Priority Program Registration

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YOTO PRIZE DRAWING: CHILDREN'S READING CHALLENGES

All Day 5/27–7/3
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children's Reading Challenges!

April 7th - July 26th

Win a Yoto Player!

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 6/2–6/30
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.

BREAK IN BAGS

All Day 6/9–6/21
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. 

MARIO MAZE

All Day 6/14–6/25
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Help Mario win the race by following the maze to the finish line!

PIKACHU PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 6/14–6/25
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Gotta Catch It While You Can!

Ready to catch your very own stuffed Pikachu? This cuddly companion could be yours - no Poke Ball needed! 

One entry per person per day!

POWER PET COLORING CONTEST

All Day 6/14–6/25
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Enter the coloring contest between June 2 - 28 for a chance to win a plush Pikachu!

Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social media. Entries will not be returned.  

STORYWALK CHALLENGE - DRAGONS LOVE TACOS

All Day 6/14–6/25
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.

Summer Reading Challenge: Game On

All Day 6/14–6/25
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Event Details:

Open to all ages! Read for a chance to win fun prizes like gift cards, prize baskets, a television, & a gaming chair! The more you read (up to 10 hours), the more chances you have to win! 

GOTTA CATCH 'EM ALL SEARCH

All Day 6/16–6/25
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Search for 8 Pokémon pictures in the KidZone.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

9:00am–9:30am
Children, Families
Full
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a break to stretch and decompress! Join Pilates certified instructor, Lindsey, for Mommy and Me Pilates at the library.

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.

Adult Bingo

9:30am–10:30am
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 18, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

NOTE: Due to high demand, please register for just one Adult Bingo session each month.

Have fun playing multiple rounds of everyone's favorite game -- BINGO! Free prizes awarded!

Registration required.

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.

YOGA FOR KIDS!

10:30am–11:15am
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
Program Type: Yoga
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children, ages 3-6, will be introduced to yoga in an exciting and entertaining way.

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.

MAHJONG

12:30pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm. No registration needed. Just show up and play! 

MAD SCIENCE!

1:00pm–2:00pm
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. Age 6 - 8. Limit 10.

Please register for only one Mad Science class per month. 

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.

Lou Malnati's Library Fundraiser

4:00pm–10:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Event Details:

Order from Lou’s on Wednesday June 18 between 4-10pm, mention the Homer Library Fundraiser and 20% of total sales will go to the Homer Library!

For online orders, make sure to use the code GRFUND24

JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH

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

Get ready to roar because a brand-new Jurassic World flick is

crashing into theaters on July 2!  Visit the Bookmobile and solve the 

mystery for our Dino-rific break-in bags!

MAGIC SHOW - TRENT JAMES

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: KidZone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy an amazing, high energy magic show! Award-winning, comedy magician, Trent James is one of the top magicians earning rave reviews from his hometown of Chicago to Las Vegas!

Disclaimer(s)

The Homer Township Library reserves the right to use photographs or video taken at the library for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. Attendees and/or participants consent to having their photograph taken and used for such purposes. If a library patron does not wish themselves or their child to be photographed, the patron must notify the Library staff to that effect. No names will be used in conjunction with photos/video without express written consent.

ADULT BOOK CLUB

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Adult Book Club reads contemporary novels and is the library's longest-running book club! This month's book selection will be Playground by Richard Powers. We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.

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!      

PINOCHLE

12:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm. No Registration required. 

CROSS STITCH FOR KIDS

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens
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, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stitch up a cute Pikachu project with Shannon! No experience needed. 

Registration required. All materials provided. Age 8-12. Limit 6. 

 

 

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.

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 19, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to dive into a world of imagination and storytelling? Creative Writing Club is the perfect place for young writers to explore their ideas, create exciting characters, and craft amazing stories! 

Plant Swap: Early Access Pass Holders

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

It's time to add some houseplants to your home--for FREE! The Plant Swap is open to all; you don't need to donate a plant to take one! While supplies last. 

Plant Swap

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

It's time to add some houseplants to your home--for FREE! The Plant Swap is open to all; you don't need to donate a plant to take one! While supplies last.