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UGLY SWEATER SEARCH

All Day 11/29 - 12/8
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Find 6 silly, sweater pictures in the KidZone.

Circle answers on an Ugly Sweater Search sheet.

GRINCH COLORING CONTEST

All Day 11/29 - 12/22
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Grinch coloring contest for a chance to win an adorable, inflatable Grinch & Max.

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 - 12/31
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.

SANTA'S SLEIGH MAZE

All Day 12/2 - 12/23
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a Santa's Sleigh maze in the KidZone.

Help Santa get ready for his big night!

Adult Take & Make: Snowman Candle

8:30am - 8:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Registration opens Monday, December 2 at 8:30am.

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.

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.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - WINTER GREENERY

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Meet with University of Illinois Extension Services Master Gardeners and design a seasonal arrangement accented with a cardinal. 

Registration required for each session. Limit 10.

POKEMON BREAK-IN-BAGS

4:30pm - 7:00pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Break into the mystery bags! Crack the code to unlock the bag

and claim those Pokemon prizes.

Pizza & a Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Please note the 6pm start time!

Take the night off from cooking and join us for pizza, salad, and a movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! Rated PG-13. Length: 1 hour and 37 minutes.

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

All Day 12/3 - 12/15
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!

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: 6
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.

Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program

4:15pm - 5:45pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Due to high demand, please register for only one kids program volunteer event per month.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE CRAFT

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Gingerbread House Craft

Sweeten up your holidays with a colorful, foam house you craft yourself!

Registration Required. Ages 3-12. Age 5 and under with adult. Limit 10.

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.

POKEMON BREAK-IN-BAGS

4:30pm - 7:00pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Break into the mystery bags! Crack the code to unlock the bag

and claim those Pokemon prizes.

Teen Anime Night: Manga Christmas Crafts

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Make yourself a manga ornament, an anime Christmas tree or even some manga wrapping paper for the holidays!

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

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.

Coffee, Donuts, and a Movie: Prancer: A Christmas Tale

9:00am - 11:00am
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Spend a morning indulging on donuts, pastries, and coffee while watching a newly released movie on our big screen! Today's movie is Prancer: A Christmas Tale. Rated PG for language, some action/peril and thematic elements.

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.

POKEMON BREAK-IN-BAGS

4:30pm - 7:00pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Break into the mystery bags! Crack the code to unlock the bag

and claim those Pokemon prizes.

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!

Inflation Reduction Act & the State of Medicare Supplements

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Next year's Medicare Advantage and Part D Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) brings big changes. Discover three big changes starting in 2025 and how you can prepare for your plan updates.

PINOCHLE

12:00pm - 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: 16
Event Details:

Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm.

Teen Volunteer Event: Holiday Party

5:15pm - 7:15pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Teen volunteers will assist staff with handing out snacks, spinning the prize wheel, making simple kids crafts, and more at the library's big holiday party!