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
Read Woke at Home September 1-November 30 on Beanstack 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. Right, there are 11 badges up for…
The paper bag, kevlar, Monopoly, windshield wipers, disposable diapers, liquid paper, and marine signal flares have in common? These inventions were all created by women! IKR!!! Science and technology used to be considered a man’s game, However, women have played major role in scientific discovery, and continue to do their part to advance technology. It…
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