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WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Thursday, February 12, 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.

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

ABC FUN!

Thursday, February 12, 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
Registration will close on February 12, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
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)

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.

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.

PINOCHLE

Thursday, February 12, 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. 

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
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. No Registration required. 

Brown moose wearing a cream sweater with red and pink stripes. Sweater says "it moose be love". Moose has a pink hat with red hearts and white polka dots and a red heart hanging from one antler.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - VALENTINE MOOSE!

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

Valentine Moose!

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:

Valentine Moose!

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.

Candy Kisses Competition

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens

Discover your favorite flavor of chocolate candy kiss! We’ll taste a bunch of different flavors and then vote to see which one is crowned the best!

 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 12, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover your favorite flavor of chocolate candy kiss! We’ll taste a bunch of different flavors and then vote to see which one is crowned the best!

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Posture, Balance, and a Little Cha-Cha-Cha

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Posture, balance, and a little cha-cha-cha will teach you exercises for living a super healthy lifestyle. With a Master Degree in Exercise Science and as a professional dancer, Elaine Gotfryd Noonan will increase your strength, flexibility an

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Posture, balance, and a little cha-cha-cha will teach you exercises for living a super healthy lifestyle. With a Master Degree in Exercise Science and as a professional dancer, Elaine Gotfryd Noonan will increase your strength, flexibility an

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.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, February 13, 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 February 13, 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.

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

ABC FUN!

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
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
Registration will close on February 13, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
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)

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.

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.

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5 dogs of various breeds and colors with 10 red hearts floating above their heads.

VALENTINE CRITTER SEARCH

All Day 2/17 - 2/22
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Search for 6 Valentine Critters in the KidZone.

Circle the word for the animal next to the matching clue number on your Valentine Critters sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward!

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

Search for 6 Valentine Critters in the KidZone.

Circle the word for the animal next to the matching clue number on your Valentine Critters sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward!

The word love in an inflatable. L is light pink with dark red hearts, O is pink and red gnome holding heart garland, V is light pink with white polka dots, and E is light pink with red stripes.

LIBRARY LOVERS COLORING CONTEST

All Day 2/17 - 2/28
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enter the Library Lovers coloring contest between February 2 - 28th for a chance to win a "love"-ly, inflatable gnome!

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

Enter the Library Lovers coloring contest between February 2 - 28th for a chance to win a "love"-ly, inflatable gnome!

Brown dog holding in his mouth a pink heart with a red lace trim.

VALENTINE MAZE

All Day 2/17 - 2/28
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Help the puppy through the maze.

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

Help the puppy through the maze.

Creamery logo in shades of blue with a pink and white ice cream cone.

CREAMERY SWEETEST READS CHALLENGE

All Day 2/17 - 3/2
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

For all children through 12th grade

Cone-quer your reading goals! 

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

For all children through 12th grade

Cone-quer your reading goals! 

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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

POLISH STORY TIME FOR THE FAMILY

Tuesday, February 17, 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.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group Plum colored background with two people holding hands

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, February 17, 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.

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

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.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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

MAD SCIENCE!

Tuesday, February 17, 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.

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

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Teen Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

Join us once a month for an hour to eat pizza and discuss ways to make the library more teen friendly! We want to hear about what you want to see at your library! You’ll even earn an hour of volunteer time for attending! 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 17, 2026 @ 4:45pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us once a month for an hour to eat pizza and discuss ways to make the library more teen friendly! We want to hear about what you want to see at your library! You’ll even earn an hour of volunteer time for attending! 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Teen Craft: Painting without Brushes

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teens

Prepare to paint with literally everything EXCEPT brushes! Your tools will be a surprise, but your artwork is sure to be a masterpiece! 

 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 17, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prepare to paint with literally everything EXCEPT brushes! Your tools will be a surprise, but your artwork is sure to be a masterpiece! 

 

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, February 18, 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 February 18, 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. 

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.

Adult Bingo

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

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!

Registration required. 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 18, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
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!

Registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Wednesday, February 18, 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.

MAHJONG

Wednesday, February 18, 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! 

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
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. No registration needed. Just show up and play! 

Book cover with The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln and with illustrations by Claire Powell written on the front. 7 people pictured on staircase and an orange cat with a wood floor and green wallpaper.

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

The Swift's: A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 18, 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 Swift's: A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln

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.

ADULT BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

The Adult Book Club reads contemporary novels and is the library's longest-running book club! This month's book selection will be announced soon. We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.  New members welcome!

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Adult Book Club reads contemporary novels and is the library's longest-running book club! This month's book selection will be announced soon. We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.  New members welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.