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Fall scenery merges into winter scenery with a boy and a girl walking with a deer behind them. The boy and girl are wearing blue hats and scarves.

STORYWALK CHALLENGE - GOODBYE AUTUMN, HELLO WINTER

All Day 11/28 - 12/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library.

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

Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library.

Inflatable Max the dog from Grinch wearing a red sweater with white stripes. Max is holding a bone in his mouth and a reindeer horn on his head.

GRINCHY COLORING CONTEST

All Day 11/29 - 12/21
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enter the coloring contest between November 24 - December 21 for a chance to win a cute, inflatable Max!

Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social media. Entries will not be returned.  

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

Enter the coloring contest between November 24 - December 21 for a chance to win a cute, inflatable Max!

Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social media. Entries will not be returned.  

The green Grinch carrying a Christmas tree with a wooden cross tree stand.

DR. SEUSS SEARCH

All Day 12/1 - 12/14
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Search for 6 Seussian scenes in the KidZone.

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

Search for 6 Seussian scenes in the KidZone.

elf dressed as a snowman sitting on a counter with a snowman

ELF ON THE SHELF & PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

He's Back.......

The library's elf, Noel, is back from the North Pole! Stop in daily from December 1st-23rd to see what Noel is up to and enter the Elf prize drawing!

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

He's Back.......

The library's elf, Noel, is back from the North Pole! Stop in daily from December 1st-23rd to see what Noel is up to and enter the Elf prize drawing!

The Grinch holding up his sleigh filled with toys and decorations on top of a snow covered mountain with his dog Max.

GRINCH & MAX MAZE

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Help the Grinch through a maze to get to his dog, Max. 

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

Help the Grinch through a maze to get to his dog, Max. 

multi-colored boxes with phrase Let's All Stick Together

LET'S ALL STICK TOGETHER - DECEMBER - MYSTERY ART PROJECT

All Day 12/2 - 12/14
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!

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

How it works...at first it's a mystery...until you build to reveal...the colorful image!

Brown and white fox reading a blue book outlined with a blue circle and white background.

WINTER READING PROGRAM: READING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

All Day 12/4 - 12/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile

Complete the reading goals for a chance to win awesome prizes! The more you read (up to 8 hours), the more chances you have to win. Earn an additional chance by participating in activities. Open to all ages!

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

Complete the reading goals for a chance to win awesome prizes! The more you read (up to 8 hours), the more chances you have to win. Earn an additional chance by participating in activities. Open to all ages!

Giant Squishmallow named Malu. Light gray and white with dark gray ears.

MALU PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 12/5 - 12/23
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors

Win the adorable Malu the Shih Tzu Squishmallow!

Loveable and squeezable. This cuddly companion could be yours! 

One entry per person per day.

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

Win the adorable Malu the Shih Tzu Squishmallow!

Loveable and squeezable. This cuddly companion could be yours! 

One entry per person per day.

green zipped bag with a lock. Break In Bag written on bag

BREAK IN BAGS

All Day 12/8 - 12/14
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Can you figure out the code to open the Break-In Bag’s lock and get the loot? Think "escape room" but instead of breaking out, you gather clues to break in. 

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

Can you figure out the code to open the Break-In Bag’s lock and get the loot? Think "escape room" but instead of breaking out, you gather clues to break in. 

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!

Reindeer key chain with red, green, and white beads that resemble legs with a Reindeer head.

SEASONAL BEADING CRAFT

All Day 12/15 - 12/21
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Pick up a fun beading craft to bling up your holiday or to make and give as a handmade gift. 

One per child while supplies last.

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

Pick up a fun beading craft to bling up your holiday or to make and give as a handmade gift. 

One per child while supplies last.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Monday, December 15, 2025 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
Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 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.

Create & Chat: Artists Meetup

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Artists of all kinds are welcome to join our monthly meetup group!

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

Artists of all kinds are welcome to join our monthly meetup group!

Square pine wreath with four pinecones on each side of the square. Wreath is hanging on a red ribbon.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - WINTER GREENERY

Monday, December 15, 2025 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: Winter Greenery.

Design a square shaped wreath with evergreens accented with a modge-podge print. 

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: Winter Greenery.

Design a square shaped wreath with evergreens accented with a modge-podge print. 

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 CANE REINDEER!

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Santa's reindeer have landed on the Bookmobile.  Slide on over and snag your candy cane reindeer!

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

Santa's reindeer have landed on the Bookmobile.  Slide on over and snag your candy cane reindeer!

A snowman!

Adult Craft: Snowman Decoration

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Get in the holiday spirit with a snowman decoration! Paint your own wooden snowman to hang on a wall or your front door for the holidays.

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:

Get in the holiday spirit with a snowman decoration! Paint your own wooden snowman to hang on a wall or your front door for the holidays.

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.

Wits Workout

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Give your brain the workout it needs to stay sharp! Join us for brain-teasers, games, and puzzles (developed by University of Illinois Extension educators) that get you thinking and having fun. Recommended for older adults.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Give your brain the workout it needs to stay sharp! Join us for brain-teasers, games, and puzzles (developed by University of Illinois Extension educators) that get you thinking and having fun. Recommended for older adults.

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.

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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.

CANDY CANE REINDEER!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Homer Township Library Bookmobile at Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile

Santa's reindeer have landed on the Bookmobile.  Slide on over and snag your candy cane reindeer!

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

Santa's reindeer have landed on the Bookmobile.  Slide on over and snag your candy cane reindeer!

Exploding Kittens Party

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens

As requested by our volunteer Teen Advisory Group: a night dedicated to the Exploding Kittens card game, with kittens, explosions, and everything in-between! 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

As requested by our volunteer Teen Advisory Group: a night dedicated to the Exploding Kittens card game, with kittens, explosions, and everything in-between! 

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.

Basic Flow Yoga with a green background and woman sitting on yoga mat

BASIC FLOW YOGA

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Yoga
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Basic flow yoga is a beginner vinyasa yoga class. This practice will help beginning practitioners learn to connect their breath to movement.

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
Program Type: Yoga
Registration Required
Event Details:

Basic flow yoga is a beginner vinyasa yoga class. This practice will help beginning practitioners learn to connect their breath to movement.

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.

Spice It Up: Cajun Seasoning

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

Due to popular demand, one per household please.

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Due to popular demand, one per household please.

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.

Adult Bingo

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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. 

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:

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.

MAHJONG

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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!