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MAHJONG

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm. ...

HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Suggested ages children 4-13 with adult. Meet, learn and play with other local homeschooling families through a variety of fun and interactive activities. For children suggested ages 5 and up with adult. Parent or caretaker must be present.&nbs...

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.

SOLAR ECLIPSE GALAXY SLIME

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:
On October 14, 2023, an annular solar  eclipse will create a "ring of fire" in the sky. Visit the Bookmobile and create your galaxy slime in preparation for the eclipse. ...

VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.  You will receive a ZOOM link and BINGO card link. Please print...

Adult Craft: Fall Luminaries

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Enjoy the start of fall with your new decoupage luminaries made of mason jars and napkins! Battery tea lights included. Registration required. ...

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!       No registration. Limit 25.  Admittance tickets may be obtained 30 minu...

ABC FUN!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Families
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers! Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs. Registration required. Limit 12. Ages 3-5 with adult.  Please register for only one ABC Fun class weekly.  ...

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.

PINOCHLE

12:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm. ...

POKEMON @ THE LIBRARY

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts!                      Bring your own cards to the library to battle, share ideas and trade. Registration re...

Teen Volunteer Night: Kindness Rocks

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Help decorate the library’s new art garden by providing some art of your own! Join us in painting rocks with kind messages and pictures all while getting volunteer hours. No artistic ability needed! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12....

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 caretaker must be present. Make music with your little ones! Join local school, Edge Music Academy, for an early childhood music class. This is a perfect...

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. Open to those who do crochet and other needlework...

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: 6
Event Details:
Alphabet Fun for Preschoolers! Have fun with the alphabet doing simple activities using books, crafts, games and songs. Registration required. Limit 12. Ages 3-5 with adult.  Please register for only one ABC Fun class weekly.  ...

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.

Craft Supply Swap: Early Access Pass holders

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:
It's time to update your craft supplies -- for FREE! All items were donated by community members. Open to all; you don't need to donate items to take items! This event is open to the public on Saturday from 10am - 3pm. If you donate items, you're ...

Craft Supply Swap

10:00am - 3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Event Details:
It's time to update your craft supplies -- for FREE! All items were donated by community members. Open to all; you don't need to donate items to take items! This event is open to the public on Saturday from 10am - 3pm. If you donate items, you're ...

Solar Eclipse Glasses Giveaway

All Day
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults & Seniors
Event Details:
Pick up a pair of glasses to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse (which takes place on Saturday, October 14). Make sure to keep your glasses for the next solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024! Giveaway starts Monday, October 2 at 8:30am; avail...

3D HAPPY HALLOWEEN BAT CRAFT

All Day 10/2 - 10/8
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
You'll go batty for this cute, spooky Halloween craft! One per child while supplies last. ...

HALLOWEEN COLORING CONTEST

All Day 10/2 - 10/29
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:
Enter the Halloween coloring contest between October 2 - 29 for a chance to win a spooky prize! Limit one entry per child.                                   ...

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 10/2 - 10/29
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. Miss Mary Kay will read the first chapter of a book to you. Then you can check out a book from the library or the e-book version of the story on Overdrive or Hoopla ...

Adult Take and Make: Pine Cone Door Decoration

8:30am - 8:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Enjoy the start of fall, with these festive hanging pine cones and ribbon pieces for any door. Craft glue not included. Pickup details will be emailed to you within 48 hours of registration. Limited to 25 registrants. Registration opens Monday,...

AARP Smart Driver™ Course: Day 1

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
This is a two day course. Day 2 is on Tuesday, October 3 from 9am-1pm. Participants must attend both days. Cost: $10 per person. Bring cash or check made payable to AARP to the event. The award-winning AARP Smart Driver™ course not only updates...

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 caretaker must be present. Make music with your little ones! Join local school, Edge Music Academy, for an early childhood music class. This is a perfect...

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!       No registration. Limit 25.  Admittance tickets may be obtained 30 minu...

SOLAR ECLIPSE GALAXY SLIME

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:
On October 14, 2023, an annular solar  eclipse will create a "ring of fire" in the sky. Visit the Bookmobile and create your galaxy slime in preparation for the eclipse. ...