16 • June 2013
The Homewood Star
‘Dig into Reading’ programs at library Homewood Public Library kicked off its 2013 Summer Reading Program, “Dig Into Reading” last month. Children ages birth through fifth grade can still register at homewoodpubliclibrary.org. For the ninth year, Cahaba Cycles is giving summer reading participants a chance to win a bicycle. Visit the library web site or drop by the Children’s Department for contest rules.
Water Play Day. June 18. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Wear your swimwear and flip flops, bring a towel, and lather on that sun screen because we will be playing in the water and enjoying Chick-fil-A lemonade.
Ronald McDonald: July 2. 10:30 a.m. Our favorite clown puts on a magical show.
Zoo to You. June 20. 6:15 p.m. If you missed the Birmingham Zoo program featuring animals you will “dig,” or if you just want to see it again.
Juggling $$$. July 11. 6:15 p.m. Juggler Ron Anglin will help us understand how to juggle our finances while juggling.
Regular events include:
Special programs for the summer include:
Canning for Kids. June 21. 10:30 a.m. Come make a jar of jam with Alabama Extension Service’s Food Safety, Preparation and Preservation Specialist Angela Treadaway. This program is for ages 8-12. Parents welcome. Registration required, opens June 17 at 10 a.m.
Ice Cream SUNday. July 14. 2-5 p.m. Summer readers, come celebrate National Ice Cream Day. It’s never too late to sign up and join the fun.
Summer Monday Movies. Mondays, June 10 and 24, July 8 and 22. 3 p.m. Hot movie popcorn, drinks and fun for the family.
The Mobile Dairy Classroom. June 4. 10:30 a.m. A cow and the best milk product ever concocted — ice cream. Pirate Night. June 6. 6:15 p.m. Don’t miss the revelry! Pirates, pirate songs and games. Zoo to You: June 11. 10:30 a.m. The Birmingham Zoo will bring animals you will “dig.”
Walk-About Puppets. June 25. 10:30 a.m.
Llama Llama Red Pajama PJ Party! June 13. 6:15 p.m. Llama Llama will be here in her red pajamas for an hour of PJ fun.
The Magic City Lego Users Group Mini Build. June 27. 6:15 p.m. Ages 5-12. Space is limited. Registration begins June 17 at 10 a.m. Call 332-6619.
American Girl Program featuring Molly’s Victory Garden. June 14. 10:30 a.m. For ages 5-12. Space is limited. Registration begins 10 a.m. on June 3.
Diggin’ Dinosaurs with the McWane Center. June 28. 10:30 a.m. Ages 8-12. Space is limited. Registration begins June 24 at 10 a.m. Call 332-6619.
BSC Southern Environment Center. July 9. 10:30 a.m. Fun activities will show us why ‘green’ is great.
Maynard, Magic & Music. July 16. 10:30 a.m. Maynard is the funny bird — Steve is the great magician. Jones Valley Farms. July 18. 6:15 p.m. Learn about community gardening, plant something to take home and eat local produce. Water & Melon Day. July 19. 10:30 a.m. The Homewood Fire Department will supply the water, and we will serve up watermelon. Dress for water play; towels, flip flops and sunscreen highly recommended. Rocking Farmer Jason in Concert. July 23. 10:30 a.m. This award-winning children’s music artist will have everyone dancing.
Youth alliance assists Bell Center The Bell Center Youth Alliance spent several hours sprucing up The Bell Center recently. The group of students from area high schools helps support the Center’s mission of maximizing the potential of children birth to three year of age who are at risk for developmental delay. The BCYA also helps
out with fundraisers and events for The Bell Center. If your teenager or a teenager you know is interested in applying for BCYA, contact Denise Williams at dwilliams@thebellcenter.org or 8793417). For more visit thebellcenter.org/about/thebell-center-youth-alliance/.
Front row: Denise Williams, Laura Kate Dinan (John Carroll Catholic High School), Kendall Baecher (John Carroll Catholic High School), Morgan Jemison, Caroline Lytle. Back row: Houston Wingo (Homewood High School), Ashlynn Tittle, Joy Korley (Homewood High School), Garrett McGuffie and Olivia Shull (Homewood High School). BCYA members not pictured include Sam Guerrera (John Carroll Catholic High School), Elise Wood (Homewood High School) and Caroline Harris (Homewood High School).
“Dr. Dinosaur” by Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy.” July 25. 6:15 p.m. Summer readers, pick up your certificate and special invitation before the July 25, and join us for this DINOmite puppet show. Story Time. Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. A story time for children of all ages.
Say Hola to Spanish! June 22 and July 20. 10:30 a.m. A mucho fun language program for children of all ages. Cereal & Cartoons. June 15 and July 13. 10 a.m.-noon. Bring your kids to the Children’s Department for some old-fashioned cartoons and cereal. Cereal served until 11:45 a.m. Leaps & Bounds June 7 and July 12. 10:30 a.m. A movement program for ages 30-48 months with an adult partner. Registration required. Call 332-6619 for more information. Dial-A-Story. Miss a story time? Traveling this summer? Call 332-6617 anytime from anywhere.