Nominating Petitions Are Available for Library Trustee

Homer Township Public Library wishes to announce that the Library has nominating petitions available for persons who wish to run in the April 1, 2025 Consolidated General Election.  For more information, visit Nominating Petitions Will Be Available for Library Trustee | Homer Township Public Library District (homerlibrary.org)

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MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Take a break to stretch and decompress! Join Pilates certified instructor, Lindsey, for Mommy and Me Pilates at the library. Registration is required. Please register the adult ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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

Adult Bingo

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

NOTE: Due to high demand, please register for just one Adult Bingo session each month. Have fun playing multiple rounds of everyone's favorite game -- BINGO! Free prizes awarde...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

NOTE: Due to high demand, please register for just one Adult Bingo session each month.

Have fun playing multiple rounds of everyone's favorite game -- BINGO! Free prizes awarded!

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Wiggles & Giggles
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Ages up to 35 months with adult. Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!       No registration.&n...

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!      

MAHJONG

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm.

chalk board with homeschool happenings written with colored letters

HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Suggested ages children 4-13 with adult. Meet, learn and play with other local homeschooling families through a variety of fun and interactive activities. Registration requir...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Suggested ages children 4-13 with adult.

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

Sea shell illustrations

SEASHELL SYMPHONY

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and craft your very own seashell windchime! Can you hear the ocean?

Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile and craft your very own seashell windchime!

Can you hear the ocean?

Colorful BINGO card

VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Programs at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
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.  ...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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. 

Homebuying 101

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Considering making a move in the next year or so? Partnering with the right professionals can make all the difference! Join local realtors Denise and Samantha Manning of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Considering making a move in the next year or so? Partnering with the right professionals can make all the difference!

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Wiggles & Giggles
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Ages up to 35 months with adult. Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!       No registration.&n...

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!      

A boy and a girl holding books with the letters of the alphabet around them.

ABC FUN!

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers! Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs. Registration required. Limit 10. Ages 3-5 with adult....

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers!

Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs.

Registration required. Limit 10. Ages 3-5 with adult. 

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.

Joliet Junior College: Drop-In Info Session

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Looking to further your education? A Joliet Junior College representative will be at Homer Library with information to help! Drop by any time between 2-5pm to learn more about thei...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Looking to further your education? A Joliet Junior College representative will be at Homer Library with information to help!

PINOCHLE

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm.

Three Pokemon characters.

POKEMON @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts!                      Bring your own car...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts!                     

Bring your own cards to the library to battle, share ideas and trade.

Pizza & a Teen Mystery Movie

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Watch a movie on our big screen while stuffing your face with pizza! We’ll be voting on the movie between some of the newest releases available! Registration required. For teens...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Watch a movie on our big screen while stuffing your face with pizza! We’ll be voting on the movie between some of the newest releases available!

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 am   For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caregiver must be present. Make music with your little ones! Join local school, Edg...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 am  

For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caregiver must be present.

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.

A boy and a girl holding books with the letters of the alphabet around them.

ABC FUN!

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers! Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs. Registration required. Limit 10. Ages 3-5 with adult....

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers!

Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs.

Registration required. Limit 10. Ages 3-5 with adult. 

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.

A young woman riding a bike while an older man stands behind her looking off into the distance.

Adult Movie Matinee: A Good Person

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Snacks provided! Today's movie is: A Good Person. Rated R for drug abuse, language throughout and...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Snacks provided! Today's movie is: A Good Person. Rated R for drug abuse, language throughout and some sexual references. Length: 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Autumn Soups with Chef Maddox

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Fill your soul – and your recipe files! - with great soups for entertaining. A new fall harvest season means new recipes to explore during this time of year. Learn some quick ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Fill your soul – and your recipe files! - with great soups for entertaining. A new fall harvest season means new recipes to explore during this time of year.

TWO PIRATE SHIPS IN BATTLE AT SEA

HUNT FOR PIRATES

All Day 9/30 - 10/13
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Search for 8 pirate pictures in the KidZone. Circle the word for the “pirate item” next to the matching picture on your Hunt for Pirates sheet. Return completed sheet to the ...

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

Search for 8 pirate pictures in the KidZone.

Circle the word for the “pirate item” next to the matching picture on your Hunt for Pirates sheet.

Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward!

white ghost balancing a smiling jack-o-lantern on it's head

HALLOWEEN COLORING CONTEST

All Day 9/30 - 10/27
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Halloween coloring contest for a chance to win a gruesome, inflatable ghost! Limit one entry per child.                  &...

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

Enter the Halloween coloring contest for a chance to win a gruesome, inflatable ghost!

A boy in a white wolf suit wearing a crown and three colorful monsters are walking with their arms raised in a threatening manner.

WILD THINGS MAZE

All Day 9/30 - 10/27
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a Wild Things maze in the KidZone. Get Max to his boat so he can escape the Wild Things! Return completed maze to the Youth Services desk for a chance to win a plush Max...

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

Pick up a Wild Things maze in the KidZone. Get Max to his boat so he can escape the Wild Things!

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am   For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caregiver must be present. Make music with your little ones! Join local school, Edg...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am  

For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caregiver must be present.

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.

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Wiggles & Giggles
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Ages up to 35 months with adult. Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities!       No registration.&n...

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!      

NATIONAL TACO DAY IS OCTOBER 4!

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Taco lovers, mark your calendars for the  fiesta of the year on October 4, 2024! Join the taco party for a chance to win a  tasty raffle prize!

Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Taco lovers, mark your calendars for the 

fiesta of the year on October 4, 2024!

Join the taco party for a chance to win a 

tasty raffle prize!