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19 April 2021: The exhibit “Women of the Montgomery Bus Boycott” comes to Homewood Library

ByEdward Eggleston April 6, 2021

“‘Women of the Montgomery Bus Boycott’ will utilize oral history interviews, digitized archival material and court documents to tell the heroic stories of Jo Ann Robinson, Aurelia Browder, Claudette Colvin, Mary Louise Smith and Lucille Times. Important grassroots political organizations such as the Women’s Political Council will also be highlighted through the exhibit.” (Troy University)

Adult | Books | Readalikes

Readalikes For In-Demand Titles

ByEdward Eggleston April 5, 2021August 26, 2021

We pulled the numbers and the following books were the most requested in March on Overdrive/Libby. If you read one of these titles, or you’re waiting for a copy, try out one of the following readalikes! The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnThis second book in the Bridgerton series was checked out 130 times…

Adult | Books | Education | Humanities

Recensão. Populismo, de R. Eatwell e M. Goodwin (J. C. Sousa)

ByEdward Eggleston April 2, 2021

“A obra em apreço representa um subs¬tancial contributo para a efetiva com¬preensão do fenómeno sociocultural mais marcante do espectro político do início do século xxi.” (J. C. Sousa)

Kids

Exploring Frogs with Ms. Mary

ByMary Eller April 1, 2021August 20, 2021

It’s time to get “Hoppy!” Spring is finally here! Flowers will bloom, grass will grow, and frogs will be loudly peeping! Spring peepers begin to sing at sundown because they are most active at night. Early spring is the best time to look for frogs in our region. Frogs are truly amazing amphibians. Because of…

Adult | Education | Humanities

Instruments of the orchestra – early 20th century (L. Walker)

ByEdward Eggleston April 1, 2021June 30, 2023

“The 20th century saw rapid and far-reaching developments in the expressive range (and size) of the classical orchestra.” (L. Walker)

Kids

APRIL IS POETRY MONTH!

ByCristina Castor April 1, 2021August 20, 2021

April is Poetry Month, and the Children’s Department has some awesome titles for you to check out! From picture books to novels, we have it all! Don’t forget the fun anthologies we also carry for a variety of poems perfect for read alouds. Check out these books at the Homewood Public Library or place a…