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Week of May 2, 2021

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Time	Sun (5/2)	Mon (5/3)	Tue (5/4)	Wed (5/5)	Thu (5/6)	Fri (5/7)	Sat (5/8)
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....
		TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB - MAYHEM IN MAY 8:00am - 9:00pm TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB - MAYHEM IN MAY 8:00am - 9:00pm May 3, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Book Club Description Watch Now! To Be Continued Book Club with Miss Mary Kay....
		FASHION LOOKBOOK 8:30am - 9:00pm Registration Required FASHION LOOKBOOK 8:30am - 9:00pm May 3, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description Get your FREE copy of Fashion Lookbook for fashionistas and an assorted watercolor paint set. The pages are just right for creating, coloring, sketching, and journaling....
8am		TEEN GIVEAWAY: CAT QUILTING KIT 8:30am - 11:00pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Teen Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Description Teens in grades 6-12 will get a FREE copy of a Cat Quilting Kit, complete with materials & an instruction book to make your own quilted cat ...	MOMS - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 9:00pm MOMS - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 9:00pm May 4, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Storytime Description When we think of moms, we think of LOVE! Enjoy some love with your moms, and share songs and stories together!...		MOMS - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 9:00pm MOMS - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 9:00pm May 6, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Storytime Description When we think of moms, we think of LOVE! Enjoy some love with your moms, and share songs and stories together!...		MOMS - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 9:00pm MOMS - ONLINE STORIES & ACTIVITIES 8:00am - 9:00pm May 8, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Storytime Description When we think of moms, we think of LOVE! Enjoy some love with your moms, and share songs and stories together!...
9am		ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 7:00pm ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 7:00pm May 3, 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 May 3, 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. ... HOMER VIDEO: TACO TUESDAY TWISTS 9:00am - 9:00pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Video! Registration Required Description Learn how to stretch the definition of taco with some fun twists on a Tuesday favorite! This 30 minute recorded class is presented by Kristyn Slick of Mealtime Memories.... CELEBRATE THE U.S.A. - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 8:00pm CELEBRATE THE U.S.A. - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 8:00pm May 3, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Are you drawn to coloring? Waiting for your brush with fame? Submit a Celebrate the U.S.A. coloring sheet between May 3 - 29 for a chance to win a patriotic prize!...	ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 7:00pm ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 7:00pm May 4, 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 May 4, 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 THE U.S.A. - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 8:00pm CELEBRATE THE U.S.A. - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 8:00pm May 4, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Are you drawn to coloring? Waiting for your brush with fame? Submit a Celebrate the U.S.A. coloring sheet between May 3 - 29 for a chance to win a patriotic prize!... HOMER VIDEO: TACO TUESDAY TWISTS 9:00am - 9:00pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Video! Registration Required Description Learn how to stretch the definition of taco with some fun twists on a Tuesday favorite! This 30 minute recorded class is presented by Kristyn Slick of Mealtime Memories.... MONSTROUSLY CUTE MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT 9:00am - 8:00pm MONSTROUSLY CUTE MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT 9:00am - 8:00pm May 4, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Make this monstrously cute sign to show mom how much you care! One per child while supplies last. ...	ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 7:00pm ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 7:00pm May 5, 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. ... CELEBRATE THE U.S.A. - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 8:00pm CELEBRATE THE U.S.A. - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 8:00pm May 5, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Are you drawn to coloring? Waiting for your brush with fame? Submit a Celebrate the U.S.A. coloring sheet between May 3 - 29 for a chance to win a patriotic prize!... HOMER VIDEO: TACO TUESDAY TWISTS 9:00am - 9:00pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Video! Registration Required Description Learn how to stretch the definition of taco with some fun twists on a Tuesday favorite! This 30 minute recorded class is presented by Kristyn Slick of Mealtime Memories....	ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 4:00pm ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 9:00am - 4:00pm May 6, 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. ... CELEBRATE THE U.S.A. - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 8:00pm CELEBRATE THE U.S.A. - COLORING CONTEST 9:00am - 8:00pm May 6, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Are you drawn to coloring? Waiting for your brush with fame? Submit a Celebrate the U.S.A. coloring sheet between May 3 - 29 for a chance to win a patriotic prize!... HOMER VIDEO: TACO TUESDAY TWISTS 9:00am - 9:00pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Video! Registration Required Description Learn how to stretch the definition of taco with some fun twists on a Tuesday favorite! This 30 minute recorded class is presented by Kristyn Slick of Mealtime Memories....	FRIENDS 2 TRIVIA! 9:00am - 9:00pm Homer Township Public Library District Description How much do you know about the TV show Friends? Click the link below to test your knowlendge in our online trivia game! It's easy to do, just answer the questions as fast as you can. Good luck!... HOMER VIDEO: TACO TUESDAY TWISTS 9:00am - 12:00pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Video! Registration Required Description Learn how to stretch the definition of taco with some fun twists on a Tuesday favorite! This 30 minute recorded class is presented by Kristyn Slick of Mealtime Memories....
10am				HOMER LIVE!: IDENTITY THEFT 10:00am - 11:00am Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Live! Registration Required Description We are all at risk of identity theft. Join Lana Thompson from BMO Harris Bank to learn how to identify the signs and different types of identity theft and fraud, then learn strategies to protect yourself.... HOMER LIVE! VIRTUAL WIGGLES AND GIGGLES 10:30am - 11:00am Registration Required HOMER LIVE! VIRTUAL WIGGLES AND GIGGLES 10:30am - 11:00am May 5, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Family, Children, Program Type: Wiggles & Giggles Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 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 May 6, 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....	ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 10:00am - 4:00pm ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 10:00am - 4:00pm May 7, 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. ... CELEBRATE THE U.S.A. - COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 4:00pm CELEBRATE THE U.S.A. - COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 4:00pm May 7, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Are you drawn to coloring? Waiting for your brush with fame? Submit a Celebrate the U.S.A. coloring sheet between May 3 - 29 for a chance to win a patriotic prize!...	ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 10:00am - 3:00pm ART DISPLAY - PRAIRIE ART STUDIO 10:00am - 3:00pm May 8, 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. ... CELEBRATE THE U.S.A. - COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 3:00pm CELEBRATE THE U.S.A. - COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 3:00pm May 8, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Are you drawn to coloring? Waiting for your brush with fame? Submit a Celebrate the U.S.A. coloring sheet between May 3 - 29 for a chance to win a patriotic prize!... MONSTROUSLY CUTE MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT 10:00am - 3:00pm MONSTROUSLY CUTE MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT 10:00am - 3:00pm May 8, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Make this monstrously cute sign to show mom how much you care! One per child while supplies last. ...
2pm							HOMER LIVE!: YOUR CITY @ HOME: ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 2:00pm - 3:00pm HOMER LIVE!: YOUR CITY @ HOME: ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 2:00pm - 3:00pm May 8, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Live! Description Register for this program here....
4pm		FLOWER FRIENDS 4:30pm - 6:30pm Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Oak Creek Stop 4:30 - 5:10 Deerwood Dr. & McCabe Ln. Willow Walk Stop 5:30 - 6:30 Willow Walk Park: Cagwin Dr. Spring is in the air! Visit the Bookmobile and get your very own flower friend. ...	FLOWER FRIENDS 4:30pm - 6:30pm Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Cedar Ridge Stop 4:30 - 5:10 Ridge Park: Cedar Ridge Dr. Broken Arrow Stop 5:30 - 6:30 Arrowhead Park: Montauk Dr. Spring is in the air! Visit the Bookmobile and get your very own flower friend. ...	FLOWER FRIENDS 4:30pm - 6:30pm Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Sagebrook Stop 4:30 - 5:10 Sagebrook Park: Pennyroyal Ln. Parker Ridge Stop 5:30 - 6:30 Park: Morel Dr. Spring is in the air! Visit the Bookmobile and get your very own flower friend. ...
6pm		HOMER LIVE! CAT CHAT 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Live! Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Description Do you love cats? Well this is an event for you! Join us for our new series for animal lovers! Cat Chat is a casual discussion group for people who share a love for our feline friends!...
7pm					A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH ALEX KOTLOWITZ 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Registration Required Seats Remaining: 45 Description Join us for a live Zoom discussion with author Alex Kotlowitz! Homer Library teamed up with over 70 RAILS libraries to bring you this incredible event, moderated by Pulitzer Prize winning Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich!...