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DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

NEW EVENING TIME! 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 w...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

NEW EVENING TIME!

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Event Details:

The Homer Township Public Library's Board of Trustees generally meets every fourth Monday of the month at 7pm in the library’s meeting room at 14320 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Event Details:

The Homer Township Public Library's Board of Trustees generally meets every fourth Monday of the month at 7pm in the library’s meeting room at 14320 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL.

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
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 welcomi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

FUNKY FISH1!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Join us on the Bookmobile and unleash your creativity by converting a CD into an eye-catching fish.

Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Join us on the Bookmobile and unleash your creativity by converting a CD into an eye-catching fish.

Teen Craft: Pop and Paint

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Follow along as we paint a beautiful sunset together and drink pop from fancy glasses! No artistic skills needed, as we’ll give you step-by-step directions on how to make your pain...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Follow along as we paint a beautiful sunset together and drink pop from fancy glasses! No artistic skills needed, as we’ll give you step-by-step directions on how to make your painting!

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

Spice It Up: Garlic Powder

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:30am - 11:30pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Due to popular demand, one per household please. It's time to spice things up with garlic powder! Sign up for a spice kit featuring a jar of spice, recipes, and a pamphlet with ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Due to popular demand, one per household please.

It's time to spice things up with garlic powder! Sign up for a spice kit featuring a jar of spice, recipes, and a pamphlet with details about the spice.

Adult Bingo

Wednesday, May 22, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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!

MAHJONG

Wednesday, May 22, 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, May 22, 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: 10
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.

FUNKY FISH1!

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Join us on the Bookmobile and unleash your creativity by converting a CD into an eye-catching fish.

Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Join us on the Bookmobile and unleash your creativity by converting a CD into an eye-catching fish.

Colorful BINGO card

VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO

Wednesday, May 22, 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: 10
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. 

Basic Self Defense for Adults

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

This adult workshop will cover several basic strikes and escape techniques, along with an understanding of the concepts that make them effective for use in self defense. Many ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

This adult workshop will cover several basic strikes and escape techniques, along with an understanding of the concepts that make them effective for use in self defense. Many of the concepts are applications of simple math, physics and engine

PINOCHLE

Thursday, May 23, 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.

Teen Craft: 3D Pen Art

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to create art that will literally pop off the page? Join us for a night of 3D pen art fun! Registration required.  For teens in grades 6-12.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Want to create art that will literally pop off the page? Join us for a night of 3D pen art fun!

Registration required.  For teens in grades 6-12.

Four young children making music with instruments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Friday, May 24, 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.

Man dressed as Napoleon looking into the distance.

Adult Movie Matinee: Napoleon

Friday, May 24, 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 Napoleon. Rated R for strong violence, some grisly images, sexu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Snacks provided! Today's movie is Napoleon. Rated R for strong violence, some grisly images, sexual content and brief language.

LIBRARY CLOSED

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Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach

LIBRARY CLOSED

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Graphic with the words, To Be Continued...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 5/28 - 5/31
Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club, Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay. Miss Mary Kay will read the first chapter of a book to you. Then you can check out a book from ...

Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Book Club, Online/Virtual
Event Details:

Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay.

colorful fruit and vegetables

FUN WITH FOOD SEARCH

All Day 5/28 - 6/8
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Find six funky, food pictures in the KidZone.  Circle the missing word from each poster next to the matching image on your Fun with Food sheet. Return the completed sheet t...

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

Find six funky, food pictures in the KidZone. 

Circle the missing word from each poster next to the matching image on your Fun with Food sheet. Return the completed sheet to the Youth Services desk to earn a small reward.

5 young men playing various sports

SPORTS COLORING CONTEST

All Day 5/28 - 6/29
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Sports coloring contest for a chance to win a super sporty prize. Limit one entry per child.                     ...

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

Enter the Sports coloring contest for a chance to win a super sporty prize.

FUNKY FISH1!

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

Join us on the Bookmobile and unleash your creativity by converting a CD into an eye-catching fish.

Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Join us on the Bookmobile and unleash your creativity by converting a CD into an eye-catching fish.

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

BASIC FLOW YOGA

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Yoga
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Yoga
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

A home with a white picket fence and large bushes under a stormy sky.

Chick Lit Book Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

The Chick Lit Book Club reads books about women and/or by women authors. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. May's selection is A Very Inconvenient Scandal by Jacque...

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

The Chick Lit Book Club reads books about women and/or by women authors. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. May's selection is A Very Inconvenient Scandal by Jacquelyn Mitchard. New members welcome!