Events

December 2023

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Beaded Snowflake Grab & Go Craft Kit
Beaded Snowflake Grab & Go Craft Kit Dec 01, 2023 - 12:00am

Pick up your grab & go kit to make beaded snowflakes from pipe cleaners and beads. All supplies are provided. While supplies last.

For: Kids Location: 17044
12:00am
Kids
 
 
Library Closed
Library Closed Dec 01, 2023 - 12:00am

Staff in-service

For: Library Closings Location: 17656
12:00am
Library Closings
 
 
Love Your Letters - L | GRAB & GO KIT
Love Your Letters - L | GRAB & GO KIT Dec 02, 2023 - 12:00am

<br><br><font size="4">Crafts for small hands with a focus on letter recognition and fun!<br><br>While supplies last. Registration not required.<br>...

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For: Kids Location: 17131
12:00am
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Friends of the Homewood Library
Friends of the Homewood Library Dec 04, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

FOHL

For: Adults Location: MultiPurpose Room 17332
10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
 
 
Homeschool Club
Homeschool Club Dec 04, 2023 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

<br><br><font size="4">Join us for Homeschool Club! <br><br> Socialize, create friendships, and participate in fun activities with other families who are...

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For: Kids Location: Meeting Room 17298
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids
 
 
Pokémon Trading Party | Gr. K-6
Pokémon Trading Party | Gr. K-6 Dec 04, 2023 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Pokémon trade! Bring your doubles and your extras to the library, show them off, and trade with other collectors!<br /><br />* Get one free Pokémon card from the library<br />*...

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For: Kids Location: Meeting Room 17012
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
 
 
Homewood Terrace Condo Association I
Homewood Terrace Condo Association I Dec 04, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Association Meeting

For: Community Group Location: Meeting Room 17606
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Group
 
 
Winter Storytime
Winter Storytime Dec 05, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:00am

Join us for a special Winter themed stories, songs, bubbles, and more. For ages 0-7. Registration is required.

For: Kids Location: Rauch Reading Room 17292
10:30am - 11:00am
Kids
 
 
Senior Sound Bath
Senior Sound Bath Dec 05, 2023 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Lay down, relax your mind and body, and allow sound to take you on a journey of energetic cleansing, clearing, and calming through the vibrations of singing bowls, drums, and bells. Allow the...

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For: Adults Location: Meeting Room 16922
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
 
 
Mini Maestros
Mini Maestros Dec 05, 2023 - 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Join Miss Rosie for an afternoon dive into the world of classical music. We will listen, dance, create, and learn a bit, too!

For: Kids Location: Meeting Room 17374
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids
 
 
Read, Rock n' Rhyme Storytime
Read, Rock n' Rhyme Storytime Dec 06, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:15am

Read, Rock n' Rhyme storytime is a program designed for ages 0 to 7 years old. It's time to get up and dance, shake, and wiggle as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more! <br /...

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For: Kids Location: Rauch Reading Room 17484
10:30am - 11:15am
Kids
 
 
Wacky Wednesday
Wacky Wednesday Dec 06, 2023 - 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Every Wednesday, in the FORT, you and your friends can join in on our wacky activity (or not), play board games, card games, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Wii, and have snacks!<br />Plus, a...

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For: Teens Location: F.O.R.T. 17417
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teens
 
 
The Thursday Murder Club
The Thursday Murder Club Dec 07, 2023 - 7:15pm - 8:15pm

This group reads a varied array of mysteries and suspense tales. If you enjoy crime stories and discussing whodunit - please join us. New members are always welcome!

For: Discussion Groups Location: MultiPurpose Room 16900
7:15pm - 8:15pm
Discussion Groups
 
 
Red Shoes
Red Shoes Dec 08, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:30am

Meeting

For: Community Group Location: MultiPurpose Room 17651
10:00am - 11:30am
Community Group
 
 
Senior Social Hour
Senior Social Hour Dec 08, 2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Join us for a fun hour of social time!

For: Adults Location: 17087
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
 
 
Love Your Letters - M | GRAB & GO KIT
Love Your Letters - M | GRAB & GO KIT Dec 09, 2023 - 12:00am

<br><br><font size="4">Crafts for small hands with a focus on letter recognition and fun!<br><br>While supplies last. Registration not required.<br>...

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For: Kids Location: 17132
12:00am
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Friends of the Homewood Library
Friends of the Homewood Library Dec 11, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

FOHL

For: Adults Location: MultiPurpose Room 17333
10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
 
 
Teen Leadership Council
Teen Leadership Council Dec 11, 2023 - 7:45pm - 8:45pm

Change the world around you! HPL is looking for teen leaders to help with programming ideas, book suggestions, or anything else that will help make the world around us a better place.<br />...

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For: Teens Location: F.O.R.T. 16416
7:45pm - 8:45pm
Teens
 
 
Winter Storytime
Winter Storytime Dec 12, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:00am

Join us for a special Winter themed stories, songs, bubbles, and more. For ages 0-7. Registration is required.

For: Kids Location: Rauch Reading Room 17293
10:30am - 11:00am
Kids
 
 
Homeschool Study Group
Homeschool Study Group Dec 12, 2023 - 10:30am - 12:30pm

Need a different atmosphere to study? Come to the FORT for two quiet study times with a short break to socialize and have a snack.<br /><br />For anyone in grades 7 through 12.

For: Teens Location: F.O.R.T. 17611
10:30am - 12:30pm
Teens
 
 
After School Video Games | Ages 8-12
After School Video Games | Ages 8-12 Dec 12, 2023 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Pick your best main character and take on your friends in Mario Kart 8!<br><br>For ages 8-12.<br>Registration Requested, but not required.

For: Kids Location: Rauch Reading Room 17390
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kids
 
 
Crime and Cozies Book Club
Crime and Cozies Book Club Dec 12, 2023 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Come join us to discuss Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala!

For: Adults Location: Meeting Room 16880
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
 
 
Make It Take It Tuesday
Make It Take It Tuesday Dec 12, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Do you like to make things? Come to the FORT to grab supplies for a cool new craft that you can make at the library or at home. Instructions and supplies will be included, but certain tools, such...

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For: Teens Location: F.O.R.T. 17369
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
 
 
Read, Rock n' Rhyme Storytime
Read, Rock n' Rhyme Storytime Dec 13, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:15am

Read, Rock n' Rhyme storytime is a program designed for ages 0 to 7 years old. It's time to get up and dance, shake, and wiggle as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more! <br /...

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For: Kids Location: Rauch Reading Room 17485
10:30am - 11:15am
Kids
 
 
Wacky Wednesday
Wacky Wednesday Dec 13, 2023 - 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Every Wednesday, in the FORT, you and your friends can join in on our wacky activity (or not), play board games, card games, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Wii, and have snacks!<br />Plus, a...

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For: Teens Location: F.O.R.T. 17418
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teens
 
 
Miss Angela's Book Club
Miss Angela's Book Club Dec 13, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join Miss Angela's Book Club! We will meet every other month to discuss great middle grade books. Geared towards kids grades 3-6, but parents are welcome to join, too! If you cannot make the...

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For: Kids Location: Rauch Reading Room 17063
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
 
 
Homewood Historical Society
Homewood Historical Society Dec 13, 2023 - 6:45pm - 8:30pm

Monthly meeting of the HHS

For: Community Group Location: Meeting Room 17055
6:45pm - 8:30pm
Community Group
 
 
Friends, Board Appreciation Event
Friends, Board Appreciation Event Dec 14, 2023 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Private appreciation event for the Friends and Trustees of the Homewood Public Library.

For: Adults Location: Meeting Room 17370
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
 
 
Hygge Reading Hour
Hygge Reading Hour Dec 14, 2023 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Are you a fan of the Danish art of Hygge? Do you love being cozy and need to chase away the winter blues? Join us for an evening of comfy reading, quiet puzzling, and hot tea! Drop in for a minute...

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For: Teens Location: MultiPurpose Room 17170
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
 
 
SWAN Board Meeting
SWAN Board Meeting Dec 15, 2023 - 9:30am - 12:00pm

SWAN Board Meeting

For: Staff Only Location: Meeting Room 17089
9:30am - 12:00pm
Staff Only
 
 
Unpublished Books Club
Unpublished Books Club Dec 15, 2023 - 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Looking for teen book reviewers! Get your hands on YA books that haven't been published yet and review them for the publishers. These books are advanced reader's copies and "for...

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For: Teens Location: F.O.R.T. 17650
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
 
 
NAACP Chicago Far South Suburban Branch
NAACP Chicago Far South Suburban Branch Dec 16, 2023 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm

General Meeting and Party for Branch

For: Community Group Location: Meeting Room 17623
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Group
 
 
Bullet Journaling
Bullet Journaling Dec 16, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Let's get that planner in order! We'll help you start from scratch, or you can come and work on your pre-existing planner/bullet journal.

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For: Teens Location: F.O.R.T. 17364
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Girl Scout Troop 65171
Girl Scout Troop 65171 Dec 17, 2023 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Holiday Party

For: Community Group Location: Meeting Room 17613
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Group
 
 
Golden Gamers
Golden Gamers Dec 18, 2023 - 11:00am - 1:00pm

Come join to learn how to play a different board/card game each month!

For: Adults Location: Meeting Room 16881
11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
 
 
Pokémon Trading Party | Gr. 5-12
Pokémon Trading Party | Gr. 5-12 Dec 18, 2023 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Pokémon trade! Bring your doubles and your extras to the library, show them off, and trade with other collectors!<br /><br />* Get one free Pokémon card from the library<br />*...

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For: Kids Location: Meeting Room 17019
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
 
 
Semester Exam Cram
Semester Exam Cram Dec 18, 2023 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Need a quiet place to cram for your semester exams?<br />The Homewood Public Library will stay open one hour longer for high school students only. Snacks will be provided.<br />Therapy...

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For: Teens Location: F.O.R.T. 17652
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Teens
 
 
Semester Exam Cram-Therapy Dogs
Semester Exam Cram-Therapy Dogs Dec 18, 2023 - 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Take a break from the stress of studying and visit the therapy dogs in the multipurpose room.<br />

For: Teens Location: MultiPurpose Room 17657
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens
 
 
Self-Care Spa Day
Self-Care Spa Day Dec 19, 2023 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Come join us to make your own peppermint bath bombs!

For: Adults Location: Meeting Room 16910
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
 
 
Semester Exam Cram
Semester Exam Cram Dec 19, 2023 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Need a quiet place to cram for your semester exams?<br />The Homewood Public Library will stay open one hour longer for high school students only. Snacks will be provided.<br />Therapy...

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For: Teens Location: F.O.R.T. 17653
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Teens
 
 
Semester Exam Cram-Therapy Dogs
Semester Exam Cram-Therapy Dogs Dec 19, 2023 - 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Take a break from the stress of studying and visit the therapy dogs in the multipurpose room.<br />

For: Teens Location: MultiPurpose Room 17658
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens
 
 
Wacky Wednesday-cancelled
Wacky Wednesday-cancelled Dec 20, 2023 - 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Every Wednesday, in the FORT, you and your friends can join in on our wacky activity (or not), play board games, card games, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Wii, and have snacks!<br />Plus, a...

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For: Teens Location: F.O.R.T. 17419
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teens
 
 
Board Meeting
Board Meeting Dec 20, 2023 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Monthly meeting of the HPL board. Open to the public.

For: Board of Trustees Location: Meeting Room 17024
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board of Trustees
 
 
Semester Exam Cram
Semester Exam Cram Dec 20, 2023 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Need a quiet place to cram for your semester exams?<br />The Homewood Public Library will stay open one hour longer for high school students only. Snacks will be provided.<br />Therapy...

read more
For: Teens Location: F.O.R.T. 17654
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Teens
 
 
Semester Exam Cram-Therapy Dogs
Semester Exam Cram-Therapy Dogs Dec 20, 2023 - 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Take a break from the stress of studying and visit the therapy dogs in the multipurpose room.<br />

For: Teens Location: MultiPurpose Room 17659
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens
 
 
Teen Book Swap
Teen Book Swap Dec 21, 2023 - 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Formerly known as Teen Book Buzz, this event has changed a little.<br />Now, participants bring their own book (annotated-put sayings in the margins or underline your favorite parts) and...

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For: Teens Location: F.O.R.T. 17655
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teens
 
 
Writer's Club
Writer's Club Dec 21, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Each month we'll use different prompts to do quick writing exercises and share them with the group. It's okay if you don't want to share. We won't force you. But please join us...

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For: Adults Location: Meeting Room 17102
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
 
 
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge Dec 22, 2023 - 12:00am

<a href="https://bit.ly/beanstacksignuphere">REGISTER HERE</a><br /><br />Semester finals are...

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For: Teens Location: 17215
12:00am
Teens
 
 
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge Dec 23, 2023 - 12:00am

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For: Teens Location: 17216
12:00am
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Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge Dec 24, 2023 - 12:00am

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For: Teens Location: 17217
12:00am
Teens
 
 
Closed
Closed Dec 24, 2023 - 12:00am

Christmas Holiday

For: Library Closings Location: 17105
12:00am
Library Closings
 
 
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge Dec 25, 2023 - 12:00am

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For: Teens Location: 17218
12:00am
Teens
 
 
Closed
Closed Dec 25, 2023 - 12:00am

Christmas Holiday

For: Library Closings Location: 17104
12:00am
Library Closings
 
 
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge Dec 26, 2023 - 12:00am

<a href="https://bit.ly/beanstacksignuphere">REGISTER HERE</a><br /><br />Semester finals are...

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For: Teens Location: 17219
12:00am
Teens
 
 
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge Dec 27, 2023 - 12:00am

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For: Teens Location: 17220
12:00am
Teens
 
 
After School Video Games | Ages 8-12
After School Video Games | Ages 8-12 Dec 27, 2023 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Pick your best main character and take on your friends in Mario Kart 8!<br><br>For ages 8-12.<br>Registration Requested, but not required.

For: Kids Location: Rauch Reading Room 17391
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kids
 
 
Wacky Wednesday
Wacky Wednesday Dec 27, 2023 - 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Every Wednesday, in the FORT, you and your friends can join in on our wacky activity (or not), play board games, card games, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Wii, and have snacks!<br />Plus, a...

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For: Teens Location: F.O.R.T. 17420
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teens
 
 
Bedtime Storytime
Bedtime Storytime Dec 27, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Come get cozy and read books before bedtime with Miss Angela! Join us for books, songs, bubbles, & more. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal.

For: Kids Location: Rauch Reading Room 16783
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids
 
 
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge Dec 28, 2023 - 12:00am

<a href="https://bit.ly/beanstacksignuphere">REGISTER HERE</a><br /><br />Semester finals are...

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For: Teens Location: 17221
12:00am
Teens
 
 
Family Karaoke Night
Family Karaoke Night Dec 28, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Jam out with your family and friends while singing your favorite hits! Registration Requested, but not required.

For: Family/All Ages Location: Meeting Room 17065
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Family/All Ages
 
 
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge Dec 29, 2023 - 12:00am

<a href="https://bit.ly/beanstacksignuphere">REGISTER HERE</a><br /><br />Semester finals are...

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For: Teens Location: 17222
12:00am
Teens
 
 
Gaming Night Special-Capture the Flag Nerf Wars
Gaming Night Special-Capture the Flag Nerf Wars Dec 29, 2023 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

This month is a special gaming night! Join the Capture the Flag Nerf Wars. Nerf guns,darts, and safety glasses will be supplied.<br />Pizza will be served. <br /><br />...

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For: Teens Location: F.O.R.T. 16703
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
 
 
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge Dec 30, 2023 - 12:00am

<a href="https://bit.ly/beanstacksignuphere">REGISTER HERE</a><br /><br />Semester finals are...

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For: Teens Location: 17223
12:00am
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Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge
Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge Dec 31, 2023 - 12:00am

<a href="https://bit.ly/beanstacksignuphere">REGISTER HERE</a><br /><br />Semester finals are...

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For: Teens Location: 17224
12:00am
Teens
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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