From August 1-31, 2022 at the Homewood Public Library, we have selected works on display from Birmingham Needlearts. Birmingham Needlearts is part of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America and inspires a passion for the needle arts through education and the celebration of its history. You can share your love of the needle with others by…
We celebrate the Homewood Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and highlight our graduating TAB members. Best wishes to the Class of 2022!
Eighty years ago on December 7, shortly before 8 a.m., hundreds of Japanese aircraft dove from the sky in a surprise bombing attack on Pearl Harbor, a United States naval base in Hawaii, killing more than 2,400 Americans (including civilians) and wounding over 1,000. The Japanese managed to destroy or damage nearly 20 American naval…
You’ve likely seen some new faces at HPL and we’re excited to introduce you to Meredith M. in the Children’s Department! Meredith has an extensive background in working with educational organizations, including the World War II Museum. To get to know Meredith, we asked her some silly and very serious questions. She was happy to…
It is that time of year again…the Homewood Public Library’s Fall Teen Poetry Contest! Each Fall we challenge our 6th-12th graders to get creative with their writing. We’re excited to announce the selected poems! Each writer will receive a prize bag that includes books, a gift card, and other awesome items. Winners will be…
If you’ve visited the Library since we’ve re-opened you’ve likely noticed our new addition. In 2020, we took the time to complete the Ridge Road expansion and move our Computer Lab upstairs. This new facility features 4 new study rooms, an expanded courtyard, and the brand new Computer Lab! To help staff the new Computer…
