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DIY SOCCER BALL

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

You can “bank” on a fantastic summer of sports!

Race in to decorate a ceramic, soccer ball bank to take home.

Registration required. Limit 12. Ages 4-12. Children 6 & under with adult.

BEADS & BEYOND!

10:00am - 6:00pm
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

E-Resources available 24/7.

SPORTS BRACELET CRAFT

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

Get your sporting spirit on! 

Craft a sports bracelet to show your love of the game! 

DIY SPORTS BOOKMARK

All Day 7/5 - 7/6
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Get sporty with these bookmarks featuring sports images that are ready for coloring.

One per child while supplies last.

 

SPORTS MAZE

All Day 7/5 - 7/20
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come into the library and complete a maze for a chance to win a super, sports prize!

One entry per child. 

Summer Reading Challenge: Go for the Gold

All Day 7/5 - 7/20
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:

Open to all ages! Complete reading goals for a chance to win fun prizes. The more you read (up to 10 hours), the more chances you have to win!

GO FOR GOLD COLORING CONTEST

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

Enter the Olympics coloring contest for a chance to win a pinata trophy filled with fun!

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

All Day 7/5 - 7/27
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!

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 7/5 - 7/31
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.

STORYWALK CHALLENGE-GO FOR GOLD

All Day 7/5 - 8/17
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 GAMES SEARCH

All Day 7/8 - 7/20
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Search for eight athletes in the KidZone. 

Circle the athlete's sport next to the matching picture on your Summer Games Search sheet. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward!

ART WORKSHOP - SUMMER GAMES

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Oh sure, you’re probably familiar with the popular sports that athletes will compete in this year. But have you heard of the 400 meter handstand? Greco-Roman staring? Hamster dressage?!

YOGA FOR TWEENS!

10:00am - 10:45am
Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Yoga
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Children, ages 7-12, will be introduced to yoga in an exciting and entertaining way.

GO FOR GOLD ROCK PAINTING

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Be a winner when you design & paint a rock! Take your painted rock home or add it to the Art Garden at the library. 

Registration required. Limit 15.    

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.

3D PRINTING EXPLORATION

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In this workshop, you will learn to design and print a color 3D object that can be taken home. A Toysinbox associate will guide you through the steps.

Ages 8-13. Registration required. Limit 20.

 

CRAFTEREVES - BASEBALL DOOR SIGN

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Baseball Door Sign

No strikeouts with this baseball craft! Paint a wooden circle into a baseball and you will have a home run craft to hang on your door.

MAGIC SHOW WITH GARY KANTOR

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

Come watch a thrilling and entertaining magic show packed with vanishing acts, mind-reading tricks and a variety of hilarious tricks that will have you rolling on the floor with laughter!  

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.

MAGIC WORKSHOP

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Want to learn some amazing magic tricks?

Following the magic show, Gary will share some secrets so you can perform magic for friends and family! Magic props to take home are included!     

EFT TAPPING CLASS

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Discover a way to “tap” your way to feeling less stress and anxiety.

SPORTS ROCK PAINTING

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Paint a rock to celebrate your favorite sport or team! Take your painted rock home or add it to the Art Garden at the library. 

Registration required. Limit 15.    

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.

ATHLETIC MEDALS - CLAY WORKSHOP

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Celebrate the Summer Games!   

Craft some awesome awards for yourself, friends or family! Design a winning medal from clay, paint and your imagination!

Registration required.

SPORTS BRACELET CRAFT

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

Get your sporting spirit on! 

Craft a sports bracelet to show your love of the game! 

SPORT SNACKS #2

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Create Olympic themed snacks!  

You’ll be prepared for all the fun of a sports filled Summer. 

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.

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