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GINGERBREAD COLORING CONTEST

All Day 11/24 - 12/23
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:
Enter the Gingerbread coloring contest between Nov. 20 - Dec. 23 for a chance to win a sweet prize! Limit one entry per child.                                  &n...

ELF ON THE SHELF & PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:
He's Back....... The library's elf, Noel, is back from the North Pole! Stop in daily from December 1st-23rd to see what Noel is up to and enter the Elf prize drawing! ...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
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 ...

BREAK IN BAGS

All Day 12/4 - 12/17
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.  Come to the Youth Services desk to pick up a Break-In Bag. Break-In Bags a...

Adult Take and Make: Pine Cone Ornament

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: 30
Event Details:
Enjoy making ornaments? Make these one of a kind wood sliced ornaments, using pine cone pieces to decorate the center. Add ribbon to hang on your tree. Craft glue not included. Pickup details will be emailed to you within 48 hours of registration....

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...

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - WINTER GREENERY

4:30pm - 6:00pm
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 learn about evergreens and design a seasonal arrangement. Registration required for each session. ...

PINE CONE SNOW OWL

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:
Turn a pine cone into an adorable snowy owl. ...

Adult Craft: Snowman

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Want to build a snowman indoors? Here’s your chance! Made with a dryer vent hose, felt, buttons and holiday scarf. Registration required. ...

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

All Day 12/5 - 12/17
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 ...

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: 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...

PINE CONE SNOW OWL

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:
Turn a pine cone into an adorable snowy owl. ...

Teen Anime Night: Manga Ornaments

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Join us in adding some manga to the holidays this year! We’ll be making manga themed ornaments and answering manga trivia for prizes! Come join the very last anime club of the year! Limit 20. Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. ...

TEEN VOLUNTEER NIGHT: PACKING BAGS FOR MEALS ON WHEELS

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Get volunteer hours by packing holiday gift bags for Meals on Wheels recipients with members of the Oak Arbor Gleaner volunteer group. It's easy & fun! Limit 6. Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. ...

CHRISTMAS CAPERS PUPPET SHOW - DAVE HERZOG'S MARIONETTES

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:
Award winning puppeteer Dave Herzog is proud to present the fifteenth anniversary production of Christmas Capers. Santa Claus is coming to town and he’s bring a whole sleigh full of friends with him to help celebrate the holidays in style. Join Sa...

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
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. ...

PINE CONE SNOW OWL

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:
Turn a pine cone into an adorable snowy owl. ...

Holiday Puzzle Speed Challenge

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Only one person from your team should register! How quickly can you and your team complete a 300-piece holiday puzzle? Work together as you race against the clock—and other teams! Up to 4 people per team. Only one person from your...

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...

ABC FUN!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Families
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers! Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs. Registration required. Limit 12. Ages 3-5 with adult.  Please register for only one ABC Fun class weekly.  ...

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.