Nominating Petitions Are Available for Library Trustee

Homer Township Public Library wishes to announce that the Library has nominating petitions available for persons who wish to run in the April 1, 2025 Consolidated General Election.  For more information, visit Nominating Petitions Will Be Available for Library Trustee | Homer Township Public Library District (homerlibrary.org)

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TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

COOL TURKEY CRAFT

All Day 11/12 - 11/17
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

You ain’t seen stuffing yet!  

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a cool, new, feathered friend!

One per child while supplies last.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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

All Day 11/12 - 11/17
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!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

STORYWALK CHALLENGE-I'M A GNOME

All Day 11/12 - 11/24
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

THANKSGIVING COLORING CONTEST

All Day 11/12 - 11/24
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter the Thanksgiving  coloring contest for a chance to win an adorable, inflatable, baby turkey

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

ART EXHIBITION

All Day 11/12 - 11/26
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Homer Jr. High students.

Vote for your favorite!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID THEATRE SHOW TICKET DRAWING

All Day 11/12 - 11/26
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Head over to the Youth Service Desk to enter to win 2 tickets to see the enchanting theatre show, The Little Mermaid at the Drury Lane Theatre!

What: 2 Free Tickets!

Where: The Drury Lane Theatre

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

POKEY LITTLE PUPPY MAZE

All Day 11/12 - 11/26
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a Pokey Little Puppy maze in the KidZone.

Go through the maze to help the Pokey Little Puppy gather all the bones!

This event is in the "Children" group.

KINDERGARTEN TOUR - YOUNG

9:30am - 10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children
This event is in the "Children" group.

KINDERGARTEN TOUR - YOUNG

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

POLISH STORY TIME FOR THE FAMILY

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Suggested ages 3, 4, 5 with adult.

This event is in the "Children" group.

MAD SCIENCE!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: KidZone
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us as we have some fun with a simple science activity.    

Limit 10.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

9:00am - 9:30am
Children, Families
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Take a break to stretch and decompress! Join Pilates certified instructor, Lindsey, for Mommy and Me Pilates at the library.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
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!      

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

CRAFTEREVES - SCARECROW CANDY DISH

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:

Scarecrow Candy Dish

Hay there!

Who better to protect your candy...than a SCARECROW! This delightful scarecrow will look great on your Thanksgiving table piled high with tasty treats. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
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!      

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

ABC FUN!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Families
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
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. Limit 10. Ages 3-5 with adult. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - CHARMING CROW!

4:30pm - 6:00pm
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:

Charming Crow!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:00 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

ABC FUN!

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children, Families
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
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. Limit 10. Ages 3-5 with adult. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
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!      

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

ART WORKSHOP - ANIMAL HELPERS

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Open
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: 82
Event Details:

Kids will draw and learn about Illinois animals that need a little help. We’re talking piping plovers, cave amphipods, and the orangefoot pimpleback to name just a few!

This event is in the "Children" group.

KINDERGARTEN TOUR - YOUNG

9:30am - 10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children