Library Closed: Friday, March 29 and Sunday, March 31

The library will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Sunday, March 31. Happy Easter!

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

FOR A FULLER, RICHER LIFE: READ, Coloring Contest

All Day 3/25 - 3/29
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:
Enter the Richer, Fuller Life, Read coloring contest for a chance to win a Squishmallow Poison Dart Frog! Pick up a coloring sheet at the library or print one at home. Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social m...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

PINOCHLE

12:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration 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. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

MATH MANIA

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
What can you do with pom-poms, 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 10.     ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

POKEMON @ THE LIBRARY

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts!                      Bring your own cards to the library to battle, share ideas and trade. Registration re...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

BASIC FLOW YOGA

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Yoga
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sun salutations, build into a gentle flow, and end with more breath w...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Spread positivity and get service hours! Join us to write letters to military service members and veterans through Operation Gratitude. We’ll give you tips on what to write! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. Registration for all in-...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:
Enter the Richer, Fuller Life, Read coloring contest for a chance to win a Squishmallow Poison Dart Frog! Pick up a coloring sheet at the library or print one at home. Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social m...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
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 charm with your favorite moon phase on it just in time for April 8’s solar eclipse! One per person, while supplies last. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

CHARACTER SEARCH

All Day 4/1 - 4/14
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:
Seek out pictures of book characters in the KidZone.                                 ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
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! Pick up a reading log at the library, track the minutes you read and return your reading log to the library by April 27,...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

FOR A FULLER, RICHER LIFE: READ, Coloring Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/28
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:
Enter the Richer, Fuller Life, Read coloring contest for a chance to win a Squishmallow Poison Dart Frog! Pick up a coloring sheet at the library or print one at home. Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social m...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
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 ...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Adult Take & Make: Moon Banner

8:30am - 11:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Create your own banner of moon phases of a solar eclipse! The next solar eclipse is April 8, 2024. Pickup details will be emailed to you within 48 hours of registration. Registration opens Monday, April 1 at 8:30am. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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 caregiver 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - SPRING HAS SPRUNG FLORAL

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Meet with University of Illinois Extension Services Master Gardeners to craft a Spring floral centerpiece. Registration required for each session. Limit 10. ...
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.

SOLAR ECLIPSE IS APRIL 8!

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:
Listen up, stargazers!  On April 8, 2024, the next total eclipse will be happening. If you don't want to miss out, sprint towards the Bookmobile and grab your eclipse glasses before they vanish into thin air!  Maybe you'll even stumble upon...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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

All Day 4/2 - 4/14
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 ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

BEADS & BEYOND!

10:00am - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Stop in to create a cool, necklace or other beading project of your own design. It’s a beading free-for-all!                       &nbs...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

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: 7
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...
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.

SOLAR ECLIPSE IS APRIL 8!

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:
Listen up, stargazers!  On April 8, 2024, the next total eclipse will be happening. If you don't want to miss out, sprint towards the Bookmobile and grab your eclipse glasses before they vanish into thin air!  Maybe you'll even stumble upon...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
It's our monthly anime night! Create your own decorative floating flowers in tiny jars to keep for yourself or as gifts! We’ll also sample some Japanese sweets when we’re done! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. ...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Cross-Stitch Meetup

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Clubs
Event Details:
Join our informal cross stitch group! A perfect opportunity to get together with other crafters while working on your own projects. Please note that this is not a cross-stitch class or instructor-led program. No registration required-just show up! ...