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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 is The Measure by Nikki Erlick. We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.

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. 

LEGO CLUB

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Clubs
Event Details:

Drop in to make a fun LEGO creation!

Ages 5-12. No registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

All registrants need to comply with the Patron Code of Conduct. 

Last Minute Present Party

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a last-minute present buyer who’s panicking now that Christmas is right around the corner? Don’t worry! Join us at our Last Minute Present Party to create something handmade for someone you love!

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.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Families
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 19, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 am  

Disclaimer(s)

All registrants need to comply with the Patron Code of Conduct. 

Registered individuals arriving more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time of a program may not be admitted. 

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.

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 Movie Matinee: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 19, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Snacks provided! Today's movie will be announced soon. Rated PG for thematic material and brief underage smoking. Length: 1 hour and 39 minutes.

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.

BOOKMOBILE CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Outreach

Mini Monday: Glow-in-the-Dark Snowmen

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 get a mini glow-in-the-dark snowman! A tiny piece of winter to keep with you the whole year through! One per person, while supplies last. 

ARTIC ANIMAL COLORING CONTEST

All Day 12/22–12/23
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Enter the coloring contest between December 22 - January 31 for a chance to win a cool prize! 

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

Guessing Jar

All Day 12/22–12/23
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

This book was loved to pieces! Visit the KidZone and guess how many pages this book had for a chance to win a prize!

 

Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program

1:45pm–3:15pm
Teens
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen volunteers will assist library staff with set up, oversee activities, and clean up for the Surprise Holiday Crafting kids program.

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.

SURPRISE HOLIDAY CRAFTING

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Surprise Holiday Crafting

Choose a wrapped, seasonal, mystery kit! Craft together for the hour then plan to take your kit home to finish. Craft kits are varied. One per person.

Disclaimer(s)

All registrants need to comply with the Patron Code of Conduct. 

Registered individuals arriving more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time of a program may not be admitted. 

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.

BOOKMOBILE CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Outreach

BEADS & BEYOND!

10:00am–4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: KidZone
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! 

No registration. For children up to age 13. 

While supplies last.

BOOKMOBILE CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Outreach

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach

ARTIC ANIMAL COLORING CONTEST

All Day 12/26–12/30
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Enter the coloring contest between December 22 - January 31 for a chance to win a cool prize! 

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

GRINCH & MAX MAZE

All Day 12/26–12/30
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Help the Grinch through a maze to get to his dog, Max. 

Guessing Jar

All Day 12/26–12/30
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

This book was loved to pieces! Visit the KidZone and guess how many pages this book had for a chance to win a prize!

 

MALU PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 12/26–12/30
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Families, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Win the adorable Malu the Shih Tzu Squishmallow!

Loveable and squeezable. This cuddly companion could be yours! 

One entry per person per day.

STORYWALK CHALLENGE - GOODBYE AUTUMN, HELLO WINTER

All Day 12/26–12/30
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.

WINTER READING PROGRAM: READING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

All Day 12/26–12/30
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors, Bookmobile
Event Details:

Complete the reading goals for a chance to win awesome prizes! The more you read (up to 8 hours), the more chances you have to win. Earn an additional chance by participating in activities. Open to all ages!

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.