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STORYWALK CHALLENGE - AFTER THE FALL

All Day 9/5 - 11/26
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:
Pick up a StoryWalk Challenge sheet at the library. Go to Sendra Park, follow the path to read the StoryWalk book, After the Fall. Return your completed StoryWalk Challenge sheet to the library by November 26 for a chance to win a wonderful pri...

IT'S A BOOK HAUNT - READING PROGRAM

All Day 9/25 - 10/22
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:
It’s so easy to do, it’s spooky!  Spend 15 minutes reading or listening to your favorite books. Each time you read, place a sticker in a room on your Book Haunt sheet! Once you have filled the haunted house with five stickers, return you...

Solar Eclipse Glasses Giveaway

All Day
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:
Pick up a pair of glasses to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse (which takes place on Saturday, October 14). Make sure to keep your glasses for the next solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024! Giveaway starts Monday, October 2 at 8:30am; avail...

3D HAPPY HALLOWEEN BAT CRAFT

All Day 10/2 - 10/8
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
You'll go batty for this cute, spooky Halloween craft! One per child while supplies last. ...

HALLOWEEN COLORING CONTEST

All Day 10/2 - 10/29
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:
Enter the Halloween coloring contest between October 2 - 29 for a chance to win a spooky prize! Limit one entry per child.                                   ...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 10/2 - 10/29
Children, Tweens, Families
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. Miss Mary Kay will read the first chapter of a book to you. Then you can check out a book from the library or the e-book version of the story on Overdrive or Hoopla ...

Adult Take and Make: Pine Cone Door Decoration

8:30am - 8:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Enjoy the start of fall, with these festive hanging pine cones and ribbon pieces for any door. Craft glue not included. Pickup details will be emailed to you within 48 hours of registration. Limited to 25 registrants. Registration opens Monday,...

AARP Smart Driver™ Course: Day 1

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
This is a two day course. Day 2 is on Tuesday, October 3 from 9am-1pm. Participants must attend both days. Cost: $10 per person. Bring cash or check made payable to AARP to the event. The award-winning AARP Smart Driver™ course not only updates...

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:
Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 am   For children up to age 5 with adult. Parent or caretaker must be present. Make music with your little ones! Join local school, Edge Music Academy, for an early childhood music class. This is a perfect...

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.

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Families
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!       No registration. Limit 25.  Admittance tickets may be obtained 30 minu...

SOLAR ECLIPSE GALAXY SLIME

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:
On October 14, 2023, an annular solar  eclipse will create a "ring of fire" in the sky. Visit the Bookmobile and create your galaxy slime in preparation for the eclipse. ...

The History of Fleetwood Mac

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
This modest blues band launched in the mid-1960s, achieved monumental success in the mid-1970s and still makes headlines today.  Using interview and performance video, we’ll trace the band’s career with a focus on their blockbuster album “Rumour...

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

All Day 10/3 - 10/15
Children, Tweens, Families
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! Visit the KidZone to help discover what the mystery poster picture is! Look for letters in squares on the poster. Find the stickers with the matching letters ...

AARP Smart Driver™ Course: Day 2

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:
This is a two day course. Day 1 is on Monday, October 2 from 9am-1pm. Participants must attend both days. You only need to register for Day 1. Cost: $10 per person. Bring cash or check made payable to AARP to the event. The award-winning AARP S...

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Families
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!       No registration. Limit 25.  Admittance tickets may be obtained 30 minu...

POLISH STORY TIME FOR THE FAMILY

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Families
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. Presented in Polish & English, thematic tales, rhymes, songs and movement are paired with a simple craft to help children develop essential early literacy skills and get ready to read.   No ...

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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. This group meets twice a mont...

SOLAR ECLIPSE GALAXY SLIME

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:
On October 14, 2023, an annular solar  eclipse will create a "ring of fire" in the sky. Visit the Bookmobile and create your galaxy slime in preparation for the eclipse. ...

Teen Anime Night: Mystery Movie

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Vote on which mystery anime movie you’d like to watch on the big screen at the library! There’ll also be a large selection of snacks and drinks to enjoy while you watch! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. ...

Canva Basics

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Discover how to get started with Canva, a free online graphic design tool for making posters, flyers, social media posts, and more. Learn how to set up a free Canva account and create a flyer using Canva’s free templates and graphics. Registration...

MAHJONG

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration 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. ...

CRAZY 8S MATH CLUB

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Join Crazy 8s Math Club where you'll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...it's a totally new kind of math club.  Registration is required for each session. ...

SOLAR ECLIPSE GALAXY SLIME

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:
On October 14, 2023, an annular solar  eclipse will create a "ring of fire" in the sky. Visit the Bookmobile and create your galaxy slime in preparation for the eclipse. ...

Essentials of Estate Planning

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:
Learn about the estate planning process from beginning to end. We’ll look closely at the need to plan, the most common planning techniques, the documents used in the planning process, and the difference between a will and a trust. You’ll gain an...