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MONKEYING AROUND COLORING CONTEST

All Day 3/2 - 3/31
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enter the Monkeying Around coloring contest between March 2 - March 31st for a chance to win a fun, plush Monkey!

Entries will not be returned.

All entries are due by Tuesday, March 31st to be eligible for a chance to win.

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

Enter the Monkeying Around coloring contest between March 2 - March 31st for a chance to win a fun, plush Monkey!

Entries will not be returned.

All entries are due by Tuesday, March 31st to be eligible for a chance to win.

CRAFTEREVES - BUNNY BEAN ART

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Bunny Bean Art

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:

Bunny Bean Art

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. 

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.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - SMILING SHAMROCK!

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Smiling Shamrock!

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:

Smiling Shamrock!

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.

MONKEYING AROUND CRAFT

All Day 3/23 - 3/29
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Have a swinging time crafting up a funny, monkey door hanger. 

One per child while supplies last.

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

Have a swinging time crafting up a funny, monkey door hanger. 

One per child while supplies last.

SPRING PERLER BEADS

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Transform your creativity into delightful magnets by melting beads to create vibrant, spring-themed Perler bead designs!

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:

Transform your creativity into delightful magnets by melting beads to create vibrant, spring-themed Perler bead designs!

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.

Picture of sea glass art.

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. 

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
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.

BEADS & BEYOND!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 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.

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.

SPRING SCENE COLORING CONTEST

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

Enter the Spring Scene coloring contest between April 1st - April 30th for a chance to win a Funny Bunny prize!

Entries will not be returned.

All entries are due by Thursday, April 30th to be eligible for a chance to win.

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

Enter the Spring Scene coloring contest between April 1st - April 30th for a chance to win a Funny Bunny prize!

Entries will not be returned.

All entries are due by Thursday, April 30th to be eligible for a chance to win.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach

SPRING SCENE COLORING CONTEST

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enter the Spring Scene coloring contest between April 1st - April 30th for a chance to win a Funny Bunny prize!

Entries will not be returned.

All entries are due by Thursday, April 30th to be eligible for a chance to win.

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

Enter the Spring Scene coloring contest between April 1st - April 30th for a chance to win a Funny Bunny prize!

Entries will not be returned.

All entries are due by Thursday, April 30th to be eligible for a chance to win.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach

SPRING SCENE COLORING CONTEST

All Day 4/6 - 4/30
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enter the Spring Scene coloring contest between April 1st - April 30th for a chance to win a Funny Bunny prize! 

Entries will not be returned.

All entries are due by Thursday, April 30th to be eligible for a chance to win.

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

Enter the Spring Scene coloring contest between April 1st - April 30th for a chance to win a Funny Bunny prize! 

Entries will not be returned.

All entries are due by Thursday, April 30th to be eligible for a chance to win.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - SPRING HAS SPRUNG FLORAL WORKSHIP!

Monday, April 6, 2026 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: Spring Has Sprung Floral Workshop!

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: Spring Has Sprung Floral Workshop!

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.

CRAFTEREVES - PAINTED BIRD HOUSE CRAFT

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Painted Bird House Craft

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:

Painted Bird House Craft

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. 

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.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - CHICKS & EGGS!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Chick & Eggs!

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:

Chick & Eggs!

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.

HAPPY MUDDER'S DAY CRAFT

All Day 4/20 - 4/26
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Celebrate Mom with a fun craft featuring puppies and their moms playing in the mud!

One per child while supplies last.

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

Celebrate Mom with a fun craft featuring puppies and their moms playing in the mud!

One per child while supplies last.

Adult Craft: Stained Glass

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Create your own stained glass artwork using a frame, black pinstripe tape, and glass paint!

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own stained glass artwork using a frame, black pinstripe tape, and glass paint!

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.

3D Pen Lab

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
KidZone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Get ready to make your own wearable glasses using 3D printing pens in The Workshop!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: KidZone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to make your own wearable glasses using 3D printing pens in The Workshop!

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.

DAZZLING DRAGON COLORING CONTEST

All Day 5/1 - 5/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enter the Dazzling Dragon coloring contest between May 1st - May 30th for a chance to win a plush dragon and game!

Entries will not be returned.

All entries are due by Saturday, May 30th to be eligible for a chance to win.

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

Enter the Dazzling Dragon coloring contest between May 1st - May 30th for a chance to win a plush dragon and game!

Entries will not be returned.

All entries are due by Saturday, May 30th to be eligible for a chance to win.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - HABITAT BALL

Monday, May 4, 2026 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: Habitat Ball!

Create a Habitat Ball with baskets and natural things like moss and pinecones! Make a home for bees and other backyard creatures. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 13, 2026 @ 8:30am.
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: Habitat Ball!

Create a Habitat Ball with baskets and natural things like moss and pinecones! Make a home for bees and other backyard creatures. 

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. 

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.

Adult Craft: Decoupage Planters

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Design your own planter! Plant not provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 13, 2026 @ 8:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design your own planter! Plant not provided.

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.

Adult Take & Make: Star Chime

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

Make your own star wooden wind chime. Craft will be available for pickup starting Wednesday, May 6 at 8:30am. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 13, 2026 @ 8:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own star wooden wind chime. Craft will be available for pickup starting Wednesday, May 6 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.

Painting of a bird sitting on a tree.

Adult Painting Class: Spring Chickadee

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Annie Flint of Divine Design Paint Studio will lead a step-by-step painting class to create a Spring chickadee painting. Each person will leave with a finished acrylic painting masterpiece on canvas. Beginners welcome! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 13, 2026 @ 8:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Annie Flint of Divine Design Paint Studio will lead a step-by-step painting class to create a Spring chickadee painting. Each person will leave with a finished acrylic painting masterpiece on canvas. Beginners welcome! 

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.