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Music in the Box Children ages 0 to 5 w/adult

Mondays @ 10:30 September 23– December 9

(No program Nov. 11 or 25) Does your child love to sing, dance, play instruments and read stories? Come experience Homer Library’s new Music in the Box! Enjoy a program, rich in musical content, as your child develops a lifelong love of music. Limit 25. No registration. Admittance tickets available at the Youth Services desk 30 minutes before program begins. One ticket per person; must be present to receive ticket.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

BOOK CLUB Book Chicks Suggested grades 3-6

Mondays @ 7 p.m. Oct. 7, Nov. 4 & Dec. 16

Girls in suggested grades 3-6 are invited to share the love of reading together in this inspiring club. Discuss a book and create a simple craft. Didn’t have time to finish reading the book? You are still welcome to join us. Books available in Youth Services.

Registration required. Limit 12.

KIDS September-December 2019

HOMER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY

REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, Sept. 9 @ 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.

MONTHLY PROGRAMS

Youth Horticulture Workshops Ages 7-13

Mondays from 4:30 - 5:30 pm

U of I Extension Services of Will County Master Gardeners offer a series of 4 activities:

Sept. 16 - Wonderful Wind - Learn winds affect on plants. Create a

wind chime with recycled materials.

Oct. 14 - Glorious Fall - Make a stained glass autumn picture.

Nov. 18 - Pilgrims’ Projects- Put together a traditional orange & clove

air freshener for your home.

Dec. 9 - Floral Sleigh - Craft a seasonal arrangement for your table and

an ornament for our feathered friends. Registration & fee of $2 for each of the above sessions required. Limit 16, min. 5. Payment is due one week in advance or child’s registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation, with refund, is one week prior to the event.

The Dinosaur Hunters Show

All ages, children 6 & under w/adult.

Thursday, September 26 @ 6:00 pm

Do you love dinosaurs? Join Lisa Zago as she presents a wonderful, informative, hands-on experience that offers a thrill to all ages!! Lisa goes on dinosaur digs each summer and has a wealth of information and stories to share. The Dinosaur

Hunters presentation includes a slide show, question & answer session and a look at

real dinosaur bones. No Registration.

Polish Story Time Ages 3, 4 & 5

Thursdays @ 1:30 pm

Presented in Polish, thematic tales, rhymes and movement are paired with a simple craft

to help children develop essential early literacy skills and get ready to read. Limit 15.

Story Time Ages 3, 4 & 5

Monday @ 11:30 am, Tuesday @ 10:30 am & Thursday @ 10:30 am

(No program Oct. 29 or Nov. 11) 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. Limit 15.

WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Fall: Sept. 23 - Nov. 14

Wiggles & Giggles Up to 35 mos. w/adult

Monday @ 9:30 am, Tuesday @ 9:30 am, Wednesday @ 9:30 am &

10:30 am and Thursdays 9:30 am (No program Oct. 29 or Nov. 11)

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. Limit 25.

No registration for WEEKLY PROGRAMS. Admittance tickets may be

obtained 30 minutes before programs begin at the Youth Services

desk. One ticket per person; must be present to receive ticket.

Chess Club Chess players: Ages 6 & up Checkers players: Ages 5 & up

Tuesdays @ 6 pm - Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 & Dec. 10

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

BINGO! All ages, 6 & under with adult

Thursdays @ 5-6 pm - Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12

A fun hour of everyone’s favorite game! No registration.

LEGO Club Ages 5-12

Wednesdays @ 4:30-5:30 pm - Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18

We supply the bricks-you bring your imagination. Your creations will be on display for everyone to see! No registration required.

Image shown is not actual craft.

Art Workshops presented by Prairie Art Studio Ages 8-13

Mondays at 4:30-6 pm Series taught by Michelle Stanley

Sept. 30 - The subject of this workshop is the Monarch butterfly.

Oct. 21 - Create a colorful hot air balloon.

Nov. 4 - Celebrate Fall with a pumpkin still life scene!

Dec. 16 - Skiers are the topic of this art project.

Registration and $2 fee required for each session. Limit 20. Payment is due one week in advance of the event or registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Programs for

Drop in Crafting! All ages

Nov. 26 @ 11 am-1 pm

Feeling creative? Stop by the KidZone and craft up some

fun! No registration. One of each craft per child while supplies last.

Cold Blooded Creatures Show

All ages, children 6 & under w/adult

Tuesday, Nov.19 @ 6:30 pm

See and touch alligators, snakes, lizards and a tortoise! Come explore the world of reptiles with Jim Nesci. Learn the latest information and hear some funny stories about Jim’s adventures with reptiles. The reptiles, brought to this one of a kind hands-on

experience, are all user-friendly! No registration.

Kids & Families Board Game Night

All ages, 6 & under with adult Wednesdays @ 6:30-8 pm - Nov. 13 & Dec. 11

Get some quality, screen-free time with the kids! Board games are a simple way to have fun, learn important social skills and bond with friends or family.

No registration.

Pirate Party Ages 4-7

Tuesday, November 5 @ 4:30-5:30 pm

Ahoy me hearties! Join our crew for a pirate adventure! Games, snacks, surprises, and a craft await all ye lads and lasses. Registration & $2 fee required. Limit 12. Payment is due one week in advance of the event or registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation with

refund is one week prior to the event.

Unicorn Party Ages 6-10

Thursday, November 7@ 6 –7 pm

Do you believe in unicorns? Discover your unicorn name, eat some unicorny treats and escape on a magical adventure. Unicorn lovers are encouraged to dress up in their favorite colors! Registration & $3 fee required. Limit 12.

Payment is due one week in advance of the event or registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event.

Turkey Bead Necklace Craft All ages

Nov. 18-Dec. 1

Gobble and wobble while you put together your own turkey beaded necklace craft. One per child while supplies last.

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Check the website homerlibrary.org for additional program information.

Dinosaur Sticker Scenes All ages

September 9 - 22

Travel back in time and create your own dinosaur world for some prehistoric fun! One per child while supplies last.

Fall Reading Club: Book Haunt! September 30 - October 20 All ages It’s so easy to do, it’s spooky! Spend 15 minutes reading or listening to your favorite books. Each time you read, place a sticker in a room on your Book Haunt sheet. Fill the haunted house with five stickers & return your sheet to the library on or before October 20th. You will get a frightfully, fun reward and entry in the Halloween prize drawing! One reward per child while supplies last.

Teach Kids to Save - Savvy Shopper

Grades 4-6 & all Junior Girl Scouts

October 28 @ 4:30 - 6 pm

Like money? Love to shop? Explore spending, saving, shopping tips and maybe stories about shopping disasters! Snacks and some surprises will be part of an afternoon of financial fun! Jr. Girl Scouts will complete all of the requirements to earn the Savvy Shopper badge. Badge not included.

Registration required. Limit 25. Sponsored by Countryside Bank.

Pokemon Ages 6-13

Sept. 24 & Nov. 26 @ 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts! Bring your own cards to the library to

battle, share ideas and trade. Registration required. Limit 20.

Mad Scientists! Ages 5-8

Tuesday, September 17 @ 6 -7 pm

Join us as we have fun with a simple science activity. Snack and drink provided. Registration & $2 fee required for each session. Limit 12. Payment is due one week in advance of the event or registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation with refund

is one week prior to the event.

Decorate a Pumpkin with Nature Ages 7-11

Monday, October 21 @ 7-8 pm

Pumpkin decorating is a treasured tradition! Embellish a provided pie pumpkin with the season’s natural elements like leaves, twigs and acorns. You can gather and bring your own natural materials to use on your no-carve pumpkin or use our natural décor. You can even add a silly face to complete your Fall decoration.

Registration & $2 fee required. Limit 12. Payment is due one week in advance or child’s registration will be

removed. Deadline for cancellation, with refund, is one week prior to the event.

Boo! Spider Sign Craft All ages

October 21-31

Make this “boo-tiful” sign to add to your Halloween

decorations! One per child while supplies last.

Columbus Ships Craft All ages

October 14 @ 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

Celebrate Christopher Columbus’ famous sailing exploration! Make a 3D craft featuring the three boats Columbus took to the new world. One per child while supplies last.

Dino Discovery! All ages

September 23 - October 6

Pick up a Dino Discovery card and find clue sheets in the KidZone. Complete the card and return it to the Youth Services

Desk for a chance to win a Jurassic World piñata! One entry per child.

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Monster Cartoons Art Workshop #1 Ages 5-8 Thursday, October 3 @ 4:30 pm

Come draw tons of crazy, unbelievable monsters. Weird blobby monsters! Scary pointy monsters! Funny hat-wearing monsters! At the end, see your monsters come alive on the big screen and sneak up on poor unsuspecting Fuzzy Bunny! Monster Cartoons is a total creative bonanza! Don’t miss it! Registration and $2 fee required for each session. Limit 25. Payment is due one week in advance of the event or registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event.

Monster Cartoons Art Workshop #2 Ages 8-12 Thursday, October 3 @ 6 pm

In this monstrous cartooning class presented by artist Mark Anderson, kids

ages 8-12 will draw and animate monsters! Don’t miss it! Registration and $2 fee required for each session. Limit 25. Payment is due one week in advance of the event or registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event.

Jim May’s Scary Stories

All ages, children 6 & under with adult

Tuesday, October 22 @ 6:30 pm

In the mood for Halloween? Jim May tells scary stories for the whole family. Guaranteed to encourage as many giggles as

goose bumps. No registration.

Meet up with Mercy the Mini Horse!

All ages, children 6 & under w/adult

October 14 @ 1 pm

Celebrate Fall with a visit from Mercy, a certified pet therapy horse! Listen to a story and greet the mini horse! Limit 30. Admittance tickets available at the Youth Services desk 30 minutes before program begins. One ticket per person; must be present to receive ticket.

Reading with Rover

For children who have completed 1st grade & up

Saturdays, Oct. 19 & Nov. 2 @ 11 am – 12 pm

Children actually read for 15 minutes to a dog and the dog loves to listen! A child that may be hesitant to read aloud is typically less stressed when reading to a dog. Register your child for Reading with Rover today! Registration required for each session. Up to 3

siblings or friends may read during a 15 minute interval.

Escape Room Challenge Ages 8-12

Tuesday, October 15 @ 7-8 pm

Jealous Jack! Jack-o-Lantern wants to remain king of Halloween. His new competition, the Calavera, may be locked away forever unless you solve the puzzles and release him before it is too late! Registration & $2 fee required. Limit 10. Payment is due one week in advance or child’s registration will be removed.

Deadline for cancellation, with refund, is one week prior to the event.

Craftereves Ages 8-12

Thursday, October 24 @ 6 pm

Just in time for Halloween but these puffy monster pillows were never meant to scare! Cut and tie fleece project. Registration & $2 fee per session required. Limit 12. Payment is due one week in advance or child’s registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation, with refund, is

one week prior to the event.

Halloween Family Night!

All ages, children 6 & under with adult

Tuesday, October 29 @ 6 - 7:30 pm

A spooky time awaits the entire family! Dress in your Halloween costume and bring a camera for photos. Visit with the mystery princess and superhero! Crafts, games, spin the prize

wheel, snack station and more! No registration. Sponsored in part by Homer Township.

Teach Kids to Save - Money Manager

Brownie Girl Scouts & Grades 2-3

October 7 @ 4:30 - 6 pm

Money helps us buy things we need like food and clothes. Money buys us things we want like games and movie tickets. Shop for groceries, clothes, school supplies and have 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.

Spooky Science

All ages, children 6 & under with adult

Thursday, October 17 @ 6:30 pm

Come see “mad scientist”, Steve Belliveau, with his lightning generators, elephant toothpaste, liquid nitrogen and slimey

creations! Mwah-ha-ha-ha!!! No Registration.

Art Exhibition All ages

November 4 - 27

You are invited to a special exhibition by Prairie Art Studio. Featured are a

selection of student art pieces.

I Love Fall Sign Craft All ages

Nov. 4 - 17

Who loves autumn? Show everyone how much you enjoy Fall when you

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Holiday Wiggles & Giggles Up to 35 mos. with adult

December 2, 3 or 4 @ 9:30 am

Friends and families, join us for some terrific tales to get you in the holiday spirit!

Limit 25.

Holiday Story Time Ages 3, 4 & 5

December 2 @ 11:30 am & December 3 or 4 @ 10:30 am

Jingle all the way to the library for some festive tales and a simple craft that will set the

mood for the holidays. Limit 15.

Polish Holiday Story Time Ages 3, 4 & 5

December 5 @ 1:30 pm

Presented in Polish, join us for festive tales and a simple craft that will set the mood for

the holidays. Limit 15.

Polish Christmas Traditions

Age 6 & up, under 12 w/adult

Tuesday, December 3 @ 6 - 8 pm

Presented in Polish and English, come learn Polish traditions, make decorations, try a Christmas delicacy and sing Polish carols. Poznaj polskie tradycje bożonarodzeniowe, zrób dekoracje choinkowe, spróbuj świąteczny przysmak, i zaśpiewaj z nami kolędy. Registration and $2 fee required for each child and adult. Limit 20. Payment is due one week

in advance of the event or registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event.

Seasonal Celebration

All ages, children 6 and under with adult

Sunday, December 8 @ 4 - 5:30 pm

Mark your holiday calendar for a wonderful, family event! Dress in your holiday finery to visit Santa, Snow White, and Ollie the Snowman at the library. Bring your camera for photos. Crafts, games, spin the prize wheel, snack

station and more!

Craftereves Ages 8-12

Thursday, December 5 @ 6 pm

This friendly snowman will last all winter long! Come build one just in time for the holidays. Paint a wooden snowman then craft a fleece hat and scarf to dress it up! Registration & $2 fee per session required. Limit 12. Payment is due

one week in advance or child’s registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation, with refund, is one week prior to the event.

Melting Snowman Craft All ages

Dec. 2 - 15

Create a jolly, frosty friend to add to your holiday decor! One per child while supplies last.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

No registration for HOLIDAY Story Times or W & G below. Admittance tickets

may be obtained 30 minutes before programs begin at the Youth Services

desk. One ticket per person; must be present to receive ticket. Santa’s Workshop Stickers All ages

December 16 - 29

Create your own North Pole scene with a Santa’s workshop sticker

set! One per child while supplies last.

Winter Welcome Sign Craft All ages

Dec. 30 - Jan. 12 Greet the New Year and the changing seasons in style

when you craft up a friendly snowman sign! One per child while supplies last.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

1000 Books before Kindergarten Up to age 5

This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters school. One of the best ways to encourage learning is to spend time sharing books every day. Reading together helps develop important pre-reading skills that provide a solid foundation, a key to school and learning success. Plus, sharing stories together is fun!

Register at the library today or any day and earn great prizes!

The Grinch* Holiday Movie & Craft

All ages, children 6 and under with adult.

December 14 @ 11 am

Enjoy light refreshments and make a craft while watching the animated The Grinch Who Stole Christmas movie! Run time is 26 min.

No registration. Limit 30. *Subject to licensing agreement.

Preschool Round Up Monday, January 27 @ 5:00-7:30 pm

VISIT FOR A FREE EARLY LEARNING KIT!

Looking for the perfect preschool for your child? Representatives from area preschools will be available at the library to share information about their programs. Are you concerned about your child’s development? Child and Family Connections will offer FREE developmental

screenings for children birth to 3 years old. No registration required.

Winter Reading Club: Reading is Sweet

February 1 - March 2 All ages It’s as easy as pie to register for the Winter Reading Club! Eat up some great books and earn chances to win sweet prizes! Registration begins

Feb. 1 at the Library or Feb. 3 on the Bookmobile.

SAVE THE DATE

Laura Doherty’s Music for Kids & Families

All ages , children 6 & under with adult

Monday, January 27 @ 6 pm

Laura Doherty is a nationally touring children's performer and award-winning recording artist. With an ear for a catchy melody and a passion for creating sweet, folk-inspired songs, Laura creates music that gets even the shyest wallflower onto the dance floor.

No registration.


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