June marks the beginning of Pride Month in the US, a time when LGBTQ+ community members celebrate their identities as well as those that paved the way to increased visibility and acceptance of the LGBTQ experience. With June coming to an end, I want to encourage all allies and LGBTQ+ community members to remain bold…
“The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is announcing two programs to distribute American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. These programs are open to nonprofit arts and culture organizations and local arts agencies, regardless of whether they have received NEA funding in the past.” (NEA)
Yesterday’s Storytime in the Park, Miss Erika told stories and sang songs about safari animals! Did you know that World Giraffe Day was on Monday, June 21? If not, it is not too late to grab some giraffe books such as these ones recommended by Miss Erika at the Homewood Public Library Children’s Department or…
“Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. It is also central to the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to leave no one behind. The commitment to realizing the rights of persons with disabilities is not only a matter of justice; it is an investment in a common future.” (UN)
As the Library gears back up to open full operating hours (starting July 6th!) you’re going to see a lot of new and friendly faces around the Library. The newest is Gabby! As a former Teen Advisory Board (TAB) member, Gabby is the perfect fit for working in our ever busy Children’s Department. We thought…
QUICK FACTS@ Nicola Yoon Genre: YA/Realistic Fiction/Romance/Contemporary She grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn The first Black woman to hit #1 on the New York Times Young Adult bestseller list She is a National Book Award finalist, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book recipient, and a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner Two of…
