Halloween Reads: Horror-Thrillers
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Halloween Reads: Horror-Thrillers

Halloween is a time to fear what goes bump in the night. Whether the threat has a supernatural edge or the advantage of being a monster found in reality these books deal with thrilling horror stories sure to keep you up. Check out some Horror/Thriller titles available at Homewood Public Library. The Final Girl Support…

Filipino American History Month
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Filipino American History Month

Did you know that October is also Filipino American History Month? From picture books to middle grade chapter books, as a proud Filipino, I am so excited to share some titles and authors that highlight Filipino Americans. As the second largest Asian-American group, Filipinos’ contributions, stories, and experiences are prevalent throughout this country’s history, as…

Snapshots: 2021 Selected Entries
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Snapshots: 2021 Selected Entries

In September 2021, the Homewood Public Library hosted the 2nd annual Snapshots Online Photography Contest for Teens. Designed by the Teen Advisory Board, this contest was open to local 6th-12th graders who had an interest in photography. The Library received triple the entries this year versus 2020! To view all submissions, please click here. The…

Halloween Reads: Supernatural Creatures
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Halloween Reads: Supernatural Creatures

What’s Halloween without some classic horror creatures? If we dress up as them we might as well read stories starring them! For this installment of Halloween Reads, we recommend some titles in our collection staring supernatural creatures; from vampires to werewolves, and finally witches! Vampires Certain Dark Things “From the New York Times, bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes…