Iconoclasm in the Netherlands, 16th century (S. Beranek)
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Iconoclasm in the Netherlands, 16th century (S. Beranek)

“The sixteenth century was a time of significant religious change. According to legend, in 1516, Luther nailed his 95 Theses to a church door in Wittenberg and criticized what he perceived as corrupt practices within the Catholic Church. Following Luther, numerous other Northern European reformers shifted away from the Catholic Church centered in Rome. Among other more systemic and doctrinal issues, the reformers also had complicated relationships with religious imagery.” (S. Beranek)

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Teen Reads: Books on Presidents

Our country’s presidents : a complete encyclopedia of the U.S. presidency / written by Ann Bausum Ladies and Gentlemen: the next President of the United States will soon be included within the pages of one of our perennial favorites. National Geographic Children’s Books will publish this fully revised and updated edition of Our Country’s Presidents in time for…

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Explore: MLK Day/Social Issues

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Martin Luther King Jr. To celebrate the life and teachings of Dr. King, the Homewood Public Library is asking our local 6th-12th graders to write a poem/story or create a piece of art inspired by…

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Hot Off The Press: Teen Non-Fiction

Bill nye’s great big world of science by Nye, Bill. Science educator, TV host, and New York Times–bestselling author Bill Nye is on a mission to help kids understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Featuring a range of subjects—physics, chemistry, geology, biology, astronomy, global warming, and more—this profusely illustrated book covers the basic…

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Read Woke At Home: Immigration

Join us for an online reading challenge that is all about discovering diverse titles! Starting September 1, log your books and earn badges for a chance to win diverse book bundles and prizes. Open to all ages, register at homewood.beanstack.org.  This week, our suggested reading list spotlights characters and stories centered around Immigrants voices. We…