Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month!
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Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month!

September 15 is the start of Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month! We are celebrating it through some fantastic titles, nonfiction and fiction, that are perfect for readers of all ages. Their accomplishments and contributions in this country must be known and should be celebrated, not just from September 15 to October 15, but every single…

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Learn About: Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th. It is a time to highlight the history, culture and contributions of American’s who trace their heritage to Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Spain. Listed below are wide range of titles that reflect various experiences in the Latino culture. Before…

First Chapter Writing Contest Winners

First Chapter Writing Contest Winners

In August 2021, the Homewood Public Library hosted the First Chapter: a Writing Contest for Teens. Designed by the Homewood Library’s Teen Advisory Board, First Chapter tasked local 6th-12th graders to submit just the first chapter of a story. Writers were challenged to catch the judges’ attention with just an introduction. The Library received over…

Second Emergency Connectivity Fund Window Opens (FCC)
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Second Emergency Connectivity Fund Window Opens (FCC)

“The second 15-Day window will open on September 28 for School and Library purchases in the 2021-22 school year. During the second application filing window, which will run from September 28 to October 13, eligible schools and libraries can apply for financial support to purchase eligible equipment and services for students, school staff and library patrons with unmet needs…”(FCC)