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Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, January 9, 2026 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 January 9, 2026 @ 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.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, January 12, 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 12, 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.

Boy with glasses holding a pen and wearing black glasses, red shirt and cape and blue shorts standing next to a washing machine.

ART WORKSHOP - GARY PLOPPER & THE LAUNDRY ROOM OF MYSTERY

Monday, January 12, 2026 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.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on January 12, 2026 @ 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.

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, January 14, 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 14, 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.

Laundry detergent container turned into a snowman with blue eyes and carrot nose wearing a light brown hat with pom-pom.

CRAFTEREVES - DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

To create this snowman, just grab a trusty laundry detergent container, give it a frosty splash of colorful paint, and top it off with a snuggly hat-it's snow joke how cool this will look!

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:

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

To create this snowman, just grab a trusty laundry detergent container, give it a frosty splash of colorful paint, and top it off with a snuggly hat-it's snow joke how cool this will look!

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.

Owl perched on a tree branch wearing a blue scarf and blue santo hat with white trim. Different shade of green pine trees in background with light blue sky and snow flurries.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - SNOWY OWL

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Snowy Owl!

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:

Snowy Owl!

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, January 16, 2026 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 January 16, 2026 @ 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.

Brown squirrel holding an armful of nuts with a green scarf. Yellow and blue bird wearing a red hat holding a snow covered nut. Trees in the background and snow on the ground.

A WINTER STORYTIME - PRESENTED BY THE HOMER GLEN JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy a story read by members of the HGJWC, make a few crafts and have your photo taken. 

Participants are encouraged to bring a can of food for the food pantry.

Registration required. Ages 4-6. Limit 20.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 17, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a story read by members of the HGJWC, make a few crafts and have your photo taken. 

Participants are encouraged to bring a can of food for the food pantry.

Registration required. Ages 4-6. Limit 20.

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.

3 PENGUINS PLAYING IN THE SNOW. ALL THREE PENGUINS HAVE A HAT WITH MATCHING SCARVES. TWO PENGUINS ARE HOLDING SNOWBALLS AND THE THIRD PENGUIN IS LYING NEXT TO A PILE OF SNOWBALLS. THE SIGN STATES SNOWBALL FIGHT.

PENGUIN SNOWBALL FIGHT CRAFT

All Day 1/20 - 1/25
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Dress up three penguins and get ready for a snowball fight!

One per child while supplies last.

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

Dress up three penguins and get ready for a snowball fight!

One per child while supplies last.

Black and white penguin inflatable wearing a red scarf and blue hat trimmed in white.

ARTIC ANIMAL COLORING CONTEST

All Day 1/20 - 1/31
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!

White polar bear sitting down wearing a light and dark blue scarf.

ARTIC ANIMAL MAZE

All Day 1/20 - 1/31
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.

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

MALU PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 1/20 - 2/2
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.

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 1/20 - 2/2
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!

Grey haired mad scientist pouring a green liquid from a test tube into a beaker.

MAD SCIENCE!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children

Join us as we have some fun with a simple science activity.    

Registration required. Limit 10.

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we have some fun with a simple science activity.    

Registration required. Limit 10.

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.

Mom and baby stretching on a purple mat.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, January 21, 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 21, 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.

Book cover that has fall leaves in orange and yellow. 6 children running along the bottom. The Bellwoods Game and Celia Krampien are written on the cover.

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

The Bellwoods Game by Celia Krampien

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Bellwoods Game by Celia Krampien

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 GIRL WRITING IN HER NOTEBOOK WITH A LIGHTBULB IDEA

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Are you ready to dive into a world of imagination and storytelling? Creative Writing Club is the perfect place for young writers to explore their ideas, create exciting characters, and craft amazing stories! 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to dive into a world of imagination and storytelling? Creative Writing Club is the perfect place for young writers to explore their ideas, create exciting characters, and craft amazing stories! 

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, January 23, 2026 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 January 23, 2026 @ 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.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, January 26, 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 26, 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.

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Monday, January 26, 2026 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!      

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!      

Colorful bookworm wearing round glasses who is reading a blue book.

POLISH STORY TIME FOR THE FAMILY

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Suggested ages 3, 4, 5 with adult.

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

Suggested ages 3, 4, 5 with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Mom and baby stretching on a purple mat.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, January 28, 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 28, 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.

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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!      

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.

chalk board with homeschool happenings written with colored letters

HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Suggested ages children 4-11 with adult.

Meet, learn and play with other local homeschooling families through a variety of fun and interactive activities.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Suggested ages children 4-11 with adult.

Meet, learn and play with other local homeschooling families through a variety of fun and interactive activities.

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.