Polish Story Time Ages 3, 4 & 5 Thursdays @ 1:30 p.m. Presented in Polish, thematic tales, rhymes, songs and movement are paired with a simple craft to help children develop essential early literacy skills and get ready to read. Registration required. Limit 15. Story Time Ages 3, 4 & 5 Mondays @ 1 p.m. and Tuesdays @ 1 p.m. Thematic tales, rhymes, songs and movement are paired with a simple craft to help children develop essential early literacy skills and get ready to read. Registration required. Limit 15. WEEKLY PROGRAMS September 25 - November 16 Family Story Time All ages, children under 3 with adult Mondays @ 6 p.m. Parents and caregivers play a critical role as a child’s first teacher. Families are invited to share thematic tales, rhymes, and songs which establish a groundwork for literacy. A simple craft may be worked on together. No registration required. Limit 30. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Wiggles & Giggles Up to 35 mos. with adult Tuesdays @ 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays @ 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Did you know that learning to read begins at birth? Wiggles & Giggles is designed with simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities to encourage reading readiness. Registration required. Limit 12 children. Pokemon Grades K - 8 Wednesdays, September 27 & November 29 @ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts! Bring your own cards to the library to battle, share ideas and trade. Registration required. Limit 20. Simply Stories All ages, children under 3 with adult Wednesdays @ 11:30 a.m. Join the fun! Drop in to share stories, rhymes, and songs. We will read, sing and listen to nurture early literacy skills. No registration required. Limit 30. BOOK CLUB Mother/Daughter Book Club Suggested grades 3, 4 & 5 Mondays @ 7 p.m. Oct. 9, Nov. 6 & Dec. 11 Girls and their mothers or other significant women in their lives are welcome to share the love of reading together in this inspiring club. Discuss an assigned book and create a simple craft. First book available in YS department after 9/11. Registration required. Programs for KIDS September - December 2017 HOMER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY FALL REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, September 11 @ 8:30 A.M. REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS ON THE LIBRARY WEBSITE Step 1: Go to www.homerlibrary.org Step 2: Click on the Classes and Events tab or Upcoming Events. Step 3: Find the program you are looking for on the calendar and register. Fall into a Good Book Reading Challenge All ages September 25 - October 22 Color a leaf every time you read 10 minutes. Fill in all 15 leaves then return completed sheets to the Youth Services desk by October 22 for a sweet reward! One reward per child while supplies last. Emoji Patriotic Craft All ages September 5 - 17 Hip hip hooray, USA! Show your excitement with expressive emoji magnets! Dress them up with waving flags and red, white and blue accessories. One per child while supplies last. MONTHLY PROGRAMS Chess Club Chess players: Ages 6 & up Checkers players: Ages 5 & up Wednesdays @ 5 p.m. - Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13 Practice your chess or checkers skills! Come and join other kids for an hour of fun! Parents & caregivers are encouraged to join their children. Registration recommended. BINGO! All ages, under 6 w/ adult Thursdays @ 5 p.m. - Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 21 A fun hour of everyone’s favorite game and candy prizes! No registration. Limit 30. LEGO Club Ages 5 - 12 Tuesdays @ 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 28, Dec. 26 Wednesdays @ 7 - 8 p.m. - Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20 We supply the bricks-you bring your imagination. Your creations will be on display for everyone to see! No registration required. Limit 30. Stay and Play Ages 5 and under with adult Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 11:30 - 12 p.m. Play is important as it is one of the primary ways young children learn about the world. General knowledge is an important literacy skill that helps children understand books and stories once they begin to read. Play with friends and experience new adventures in this stimulating, interactive, learning environment. No registration. Limit 30. Youth Horticulture Workshops Ages 7 - 13 Mondays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. U of I Extension Services of Will County Master Gardeners offer a series of 4 horticulture activities: Sept. 18 - The Magic of Color - Learn about photosynthesis and do some fun projects. Oct. 16 - Homer Harvest Centerpiece - Create your own fall centerpiece with flowers, leaves and a scarecrow. Nov. 13 - Get Gourdy - Learn about pumpkins, squash and gourds. We will be making a painted and Modge Podge bird feeder out of a gourd to feed our feathered friends. Registration & fee of $2 for each of the above sessions required. Limit 16, minimum 5. Payment is due one week in advance of the event or child’s registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event. Dec. 11- Winter Fantasy Fairy Garden - Create your own fairy garden with plants, a house you decorate and choose your own awesome accents. Registration & fee of $4 for fairy garden required. Limit 16, minimum 5. Payment is due one week in advance of the event or child’s registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event. Teach Kids to Save - Money Manager Brownie Girl Scouts & Grades 2-3 Monday, September 25 @ 4 - 5:30 p.m. Money helps us buy things we need like food and clothes. Money buys us things we want like games and movie tickets. Create an elf doll to go shopping for groceries, clothes, school supplies and have some fun learning to manage money wisely. A snack and some surprises will be part of an afternoon of financial fun! Brownie Girl Scouts will complete all of the requirements to earn the Money Manager badge. (Badge not included). Registration required. Limit 25. Sponsored by Countryside Bank. Design to Discover Ages 9-13 Mondays @ 7 p.m. Do you like to create art, build things, work with tools, or wonder how things work? Oct. 23 - Light an Evil Pumpkin card using LEDs and copper tape. Limit 12. Nov. 20 - Create a Tough Turkey Scribblebot. Limit 12. Dec. 18 - Using Tinkercad, design an ornament for 3D printing. Limit 5. Registration & $2 fee required for each event. Payment is due one week in advance of the event or child’s registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event. Apple Craft All ages September 18 - October 1 Pick a lovely apple to craft to celebrate the fall. One per child while supplies last. Image shown is not actual craft. Check the website homerlibrary.org for additional program information.