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Week of November 28, 2021

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Time	Sun (11/28)	Mon (11/29)	Tue (11/30)	Wed (12/1)	Thu (12/2)	Fri (12/3)	Sat (12/4)
All day	Children's Reading Challenges All Day Children's Reading Challenges 12:00am - 12:00am Nov 1, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Chidlren's Reading Challenges! November 1st - December 30th Win a Kindle!...
All day	FALL FOR BOOKS: AN ADULT READING CHALLENGE All Day FALL FOR BOOKS: AN ADULT READING CHALLENGE 12:00am - 12:00am Nov 1, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Description Stop by the library to pick up a Fall Reading Challenge log (or download and print one from home here)....
8am	NaNoWriMO Survival Kit 8:30am - 9:00pm Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Description Are you participating in NaNoWriMo? To show our support for this amazing goal, the Homer Township Public Library has put together a survival kit for you....	WHAT'S YOUR TURKEY NAME? 8:30am - 9:00pm WHAT'S YOUR TURKEY NAME? 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 29, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Discover your TURKEY NAME by using the first letter of your name and the month you were born. Write your new name on a What’s Your Turkey Name form to take home. ... 3D Holiday Tree Bead Craft 8:30am - 9:00pm 3D Holiday Tree Bead Craft 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 29, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Create a festive, 3D holiday decoration with colorful pony beads! Display your design for friends and family to admire, year after year. One per child while supplies last. ... HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT 8:30am - 9:00pm HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 29, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Can you find all the hidden holiday pictures in the KidZone? If so, you may win a fabulous prize to kick off your holidays! One entry per child while supplies last. ... FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 29, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the Frosty Fun coloring contest between Nov. 22 - Dec. 19 for a chance to win an inflatable snowman!... TAKE AND MAKE! LET IT SNOW MASON JAR AND SNOWFLAKE DECORATION 8:30am - 9:00pm Registration Required TAKE AND MAKE! LET IT SNOW MASON JAR AND SNOWFLAKE DECORATION 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 29, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Create your own "Let it Snow" Mason jar. This jar comes with vinyl decals! You can make it two sided with an additional "Hello Winter" decal.... TEEN BOOK GIVEAWAY: THE LYING WOODS 8:30am - 11:30pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Teen Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description Teens in grades 6-12 will get all a free copy of the book The Lying Woods by Ashley Elston!... NaNoWriMO Survival Kit 8:30am - 9:00pm Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Description Are you participating in NaNoWriMo? To show our support for this amazing goal, the Homer Township Public Library has put together a survival kit for you....	3D Holiday Tree Bead Craft 8:30am - 9:00pm 3D Holiday Tree Bead Craft 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 30, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Create a festive, 3D holiday decoration with colorful pony beads! Display your design for friends and family to admire, year after year. One per child while supplies last. ... HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT 8:30am - 9:00pm HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 30, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Can you find all the hidden holiday pictures in the KidZone? If so, you may win a fabulous prize to kick off your holidays! One entry per child while supplies last. ... FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 30, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the Frosty Fun coloring contest between Nov. 22 - Dec. 19 for a chance to win an inflatable snowman!... NaNoWriMO Survival Kit 8:30am - 9:00pm Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Description Are you participating in NaNoWriMo? To show our support for this amazing goal, the Homer Township Public Library has put together a survival kit for you....	3D Holiday Tree Bead Craft 8:30am - 9:00pm 3D Holiday Tree Bead Craft 8:30am - 9:00pm Dec 1, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Create a festive, 3D holiday decoration with colorful pony beads! Display your design for friends and family to admire, year after year. One per child while supplies last. ... ELF ON THE SHELF & PRIZE DRAWING @ THE LIBRARY 8:30am - 9:00pm ELF ON THE SHELF & PRIZE DRAWING @ THE LIBRARY 8:30am - 9:00pm Dec 1, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description HE’S BACK…. The library’s elf, Noel, is back from the North Pole! Stop in daily from December 1st through the 23rd to see what Noel is up to. Once you've spotted Noel's antics, remember to enter the ELF prize drawing!... HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT 8:30am - 9:00pm HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT 8:30am - 9:00pm Dec 1, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Can you find all the hidden holiday pictures in the KidZone? If so, you may win a fabulous prize to kick off your holidays! One entry per child while supplies last. ... FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm Dec 1, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the Frosty Fun coloring contest between Nov. 22 - Dec. 19 for a chance to win an inflatable snowman!...	ELF ON THE SHELF & PRIZE DRAWING @ THE LIBRARY 8:30am - 9:00pm ELF ON THE SHELF & PRIZE DRAWING @ THE LIBRARY 8:30am - 9:00pm Dec 2, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description HE’S BACK…. The library’s elf, Noel, is back from the North Pole! Stop in daily from December 1st through the 23rd to see what Noel is up to. Once you've spotted Noel's antics, remember to enter the ELF prize drawing!... 3D Holiday Tree Bead Craft 8:30am - 9:00pm 3D Holiday Tree Bead Craft 8:30am - 9:00pm Dec 2, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Create a festive, 3D holiday decoration with colorful pony beads! Display your design for friends and family to admire, year after year. One per child while supplies last. ... HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT 8:30am - 9:00pm HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT 8:30am - 9:00pm Dec 2, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Can you find all the hidden holiday pictures in the KidZone? If so, you may win a fabulous prize to kick off your holidays! One entry per child while supplies last. ... FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm Dec 2, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the Frosty Fun coloring contest between Nov. 22 - Dec. 19 for a chance to win an inflatable snowman!...
9am		HOLIDAY SOUPS & SIDES WITH CHEF MADDOX (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Registration Required HOLIDAY SOUPS & SIDES WITH CHEF MADDOX (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Nov 29, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Video! Registration Required Description In this recorded cooking demo, Chef Susan Maddox demonstrates some great soups and sides to enjoy for the upcoming holiday season. These new favorites are sure to please your family while making the time in the kitchen enjoyable. ... MAHJONG (INDOOR EVENT) 9:00am - 12:00pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Registration Required Description Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Mondays at 9am and Wednesdays at 1pm, but you do not need to attend both days....	HOLIDAY SOUPS & SIDES WITH CHEF MADDOX (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Registration Required HOLIDAY SOUPS & SIDES WITH CHEF MADDOX (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Nov 30, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Video! Registration Required Description In this recorded cooking demo, Chef Susan Maddox demonstrates some great soups and sides to enjoy for the upcoming holiday season. These new favorites are sure to please your family while making the time in the kitchen enjoyable. ...	HOLIDAY SOUPS & SIDES WITH CHEF MADDOX (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Registration Required HOLIDAY SOUPS & SIDES WITH CHEF MADDOX (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Dec 1, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Video! Registration Required Description In this recorded cooking demo, Chef Susan Maddox demonstrates some great soups and sides to enjoy for the upcoming holiday season. These new favorites are sure to please your family while making the time in the kitchen enjoyable. ...	HOLIDAY SOUPS & SIDES WITH CHEF MADDOX (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Registration Required HOLIDAY SOUPS & SIDES WITH CHEF MADDOX (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Dec 2, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Video! Registration Required Description In this recorded cooking demo, Chef Susan Maddox demonstrates some great soups and sides to enjoy for the upcoming holiday season. These new favorites are sure to please your family while making the time in the kitchen enjoyable. ... TECH HELP ON DEMAND: ONE-ON-ONE (INDOOR EVENT) 9:00am - 9:30am Registration Required TECH HELP ON DEMAND: ONE-ON-ONE (INDOOR EVENT) 9:00am - 9:30am Dec 2, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description Sign up for a 30 minute one-on-one session with an Adult Services librarian regarding a basic technology or computer topic of your choice....	HOLIDAY SOUPS & SIDES WITH CHEF MADDOX (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 12:00pm Registration Required HOLIDAY SOUPS & SIDES WITH CHEF MADDOX (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 12:00pm Dec 3, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Video! Registration Required Description In this recorded cooking demo, Chef Susan Maddox demonstrates some great soups and sides to enjoy for the upcoming holiday season. These new favorites are sure to please your family while making the time in the kitchen enjoyable. ...
10am	THE NEW YORK TIMES AND CROSSWORD IN A PEAR TREE GIVEAWAY 10:00am - 4:00pm THE NEW YORK TIMES AND CROSSWORD IN A PEAR TREE GIVEAWAY 10:00am - 4:00pm Nov 28, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Description While supplies last!!!! Stop into the library for a free crossword puzzle! ...	THE NEW YORK TIMES AND CROSSWORD IN A PEAR TREE GIVEAWAY 10:00am - 4:00pm THE NEW YORK TIMES AND CROSSWORD IN A PEAR TREE GIVEAWAY 10:00am - 4:00pm Nov 29, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Description While supplies last!!!! Stop into the library for a free crossword puzzle! ...				ELF ON THE SHELF & PRIZE DRAWING @ THE LIBRARY 10:00am - 4:00pm ELF ON THE SHELF & PRIZE DRAWING @ THE LIBRARY 10:00am - 4:00pm Dec 3, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description HE’S BACK…. The library’s elf, Noel, is back from the North Pole! Stop in daily from December 1st through the 23rd to see what Noel is up to. Once you've spotted Noel's antics, remember to enter the ELF prize drawing!... 3D Holiday Tree Bead Craft 10:00am - 4:00pm 3D Holiday Tree Bead Craft 10:00am - 4:00pm Dec 3, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Create a festive, 3D holiday decoration with colorful pony beads! Display your design for friends and family to admire, year after year. One per child while supplies last. ... HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT 10:00am - 4:00pm HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT 10:00am - 4:00pm Dec 3, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Can you find all the hidden holiday pictures in the KidZone? If so, you may win a fabulous prize to kick off your holidays! One entry per child while supplies last. ... FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 4:00pm FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 4:00pm Dec 3, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the Frosty Fun coloring contest between Nov. 22 - Dec. 19 for a chance to win an inflatable snowman!... MOMMY AND ME PILATES 10:30am - 11:30am Registration Required MOMMY AND ME PILATES 10:30am - 11:30am Dec 3, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Family, Children, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description Take a break to stretch and decompress before the holidays!...	ELF ON THE SHELF & PRIZE DRAWING @ THE LIBRARY 10:00am - 3:00pm ELF ON THE SHELF & PRIZE DRAWING @ THE LIBRARY 10:00am - 3:00pm Dec 4, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description HE’S BACK…. The library’s elf, Noel, is back from the North Pole! Stop in daily from December 1st through the 23rd to see what Noel is up to. Once you've spotted Noel's antics, remember to enter the ELF prize drawing!... 3D Holiday Tree Bead Craft 10:00am - 3:00pm 3D Holiday Tree Bead Craft 10:00am - 3:00pm Dec 4, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Create a festive, 3D holiday decoration with colorful pony beads! Display your design for friends and family to admire, year after year. One per child while supplies last. ... HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT 10:00am - 3:00pm HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT 10:00am - 3:00pm Dec 4, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Can you find all the hidden holiday pictures in the KidZone? If so, you may win a fabulous prize to kick off your holidays! One entry per child while supplies last. ... COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC 10:00am - 2:30pm Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Description The State of Illinois in patrnership with Homer Township Public Library is offering a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic. All vaccines available. Walk-ins accepted. Boosters will be available.... FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 3:00pm FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 3:00pm Dec 4, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the Frosty Fun coloring contest between Nov. 22 - Dec. 19 for a chance to win an inflatable snowman!...
1pm				MAHJONG (INDOOR EVENT) 1:00pm - 4:00pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Registration Required Description Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Mondays at 9am and Wednesdays at 1pm, but you do not need to attend both days....
4pm	FALL TREE JAR 4:00pm - 8:00pm FALL TREE JAR 4:00pm - 8:00pm Nov 28, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Pack all the delights of fall into one small jar with this fun craft! One per child while supplies last. ... TURKEY STICKER HUNT 4:00pm - 8:00pm TURKEY STICKER HUNT 4:00pm - 8:00pm Nov 28, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Seek out festive Thanksgiving scenes! Collect funny stickers to make your turkey come to life! One per child while supplies last. ... FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST 4:00pm - 8:00pm FROSTY FUN COLORING CONTEST 4:00pm - 8:00pm Nov 28, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the Frosty Fun coloring contest between Nov. 22 - Dec. 19 for a chance to win an inflatable snowman!...	GRINCHY BRACELET 4:15pm - 7:30pm Outreach Homer Township Library Bookmobile Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Visit the Bookmobile to create your own great Grinchy slap bracelet to enjoy or gift to a friend. Young School 4:15 - 4:55 Victoria Crossing West 5:00 - 5:30 Meadowview 6:00 - 6:40 Meadowcrest 6:50 - 7:30...	GRINCHY BRACELET 4:15pm - 7:30pm Outreach Homer Township Library Bookmobile Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Visit the Bookmobile to create your own great Grinchy slap bracelet to enjoy or gift to a friend. Schilling School 4:15 - 4:55 Glenview Walk 5:00 - 5:40 Countryview 6:10 - 6:45 Crystal Creek 6:50 - 7:30...	GRINCHY BRACELET 4:15pm - 7:30pm Outreach Homer Township Library Bookmobile Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Visit the Bookmobile to create your own great Grinchy slap bracelet to enjoy or gift to a friend. Old Oak South 4:15 - 4:50 Erin Hills 5:00 - 5:30 Kingston Hills 6:00 - 6:35 Derby Hills 6:45 - 7:30 ...	MAD SCIENCE! 4:30pm - 5:15pm Registration Required MAD SCIENCE! 4:30pm - 5:15pm Dec 2, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Join us as we have some fun with a simple science activity. Registration required for each session. Ages 5-8 Limit 10....
6pm			SECRET CHICAGO (ZOOM EVENT) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Registration Required Seats Remaining: 64 Description Think you know Chicago?...		ADULT CRAFT: GNOME NIGHT! (IN PERSON) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Kick off December with a fun night of gnomes! We will make two different style of gnomes! This is an in person craft. Come in and have a fun night of crafting with other adults! Registration is required and space is limited. ...