many pages this book had for a chance to win a prize!

 

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

MALU PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Families" group

STORYWALK CHALLENGE - GOODBYE AUTUMN, HELLO WINTER

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
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.

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
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group

WINTER READING PROGRAM: READING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
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!

BOOKMOBILE CLOSED

All Day
Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Outreach
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

ARTIC ANIMAL HUNT

All Day 12/29 - 12/30
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Search for 8 animal pictures in the KidZone.

Circle the word for the clue next to the matching image on your Artic Animal sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward!

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

Search for 8 animal pictures in the KidZone.

Circle the word for the clue next to the matching image on your Artic Animal sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Families" group

SLEDDING SPIRAL CRAFT

All Day 12/29 - 12/30
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Polar bears and penguins slide down an awesome spiral you create.

One per child while supplies last.

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

Polar bears and penguins slide down an awesome spiral you create.

One per child while supplies last.

BOOKMOBILE CLOSED

All Day
Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Outreach
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

BEADS & BEYOND!

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
KidZone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Stop in to create a cool necklace or other beading project of your own design. It’s a beading free-for-all! 

No registration. For children up to age 13. 

While supplies last.

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

Stop in to create a cool necklace or other beading project of your own design. It’s a beading free-for-all! 

No registration. For children up to age 13. 

While supplies last.

BOOKMOBILE CLOSED

All Day
Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Outreach

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 "Families" group

Guessing Jar

All Day 1/2 - 1/4
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

This book was loved to pieces! Visit the KidZone and guess how many pages this book had for a chance to win a prize!

 

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

This book was loved to pieces! Visit the KidZone and guess how many pages this book had for a chance to win a prize!

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Families" group

SLEDDING SPIRAL CRAFT

All Day 1/2 - 1/4
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Polar bears and penguins slide down an awesome spiral you create.

One per child while supplies last.

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

Polar bears and penguins slide down an awesome spiral you create.

One per child while supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

ARTIC ANIMAL HUNT

All Day 1/2 - 1/11
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Search for 8 animal pictures in the KidZone.

Circle the word for the clue next to the matching image on your Artic Animal sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward!

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

Search for 8 animal pictures in the KidZone.

Circle the word for the clue next to the matching image on your Artic Animal sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

ARTIC ANIMAL COLORING CONTEST

All Day 1/2 - 1/18
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enter the coloring contest between December 22 - January 31 for a chance to win a fun, inflatable penguin!

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

Enter the coloring contest between December 22 - January 31 for a chance to win a fun, inflatable penguin!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

ARTIC ANIMAL MAZE

All Day 1/2 - 1/18
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Help the polar bear out of the maze.

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

Help the polar bear out of the maze.

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

MALU PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 1/2 - 1/18
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.

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
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group

WINTER READING PROGRAM: READING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

All Day 1/2 - 1/18
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!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, January 5, 2026 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 January 5, 2026 @ 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Families" group

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

All Day 1/6 - 1/18
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!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

BEADS & BEYOND!

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
KidZone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Stop in to create a cool necklace or other beading project of your own design. It’s a beading free-for-all! 

No registration. For children up to age 13. 

While supplies last.

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

Stop in to create a cool necklace or other beading project of your own design. It’s a beading free-for-all! 

No registration. For children up to age 13. 

While supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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 January 7, 2026 @ 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

CRAZY 8S MATH CLUB

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join Crazy 8s Math Club where you'll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...it's a totally new kind of math club. 

Registration is required for each session.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 7, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Crazy 8s Math Club where you'll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...it's a totally new kind of math club. 

Registration is required for each session.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Families" group

LEGO CLUB

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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