April is National Poetry month where we take time to remember how poetry is a reflection of our lives. The pictures painted through the words of poets give us a better appreciation of the world around us by fostering expressions … Read More
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 … Read More
To celebrate National Poetry Month, the Homewood Public Library hosts an annual poetry contest in April. This contest is open for any 6th-12th grader in Jefferson County. This year, the Library received over 150 entries. Thank you to all the … Read More
Each year, the Homewood Public Library challenges our local 6th-12th graders to an annual Six Word Story Contest. Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway placed a bet that he could write a story in just six words. If the legend … Read More
To celebrate the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the Homewood Public Library Teen Advisory Board created the We Are The Dream project. Their idea was to hold a creative contest where other local 6th-12th graders could … Read More
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. Our judges select winning poems for the 6th-8th and 9th-12th grade categories. We’re … Read More