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Native American Heritage Month

ByTwinkle Snowflake November 9, 2022November 5, 2022

November is Native American Heritage Month highlighting Native American authors who have given us a glimpse of their history and culture. The writings of these authors chronicles the heritage and struggles as well as finding their place in today’s world. If you are interested learning more, here is a list that spotlights Native American writers…

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Recent Horror Releases Perfect for Halloween!

Byerhager October 31, 2022October 31, 2022

It’s that time again! The night of the year where we you need a good scare, and we’ve got you covered! Check out some recent Horror releases that’ll be sure to fill your Halloween with fright! Dead Silence Titanic meets The Shining in S.A. Barnes’ Dead Silence, a SF horror novel in which a woman and her crew…

Banned Books Week

ByTwinkle Snowflake September 17, 2022September 17, 2022

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read which begin in 1982. it is normally observed during the last week of September, and focuses on the value of free and open access to information. Listed below are some of the books that have been challenged in the past across the country….

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Read Your Sign: Leo

ByRachel Blair August 21, 2022August 18, 2022

Leos are the natural leaders of the zodiac, as magnificent and striking as the Lion that embodies their sign. Leos are radiantly joyful, fiercely proud and confident. They love and live life to the fullest. Compassion and big-heartedness, consciousness, drive, and natural leadership are the four main characteristics of the Leo personality. Leos are very…

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Read It & Eat Book Club!

Byerhager August 18, 2022August 19, 2022

We at Homewood Public Library have missed seeing our patrons during the pandemic. To make up for lost time consider attending our newest book club: Read It & Eat! In this group, we will gather at Urban Cookhouse in Homewood to discuss our latest book club read! September’s pick is Amanda Montell’s Cultish: The Language…

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Book Lover’s Day

ByRachel Blair August 7, 2022August 6, 2022

National Book Lover’s Day is August 9! If you love reading about the book world, from writing to publishing to bookbinding, this list is for you! These books feature beautiful stories, fascinating facts, and an adoration for books. Check out one from the Homewood Public Library today! The Dead Romantics, Ashley Poston – Florence Day…