Programs for - Homer Township Public Library

Be Kind. Make a Difference Introduces Rainbow Rabbit
Ages 5-8
Friday, July 15 @ 11 a.m.
Nicole La Ha Zwiercan’s, Mrs. Illinois International 2016, platform is: Kindness Crossing
Borders. She will share the story of Rainbow Rabbit. This story introduces basic
concepts of bully prevention. Registration required. Limit 30.
Baseball Piñata
All ages
July 18 - 30
Guess the number of items in the piñata. Whoever has the closest guess, wins!
One entry per child.
The Wild & Wacky Game Show!
Wednesday, July 20 @ 11 a.m.
All ages, children under 5 w/ adult.
We dare you to take part in the Wild and Wacky Challenge games! There will be
individual and team challenges for everyone, kids and adults, who want to play.
The Simon Says Challenge will get your body moving. Fun Trivia will test your brains!
All participants will receive 1 BONUS ticket for a chance to win Olympic Challenge:
Find the Flag
All ages
August 1 - 13
Homer Township Public Library
Search the KidZone for “Fuzz” the bear and his flag. Find it and return the bear to the
Youth Services desk for a reward! One per child while supplies last.
Music & Movement with Mary
Programs for
KIDS
Up to age 5 w/ adult
Wednesdays, June 22, 29 & July 13 @ 11 a.m.
Creative music and movement activities to develop an early love of music.
Registration and $9 fee per family required for 3 weeks. Limit 10 children.
Payment is due one week in advance or child’s registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation, with refund, is one week prior
Wiggles and Giggles
June - August 2016
Up to 35 mos. w/ adult
Session #1 - Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. - June 20, 27, July 11
SUMMER REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, JUNE 13 @ 8:30 A.M.
Session #2 - Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m. - June 23, 30, July 14
REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS ON THE LIBRARY WEBSITE
Designed to enhance the parent-child relationship through shared enjoyment of simple
stories, finger-plays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement activities.
Story Time
Step 1: Go to www.homerlibrary.org
Step 2: Click on the “Events” tab.
Step 3: Find the program you are looking for on the calendar and register.
Ages 3, 4 & 5
OLYMPIC CHALLENGE:
Session #1 - Mondays @ 9:30 a.m. - June 20, 27, July 11
Summer Reading Celebration
All ages
Thursday, July 21 @ 11 - 1 p.m.
Bad Kitty will be at the library! Get a “pawtograph” and have a photo
taken with your feline friend. Spin the prize wheel, craft a crazy sports
character, have your face painted, play goofy games and enjoy a snack
Session #2 - Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m. - June 22, 29, July 13
READ FOR THE WIN 2016
Session #3 - Thursdays @ 1:30 p.m. - June 23, 30, July 7 - in Polish
June 13 - July 23
Race into the library for lots of fun and prizes this summer!
How can you earn chances for great prizes?
Read 600 minutes, check in weekly and visit the StoryWalk.
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
LEGO Club
All ages!
Ages 5-12
Tuesdays @ 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - June 28, July 26, August 30
Harry Potter Birthday Bash
Ages 8-12
Tuesday, July 26 @ 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays @ 7 - 8 p.m. - June 15, July 20, August 17
We supply the bricks-you bring your imagination. Your creations will be
Meet Mrs. Illinois International 2016
Monday, June 13 @ 11a.m.-1p.m.
Mrs. Illinois International, Nicole La Ha Zwiercan, as Honorary
Spokesperson, invites everyone to participate in this summer’s reading
club - Olympic Challenge: Read for the Win. Mrs. Zwiercan will be
Celebrate Harry’s birthday with games, including Quidditch, crafts, refreshments and
more. Registration & $2 fee required. Limit 15. Payment is due one week in advance or child’s registration
Chess Club
will be removed. Deadline for cancellation, with refund, is one week prior to the event.
Chess players: Ages 6 & up
Reading with Rover
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.
Father’s Day Craft
BINGO!
June 6 - 18
Thurs., July 28, August 4, 11 & 18 @ 7- 8 p.m.
For children who have completed 1st grade & older
Children actually read stories 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 who never judges
the child’s reading ability. Visit the Youth Services desk or phone for required registration. Limit 8 per day. 1 child per dog. Photos may be taken after 8 p.m.
Wednesdays @ 5 p.m. - June 8, July 13, August 10
Checkers players: Age 5 and up
All ages, under 6 w/ adult
Thursdays @ 4:30 p.m. - June 9, July 7, August 11
Young School Teachers Read
Crafternoons
Fridays @ 10:30 a.m. June 10, 24, July 8, 22
Tuesdays @ 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8-12
June 14 - Smash Summer Book! Learn the latest way for kids to scrapbook, Smash
Ages 6-12
Book! Registration & $2 fee per session required. Limit 16. Payment is due one week in advance or child’s
- 8:30 p.m.
Come in costume as your favorite character. Receive a prop bag and
interact with the movie! Sing-a-long to all your favorite songs.
Show Dad he's #1 with an awesome tool chest craft. One per child while supplies last.
A fun hour of everyone’s favorite game and candy prizes! No registration.
Teen Beach Movie Sing-A-Long
Tuesday, August 2 @ 6:30
All ages
registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation, with refund, is one week prior to the event.
July 19 - CD Art!: Recycle & Reuse! Turn old CDs into beautiful artwork!
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.
Drop by and share stories with a guest reader from Young School’s teaching staff!
No registration required. Limit 30.
Superstar Search
June 13 – July 30
Search the KidZone for clues and discover the mystery superstars! Solve the mystery and
earn a prize! New secret superstar each week! One per child weekly.
Joliet Junior College Children’s Theatre production of:
Paw Patrol Program
The Tortoise & the Hare Race Again!
Monday, June 20 @ 1 - 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 15 @ 11 a.m. All ages, children under 5 w/ adult
This Children’s Theatre production retells the familiar tale of the Tortoise and the Hare
with a contemporary twist. Show lasts 40 minutes with Q & A to follow.
The Pups of Paw Patrol are all about helping their community! Let’s
learn some of these service skills and earn our Paw Patrol Badge.
We will wear it proudly! Registration and $2 fee required. Limit 18. 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.
Tadpole to Frog – Fun Facts!
Read, Lead, Succeed Puppet Show
All ages, children under 5 w/ adult
Guaranteed to be the funniest race you have ever seen!
Chris Mc Brien’s famous ventriloquist characters will perform
new skits and make you laugh until your sides hurt! The entire audience gets involved
with word games, illusions and mime activities!
No registra-
Inside the Lines: Coloring for Kids
Ages 7-12
Do you enjoy coloring? We will supply the coloring pages, colored pencils and markers!
Relax and enjoy the new coloring craze!
Separate registration required for each class. Limit 16.
All ages
June 20 - July 2
Have a ball coloring a wrist band! Representing a variety of sports, color your own
sports bands are fun for all who are reading for the win! One per child while supplies last.
Ages 8-12
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.
Ages 8-14
June 22 @ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Calling all Yu-Gi-Oh enthusiasts! Bring your own cards to the library to battle, share
ideas and trade. Registration required. Limit 16.
Chicago Team Logos: A Painting Workshop
Tuesday, June 21 @ 4:30-6 p.m.
Ages 7-10
Monday, July 11, 2016 @ 1-3 p.m.
Do you want to bring LEGOs to life? Program a LEGO robot to do tasks like dancing and
competing in sports events! Kids will gain an understanding of mechanical design and
basic programming. Teams will work together to problem solve and make their LEGOs
come to life! Registration and $2 fee required for LEGO Robotics. 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.
3D Printing with Minecraft Ages 7-10
Midwest Martial Arts: Confidence Building Workshops
Do you play Minecraft? Would you like to bring your design to life? In this workshop,
children will learn how to use Minecraft as a design tool. Kids will gain an understanding
of 3D printing while playing Minecraft.
Registration and $5 fee required for 3D Printing with Minecraft. Payment is due one week in
Tuesday, June 28
@ 10 a.m.
Ages 4-7
@ 11:30 a.m.
Ages 8-12
Tuesday, July 12
@ 9 a.m.
Ages 4-7
@ 10:30 a.m.
Ages 8-12
Tuesday, August 9 @ 10 a.m.
@ 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 @ 1-3 p.m.
advance or child’s registration will be removed. Deadline for cancellation, with refund, is one week prior to the event.
Note: This is a computer-based Creative Mode Minecraft workshop for building & teamwork. Player vs. player and death matches will NOT be permitted. Any child unwilling to
follow these rules will not be allowed to participate in the workshop.
Ages 4-7
Ages 8-12
Build your child's CONFIDENCE level through exciting
exercises from a
proven Martial Arts program. In this free
CONFIDENCE building workshop,
the importance of focusing and control through Martial Arts movements is emphasized.
When kids start to really understand the importance
and effectiveness of controlling their mind and their body, they are able to experience
immediate improvement in themselves which will skyrocket their CONFIDENCE level with a positive "I CAN"
Frog Lady
All ages, children under 5 w/ adult
Tuesday, July 12 @ 3 p.m.
Want to meet and touch over 20 live animals? Learn the differences and
similarities between reptiles and amphibians. Come to Frog Lady’s
MOST requested program, Herpetology: Reptiles & Amphibians!
No registration required. Sponsored by the Homer Jr. Women’s Club.
Tuesday, June 21 @ 11-12:30 p.m.
On your mark! Get set! Go! Make a spinning, speeding bot.
Afterward, race them around to see which one is the fastest!
Registration and $2 fee required. Limit 16.
Yu-Gi-Oh
LEGO Robotics
Check out the tadpoles on display. Learn some fun facts, complete and turn in the Frog
Facts sheet for a ribbiting prize. No registration. One per child while supplies last.
Thursday, June 16 & July 14 @ 7-8 p.m.
Make Brushbots!
All ages
Tech Time with 4-H
June 27– July 9
Thursday, June 16 @ 1 p.m.
Sports Bands Craft
Ages 3-7
Ages 7-12
Celebrate “Read for the Win” with this fun painting workshop. We'll
talk about how sports logos are designed. Then you'll choose your
favorite team logo, learn to transfer a drawing to watercolor paper,
outline with sharpies, and add color with watercolor pencils. No painting experience
required. Registration & $2 fee required. Limit 30. Payment is due one week in advance or child’s
The Laser Comedy Show
All ages , children under 5 w/ adult
Tuesday, June 28 @ 6:30 p.m.
Artist, Chris Fair, animates characters and scenery on a glow-in-the dark screen using
Laser Reactive Technology; it’s like a high tech Etch-A-Sketch. He then brings his
creations to life with hilarious voices, sound effects, music and non-stop drawing action
Pokemon
Ages 5 -14
Wednesdays, June 29 & July 27 @ 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.
Name Our Shark!
All ages
July 5 - 16
Celebrate Shark week by helping us name our shark! Write a name for the shark on a
www.homerlibrary.org
Tech Time with 4-H
Makey Makey
Ages 11-14
Wednesday, July 13 @ 1-3 p.m.
Do you want to use a banana as a piano? How about an orange? You will learn computer
programming using a Makey Makey! Use Scratch to learn how to program a banana to
play a song! Also, find out about circuits and what materials make good conductors.
Registration and $2 fee required for Makey Makey.
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.
Creative Electronics
Ages 11-14
Thursday, July 14 @ 1-3 p.m.
Learn about electricity and how easy it can be to add a little light to creations at home.
During the workshop, kids will make circuits using LED lights and find out how to complete a circuit with solder. Registration and $2 fee required for Creative Electronics.