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IMAGE OF A PLATE, SPOON, AND FORK OVER A PICNIC TABLE CLOTH. TEXT READS BOOK TASTING

BOOK TASTING

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

Calling all young bookworms! Join us for a deliciously fun Book Tasting, where you'll "taste" your way through a menu of magical stories, exciting adventures, and laugh-out-loud tales. Have a snack too!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 9, 2026 @ 8:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all young bookworms! Join us for a deliciously fun Book Tasting, where you'll "taste" your way through a menu of magical stories, exciting adventures, and laugh-out-loud tales. Have a snack too!

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.

THE CHICKS ARE COMING!

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Craft your own chick while we eagerly await the grand library chick hatch-a-palooza.

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

Craft your own chick while we eagerly await the grand library chick hatch-a-palooza.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
Pink banner that says FIND YOUR JOY! hanging on a building with a woman on the front steps and children and adults approaching the building. Blue square with yellow letters saying CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK. Dates written below that say April 19 - April 25th.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK - BOOKMARK CONTEST - FIND YOUR JOY!

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors

Design a bookmark celebrating the National Library Week theme “Find Your Joy!” Pick up a form at the library and submit your design by Sunday, April 12.

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Design a bookmark celebrating the National Library Week theme “Find Your Joy!” Pick up a form at the library and submit your design by Sunday, April 12.

Open book with five blue butterflies flying out. Blue sky with white clouds are in the background.

SPRING READING CHALLENGE: SPONSORED BY THE HOMER GLEN JR. WOMAN'S CLUB

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

Join the Spring Reading Challenge for children, sponsored by the Homer Glen Jr. Woman's Club, for a chance to win prizes!

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

Join the Spring Reading Challenge for children, sponsored by the Homer Glen Jr. Woman's Club, for a chance to win prizes!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
Dark blue words "Library Showdown" highlighted in light blue.

LIBRARY SHOWDOWN: WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTION?

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Library Showdown!

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

Library Showdown!

Pink banner that says FIND YOUR JOY! hanging on a building with a woman on the front steps and children and adults approaching the building. Blue square with yellow letters saying CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK. Dates written below that say April 19 - April 25th.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK - BOOKMARK CONTEST - FIND YOUR JOY!

All Day 4/6 - 4/12
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors

Design a bookmark celebrating the National Library Week theme “Find Your Joy!” Pick up a form at the library and submit your design by Sunday, April 12.

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Design a bookmark celebrating the National Library Week theme “Find Your Joy!” Pick up a form at the library and submit your design by Sunday, April 12.

Open book with five blue butterflies flying out. Blue sky with white clouds are in the background.

SPRING READING CHALLENGE: SPONSORED BY THE HOMER GLEN JR. WOMAN'S CLUB

All Day 4/6 - 4/26
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join the Spring Reading Challenge for children, sponsored by the Homer Glen Jr. Woman's Club, for a chance to win prizes!

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

Join the Spring Reading Challenge for children, sponsored by the Homer Glen Jr. Woman's Club, for a chance to win prizes!

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!

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

Venture into the Bookmobile Jungle, navigate the forest, and unearth treasures in our scavenger hunt.

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

Venture into the Bookmobile Jungle, navigate the forest, and unearth treasures in our scavenger hunt.

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!

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

Venture into the Bookmobile Jungle, navigate the forest, and unearth treasures in our scavenger hunt.

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

Venture into the Bookmobile Jungle, navigate the forest, and unearth treasures in our scavenger hunt.

Mom and baby stretching on a purple mat.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, April 8, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 9, 2026 @ 8:30am.
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. 

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.

Wooden bird house painted in yellow and light blue and white stripes with a light blue roof with white daisies and a hot pink base.

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 9, 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:

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.

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Venture into the Bookmobile Jungle, navigate the forest, and unearth treasures in our scavenger hunt.

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

Venture into the Bookmobile Jungle, navigate the forest, and unearth treasures in our scavenger hunt.

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Venture into the Bookmobile Jungle, navigate the forest, and unearth treasures in our scavenger hunt.

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

Venture into the Bookmobile Jungle, navigate the forest, and unearth treasures in our scavenger hunt.

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Venture into the Bookmobile Jungle, navigate the forest, and unearth treasures in our scavenger hunt.

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

Venture into the Bookmobile Jungle, navigate the forest, and unearth treasures in our scavenger hunt.

Mom and baby stretching on a purple mat.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 9, 2026 @ 8:30am.
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. 

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.

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Venture into the Bookmobile Jungle, navigate the forest, and unearth treasures in our scavenger hunt.

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

Venture into the Bookmobile Jungle, navigate the forest, and unearth treasures in our scavenger hunt.

Dark blue words "Library Showdown" surrounded by light blue.

LIBRARY SHOWDOWN: THIS OR THAT QUESTION?

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Library Showdown!

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

Library Showdown!

SAFARI ANIMALS!

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Escape the Jungle and craft a safari themed animal.

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

Escape the Jungle and craft a safari themed animal.

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

MAD SCIENCE!

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 9, 2026 @ 8:30am.
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. 

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.

SAFARI ANIMALS!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Escape the Jungle and craft a safari themed animal.

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

Escape the Jungle and craft a safari themed animal.

Mom and baby stretching on a purple mat.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 9, 2026 @ 8:30am.
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. 

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.

chalk board with homeschool happenings written with colored letters

HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 9, 2026 @ 8:30am.
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.