Magic City Designs; A Landscape History of Birmingham
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Magic City Designs; A Landscape History of Birmingham

ByEdward Eggleston

Designs on Birmingham: A Landscape History of a Southern City and Its Suburbs This illustrated, seventy-page publication of the Birmingham Historical Society offers perspective on the city’s planning and development, from its earliest phases through 1989. This guide to designed landscapes of metropolitan Birmingham includes a collection of essays, photographs, plans, drawings, and maps, providing…

NaNoWriMo
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NaNoWriMo

ByEdward Eggleston

No, we didn’t just make up a new word. NaNoWriMo, or national novel writing month, is a program that encourages writers to do what they love: write! Dedicating the time to writing 1,667 words every day in November can add up to a 50,000-word draft in the end. Don’t believe us? Some popular works, such…

Halloween Reads: Trick or Treat Yourself!
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Halloween Reads: Trick or Treat Yourself!

ByEdward Eggleston

While we may not be able to celebrate Halloween in our traditional methods with large gatherings/parties and visiting others this year, it’s still possible to have a great Halloween virtually, with family, or even on your own! Check out some of these activity books for Halloween inspiration! Extreme Pumpkin Carving Providing a new twist on…

Halloween Reads: Halloween History
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Halloween Reads: Halloween History

ByEdward Eggleston

Spooky season is upon us! The line between real and unreal begins to blur in the month of October. To learn more about the legends and beliefs that influence our interest in the horrible and occult check out books on strange phenomenons, frightful folklore, and horror history in Homewood’s nonfiction section. The Encyclopedia of Superstitions…

Learn About: Hispanic Heritage Month
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Learn About: Hispanic Heritage Month

ByTwinkle Snowflake

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th. It is a time to highlight the history, culture and contributions of American’s who trace their heritage to Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Spain. Listed below are wide range of titles that reflect various experiences in the Latino culture. Before…