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BREAK IN BAGS

All Day 6/10 - 6/22
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.  Come...

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. 

FATHER'S DAY IS JUNE 16!

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

With Father's Day approaching on June 16th, it's time to get crafty!  Give Dad the gift of joy with a DIY craft that screams "you're the best!"

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

With Father's Day approaching on June 16th, it's time to get crafty!  Give Dad the gift of joy with a DIY craft that screams "you're the best!"

Drawing of a princess in a pink gown with a silver tiara and blond hair. Standing across from her in a ninja dressed in red.

ART WORKSHOP - PRINCESSES & NINJAS

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Programs at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Normally this would be a clever paragraph with silly puns and alliterative antics, but it’s all right there in the title. Princesses! Ninjas! Versus! Is it weird? Sure. Are you cur...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 89
Event Details:

Normally this would be a clever paragraph with silly puns and alliterative antics, but it’s all right there in the title. Princesses! Ninjas! Versus! Is it weird? Sure. Are you curious? Come and see what happens!

FATHER'S DAY IS JUNE 16!

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

With Father's Day approaching on June 16th, it's time to get crafty!  Give Dad the gift of joy with a DIY craft that screams "you're the best!"

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

With Father's Day approaching on June 16th, it's time to get crafty!  Give Dad the gift of joy with a DIY craft that screams "you're the best!"

FATHER'S DAY IS JUNE 16!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Bookmobile
Event Details:

With Father's Day approaching on June 16th, it's time to get crafty!  Give Dad the gift of joy with a DIY craft that screams "you're the best!"

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

With Father's Day approaching on June 16th, it's time to get crafty!  Give Dad the gift of joy with a DIY craft that screams "you're the best!"

Colored jump rope and multi-colored beads and supplies.

JUMP ROPE CRAFT

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Let the Jump Rope do the talking! Design an original pattern and create your own jump rope. Learn some jump rope songs and skip all summer long. Registration required for ea...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let the Jump Rope do the talking!

Design an original pattern and create your own jump rope. Learn some jump rope songs and skip all summer long.

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 girl standing next to math symbols and an open book.

MATH MANIA

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

What can you do with cereal, dice, dominoes and Skittles? Have fun with Math! Spring Break is the perfect time to enjoy creative math activities.  Registration required. Ag...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

What can you do with cereal, dice, dominoes and Skittles? Have fun with Math! Spring Break is the perfect time to enjoy creative math activities. 

Registration required. Ages 5-8. Limit 12.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING

Monday, June 24, 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.

yellow piniata trophy with red heart on black trophy best

GO FOR GOLD COLORING CONTEST

All Day 7/1 - 7/3
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Olympics coloring contest for chance to win a pinata trophy filled with fun! Limit one entry per child.                  &...

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

Enter the Olympics coloring contest for chance to win a pinata trophy filled with fun!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
yellow piniata trophy with red heart on black trophy best

GO FOR GOLD COLORING CONTEST

All Day 7/5 - 7/27
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Olympics coloring contest for a chance to win a pinata trophy filled with fun! Limit one entry per child.                 ...

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

Enter the Olympics coloring contest for a chance to win a pinata trophy filled with fun!

view of Paris with Olympic rings and flame

OLYMPIC SEARCH

All Day 7/8 - 7/20
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Search for eight athletes in the KidZone.  Circle the athlete's sport next to the matching picture on your Olympic Search sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth Service...

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

Search for eight athletes in the KidZone. 

Circle the athlete's sport next to the matching picture on your Olympic Search sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward!

Smiling brown bear standing on podium with a gold medal.

ART WORKSHOP - SUMMER GAMES

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Programs at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Oh sure, you’re probably familiar with the popular sports that athletes will compete in this year. But have you heard of the 400 meter handstand? Greco-Roman staring? Hamster dress...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Oh sure, you’re probably familiar with the popular sports that athletes will compete in this year. But have you heard of the 400 meter handstand? Greco-Roman staring? Hamster dressage?!

3D printer with assorted toys in different colors.

3D PRINTING EXPLORATION

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

In this workshop, you will learn to design and print a color 3D object that can be taken home. A Toysinbox associate will guide you through the steps. Ages 8-13. Registration re...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In this workshop, you will learn to design and print a color 3D object that can be taken home. A Toysinbox associate will guide you through the steps.

Ages 8-13. Registration required. Limit 20.

 

Colored jump rope and multi-colored beads and supplies.

JUMP ROPE CRAFT

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Let the Jump Rope do the talking! Design an original pattern and create your own jump rope. Learn some jump rope songs and skip all summer long. Registration required for ea...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let the Jump Rope do the talking!

Design an original pattern and create your own jump rope. Learn some jump rope songs and skip all summer long.

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 girl standing next to math symbols and an open book.

MATH MANIA

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

What can you do with cereal, dice, dominoes and Skittles? Have fun with Math! Spring Break is the perfect time to enjoy creative math activities.  Registration required. Ag...

Required
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

What can you do with cereal, dice, dominoes and Skittles? Have fun with Math! Spring Break is the perfect time to enjoy creative math activities. 

Registration required. Ages 5-8. Limit 12.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

cute, winking gray and white white whale shark with white spots

FEELING FINTASTIC COLORING CONTEST

All Day 7/29 - 8/31
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Feeling Fintastic coloring contest for a chance to win Sachie the Squishmallow Whale Shark! Limit one entry per child.              ...

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

Enter the Feeling Fintastic coloring contest for a chance to win Sachie the Squishmallow Whale Shark!

purple and black cityscape with glowing full moon in background

DOG MAN HUNT

All Day 8/5 - 8/17
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Search for 8 Dog Man characters in the KidZone. Look for a sticker on each poster. Circle the correct word on the matching picture on your Dog Man Hunt sheet. Return comple...

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

Search for 8 Dog Man characters in the KidZone.

Man in a safari hat peering through long grass.

ART WORKSHOP - ADVENTURE QUEST

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Programs at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids will decide and draw where we’ll go, what we’ll do, and who we’ll encounter on an epic trek! Will there be pirates? Maybe. Dragons? Who can say. A minotaur named Gary who love...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Kids will decide and draw where we’ll go, what we’ll do, and who we’ll encounter on an epic trek! Will there be pirates? Maybe. Dragons? Who can say. A minotaur named Gary who loves hot dogs?! That’s very specific, but why not?!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach
brown and tan dog dressed like a pirate with an eye patch, bandana and striped shirt

PIRATE PUP COLORING CONTEST

All Day 9/3 - 9/29
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Pirate Pup coloring contest for a chance to win Ruff, the inflatable pirate pup. Limit one entry per child.                &nbs...

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

Enter the Pirate Pup coloring contest for a chance to win Ruff, the inflatable pirate pup.

Orange cat with blue cape in sky with two clouds.

ART WORKSHOP - POWER PETS

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Programs at Homer Township Public Library District
Program Type:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a dog! It’s a cat? Wait, is that a bearded dragon?! And why are they all wearing capes?! Oh, they’re Power Pets!! From their Super Shelter headquarters th...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a dog! It’s a cat? Wait, is that a bearded dragon?! And why are they all wearing capes?! Oh, they’re Power Pets!! From their Super Shelter headquarters they fight for truth, kibble, and belly rubs!

white ghost balancing a smiling jack-o-lantern on it's head

HALLOWEEN COLORING CONTEST

All Day 9/30 - 10/27
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Halloween coloring contest for a chance to win a gruesome, inflatable ghost! Limit one entry per child.                  &...

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

Enter the Halloween coloring contest for a chance to win a gruesome, inflatable ghost!

cute turkey dressed as a pilgrim

THANKSGIVING COLORING CONTEST

All Day 10/28 - 11/10
Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Thanksgiving  coloring contest for a chance to win an adorable, inflatable, baby turkey Limit one entry per child.             ...

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

Enter the Thanksgiving  coloring contest for a chance to win an adorable, inflatable, baby turkey