Teen Reads: Ghost Stories
I ain’t afraid of no ghost -Ghostbusters Do you believe in ghosts? Like a good ghost story? Listed below are stories about those that exist beyond the veil. ( its okay to leave the lights on)
Adult | Audiobooks | Mystery
Frightfully Good Audiobooks!
Need some more thrills in your life?Homewood Public Library has audiobooks by authors that always make the best-of-the-scariest lists.
Adult | Audiobooks | Books | Teens
Banned Books Week: Trivia Question of the Day
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…
Adult | Audiobooks | Books
Halloween Reads: Halloween History
Spooky season is upon us! The line between real and unreal begins to blur in the month of October. To learn more about the legends and beliefs that influence our interest in the horrible and occult check out books on strange phenomenons, frightful folklore, and horror history in Homewood’s nonfiction section. The Encyclopedia of Superstitions…
Adult | Books | Teen/YA Non-Fiction | Teens
Banned Books Week: Trivia Question of the Day
The opening poem of the book comments on American life of the period with overt references to drugs, drinking, and homosexuality. More notable, though, was the style of writing, which was a stream-of-consciousness, intense prose that became the hallmark of what became known as Beat poetry and writing. Both the subject matter and the…
Teen Reads: Murder Mysteries
UPCOMING EVENTS – Teen Murder Mystery Night Monday, October 11, 2021 from 6-7:15 p.m. Large Auditorium Be part of the mystery and help solve the crime! Just like a game of Clue, every character is important. Closer to the event, you will be assigned a character, so please only register if you are sure you…