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YEAR OF THE RABBIT SEARCH

All Day 1/23 - 2/5
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:
Hunt for 6 Chinese New Year pictures in the KidZone!           One reward per child while supplies last.                          &n...

KISS A FROG COLORING CONTEST

All Day 1/30 - 2/19
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:
Enter the Kiss a Frog coloring contest  between Jan. 30 - Feb. 26 for a chance to win an inflatable frog! Pick up a coloring sheet at the library or print a copy at home. Decorate with whatever inspires you!   Coloring ...

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SUPER BOWL TEAM!

All Day 2/1 - 2/12
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:
Come into the library and vote for your favorite Super Bowl team!  Pick up a football sticker on the Super Bowl display and attach it onto the team logo of your choice.  One per child while supplies last.  ...

VALENTINE'S DAY FORTUNE TELLING GAME

All Day 2/1 - 2/14
Children, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:
Create a classic fortune teller game featuring cute icons like cats, cupcakes, donuts, cacti and pizza! Fold the paper and you'll be a fortune teller in no time! One per child, while supplies last.  ...

VALENTINE'S DAY MASH GAME CARDS

All Day 2/1 - 2/14
Children, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:
Pick up a MASH card, the classic game that's been popular for decades, with a Valentine's twist! One per child while supplies last. ...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 2/1 - 2/19
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 ...

WINTER READING CHALLENGE: WILD ABOUT READING

All Day 2/1 - 2/19
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Event Details:
Join our Winter Reading Challenge, Wild About Reading, for a chance to win prizes! Track the minutes you read at https://homerlibrary.beanstack.org (or download the "Beanstack Tracker" app to a mobile device) OR print a reading log: Dr...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
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 ...

LGBTQ ADULT BOOK CLUB

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
The LGBTQ Adult Book Club is for those who identify as LGBT+, or who simply want to learn more about LGBT+ stories and experiences. We meet the first Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. February's book selection is Chef's Kiss by T.J. Alexander. All are...

MEDITATION

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:
Take a moment to reconnect with yourself. Join us for a relaxing night of meditation. No matter where you are in your meditation journey, this will be a relaxing night for all.  We will have chairs for those who would like to be seated in a c...

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC - PRESENTED BY EDGE MUSIC ACADEMY

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:
Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 am, January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023 For children up to age 5 with adult. Make music with your little ones! Join local school, Edge Music...

KNITTING MEETUP

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:
Join our informal knitting group! A perfect opportunity to get together with other knitters while working on your own projects. Please note that this is not a knitting class or instructor-led program. Open to those who do crochet and other needlework...

ABC FUN! WINTER SERIES

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children, Families
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers! Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs. Registration required for the series. Limit 10. Ages 3 - 5 with adult. ...

MINI MONDAY: WOODEN HEARTS

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 receive a mini flat wooden heart! Enjoy these little tokens of love by giving them to your loved ones! They’re the perfect little pocket charm to have when you’re feeling down. While supplies last. ...

VALENTINE SLOTH SIGN CRAFT

All Day 2/6 - 2/12
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Make this cute Valentine's Day craft for someone sweet and special. One per child while supplies last. ...

BREAK IN BAGS

All Day 2/6 - 2/19
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.  Come to the Youth Services desk to pick up a Break-In Bag. Break-In Bags a...

POLAR PALS SEARCH

All Day 2/6 - 2/19
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:
Find 6 polar animals in the KidZone! One reward per child while supplies last. ...

ADULT TAKE AND MAKE: BRAIN-SHARPENING MEMORY PUZZLES

8:30am - 9:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Sharpen your brain with these fun memory puzzles!  Book Description:  The clock is ticking! Take three minutes to stare at these elaborate color photos before time's up and you have to turn the page. On the flip side, you'll find qu...

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
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...

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
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...

WINTER READING CLUB: WILD ABOUT READING

4:00pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Homer Township Library Bookmobile
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:
Register for the Winter Reading Club on the Bookmobile. Join our WRC for a chance to win some wild prizes and  snack on some animal crackers. ...

PRAIRIE ART WORKSHOP - SNOW LEOPARD CUB

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Michelle Stanley, from Prairie Art Studio, will teach this art workshop for children ages 8-13. Snow leopards are seldom seen because they live in very rugged mountains. Use soft pastels to draw their white coats. This in-person program will ta...

ADULT CRAFT: VALENTINE SHADOW BOX

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: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a beautiful shadow box! Bring your own photo and we’ll supply the rest. This craft could also make a lovely homemade gift! Registration required. Registration opens Wednesday, February 1 at 8:30am. ...

LET'S ALL STICK TOGETHER - FEBRUARY MYSTERY PROJECT

All Day 2/7 - 2/19
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:
Visit the KidZone to help discover what the monthly mystery poster picture is! ...