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Week of November 14, 2021

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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		BREAK IN BAGS 8:30am - 9:00pm BREAK IN BAGS 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 15, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Can you figure out the code to open the Break-In Bag’s lock and get the loot? Think "escape room" but instead of breaking out, you gather clues to break in. ... TAKE AND MAKE! HOLIDAY HOOP ORNAMENT CRAFT 8:30am - 9:30pm Registration Required TAKE AND MAKE! HOLIDAY HOOP ORNAMENT CRAFT 8:30am - 9:30pm Nov 15, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description Create your own holiday ornament! This is not a program that will be held at the library -- you'll sign up for the craft, pick it up after we email you pickup details, and it's yours to keep! That's all there is to it!... FALL TREE JAR 8:30am - 9:00pm FALL TREE JAR 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 15, 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 8:30am - 9:00pm TURKEY STICKER HUNT 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 15, 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. ... TEEN GIVEAWAY: SNEAKER KEYCHAIN CRAFT 8:30am - 11:30pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Teen Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Description Teens in grades 6-12 will get all of the supplies needed to make their own sneaker keychain craft at home!... 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.... HARVEST COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm HARVEST COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 15, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the Harvest coloring contest between October 25 - November 21 for a chance to win a friendly inflatable scarecrow!...	BREAK IN BAGS 8:30am - 9:00pm BREAK IN BAGS 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 16, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Can you figure out the code to open the Break-In Bag’s lock and get the loot? Think "escape room" but instead of breaking out, you gather clues to break in. ... FALL TREE JAR 8:30am - 9:00pm FALL TREE JAR 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 16, 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 8:30am - 9:00pm TURKEY STICKER HUNT 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 16, 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. ... 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.... HARVEST COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm HARVEST COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 16, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the Harvest coloring contest between October 25 - November 21 for a chance to win a friendly inflatable scarecrow!...	BREAK IN BAGS 8:30am - 9:00pm BREAK IN BAGS 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 17, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Can you figure out the code to open the Break-In Bag’s lock and get the loot? Think "escape room" but instead of breaking out, you gather clues to break in. ... FALL TREE JAR 8:30am - 9:00pm FALL TREE JAR 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 17, 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 8:30am - 9:00pm TURKEY STICKER HUNT 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 17, 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. ... 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.... HARVEST COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm HARVEST COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 17, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the Harvest coloring contest between October 25 - November 21 for a chance to win a friendly inflatable scarecrow!...	BREAK IN BAGS 8:30am - 9:00pm BREAK IN BAGS 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 18, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Can you figure out the code to open the Break-In Bag’s lock and get the loot? Think "escape room" but instead of breaking out, you gather clues to break in. ... FALL TREE JAR 8:30am - 9:00pm FALL TREE JAR 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 18, 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 8:30am - 9:00pm TURKEY STICKER HUNT 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 18, 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. ... 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.... HARVEST COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm HARVEST COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm Nov 18, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the Harvest coloring contest between October 25 - November 21 for a chance to win a friendly inflatable scarecrow!...	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....
9am		THE HISTORY AND RITUALS OF AFTERNOON TEA (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Registration Required THE HISTORY AND RITUALS OF AFTERNOON TEA (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Nov 15, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Video! Registration Required Description This beautifully illustrated lecture explores the history and elegant artistry of afternoon tea.... 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....	THE HISTORY AND RITUALS OF AFTERNOON TEA (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Registration Required THE HISTORY AND RITUALS OF AFTERNOON TEA (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Nov 16, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Video! Registration Required Description This beautifully illustrated lecture explores the history and elegant artistry of afternoon tea....	THE HISTORY AND RITUALS OF AFTERNOON TEA (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Registration Required THE HISTORY AND RITUALS OF AFTERNOON TEA (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Nov 17, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Video! Registration Required Description This beautifully illustrated lecture explores the history and elegant artistry of afternoon tea.... ADULT BINGO (INDOOR EVENT) 9:30am - 10:30am Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description Have fun playing multiple rounds of everyone's favorite game -- BINGO! Free prizes awarded! Registration required. Space is limited to 15 people. Masks required for all attendees at this indoor event. ...	THE HISTORY AND RITUALS OF AFTERNOON TEA (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Registration Required THE HISTORY AND RITUALS OF AFTERNOON TEA (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 9:00pm Nov 18, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Video! Registration Required Description This beautifully illustrated lecture explores the history and elegant artistry of afternoon tea....	THE HISTORY AND RITUALS OF AFTERNOON TEA (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 12:00pm Registration Required THE HISTORY AND RITUALS OF AFTERNOON TEA (VIDEO EVENT) 9:00am - 12:00pm Nov 19, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Homer Video! Registration Required Description This beautifully illustrated lecture explores the history and elegant artistry of afternoon tea....
10am		VIRTUAL WIGGLES & GIGGLES 10:00am - 10:30am Registration Required VIRTUAL WIGGLES & GIGGLES 10:00am - 10:30am Nov 15, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Family, Children, Program Type: Wiggles & Giggles Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Description Virtual Wiggles & Giggles takes place on ZOOM! Ages up to 35 months with adult. Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities! ...	WIGGLES & GIGGLES - IN PERSON 10:00am - 10:30am WIGGLES & GIGGLES - IN PERSON 10:00am - 10:30am Nov 16, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Family, Children, Program Type: Wiggles & Giggles Description Ages up to 35 months with adult. Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities! ...		WIGGLES & GIGGLES - IN PERSON 10:00am - 10:30am WIGGLES & GIGGLES - IN PERSON 10:00am - 10:30am Nov 18, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Family, Children, Program Type: Wiggles & Giggles Description Ages up to 35 months with adult. Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities! ...	BREAK IN BAGS 10:00am - 4:00pm BREAK IN BAGS 10:00am - 4:00pm Nov 19, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Can you figure out the code to open the Break-In Bag’s lock and get the loot? Think "escape room" but instead of breaking out, you gather clues to break in. ... FALL TREE JAR 10:00am - 4:00pm FALL TREE JAR 10:00am - 4:00pm Nov 19, 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 10:00am - 4:00pm TURKEY STICKER HUNT 10:00am - 4:00pm Nov 19, 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. ... HARVEST COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 4:00pm HARVEST COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 4:00pm Nov 19, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the Harvest coloring contest between October 25 - November 21 for a chance to win a friendly inflatable scarecrow!... MOMMY AND ME PILATES 10:30am - 11:30am Registration Required MOMMY AND ME PILATES 10:30am - 11:30am Nov 19, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Family, Children, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description Take a break to stretch and decompress before the holidays!...	BREAK IN BAGS 10:00am - 3:00pm BREAK IN BAGS 10:00am - 3:00pm Nov 20, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Can you figure out the code to open the Break-In Bag’s lock and get the loot? Think "escape room" but instead of breaking out, you gather clues to break in. ... FALL TREE JAR 10:00am - 3:00pm FALL TREE JAR 10:00am - 3:00pm Nov 20, 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 10:00am - 3:00pm TURKEY STICKER HUNT 10:00am - 3:00pm Nov 20, 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. ... NaNoWriMO Survival Kit 10:00am - 3:00pm 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.... HARVEST COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 3:00pm HARVEST COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 3:00pm Nov 20, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the Harvest coloring contest between October 25 - November 21 for a chance to win a friendly inflatable scarecrow!...
11am		VIRTUAL STORY TIME 11:00am - 11:30am Registration Required VIRTUAL STORY TIME 11:00am - 11:30am Nov 15, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Family, Children, Program Type: Wiggles & Giggles Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description Virtual Story Time takes place on ZOOM! Suggested ages 3-5. Thematic tales, rhymes, songs and movement help children develop essential early literacy skills and get ready to read. ...	WIGGLES & GIGGLES - IN PERSON 11:00am - 11:30am WIGGLES & GIGGLES - IN PERSON 11:00am - 11:30am Nov 16, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Family, Children, Program Type: Wiggles & Giggles Description Ages up to 35 months with adult. Designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities! ...		FAMILY STORY TIME - IN PERSON 11:00am - 11:30am FAMILY STORY TIME - IN PERSON 11:00am - 11:30am Nov 18, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Family, Children, Program Type: Storytime Description Suggested ages 3-5 with adult. Thematic tales, rhymes, songs and movement are paired with a simple, take home craft to help children develop essential early literacy skills and get ready to read. ...
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....	POLISH STORY TIME - IN PERSON 1:30pm - 2:15pm POLISH STORY TIME - IN PERSON 1:30pm - 2:15pm Nov 18, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Family, Children, Program Type: Storytime Description Suggested ages 3-5 with adult....
4pm	BREAK IN BAGS 4:00pm - 8:00pm BREAK IN BAGS 4:00pm - 8:00pm Nov 14, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Can you figure out the code to open the Break-In Bag’s lock and get the loot? Think "escape room" but instead of breaking out, you gather clues to break in. ... THANKSGIVING SEARCH 4:00pm - 8:00pm THANKSGIVING SEARCH 4:00pm - 8:00pm Nov 14, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Going on a turkey hunt! You’ll be grateful for a chance to win an inflatable turkey when you join the Thanksgiving search! One entry per child. ... NaNoWriMO Survival Kit 4:00pm - 8:00pm 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.... HARVEST COLORING CONTEST 4:00pm - 8:00pm HARVEST COLORING CONTEST 4:00pm - 8:00pm Nov 14, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the Harvest coloring contest between October 25 - November 21 for a chance to win a friendly inflatable scarecrow!...	HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLES SCHULTZ 4:15pm - 7:30pm Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Visit the Bookmobile to enter our prize drawing to celebrate the creator of the Peanuts gang. Young School 4:15 - 4:55 Victoria Crossing West 5:00 - 5:30 Meadowview 6:00 - 6:40 Meadowcrest 6:50 - 7:30 ... YOUTH HORTICULTURE - CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING 4:30pm - 5:30pm Registration Required YOUTH HORTICULTURE - CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING 4:30pm - 5:30pm Nov 15, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Description Put together some fun Thanksgiving projects with Master Gardeners from U of I Extension Services of Will County....	HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLES SCHULTZ 4:15pm - 7:30pm Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Visit the Bookmobile to enter our prize drawing to celebrate the creator of the Peanuts gang. Schilling School 4:15 - 4:55 Glenview Walk 5:00 - 5:40 Countryview 6:10 - 6:45 Crystal Creek 6:50 - 7:30 ...	HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLES SCHULTZ 4:15pm - 7:30pm Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Visit the Bookmobile to enter our prize drawing to celebrate the creator of the Peanuts gang. Old Oak South 4:15 - 4:55 Erin Hills 5:00 - 5:30 Pebble Creek 6:00 - 6:30 Derby Hills 6:45 - 7:30 ...
6pm			TEEN BINGO (INDOOR EVENT) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Teen Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Feeling lucky? Bring your good luck charms to our popular bingo night for teens! Prizes include gift cards, candy, books, & other fun stuff!...	VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO - ZOOM EVENT 6:00pm - 6:45pm Registration Required VIRTUAL FAMILY BINGO - ZOOM EVENT 6:00pm - 6:45pm Nov 17, 2021 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 17 Description Play Virtual BINGO from the comfort of your own home! Each winner will be placed into a monthly drawing for a prize! Every time you get BINGO, your name will automatically be placed in the drawing.... ADULT BOOK CLUB (INDOOR EVENT) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Description The Adult Book Club will be meeting indoors (socially distanced) to discuss A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende. Register for more details. New members welcome! ...