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GRINCHY COLORING CONTEST

All Day 11/29–12/21
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Enter the coloring contest between November 24 - December 21 for a chance to win a cute, inflatable Max!

Coloring sheets will be on display at the library and may be posted on social media. Entries will not be returned.  

CRAFTEREVES - BUTTON CHRISTMAS TREE

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Button Christmas Tree

Button up your holidays with this festive tree! 

Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 12. 

 

 

 

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 - POLAR BEAR FAMILY

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Polar Bear Family

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.

SEASONAL BEADING CRAFT

All Day 12/15–12/21
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Pick up a fun beading craft to bling up your holiday or to make and give as a handmade gift. 

One per child while supplies last.

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - WINTER GREENERY

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Will County Master Gardeners for a fun, hands on program: Winter Greenery.

Design a square shaped wreath with evergreens accented with a modge-podge print. 

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.

Adult Craft: Snowman Decoration

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit with a snowman decoration! Paint your own wooden snowman to hang on a wall or your front door for the holidays.

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.

BOOKMOBILE CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Outreach

ARTIC ANIMAL COLORING CONTEST

All Day 12/22–12/23
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.  

SURPRISE HOLIDAY CRAFTING

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Family Activity Zone
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Surprise Holiday Crafting

Choose a wrapped, seasonal, mystery kit! Craft together for the hour then plan to take your kit home to finish. Craft kits are varied. One per person.

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.

BOOKMOBILE CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Outreach

BEADS & BEYOND!

10:00am–4:00pm
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.

BOOKMOBILE CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Outreach

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach

ARTIC ANIMAL COLORING CONTEST

All Day 12/26–12/30
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.  

BOOKMOBILE CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Outreach

SLEDDING SPIRAL CRAFT

All Day 12/29–12/30
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Polar bears and penguins slide down an awesome spiral you create.

One per child while supplies last.

BOOKMOBILE CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Outreach

BEADS & BEYOND!

10:00am–4:00pm
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.

Teen Craft: Mandala Pop and Paint

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a night of painting magnificent mandalas on canvas while drinking pop from the fanciest of glasses. We’ll even have some edible glitter to add to the drinks for some extra sparkle! 

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.

BOOKMOBILE CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Outreach

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Homer Township Public Library District, Outreach

SLEDDING SPIRAL CRAFT

All Day 1/2–1/4
Children, Tweens, Families
Library Branch: Homer Township Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Polar bears and penguins slide down an awesome spiral you create.

One per child while supplies last.

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.