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GRUMPY MONKEY MAZE

All Day 3/2–3/31
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Help the grumpy monkey out of the maze.

MONKEYING AROUND COLORING CONTEST

All Day 3/2–3/31
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Enter the Monkeying Around coloring contest between March 2 - March 31st for a chance to win a fun, plush Monkey!

Entries will not be returned.

All entries are due by Tuesday, March 31st to be eligible for a chance to win.

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

All Day 3/3–3/15
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!

WILL COUNTY MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION TRAIN EXHIBITION

All Day 3/7–4/2
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Will County Model Railroad Association invites you to explore the world of model trains. 

Write down the number of your favorite train for a chance to win a prize! 

MONKEY BUSINESS SEARCH

All Day 3/9–3/22
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Look for clues on each picture. 

Write the number of monkeys you see in the matching clue box on your Monkey Business sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward!

ART WORKSHOP - MESMERIZING MONKEYS

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on March 9, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids will have fun and get to share their creations via Zoom! You'll love this fun draw-along cartooning class presented by artist, Mark Anderson. Yep, we're drawing monkeys!

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.

CRAFTEREVES - BUNNY BEAN ART

4:30pm–5:30pm
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:

Bunny Bean Art

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. 

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - SMILING SHAMROCK!

5:00pm–6:30pm
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:

Smiling Shamrock!

Annie, from Divine Design Paint Studio, will lead a step by step painting class for children. Each child will leave with a finished, acrylic paint on canvas, masterpiece.

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.

LIBRARY SHOWDOWN: THIS OR THAT QUESTION?

All Day
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Library Showdown!

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Greenwild: The World Behind the Door by  Pari Thomson   

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.

POKEMON @ THE LIBRARY

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts!                     

Bring your own cards to the library to battle, share ideas and trade.

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.

MONKEYING AROUND CRAFT

All Day 3/23–3/29
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Have a swinging time crafting up a funny, monkey door hanger. 

One per child while supplies last.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK - BOOKMARK CONTEST - FIND YOUR JOY!

All Day 3/23–4/2
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Design a bookmark celebrating the National Library Week theme “Find Your Joy!” Pick up a form at the library and submit your design by Sunday, April 12.

HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 23, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Suggested ages children 4-11 with adult.

Meet, learn and play with other local homeschooling families through a variety of fun and interactive activities.

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.

VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on March 23, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages, children under 6 with an adult. 

Play Virtual BINGO from the comfort of your home! Every time you get BINGO, your name will be placed in the prize drawing. 

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 March 26, 2026 @ 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! 

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.

SPRING READING CHALLENGE: SPONSORED BY THE HOMER GLEN JR. WOMAN'S CLUB

All Day 3/30–4/2
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the Spring Reading Challenge for children, sponsored by the Homer Glen Jr. Woman's Club, for a chance to win prizes!

SPRING PERLER BEADS

1:30pm–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:

Transform your creativity into delightful magnets by melting beads to create vibrant, spring-themed Perler bead designs!

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 12.

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.

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.

DAVE DINASO'S TRAVELING WORLD OF REPTILES SHOW

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: KidZone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Families
Event Details:

An up-close, live, extremely interactive "hands on" experience about reptiles and amphibians.                         &nbs

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

BUNNY MAZE

All Day 4/1–4/2
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Guide the bunny through the maze to find the decorated eggs. 

SPRING SCENE COLORING CONTEST

All Day 4/1–4/2
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Enter the Spring Scene coloring contest between April 1st - April 30th for a chance to win a Funny Bunny prize!

Entries will not be returned.

All entries are due by Thursday, April 30th to be eligible for a chance to win.

BOOK TASTING

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all young bookworms! Join us for a deliciously fun Book Tasting, where you'll "taste" your way through a menu of magical stories, exciting adventures, and laugh-out-loud tales. Have a snack too!

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. 

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

CRAZY 8S MATH CLUB

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
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.

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.