TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5: OPEN FOR VOTING ONLY

The library is open for voting only on Tuesday, November 5. We are the voting location for Precinct 2 and 7.

Bookmobile will maintain its normal schedule.

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)

Upcoming Events

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STORYWALK CHALLENGE-I'M A GNOME

All Day 9/9 - 11/10
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.

GOING ON A DINO HUNT

All Day 10/28 - 11/10
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Track down 6 dinos in the KidZone.

THANKSGIVING COLORING CONTEST

All Day 10/28 - 11/10
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

TRICK OR TREAT AT THE LIBRARY

8:30am - 9:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Visit the library on Halloween to scare up a few tasty treats!

No Registration. 

Teen Halloween Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

A party at the library is the perfect way to spend the night of Halloween once you’re too old to trick or treat! We’ll have games, food, friends and fun!

BRAIN BUILDERS FOR ADULTS & SENIORS

All Day
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Brain Builders for Adults & Seniors! Each packet contains games & activities to do at home. Stimulate your brain & have fun at the same time! New packets offered each month.

TEEN TAKE-HOME ACTIVITY PACKETS

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the library for this month's packet of Teen Take-Home Activtities! Each one contains fun games & activities to do at home. New packets offered in the Teen Room each month.

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.

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.

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.

ABC FUN!

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children, Families
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

ART EXHIBITION

All Day
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!

Mini Monday: Fantasy Character Figurines

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 your very own fantasy character figurine! Whether you’re fan of fairies or a devoted dragon fanatic we’ll have the perfect fantasy figurine for you! One per person, while supplies last.

POKEY LITTLE PUPPY MAZE

All Day 11/4 - 11/10
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!

Adult Take & Make: Pumpkin Décor

8:30am - 8:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Registration opens Monday, November 4 at 8:30am.

Make your own mini pumpkin using a styro-foam ball and yarn. Pickup details will be emailed to you within 48 hours of registration.

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.

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!      

Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program

1:15pm - 3:15pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Due to high demand, please register for only one kids program volunteer event per month.

FALL PERLER BEADS

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Waitlist
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:

You better BE-LEAF it! These Perler Bead Magnets are gourd-eous! They will look great hanging on your fridge or in your locker.

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 12.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE -FALL CENTERPIECE

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Meet with University of Illinois Extension Services Master Gardeners to craft a Fall centerpiece with pumpkins, corn, leaves and a candle.

Registration required for each session. Limit 10.

NUTS & BOLTS?

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Get ready for some funky fun! Get crafty with nuts & bolts and twist up a snazzy necklace!

NUTS & BOLTS?

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Get ready for some funky fun! Get crafty with nuts & bolts and twist up a snazzy necklace!

ART EXHIBITION

All Day 11/6 - 11/10
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!