Eighty years ago on December 7, shortly before 8 a.m., hundreds of Japanese aircraft dove from the sky in a surprise bombing attack on Pearl Harbor, a United States naval base in Hawaii, killing more than 2,400 Americans (including civilians) and wounding over 1,000. The Japanese managed to destroy or damage nearly 20 American naval…
You’ve likely seen some new faces at HPL and we’re excited to introduce you to Meredith M. in the Children’s Department! Meredith has an extensive background in working with educational organizations, including the World War II Museum. To get to know Meredith, we asked her some silly and very serious questions. She was happy to…
Theme Dia de Los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is a two-day celebration of loved ones who have passed on, currently marked by a community festival which takes place on November 1st and 2nd each year. Traditionally celebrated in Mexico and Spain and hailing from Catholic origins, the festival is now celebrated…
In September 2021, the Homewood Public Library hosted the 2nd annual Snapshots Online Photography Contest for Teens. Designed by the Teen Advisory Board, this contest was open to local 6th-12th graders who had an interest in photography. The Library received triple the entries this year versus 2020! To view all submissions, please click here. The…
Need some more thrills in your life?Homewood Public Library has audiobooks by authors that always make the best-of-the-scariest lists.
A powerful story of intersectionality and community, as well as race and privilege, this first book centers around a 16-year-old protagonist who moves between two different worlds- her home and her school- without much thought, until a horrific event leaves her considering her role in both. In the story, Starr witnesses the death of her…
