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Week of April 25, 2021

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Time	Sun (4/25)	Mon (4/26)	Tue (4/27)	Wed (4/28)	Thu (4/29)	Fri (4/30)	Sat (5/1)
All day	STAR WARS RAFFLE 12:00am - 11:45pm STAR WARS RAFFLE 12:00am - 11:45pm Apr 19, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult, Bookmobile, Teen, Tweens, Family, Children, Description Enter for a chance to win a raffle prize full of Star Wars themed goodies! Open to all ages, one entry per person. Five winners chosen. Winners will be emailed with pickup details. Prize must be picked up from the Homer Library....
8am		ALL ABOUT INSECTS! - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 9:00pm ALL ABOUT INSECTS! - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 9:00pm Apr 26, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Storytime Description Insects are buzzing everywhere! Join in on some buzz worthy activities that will help you learn about insects.... ADULT CRAFT! TAKE AND MAKE! AIR CLAY BOOK 8:30am - 10:30pm Registration Required ADULT CRAFT! TAKE AND MAKE! AIR CLAY BOOK 8:30am - 10:30pm Apr 26, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description Take home an air clay book! This is a fun and easy way to learn the craft! (Supplies Vary!)... TEEN GIVEAWAY: STAR WARS MASTER MODELS: R2D2 8:30am - 11:30pm Registration Required TEEN GIVEAWAY: STAR WARS MASTER MODELS: R2D2 8:30am - 11:30pm Apr 26, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Teen Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Teens in grades 6-12 will get a FREE copy of a Star Wars Master Models: R2D2 kit!...		ALL ABOUT INSECTS! - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 9:00pm ALL ABOUT INSECTS! - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 9:00pm Apr 28, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Storytime Description Insects are buzzing everywhere! Join in on some buzz worthy activities that will help you learn about insects....		ALL ABOUT INSECTS! - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 9:00pm ALL ABOUT INSECTS! - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 9:00pm Apr 30, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Storytime Description Insects are buzzing everywhere! Join in on some buzz worthy activities that will help you learn about insects....
9am		CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 7:00pm CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 7:00pm Apr 26, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Are you drawn to coloring? Waiting for your brush with fame? Submit an Earth Day coloring sheet between April 5 - May 1 for a chance to win a plush globe and other goodies!... ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 7:00pm ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 7:00pm Apr 26, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Prairie Art Studio students. On display in the KidZone during the library's hours of open operation. ... STAR WARS WISDOM QUEST 9:00am - 7:00pm STAR WARS WISDOM QUEST 9:00am - 7:00pm Apr 26, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Come search the KidZone galaxy for the wisdom of the Jedi! May your quest be rewarded with a BB-8 piñata equipped with out of this world treats! One entry per child while supplies last. ...	CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 7:00pm CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 7:00pm Apr 27, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Are you drawn to coloring? Waiting for your brush with fame? Submit an Earth Day coloring sheet between April 5 - May 1 for a chance to win a plush globe and other goodies!... ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 7:00pm ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 7:00pm Apr 27, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Prairie Art Studio students. On display in the KidZone during the library's hours of open operation. ... STAR WARS WISDOM QUEST 9:00am - 7:00pm STAR WARS WISDOM QUEST 9:00am - 7:00pm Apr 27, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Come search the KidZone galaxy for the wisdom of the Jedi! May your quest be rewarded with a BB-8 piñata equipped with out of this world treats! One entry per child while supplies last. ... HOME IS WHERE MY MOM IS - KID'S CRAFT 9:00am - 7:00pm HOME IS WHERE MY MOM IS - KID'S CRAFT 9:00am - 7:00pm Apr 27, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Home is where the heart is and Mom is the heart of the home! Make a beautiful keepsake for mothers, grandmothers, aunts and sisters. Hang the finished sign up on Mother's Day morning and give that special lady a heartwarming surprise!...	CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 7:00pm CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 7:00pm Apr 28, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Are you drawn to coloring? Waiting for your brush with fame? Submit an Earth Day coloring sheet between April 5 - May 1 for a chance to win a plush globe and other goodies!... ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 7:00pm ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 7:00pm Apr 28, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Prairie Art Studio students. On display in the KidZone during the library's hours of open operation. ... STAR WARS WISDOM QUEST 9:00am - 7:00pm STAR WARS WISDOM QUEST 9:00am - 7:00pm Apr 28, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Come search the KidZone galaxy for the wisdom of the Jedi! May your quest be rewarded with a BB-8 piñata equipped with out of this world treats! One entry per child while supplies last. ... FAMILY VIRTUAL TRIVIA - FROZEN! 9:30am - 8:30pm FAMILY VIRTUAL TRIVIA - FROZEN! 9:30am - 8:30pm Apr 28, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Wake the kids and phone the neighbors! Get ready for a fun day of Family Trivia! Play individually or work together to test your knowledge. Family Trivia is open all day....	CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 4:00pm CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 4:00pm Apr 29, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Are you drawn to coloring? Waiting for your brush with fame? Submit an Earth Day coloring sheet between April 5 - May 1 for a chance to win a plush globe and other goodies!... ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 4:00pm ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 4:00pm Apr 29, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Prairie Art Studio students. On display in the KidZone during the library's hours of open operation. ... STAR WARS WISDOM QUEST 9:00am - 7:00pm STAR WARS WISDOM QUEST 9:00am - 7:00pm Apr 29, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Come search the KidZone galaxy for the wisdom of the Jedi! May your quest be rewarded with a BB-8 piñata equipped with out of this world treats! One entry per child while supplies last. ...	The 2021 Academy Awards Trivia! 9:00am - 9:00pm Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Description Grab your friends and family for a day of trivia!! You can play against others in your pajamas! This fun online trivia is open all day! It's easy to do, just click on the link and answer the questions as fast as you can! Good luck!...
10am				HOMER LIVE! VIRTUAL WIGGLES AND GIGGLES 10:30am - 11:00am Registration Required HOMER LIVE! VIRTUAL WIGGLES AND GIGGLES 10:30am - 11:00am Apr 28, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Family, Children, Program Type: Wiggles & Giggles Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Description Suggested ages - birth to 35 months....	HOMER LIVE! KID'S KORNER ONLINE STORY TIME 10:30am - 11:00am Registration Required HOMER LIVE! KID'S KORNER ONLINE STORY TIME 10:30am - 11:00am Apr 29, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Family, Children, Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description The KidZone staff share stories while we maintain social distancing. Please register for each class date so you will receive the weekly Zoom link....	CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 4:00pm CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 4:00pm Apr 30, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Are you drawn to coloring? Waiting for your brush with fame? Submit an Earth Day coloring sheet between April 5 - May 1 for a chance to win a plush globe and other goodies!... ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 10:00am - 4:00pm ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 10:00am - 4:00pm Apr 30, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Prairie Art Studio students. On display in the KidZone during the library's hours of open operation. ... STAR WARS WISDOM QUEST 10:00am - 4:00pm STAR WARS WISDOM QUEST 10:00am - 4:00pm Apr 30, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Come search the KidZone galaxy for the wisdom of the Jedi! May your quest be rewarded with a BB-8 piñata equipped with out of this world treats! One entry per child while supplies last. ...	CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 3:00pm CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 3:00pm May 1, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Are you drawn to coloring? Waiting for your brush with fame? Submit an Earth Day coloring sheet between April 5 - May 1 for a chance to win a plush globe and other goodies!... ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 10:00am - 3:00pm ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 10:00am - 3:00pm May 1, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description You are invited to a special exhibition of artwork created by Prairie Art Studio students. On display in the KidZone during the library's hours of open operation. ... STAR WARS WISDOM QUEST 10:00am - 3:00pm STAR WARS WISDOM QUEST 10:00am - 3:00pm May 1, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Come search the KidZone galaxy for the wisdom of the Jedi! May your quest be rewarded with a BB-8 piñata equipped with out of this world treats! One entry per child while supplies last. ... HOME IS WHERE MY MOM IS - KID'S CRAFT 10:00am - 3:00pm HOME IS WHERE MY MOM IS - KID'S CRAFT 10:00am - 3:00pm May 1, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Home is where the heart is and Mom is the heart of the home! Make a beautiful keepsake for mothers, grandmothers, aunts and sisters. Hang the finished sign up on Mother's Day morning and give that special lady a heartwarming surprise!...
11am						POLISH ONLINE STORY TIME - HOMER LIVE! 11:30am - 12:00pm Registration Required POLISH ONLINE STORY TIME - HOMER LIVE! 11:30am - 12:00pm Apr 30, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Family, Children, Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description The KidZone staff share stories in Polish live online. Check the library website calendar for new Polish story times every three weeks. Suggested ages 3-6....
1pm							HOMER LIVE!: YOUR CITY @ HOME: CHICAGO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration Required HOMER LIVE!: YOUR CITY @ HOME: CHICAGO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 1:00pm - 2:00pm May 1, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult, Family, Program Type: Homer Live! Registration Required Description Register for this program here....
4pm		UPCYCLE BIRD FEEDER 4:30pm - 6:30pm Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Victoria Crossing West Stop 4:30 - 5:10 Park: Long Meadow Dr. & Abbey Ln. Meadowview Stop 5:30 - 6:30 Woodland Dr. near trails Visit the Bookmobile and pick up your own upcycled bird feeder! ...	UPCYCLE BIRD FEEDER 4:30pm - 6:30pm Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Stonebridge Stop 4:30 - 5:10 Stonebridge Park: Stonebridge Dr. Countryview Estates Stop 5:30 - 6:30 Countryview Ln. near entrance Visit the Bookmobile and pick up your own upcycled bird feeder! ...	UPCYCLE BIRD FEEDER 4:30pm - 6:30pm Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Woodbine Stop 4:30 - 5:10 Sendra Park: Greenbrier Ln. Pebble Creek Stop 5:30 - 6:30 Culver Park: Arboretum Dr. Visit the Bookmobile and pick up your own upcycled bird feeder! ...
6pm		CRAFTEREVES 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration Required CRAFTEREVES 6:00pm - 7:00pm Apr 26, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Program Type: Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Hatch a garden of fun!... HOMER LIVE!: CHICK LIT BOOK CLUB (SPECIAL DATE IN APRIL) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Required HOMER LIVE!: CHICK LIT BOOK CLUB (SPECIAL DATE IN APRIL) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Apr 26, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Live! Registration Required Description It's a virtual meeting of our Chick Lit Book Club! We'll be discussing Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson....		HOMER LIVE! ART WORKSHOP - NUMBER BOTS! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Required HOMER LIVE! ART WORKSHOP - NUMBER BOTS! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Apr 28, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description A companion to Alphabet Animals, learn to draw all kinds of fun robots using only numbers, Roman numerals, and the occasional math symbol. You will not believe all the things you can draw with numbers!!...
7pm		Board Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm Homer Township Public Library District			HOMER LIVE!: THE HISTORY OF THE BEACH BOYS 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration Required HOMER LIVE!: THE HISTORY OF THE BEACH BOYS 7:00pm - 8:00pm Apr 29, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Live! Registration Required Seats Remaining: 69 Description If summer had a sound it would be the Beach Boys…surf, sun and California dreaming. Learn about The Beach Boys “sunniest” years from 1962-1967....