Homewood Appearance Commission will meet at 6 p.m. at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here. ID 844 1118 8079, passcode 170845.

Highlight:

• Consider a sign variance for Dynamite Shrimp, 18719 Dixie Highway.  

Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old and their caregivers. There will be stories, songs, bubbles and free play in the Rauch Reading Room from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Register here.

Afternoon Book Discussion: No Strangers Here. Meet in the conference room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 3 to 4 p.m. to discuss “No Strangers Here” by Carlene O’Connor. Light refreshments served. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome.

Chess Club for All. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host chess club from 4 to 5 p.m. in the meeting room. Practice chess skills or learn the basics of playing the game. Open to all ages.

Discovery Preschool Open House. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Discovery Preschool will hold an open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. Parents and children will get a chance to meet teachers, see the facility and get an idea what Discovery Preschool is all about. To book a timeslot, send email to [email protected], call 708-957-7275 or click here.

Thursday Murder Club. If you enjoy crime stories and discussing whodunit stories, stop by Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. New members are always welcome.