Education and public libraries — Remarks on a dilemma. I – III.
The central problem for public libraries, in their present and future place in US public services, is not the libraries themselves…
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Women Making History Film Series
To highlight March being Women’s History Month, the Homewood Public Library is hosting a film series that puts the spotlight on several women who have made significant contributions to our society and culture. All films will be screened in the Large Auditorium and popcorn/refreshments will be served. This film series is completely free. Maya Angelou:…
Tenemos eLibros en Español.
“La aplicación Libby es la manera más fácil de empezar a leer libros digitales y a escuchar audiolibros de su biblioteca local.”
Black History Month Author Spotlight: Walter Dean Myers
Author at a Glance: Walter Dean Myers Walter Dean Myers was born on August 12, 1937 in Martinsburg, West Virginia Moved to Harlem with his foster parents at age three- wrote throughout childhood After graduating high school and leaving the army, he earned a BA from Empire State College. He wrote full time after…
Bossypants Book Club (March 2019 Selection): Proud by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Book Overview Growing up in New Jersey as the only African American Muslim at school, Ibtihaj Muhammad always had to find her own way. When she discovered fencing, a sport traditionally reserved for the wealthy, she had to defy expectations and make a place for herself in a sport she grew to love. From winning…
Black History Month Author Spotlight: Angela Johnson
Author at a Glance: Angela Johnson Born in Tuskegee, Alabama Grew up in Windham, Ohio with her brother and parents. Encouraged by a teacher who read to her when she was young This inspired her to write throughout her childhood. Attended Kent State University but left to focus on her writing. Credits author Cynthia Rylant…