National Hispanic Heritage Month is here! There are many ways you can celebrate: by reading books by hispanic authors and about hispanic life or going to events in your local community. Or you can learn how to cook a new dish! Food and the sharing of recipes is an important part of cultures globally, and…
September can be a hectic time, especially this year. It’s important to remember to take time for yourself to relax, be mindful, and stay active. Yoga incorporates all three of these important actions! If you’re interested in trying yoga out, Homewood Public Library offers both a Virtual Yoga Program with Jackie Tally every Monday at…
September 15th marks the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month! Check out some of our titles written by Latinx authors to celebrate the wide array of cultures that make up the Hispanic and Latinx identity. Classics by Latinx Authors Ficciones “The seventeen pieces in Ficciones demonstrate the whirlwind of Borges’s genius and mirror the precision and…
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…
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…
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…
