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Art Exhibition
At the Homer Township Public Library District on November 12, 2026, attendees can view artwork created by Homer School District 33C students and vote for their favorite. The event is for ages 5–13.
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Thursday, Nov 12
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Autumn Adventure Search
At the Homer Township Public Library District on November 12, 2026, children ages 5 to 13 can search the KidZone for six autumn posters, circling the word for each clue object on an answer sheet to earn a small prize at the Youth Services desk.
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Let's All Stick Together - November - Mystery Art Project
At the Homer Township Public Library District, children ages 5 to 13 can take part in the "Let's All Stick Together" November mystery art project by matching letter stickers to squares on a poster until a colorful hidden image is revealed. The completed poster will be displayed until the next mystery art poster goes up.
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StoryWalk Challenge - I Ain't Gonna Paint No More
The StoryWalk Challenge invites children ages 5-13 to pick up a challenge sheet at the Homer Township Public Library District, then walk the StoryWalk path at Sendra Park to read "I Ain't Gonna Paint No More," complete the activities with Libby & Barry, and return the sheet to the library by January 31st for a chance to win a prize.
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Terrific Turkey Coloring Contest
Children ages 5-13 can enter the Terrific Turkey Coloring Contest at the Homer Township Public Library District by coloring a turkey picture, with one entry per child, for a chance to win an inflatable turkey. Entries run from November 2 through November 22, 2026, and are not returned.
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Turkey Maze
At the Homer Township Public Library District on November 12, 2026, children ages 5 to 13 can find their way through a turkey-themed maze and return the completed maze to the Youth Services desk for a chance to win a prize, with one entry per child.
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Coffee, Donuts, and a Movie: The Breadwinner
On November 12, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Homer Township Public Library District, adults aged 18 and up can enjoy donuts, pastries, and coffee while watching the newly released movie *The Breadwinner* on the library's big screen. Registration is required, and non-Homer Township cardholders will be waitlisted.
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Mommy & Me Pilates
A 30-minute Mommy & Me Pilates class held 9:00–9:30 AM on November 12, 2026, at the Homer Township Public Library's Family Activity Zone, led by certified instructor Lindsey. It is for children and accompanying adults, with registration required (the adult registers) and an age range listed as 5–12, though the description also suggests ages birth to 4.
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Wiggles & Giggles
"Wiggles & Giggles" is a 30-minute library program on November 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM at the Family Activity Zone, where children ages 5-12 and accompanying adults take part in simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, and music and movement activities. Drop-offs are not permitted, and the description also lists an age range of up to 35 months with an adult.
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ABC Fun!
ABC Fun! is a one-hour library program on November 12, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, held in the Family Activity Zone at Homer Township Public Library District, for children ages 5-12 and their accompanying adults. Registration is required, and late arrivals more than 10 minutes after the start time may not be admitted.
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Pinochle
Adults 18 and older can join a weekly Pinochle card game on Thursdays from 12:00 to 3:30 PM in the Community Meeting Room at Homer Township Public Library District, with no registration required. Participants should already know how to play, as the session is not instructional, and food served may not be free of tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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Paint Workshop - Ages 8-13 - Turkey
At this 90-minute event on November 12, 2026, children aged 8 to 13 follow along with instructor Annie from Divine Design Paint Studio as she leads a step-by-step class to paint a turkey on an acrylic canvas, which they take home. Registration is required, with a limit of 15 participants.
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Teen Volunteer Event: Dog Adoption Bag Decorating
Teens ages 13-18 can volunteer for a two-hour Dog Adoption Bag Decorating event on November 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Homer Township Public Library District, where they decorate bags for new owners adopting dogs from the NAWS Animal Shelter in Mokena. Registration is required.
Friday, Nov 13
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Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga is a one-hour session held 9:00–10:00 AM on November 13, 2026, at the Homer Township Public Library District's Community Meeting Room, where participants practice mostly on the mat with longer-held poses and deeper breathing to promote relaxation. The class is for adults 18 and older and suits all levels; registration is required, and non-Homer Township cardholders are placed on a waitlist.
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Early Childhood Music
At the Homer Township Public Library District's Family Activity Zone on November 13, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, children and accompanying caregivers take part in a hands-on early childhood music class led by Edge Music Academy. The program is designed for children up to age 5, each with one caregiver.
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ABC Fun!
"ABC Fun!" is a one-hour program held on November 13, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Family Activity Zone of the Homer Township Public Library District, designed for children ages 5-12 and their accompanying adults, who must stay and engage with their child throughout.
Monday, Nov 16
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Library Showdown: This or That Question?
At the Homer Township Public Library District, children ages 5 to 13 can vote for their favorite answer to a monthly "This or That" question, such as hot dogs or hamburgers, by visiting the Youth Services Department. The listed date and time are both 12:00 AM, so no specific duration is given.
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Mini Monday: Mystery Ducks
At the Homer Township Public Library District's Teen Room, teens can stop by anytime on November 16, 2026, to pick up a mini mystery duck, one per person while supplies last. The event is for ages 13-18.
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Scarecrow Sticker Craft
At the Homer Township Public Library District on November 16, 2026, children ages 5 to 13 can create a sunny scarecrow sticker craft to celebrate autumn, with one per child while supplies last.
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Early Childhood Music
At the Homer Township Public Library District's Family Activity Zone on November 16, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, children and accompanying caregivers take part in a hands-on early childhood music class led by Edge Music Academy. The program is designed for children up to age 5 (the listed age range is 5-12) with one caregiver per child.
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Wiggles & Giggles
"Wiggles & Giggles" is a 30-minute program from 11:00 to 11:30 AM on November 16, 2026, at the Family Activity Zone of Homer Township Public Library District, for children ages 5-12 accompanied by adults. Participants engage in simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, and music and movement activities, with drop-offs not permitted and tickets available at the Youth Services desk 30 minutes before.
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Blood Drive
At this Blood Drive on November 16, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Homer Township Public Library District, people 18 and older can donate blood by booking a time slot through the Versiti website or walking in, with a photo ID required. The event is held with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois.
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DINO-vember
"DINO-vember" is a dinosaur-themed event at the Homer Township Library Bookmobile Outreach on November 16, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM, where attendees can immerse themselves in a prehistoric world. No age group is specified.
Tuesday, Nov 17
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Wits Workout
At the Homer Township Public Library District on November 17, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, adults aged 18 and up can take part in Wits Workout, an hour of brain-teasers, games, and puzzles developed by University of Illinois Extension educators, with coffee and refreshments served. Registration is required, and non-library cardholders are placed on a waitlist.
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Polish Story Time for the Family
A bilingual Polish and English story time on November 17, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Homer Township Public Library District, where children and accompanying adults enjoy thematic tales, rhymes, songs, and movement paired with a simple craft to build early literacy skills. It is listed for ages 5-12, though the description also suggests ages 3-5 with an adult.
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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
The Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets from 2:00 to 3:00 PM on November 17, 2026, in the Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District, offering caregivers of loved ones with dementia a place to share, learn, and connect, with light refreshments provided (which may contain tree nuts, soy, or other allergens). The group is for adults 18 and older, meets twice a month, and requires no registration.
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DINO-vember
"DINO-vember" is a prehistoric-themed event held November 17, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at the Homer Township Library Bookmobile Outreach, where attendees can immerse themselves in a dinosaur-themed world. No age group is listed.
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Mad Science!
At the Mad Science! program on November 17, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the Family Activity Zone of Homer Township Public Library District, participants do a simple science activity. The program is for ages 5-12, requires registration, and is limited to 10 participants.
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TAG: Teen Advisory Group
The Teen Advisory Group is a monthly one-hour meeting at the Homer Township Public Library District's Teen Room, held 4:45–5:45 PM on November 17, 2026, for teens ages 13–18. Attendees eat snacks and share ideas for making the library more teen-friendly, earning one hour of volunteer time; registration is required.
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Adult Painting Class: Cozy Winter Cardinal
On November 17, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Homer Township Public Library District, adults 18 and older can take a step-by-step acrylic painting class led by Annie Flint to create a cozy winter cardinal painting on canvas, with beginners welcome. Registration is required, and non-cardholders from outside the library district are placed on a waitlist.
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Teen Craft: Beaded Backpack Keychains
At this one-hour event on November 17, 2026 (6:00–7:00 PM) at Homer Township Public Library District, teens ages 13–18 make a customizable beaded backpack keychain from an assortment of beads. Registration is required and opens October 12, 2026, with non-Homer Township cardholders placed on a waitlist.
Wednesday, Nov 18
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Adult Bingo
At Homer Township Public Library District's Community Meeting Room on November 18, 2026, adults ages 18 and up can play multiple rounds of Bingo for free from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, with prizes awarded; registration is required and limited to one Adult Bingo session per month.
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Wiggles & Giggles
Wiggles & Giggles is a 30-minute library program on November 18, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM at the Family Activity Zone of the Homer Township Public Library District, where children ages 5-12 and accompanying adults take part in simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, and music and movement activities. The description also states the program is for ages up to 35 months with an adult, which conflicts with the listed 5-12 age range.
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Stay and Play!
"Stay and Play!" is a 45-minute interactive program at the Homer Township Public Library District's Family Activity Zone on November 18, 2026, from 11:00 to 11:45 AM, where children ages 5 to 12 socialize and play with friends alongside an accompanying adult, with drop-offs not permitted and no registration required (limit 25, tickets available 30 minutes before the start).
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Mahjong
At the Homer Township Public Library District's Community Meeting Room on November 18, 2026, from 12:00 to 3:30 PM, adults 18 and over can drop in to play Mahjong with no registration; it is not an instructional program, so participants should already know how to play. The group meets weekly on Wednesdays at noon, and food served may contain tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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Homeschool Happenings
"Homeschool Happenings" is a one-hour program from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on November 18, 2026, at the Family Activity Zone of the Homer Township Public Library District, where homeschooling children ages 5-13 and their accompanying adults meet, learn, and play together through fun, interactive activities. Registration is required, and each child must be registered.
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Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Program
Teen volunteers ages 13-18 will help library staff set up, oversee activities, and clean up for the Candy Bingo kids program at the Homer Township Public Library District on November 18, 2026, from 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM. Registration is required.
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Candy BINGO
Candy BINGO is a one-hour session from 4:30 to 5:30 PM on November 18, 2026, at the Family Activity Zone of the Homer Township Public Library District, where children play BINGO and each win earns a candy prize. It is for children ages 5-13 (the description also lists ages 3-12, with children 5 and under required to be accompanied by an adult), and registration is required.
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DINO-vember
"DINO-vember" is a dinosaur-themed event at the Homer Township Library Bookmobile Outreach on November 18, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM, where attendees can immerse themselves in a prehistoric world. No age group is specified.
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Adult Book Club
The Adult Book Club, open to ages 18 and up, meets for an hour from 6:30 to 7:30 PM on the third Wednesday of each month in the Quiet Reading Room at Homer Township Public Library District to discuss contemporary novels, and this month's pick is Ruth Reichl's The Paris Novel. New members are welcome, and the library notes that food served at the program may contain tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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Watercolor Landscape Demonstration with Lemont Artists Guild
At this 2-hour event on November 18, 2026 (6:30–8:30 PM) at the Homer Township Public Library District, watercolor artist Phyllis J. Kozlowski, Ph.D. demonstrates how to paint rocks, water, trees, and other landscape elements, sharing tips and examples of her work. It is open to adults 18 and older, and registration is required.
Thursday, Nov 19
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Mommy & Me Pilates
A 30-minute Mommy & Me Pilates class held on November 19, 2026, from 9:00 to 9:30 AM at the Family Activity Zone of the Homer Township Public Library District, led by certified instructor Lindsey, for children and accompanying adults. The listed ages are 5-12, though the description also suggests birth to age 4.
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Wiggles & Giggles
Wiggles & Giggles is a 30-minute program at the Homer Township Public Library District's Family Activity Zone on November 19, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, where children ages 5-12 and accompanying adults take part in simple stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, and music and movement activities. Attendance requires an admittance ticket, which can be obtained 30 minutes before the program at the Youth Services desk, and drop-offs are not permitted.
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ABC Fun!
"ABC Fun!" is a one-hour program from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on November 19, 2026, at the Family Activity Zone of the Homer Township Public Library District, for children ages 5-12 and their accompanying adults. Registration is required, and drop-offs are not permitted.
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Pinochle
At the Homer Township Public Library District's Community Meeting Room on November 19, 2026, from 12:00 to 3:30 PM, adults 18 and older can play Pinochle; no registration is required and prior knowledge of the game is expected, as it is not instructional. The program meets weekly on Thursdays at noon, and food served may not be free of tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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Pokemon @ the Library
At the Homer Township Public Library on November 19, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, kids can bring their own Pokémon cards to battle, trade, and share ideas. The event is for ages 5-13 (the description lists 6-14), requires registration, and is limited to 20 participants.
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Basic Flow Yoga
Basic Flow Yoga is a one-hour beginner vinyasa yoga class on November 19, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Homer Township Public Library District's Community Meeting Room. It teaches participants to connect breath with movement through sun salutations, gentle flow, and closing meditation, and is open to adults ages 18 and up, with registration required and mats to be brought by attendees.
Friday, Nov 20
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Early Childhood Music
At this Early Childhood Music session on November 20, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM at the Homer Township Public Library District's Family Activity Zone, children up to age 5 make music hands-on with a caregiver, led by Edge Music Academy. The listed age range is 5-12, but the description specifies children up to age 5 with a caregiver.