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Where's the Rabbit Search

All Day 4/6–4/19
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Search for 6 rabbits in the KidZone. 

Spring Reading Challenge: Sponsored by the Homer Glen Jr. Woman's Club

All Day 4/6–4/26
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the Spring Reading Challenge for children, sponsored by the Homer Glen Jr. Woman's Club, for a chance to win prizes!

Bunny Maze

All Day 4/6–4/30
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Guide the bunny through the maze to find the decorated eggs. 

Spring Scene Coloring Contest

All Day 4/6–4/30
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Enter the Spring Scene coloring contest between April 1st - April 30th for a chance to win a Funny Bunny prize! 

Entries will not be returned.

All entries are due by Thursday, April 30th to be eligible for a chance to win.

Break-In Bags

All Day 4/13–4/19
Children, Tweens, Families
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. 

Art Exhibition

All Day 4/13–5/9
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Homer School District 33C students.

Vote for your favorite!

Restorative Yoga

9:00am–10:00am
Adults & Seniors
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:

Restorative yoga is designed to restore the body. This is a great practice to end your week. This practice is done mostly on the mat. Poses are held longer and we practice deeper breathing.

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.

Early Childhood Music

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Families
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, 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.

ABC Fun!

11:30am–12:30pm
Children, Families
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, 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.

Spring Greens with Chef Maddox: 10:30am Session

10:30am–11:30am
Adults & Seniors
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:

This is the first of two sessions. Please choose one to attend. Register for the 12:30pm session on the 12:30pm registration page.

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.

Spring Greens with Chef Maddox: 12:30pm Session

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 18, 2026 @ 12:30pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is the second of two sessions. Please choose one to attend.

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.

Library Showdown: This or That Question?

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

Library Showdown!

Mini Monday: Mystery Ducks

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Room anytime today to get a mini mystery duck! One per person, while supplies last. 

Happy Mudder's Day Craft

All Day 4/20–4/26
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Celebrate Mom with a fun craft featuring puppies and their moms playing in the mud!

One per child while supplies last.

Intro to Gmail

9:30am–10:30am
Adults & Seniors
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
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Gmail, including how to register for an account, write and forward emails, add attachments, search your inbox, and more.

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.

Early Childhood Music

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Families
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 20, 2026 @ 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.

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!      

Create & Chat: Artists Meetup

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
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!

Safari Animals!

4:30pm–7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Escape the Jungle and craft a safari themed animal.

Adult Craft: Stained Glass

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
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:

Create your own stained glass artwork using a frame, black pinstripe tape, and glass paint!

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.

Polish Story Time for the Family

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
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

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
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.

Mad Science!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
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
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. 

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.

Safari Animals!

4:30pm–7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Escape the Jungle and craft a safari themed animal.