Library Closed: Friday, March 29 and Sunday, March 31

The library will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Sunday, March 31. Happy Easter!

Upcoming Events

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

VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Families
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
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...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

That’s in Illinois? Visiting IL State Parks

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:
Celeste Brown’s quest to visit each of the Illinois State Parks - there are about 150! - has opened her eyes to the diversity of our state.  Take a tour of the 85 parks she’s explored, hear tales of adventures with wildlife and GPS, and discover...
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!       No registration. Limit 25.  Admittance tickets may be obtained 30 minu...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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: 2
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.  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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

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: 16
Event Details:
Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft: Flower Hammer Art

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Create art and let our some feelings at the same time during this craft! Design one of a kind floral masterpieces using only a hammer and flowers. The perfect present for Mother’s Day! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. ...
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. 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.

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

ABC FUN!

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children, Families
Waitlist
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.  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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Adult Movie Matinee: American Fiction

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. Snacks provided! Today's movie is American Fiction. Rated R for language throughout, some drug use, sexual references and brief violence. Length: 1 hour and 57 minutes...
This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Come learn about the Monarch butterfly with local expert, Mrs. Linda Malmberg of "Butterflies R Us." Enjoy a story, crafts and photo opportunity. Participants are encouraged to bring a can of food for the food pantry.  Registration require...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:
Stop by the Teen Room anytime today to get a frog figurine the size of your fingertip! One per person, while supplies last. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

OUTER SPACE SEARCH

All Day 4/29 - 5/12
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:
Seek out 6  outer space pictures in the KidZone. Collect letters from each picture and use them to complete a quote by astronaut, Sally Ride. One per child, per search, while supplies last.   ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

FANTASTIC FOOD COLORING CONTEST

All Day 4/29 - 5/25
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:
Enter the Fantastic Food coloring contest for a chance to win a fabulously filled, Cupcake Pinata! Pick up a coloring sheet at the library or print a copy home. Coloring sheets will be display at the library and may be posted on social media. A...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Google Photos

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Get to know Google Photos, the free photo sharing and photo storage service. Learn how to edit, organize, share, and order prints of your photos. Registration required. ...
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. 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.

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!       No registration. Limit 25.  Admittance tickets may be obtained 30 minu...
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.

MAY TYHE 4TH BE WITH YOU!

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:
Swing by the Bookmobile and build your own lightsaber.  Plus, if you're feeling lucky, enter our Star Wars themed raffle for a chance to win some exciting prizes.  Let's make this a day to remember, Jedi-style! ...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Adult Craft: Bottle Painting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Celebrate Earth month by repurposing old bottles into works of colorful art! No artistic skills necessary! Registration required. ...
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. Presented in Polish & English, thematic tales, rhymes, songs and movement are paired with a simple craft to help children develop essential early literacy skills and get ready to read.   No ...
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.

MAY TYHE 4TH BE WITH YOU!

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:
Swing by the Bookmobile and build your own lightsaber.  Plus, if you're feeling lucky, enter our Star Wars themed raffle for a chance to win some exciting prizes.  Let's make this a day to remember, Jedi-style! ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Taylor Swift Eras Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:
Are you ready for it? Join other Swifties for a night of friendship bracelets, trivia, Taylor-themed snacks, and more. Come dressed in your favorite Eras outfit! Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
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 ...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

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

MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0