September 25 November 16 Programs for KIDS · Dec. 11- Winter Fantasy Fairy Garden -Create your own...
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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.
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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.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Mini Snowman Sticker Craft All ages
November 27 - December 10
Create some holiday cheer when you craft a cute snowman scene. One per child while supplies last.
Snowmen at Play Craft All ages December 26 - 30
Frosty isn’t the only snowman who likes to play! This winter craft for kids will get their
snowball fight and winter playtime imaginations going! One per child while supplies last.
Let It Snow Guessing Jar All ages December 11 - 23
This jar is stuffed full of fun! Guess the number of M&Ms in the jar. The person with the
closest guess will take home the seasonal sweets! One entry per person.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Polish Christmas Traditions Wednesday, Dec 6 @ 6 - 8 p.m.
Children of all ages, under 12 w/adult
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 all attending. Register 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.
The Grinch - Holiday Movie & Craft
All ages, children 5 and under with adult. December 16 @ 11 a.m. 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.
Santa Celebration
All ages, children 6 and under with adult
Thursday, December 14 @ 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Mark your holiday calendar for a wonderful, family event! Dress in your holiday finery to visit Santa at the library. Bring your camera for pho-
tos. Refreshments, crafts, games, spin the prize wheel, and more!
Elf on the Shelf at the Library December 1 - 23
Our Elf, Noel, is coming back from the North Pole. He always has a lot of fun and
finds a little mischief along the way! Visit daily to see what Noel is up to!
Homemade Holiday Beauty Ages 9-13
Thursday, December 7 @ 6 p.m.
Pamper yourself or someone special with a homemade Cranberry Sugar Scrub and Cinnamon Vanilla Whipped Body Butter! Registration and $4 fee required. Limit 12. 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.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Holiday Wiggles & Giggles Up to 35 mos. with adult
Wednesday, December 6 @ 10 a.m.
Friends and families, join us for some terrific tales to get you in the holiday spirit!
Registration required. Limit 12 children.
Give Thanks with the Peanuts Gang All ages
October 30 - November 12
The Peanuts® Thanksgiving stickers feature Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock and other colorful shapes. Create a festive fall project! One per child while supplies last.
The Great Scott Magic Show
All ages, children under 6 with adult Tuesday, November 14 @ 6:00 p.m.
Scott Green combines comedy and magic for a great family friendly show. Every minute is packed with humor, intrigue and
surprise ! No registration. Sponsored by J. March.
Holiday Story Time All ages, children under 3 with adult
December 4 @ 1 p.m. or December 5 @ 10 a.m.
Jingle all the way to the library for some festive tales and a simple craft that will set the
mood for the holidays. Registration required. Limit 15 children.
Holidaze Crafting! All ages
December 19 @ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Feeling creative? Stop by the KidZone and craft up some holiday fun! One of each craft per child while supplies last.
Meet the Minis! November 21 @ 11 a.m.
All ages , children under 6 with adult Come meet and learn about the Merciful Mini horses, Molly and Mercy. They are certified pet therapy horses who want to get to know you too! Registration required for kids & adults. Limit 25.
Pizza and Coding! Ages 8-13
Monday, December 4 @ 6 p.m.
Celebrate the Week of Code! Enjoy pizza, create a necklace with your name in binary
code and code Ozobots with color markers. Registration required. Limit 12.
The Polar Express - Holiday Movie & Craft
All ages, children 5 and under with adult. December 9 @ 11 a.m. Enjoy light refreshments and make a craft while watching the animated The Polar Express movie! Run time is 1 hour & 40 min.
No registration. Limit 30.
Incredible Bats Show!
All ages, children under 6 with adult Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Homer Library is going batty! Get ready for a not so spooky show about bats. Sharon and Daniel Peterson, along with their Egyptian Fruit bats, will entertain and educate. They love bats and hope you learn to appreciate these misunderstood creatures too. You may even get to pet
one! No registration.
Art Garden @ Homer Library! All ages
You are invited to take part in the design of a special Art Garden at Homer Library! Rock Painting Fundraiser! Purchase a rock for $2. Then design & paint your rock at home or at one of the Rock Painting classes listed below. Drop in for a Rock Painting Class: Thursday, October 5 from 6-7 pm
Monday, October 9 from 2-3 pm
Saturday, October 21 from 11 am-12 pm
Wednesday, October 25 from 5-6 pm
Wednesday, November 1 from 5-6 pm Paint and supplies provided. Rocks $2 each.
Sponsored by Homer Glen Junior Woman’s Club, the Homer Glen Foundation,
Schroeder Materials, Inc.
Goodie Gobbler Prize Drawing All ages
November 13 - 26
Sharpen your pencil and guess how many items are in the Turkey Piñata. Closest estimator takes home the bounty filled bird! One entry per child.
Monster Piñata All ages
October 2 - 15 This monster is ready to party with you on Halloween! Guess how many
things he is stuffed with for a chance to take him home. One entry per child.
Broom Stick Sign Craft All ages
October 16 - 29
Craft up a happy Halloween! Decorate your haunted house with a
cute holiday sign. One per child while supplies last.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin! All ages
October 16 - 29
Closest guess wins carving tools and a pumpkin! One entry per child.
Rocking Horse Story Time with the Minis! December 12 @ 4:30 p.m. All ages , children under 6 with adult
Mrs. Claus, along with the mini horses, Molly and Mercy, will share a holiday story and some seasonal joy! Registration required for kids & adults. Limit 25.
35th Anniversary Celebration All ages
Tuesday, November 14 @ 6 - 7:30 pm
Come celebrate your library’s 35th year of service to the community! At 6 p.m., join us for the Great Scott magic show, followed by refreshments, Kindle Fire raffles, giveaways and more! One per person while supplies last.
