Teen/YA Fiction: These are fiction books centered around adolescents and young adults, around the ages of 13 to 18. Nonfiction is an account or representation of a subject which is presented as fact.
We offer traditional and electronic formats.
Libby/Overdrive allows patrons to explore and read books online for free. There are thousands of ebooks and audiobooks, hand-selected by this library, available for reading. Explore the collection through catalog guides, subjects, featured titles, and curated lists. It’s a delight to discover new books through Libby/Overdrive.
Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered this library that allows patrons to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! Titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
To find out more information, check out https://www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org/eservices
“History has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.” – Michelle Obama, First Black First Lady This month we take time to highlight the contributions and achievements of Black Individuals in history. Understanding their stories can help us see how far we have come, as…
Our country’s presidents : a complete encyclopedia of the U.S. presidency / written by Ann Bausum Ladies and Gentlemen: the next President of the United States will soon be included within the pages of one of our perennial favorites. National Geographic Children’s Books will publish this fully revised and updated edition of Our Country’s Presidents in time for…
2021 Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge Winter is here and so is our newest reading challenge – Winter Read 2021! Starting January 1, log in your books and earn badges for a chance to be entered to win a Homewood Instagift Card to be used at Homewood Retailers!!! Don’t forget – this reading program is open…
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Martin Luther King Jr. To celebrate the life and teachings of Dr. King, the Homewood Public Library is asking our local 6th-12th graders to write a poem/story or create a piece of art inspired by…
Bill nye’s great big world of science by Nye, Bill. Science educator, TV host, and New York Times–bestselling author Bill Nye is on a mission to help kids understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Featuring a range of subjects—physics, chemistry, geology, biology, astronomy, global warming, and more—this profusely illustrated book covers the basic…
Join us for an online reading challenge that is all about discovering diverse titles! Starting September 1, log your books and earn badges for a chance to win diverse book bundles and prizes. Open to all ages, register at homewood.beanstack.org. This week, our suggested reading list spotlights characters and stories centered around African- American…
