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Early Childhood Music

Monday, May 4, 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
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Wiggles & Giggles

Monday, May 4, 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!      

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

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. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group

Mothers' Day is Everyday!

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Pop into the Bookmobile and shower all Moms with love.  Craft a little surprise for yours!

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

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.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Brain Builders for Adults & Seniors

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

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Brain Builders for Adults & Seniors! Each packet contains games & activities to do at home. Stimulate your brain & have fun at the same time! New packets offered each month.

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 - May - Mystery Art Project

All Day 5/5 - 5/17
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!

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

Polish Story Time for the Family

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families

Suggested ages 3, 4, 5 with adult.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Dementia Caregiver Support Group Plum colored background with two people holding hands

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

This is a support group designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Join us to share, learn, relax, and get connected with fellow caregivers. We will provide a welcoming space and some light refreshments.

This event is in the "Children" group

American Sign Language Story Time

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children

Lockport High School's ASL Club will be signing children's books. 

Join us on May 5th from 4 - 4:45 pm at Homer Township Public Library.

Registration is required with suggested ages being 5 - 9. Limit is 15.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group

Mothers' Day is Everyday!

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Pop into the Bookmobile and shower all Moms with love.  Craft a little surprise for yours!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Anime Night: Anime Jewelry

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens

Show off which anime is your favorite by creating jewelry that will let everyone know just how dedicated of a fan you are!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Cross-Stitch Meetup

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join our informal cross stitch group! A perfect opportunity to get together with other crafters while working on your own projects. Please note that this is not a cross-stitch class or instructor-led program.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

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. 

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Wiggles & Giggles

Wednesday, May 6, 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!      

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Mahjong

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm. No registration needed. Just show up and play! 

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

Crazy 8s Math Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs
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
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group

Mothers' Day is Everyday!

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Pop into the Bookmobile and shower all Moms with love.  Craft a little surprise for yours!

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

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Wiggles & Giggles

Thursday, May 7, 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!      

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

ABC Fun!

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Families

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. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Pinochle

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm. No Registration required. 

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

LEGO Club

Thursday, May 7, 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.