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Week of May 8, 2022

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All day	WHERE IS GROGU? RAFFLE CONTEST All Day WHERE IS GROGU? RAFFLE CONTEST 12:00am - 12:00am May 1, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Description Every week Grogu will be visiting a Homer Glen location or business. If you can identify where he is, you will be entered into the May The 4th Be With You Raffle for a chance to win a Star Wars prize!...
All day	LETTERBOXING: MAY 12:00am - 11:45pm LETTERBOXING: MAY 12:00am - 11:45pm May 1, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Description Solve clues and find the wooden coin hidden in a special container. Bring it to Homer Township Public Library to redeem for a prize! A new letterboxing adventure happens each month! Limit 1 per person/per month....
8am	TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB 8:00am - 9:00pm TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB 8:00am - 9:00pm May 8, 2022 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....	TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB 8:00am - 9:00pm TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB 8:00am - 9:00pm May 9, 2022 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.... STAR WARS SEARCH 8:30am - 9:00pm STAR WARS SEARCH 8:30am - 9:00pm May 9, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Use your Jedi powers in the KidZone to seek out images from Star Wars! ... MAY THE BOOKS BE WITH YOU COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm MAY THE BOOKS BE WITH YOU COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm May 9, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the May the Books be with You coloring contest between May 2- May 28 for a chance to win a large plush Grogu!... FROM HEAD TO TOE - CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK CHALLENGE! 8:30am - 9:00pm FROM HEAD TO TOE - CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK CHALLENGE! 8:30am - 9:00pm May 9, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Celebrate Children’s Book Week! In the KidZone, find 12 Eric Carle posters, read, do the activities. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward and for a chance to win a cool, blue prize!... SPACE STICKER SCENES 8:30am - 9:00pm SPACE STICKER SCENES 8:30am - 9:00pm May 9, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Get on board for a fantastic trip to outer space! Use your imagination to create a galaxy of your very own! One per child while supplies last. ...	TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB 8:00am - 9:00pm TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB 8:00am - 9:00pm May 10, 2022 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.... STAR WARS SEARCH 8:30am - 9:00pm STAR WARS SEARCH 8:30am - 9:00pm May 10, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Use your Jedi powers in the KidZone to seek out images from Star Wars! ... MAY THE BOOKS BE WITH YOU COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm MAY THE BOOKS BE WITH YOU COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm May 10, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the May the Books be with You coloring contest between May 2- May 28 for a chance to win a large plush Grogu!... FROM HEAD TO TOE - CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK CHALLENGE! 8:30am - 9:00pm FROM HEAD TO TOE - CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK CHALLENGE! 8:30am - 9:00pm May 10, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Celebrate Children’s Book Week! In the KidZone, find 12 Eric Carle posters, read, do the activities. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward and for a chance to win a cool, blue prize!... SPACE STICKER SCENES 8:30am - 9:00pm SPACE STICKER SCENES 8:30am - 9:00pm May 10, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Get on board for a fantastic trip to outer space! Use your imagination to create a galaxy of your very own! One per child while supplies last. ...	TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB 8:00am - 9:00pm TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB 8:00am - 9:00pm May 11, 2022 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.... STAR WARS SEARCH 8:30am - 9:00pm STAR WARS SEARCH 8:30am - 9:00pm May 11, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Use your Jedi powers in the KidZone to seek out images from Star Wars! ... MAY THE BOOKS BE WITH YOU COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm MAY THE BOOKS BE WITH YOU COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm May 11, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the May the Books be with You coloring contest between May 2- May 28 for a chance to win a large plush Grogu!... FROM HEAD TO TOE - CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK CHALLENGE! 8:30am - 9:00pm FROM HEAD TO TOE - CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK CHALLENGE! 8:30am - 9:00pm May 11, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Celebrate Children’s Book Week! In the KidZone, find 12 Eric Carle posters, read, do the activities. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward and for a chance to win a cool, blue prize!... SPACE STICKER SCENES 8:30am - 9:00pm SPACE STICKER SCENES 8:30am - 9:00pm May 11, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Get on board for a fantastic trip to outer space! Use your imagination to create a galaxy of your very own! One per child while supplies last. ... MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU: LIGHT SABER GIVEAWAY 8:30am - 9:00pm Registration Required MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU: LIGHT SABER GIVEAWAY 8:30am - 9:00pm May 11, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tweens, Family, Children, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Description May The 4th Be With You! All ages will want to sign up for a free light saber - one per person, while supplies last....	TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB 8:00am - 9:00pm TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB 8:00am - 9:00pm May 12, 2022 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.... STAR WARS SEARCH 8:30am - 9:00pm STAR WARS SEARCH 8:30am - 9:00pm May 12, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Use your Jedi powers in the KidZone to seek out images from Star Wars! ... MAY THE BOOKS BE WITH YOU COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm MAY THE BOOKS BE WITH YOU COLORING CONTEST 8:30am - 9:00pm May 12, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the May the Books be with You coloring contest between May 2- May 28 for a chance to win a large plush Grogu!... FROM HEAD TO TOE - CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK CHALLENGE! 8:30am - 9:00pm FROM HEAD TO TOE - CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK CHALLENGE! 8:30am - 9:00pm May 12, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Celebrate Children’s Book Week! In the KidZone, find 12 Eric Carle posters, read, do the activities. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward and for a chance to win a cool, blue prize!... SPACE STICKER SCENES 8:30am - 9:00pm SPACE STICKER SCENES 8:30am - 9:00pm May 12, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Get on board for a fantastic trip to outer space! Use your imagination to create a galaxy of your very own! One per child while supplies last. ...	TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB 8:00am - 9:00pm TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB 8:00am - 9:00pm May 13, 2022 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....	TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB 8:00am - 9:00pm TO BE CONTINUED - BOOK CLUB 8:00am - 9:00pm May 14, 2022 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....
9am		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. ...		COFFEE, DONUTS, AND A MOVIE: BELFAST (INDOOR EVENT) 9:00am - 10:30am Registration Required COFFEE, DONUTS, AND A MOVIE: BELFAST (INDOOR EVENT) 9:00am - 10:30am May 11, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description Spend a morning indulging on donuts, pastries, and coffee while watching a newly released movie on our big screen! Today's movie is Belfast, which was nominated for Best Picture at the 2022 Academy Awards....
10am				TODDLER YOGA 10:00am - 10:30am Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Family Activity Zone Age Group: Children Program Type: Yoga Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Toddler Yoga, for ages 2-4, offers a variety of fun yoga exercises to keep even the smallest yogis engaged. Kids improve strength, balance, flexibility, self-expression and confidence through yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques....		STAR WARS SEARCH 10:00am - 4:00pm STAR WARS SEARCH 10:00am - 4:00pm May 13, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Use your Jedi powers in the KidZone to seek out images from Star Wars! ... MAY THE BOOKS BE WITH YOU COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 4:00pm MAY THE BOOKS BE WITH YOU COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 4:00pm May 13, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the May the Books be with You coloring contest between May 2- May 28 for a chance to win a large plush Grogu!... FROM HEAD TO TOE - CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK CHALLENGE! 10:00am - 4:00pm FROM HEAD TO TOE - CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK CHALLENGE! 10:00am - 4:00pm May 13, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Celebrate Children’s Book Week! In the KidZone, find 12 Eric Carle posters, read, do the activities. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward and for a chance to win a cool, blue prize!... SPACE STICKER SCENES 10:00am - 4:00pm SPACE STICKER SCENES 10:00am - 4:00pm May 13, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Get on board for a fantastic trip to outer space! Use your imagination to create a galaxy of your very own! One per child while supplies last. ... MOMMY AND ME PILATES 10:30am - 11:00am Registration Required MOMMY AND ME PILATES 10:30am - 11:00am May 13, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Family Activity Zone Age Group: Family, Children, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Take a break to stretch and decompress during the Spring months!...	STAR WARS SEARCH 10:00am - 3:00pm STAR WARS SEARCH 10:00am - 3:00pm May 14, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Use your Jedi powers in the KidZone to seek out images from Star Wars! ... MAY THE BOOKS BE WITH YOU COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 3:00pm MAY THE BOOKS BE WITH YOU COLORING CONTEST 10:00am - 3:00pm May 14, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the May the Books be with You coloring contest between May 2- May 28 for a chance to win a large plush Grogu!... FROM HEAD TO TOE - CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK CHALLENGE! 10:00am - 3:00pm FROM HEAD TO TOE - CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK CHALLENGE! 10:00am - 3:00pm May 14, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Celebrate Children’s Book Week! In the KidZone, find 12 Eric Carle posters, read, do the activities. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward and for a chance to win a cool, blue prize!... SPACE STICKER SCENES 10:00am - 3:00pm SPACE STICKER SCENES 10:00am - 3:00pm May 14, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Program Type: Craft Description Get on board for a fantastic trip to outer space! Use your imagination to create a galaxy of your very own! One per child while supplies last. ...
11am							KITE FESTIVAL 11:00am - 4:00pm Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Visit the Bookmobile at the Homer Glen Kite Festival. Giant kites, food trucks, games and much more. Free entry and free parking. ...
12pm					PINOCHLE (INDOOR EVENT) 12:00pm - 2:30pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Registration Required Description Join us to play Pinochle! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Pinochle group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:00pm. ...
1pm				MAHJONG 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 Wednesdays at 12:30pm. ...
2pm			TECH HELP ON DEMAND: ONE-ON-ONE (INDOOR EVENT) 2:00pm - 2:30pm Registration Required TECH HELP ON DEMAND: ONE-ON-ONE (INDOOR EVENT) 2:00pm - 2:30pm May 10, 2022 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....
4pm	KENTUCKY DERBY DASH HUNT 4:00pm - 8:00pm KENTUCKY DERBY DASH HUNT 4:00pm - 8:00pm May 8, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Family, Children, Description Hiding in the KidZone are Kentucky Derby pictures with horses! ... MAY THE BOOKS BE WITH YOU COLORING CONTEST 4:00pm - 8:00pm MAY THE BOOKS BE WITH YOU COLORING CONTEST 4:00pm - 8:00pm May 8, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Enter the May the Books be with You coloring contest between May 2- May 28 for a chance to win a large plush Grogu!... FROM HEAD TO TOE - CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK CHALLENGE! 4:00pm - 8:00pm FROM HEAD TO TOE - CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK CHALLENGE! 4:00pm - 8:00pm May 8, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Description Celebrate Children’s Book Week! In the KidZone, find 12 Eric Carle posters, read, do the activities. Return completed sheet to the Youth Services desk for a small reward and for a chance to win a cool, blue prize!...	MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU! 4:15pm - 7:30pm Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Visit the Bookmobile to enter our prize drawing for a chance to win some awesome Star Wars collectibles! Old Oak 4:15 - 4:50 Hawthorne Woods 5:05 - 5:40 Oak Creek 6:10 - 6:45 Willow Walk 6:50 - 7:30 ...	MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU! 4:15pm - 7:30pm Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Visit the Bookmobile to enter our prize drawing for a chance to win some awesome Star Wars collectibles! Navajo 4:15 - 5:00 Broken Arrow 5:10 - 5:45 Cedar Ridge 6:15 - 6:50 Hunt Club Woods 7:00 - 7:30 ...	MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU! 4:15pm - 7:30pm Outreach Age Group: Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Description Visit the Bookmobile to enter our prize drawing for a chance to win some awesome Star Wars collectibles! Sagebrook 4:15 - 4:50 Parker Ridge 5:00 - 5:30 Prairie Ridge 6:10 - 6:45 Creekside South 7:00 - 7:30 ... BUILD A BIRDHOUSE - AGES 8 - 12 4:30pm - 5:30pm Registration Required BUILD A BIRDHOUSE - AGES 8 - 12 4:30pm - 5:30pm May 11, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Program Type: Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description Fly into the library and build our feathered friends a new home. Paint an inviting design on the outside to attract beautiful birds to your yard. Registration required. Ages 8-12. Limit 10. Masks recommended. ...
6pm		CANCELLED!!! MYSTERY BOOK CLUB (INDOOR EVENT) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Required CANCELLED!!! MYSTERY BOOK CLUB (INDOOR EVENT) 6:30pm - 7:30pm May 9, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description If you enjoy reading a good mystery, this is the club for you! Join our fabulous group for great books and fantastic discussions. We are always open to new members. May's Book: "The Long Bright River" by Liz Moore ... ART WORKSHOP - SPACE FIGHTS! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Required ART WORKSHOP - SPACE FIGHTS! 6:30pm - 7:30pm May 9, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Tweens, Children, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 72 Description Somewhat recently, in a universe just over that way… Space Fights!...	CANCELLED!! INTRO TO EXCEL (INDOOR EVENT) 6:00pm - 7:00pm CANCELLED!! INTRO TO EXCEL (INDOOR EVENT) 6:00pm - 7:00pm May 10, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Description Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Discover how to get started with Excel and different tricks and tips on how to use it.... SPRINGTIME IN PARIS COOK-ALONG (ZOOM AND/OR VIDEO EVENT) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Registration Required SPRINGTIME IN PARIS COOK-ALONG (ZOOM AND/OR VIDEO EVENT) 6:30pm - 8:00pm May 10, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Registration Required Description Spring in Paris, what could be better? Nicknamed the City of Love, Paris is arguably the most romantic city in the world! Channel your inner French chef as we make Sweet Crepes and traditional Nicoise Salad....		TEEN BINGO (INDOOR EVENT) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration Required Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Teen Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description Feeling lucky? Bring your good luck charms to our popular bingo night for teens! Prizes include gift cards, candy, books, & other fun stuff! Limit 15. Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. ...
7pm				LEMONT ARTISTS GUILD: ART AND SCIENCE WITH RICHARD LEE (INDOOR EVENT) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Registration Required LEMONT ARTISTS GUILD: ART AND SCIENCE WITH RICHARD LEE (INDOOR EVENT) 7:00pm - 9:00pm May 11, 2022 Homer Township Public Library District Age Group: Adult Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Description The Lemont Artists Guild is pleased to present an event featuring Richard Lee....