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ARTIC ANIMAL COLORING CONTEST

All Day 1/2–1/18
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.  

ARTIC ANIMAL MAZE

All Day 1/2–1/18
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Help the polar bear out of the maze.

MALU PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 1/2–1/18
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.

WINTER READING PROGRAM: READING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

All Day 1/2–1/18
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!

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 8:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 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.

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

All Day 1/6–1/18
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!

BEADS & BEYOND!

3:00pm–7:00pm
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.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

9:00am–9:30am
Children, Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 8:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.

CRAZY 8S MATH CLUB

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 8:30am.
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.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 8:30am.
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.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 8:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mondays @ 10:00 - 10:30 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.

ART WORKSHOP - GARY PLOPPER & THE LAUNDRY ROOM OF MYSTERY

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 8:30am.
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.

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.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

9:00am–9:30am
Children, Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 8:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.

CRAFTEREVES - DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 8:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

To create this snowman, just grab a trusty laundry detergent container, give it a frosty splash of colorful paint, and top it off with a snuggly hat-it's snow joke how cool this will look!

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.

PAINT WORKSHOP - AGES 8-13 - SNOWY OWL

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 8:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Snowy Owl!

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.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 8:30am.
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.

A WINTER STORYTIME - PRESENTED BY THE HOMER GLEN JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 8:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a story read by members of the HGJWC, make a few crafts and have your photo taken. 

Participants are encouraged to bring a can of food for the food pantry.

Registration required. Ages 4-6. Limit 20.

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.

PENGUIN SNOWBALL FIGHT CRAFT

All Day 1/20–1/25
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Dress up three penguins and get ready for a snowball fight!

One per child while supplies last.

ARTIC ANIMAL COLORING CONTEST

All Day 1/20–1/31
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.  

ARTIC ANIMAL MAZE

All Day 1/20–1/31
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Help the polar bear out of the maze.

MALU PRIZE DRAWING

All Day 1/20–2/2
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.

WINTER READING PROGRAM: READING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

All Day 1/20–2/2
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!

MAD SCIENCE!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 8:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Registration required. Limit 10.

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.

MOMMY & ME PILATES

9:00am–9:30am
Children, Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 8:30am.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.