Warmer weather is here, which means more trips to the zoo! We are so lucky to be nearby the Birmingham Zoo for some awesome and unique animals. For those who haven’t been, no worries! We have the perfect books to pump you up for your future zoo adventures. Check these titles out at the Homewood…
It’s time to get “Hoppy!” Spring is finally here! Flowers will bloom, grass will grow, and frogs will be loudly peeping! Spring peepers begin to sing at sundown because they are most active at night. Early spring is the best time to look for frogs in our region. Frogs are truly amazing amphibians. Because of…
April is Poetry Month, and the Children’s Department has some awesome titles for you to check out! From picture books to novels, we have it all! Don’t forget the fun anthologies we also carry for a variety of poems perfect for read alouds. Check out these books at the Homewood Public Library or place a…
Today is Tolkien Day, and, in honor of his contributions to the literary world (i.e. The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, etc.), I have compiled a list of fantasy books for middle graders that will surely prep them for the wonderful works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Of course, Harry Potter, The Land of Stories,…
Lately, there has been a lot of fear and pain in the Asian communities in the United States. This stems from anti-Asian sentiments that people have heard, seen, and experienced since the start of the pandemic. However, let us keep in mind and remind everyone that racism against Asian people have been going on for…
The year is going by so fast, and the next thing you know it’s already March. It is not a bad thing, because that means it’s time for March Madness! Basketball is such a fun sport to play and watch, and here in the Children’s Department, we have some great books for middle grade readers…
