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.
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Is your 8th grader looking for a new book? We have piled a list of our favorite recommendations for 8th graders. Though the library is still closed, you can place these books on hold for your curbside appointment or through one of our digital libraries (just download the Hoopla and/or Libby apps!) Burn by Patrick Ness: Sarah Dewhurst…
In 2000, the UN established June 20 as World Refugee Day. This day allows us to shine a spotlight on the bravery, courage, and hardships of refugees. According to the UNCHR, more than 70 million refugees were displaced by the end of 2019. The Homewood Public Library would like to take today to highlight fiction…
Besides having music, movies, and audiobooks, Hoopla has so many great ebooks, specifically Young Adult Nonfiction ebooks. Another great perk of Hoopla? No waiting! See a book that you must have at that moment? Check it out immediately! Why wait? Visit www.hoopladigital.com or download the Hoopla app to start borrowing today. Don’t know what to…
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…
Fast Facts – Cupcakes About, 770,000,000 cupcakes is eaten in the United State per year. The earliest description of a cupcake was in 1796, when a recipe for “a light cake to bake in small cups” was written in American Cookery by Amelia Simmons. The cupcake became popular in the 19th century, and it was revolutionary because…
“Now all we need is to continue to speak the truth fearlessly, and we shall add to our number those who will turn the scale to the side of equal and full justice in all things.” Lucy Stone ‘Suffrage’ means the right to vote in a political election. In the past, people were banned from voting…
