Beach Read-Alikes
Calling all romance readers! If you have ever found yourself at the end of an Emily Henry novel wishing for more, then the Homewood Public Library has some books for you. These romance reads are perfect for relaxing by the … Read More
Juneteenth
Books for Teens Dread Nation Jane McKeene was born two days before the dead began to walk the battlefields of Gettysburg and Chancellorsville—derailing the War Between the States and changing America forever. In this new nation, safety for all depends … Read More
Read Your Sign: Gemini
Smart, passionate, and dynamic, Gemini is characterized by the Twins and are known for having two different sides they can display to the world. Expert communicators, Gemini is the chameleon of the Zodiac, adept at blending into different groups based … Read More
Celebrate! International Sushi Day!
Happy International Sushi Day!! Sushi is one of the world’s most popular dishes! This dish traces its history to a dish called narezushi. It uses fermented fish rather than fresh fish and is accompanied by malted rice. It is thought that the … Read More
Camping Month
June is National Camping Month! If you are preparing for a camping trip this summer or want to learn more about camping, travel locations, and outdoor hobbies, take a look at the books listed below. From foraging to campfire cooking … Read More
Celebrate: Pride Month!
Happy Pride Month! Pride Month is a remembrance of the pursuit of quality and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community. This month, we celebrate and lift up LGBTQ+ voices! Here are just some of our favorite titles this month. Some are … Read More
Read With Pride
Happy Pride Month! June marks the beginning of a month long celebration of LGBTQIA+ individuals, their accomplishments, and identities. But, did you know why Pride happens in June? Be sure to check out these books covering Queer history and events … Read More
Ellenburg Art Gallery: Sarah Scott Painting
From June 1 through the 30, we will be displaying artwork by Sarah Scott. Sarah Scott was born and raised in Aotearoa, New Zealand, but moved to the United States in 2002. She is a self-taught watercolourist who participates yearly in … Read More
Jewish American Heritage Month
May is Jewish American Heritage Month! Celebrate by checking out some books from the Homewood Public Library. For more information, look at the primary Jewish American Heritage website and the National Museum of American Jewish History. Fiction: Two She-Bears, Meir … Read More