“In 2021, the Alabama Humanities Alliance is awarding up to $800,000 in special grant funding to help humanities-based organizations statewide recover financially from the COVID-19 pandemic — and successfully transition into a post-pandemic period.” (AL Humanities Alliance)
Summer is here and we have plenty of new books to pick from! Not sure what to read next? Try one of these books out and see if you find your next favorite! Curse of the Specter Queen by Jenny Elder Moke Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney From Little Tokyo, With…
Miss Laura’s creepy, crawly storytime about INSECTS during yesterday’s Storytime in the Park was a hit that she has more book recommendations about these fascinating creatures. Learn about different types of insects by checking out these titles at the Homewood Public Library Children’s Department or place a hold on them through the links provided below….
“NASA is moving forward on the Artemis mission’s promise to send the first woman and first person of color to the Moon and to have robust human and robotic presence there. To make it happen, NASA is working with diverse partners in industry and academia to develop the innovative technologies needed to explore more of the Moon than ever before.” (NASA)
Jason Reynolds Genre: YA/Realistic Fiction Born: Washington DC Used rap music as inspirations to write poetry at 9 years old Read his first novel at 17 years old Graduated from the University of Maryland in English Was named Library of Congress’ national ambassador for young people’s literature in January 2020 Star of “Write.Right.Rite” series where…
Meet Anjie, one of our newest staff members! Anjie joined our Circulation Department part-time this month. We thought a fun way to introduce Anjie to the community was to ask her some silly (but very important questions). Be sure to say hello next time you see Anjie in the Library! Greatest accomplishment? I’m really proud of…
