Juneteenth
Books for Teens Dread Nation Jane McKeene was born two days before the dead began to walk the battlefields of Gettysburg and Chancellorsville—derailing the War Between the States and changing America forever. In this new nation, safety for all depends … Read More
Celebrate! International Sushi Day!
Happy International Sushi Day!! Sushi is one of the world’s most popular dishes! This dish traces its history to a dish called narezushi. It uses fermented fish rather than fresh fish and is accompanied by malted rice. It is thought that the … Read More
Celebrate: Pride Month!
Happy Pride Month! Pride Month is a remembrance of the pursuit of quality and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community. This month, we celebrate and lift up LGBTQ+ voices! Here are just some of our favorite titles this month. Some are … Read More
Series Spolight: Simonverse
Looking to get lost in a new adventure? Let’s dive deep. Series Spotlight highlights various Teen/YA Book Series. (Titles are listed in series order). This time we highlight the Creekwood/Simonverse series by Becky Albertalli. Becky Albertalli was born and raised … Read More
Mental Health Awareness Month – Teens
May is mental health awareness month, and taking care of your mental health is one of the most important things a person can do! Here is a selection of resources for teens on mental health: Click on any of the … Read More
Celebrate: Graduating TAB Members
We celebrate the Homewood Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and highlight our graduating TAB members. Best wishes to the Class of 2022!
Celebrate: Star Wars Day
Did you know Star Wars day has been celebrated since 1977! Many Star Wars fans around the world celebrate this holiday. Here are some things you can do to commemorate Star Wars Day Host/ attend a Star Wars watch party … Read More
Series Spotlight: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
Looking to get lost in a new adventure? Let’s dive deep. Series Spotlight highlights various Teen/YA Book Series. (Titles are listed in series order). This time we highlight the The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series by Michael Scott. … Read More