Photo by David Leong
Library News
Meet Our New Assistant Director of Services
Kate Etheredge has worked in libraries since she wa few memorable months as Al the Summer Reading Allig Public Library. Her favorite part of her job is getting to know the community members and figuring out new ways to meet their needs. She enjoys visiting National Parks and museums with her son. Here are a few of her favorite books:
Photo by David Leong
Meet Our New Children’s Department Employee
Cheyenne Trujillo is excited to continue developing her library career as a part of the TCL team at the Homewood Public Library. Chat with her about your pets, folklore, horror movies, or anything you love—I love learning new things. Here are a few of her favorite books:
Library of Things Instruments & Classes
Thanks to funding from the Friends of the Homewood Public Library ARPA grant, the Circulation Department developed a Library of Things instrument collection. Instruments include violins, guitars, djembes, percussion, record player, bass guitar, keyboard, and more. Peruse items for checkout at hpl.pub/lot. This past Fall, we began violin classes for kids using Library of Things instruments and local musicians. Be on the lookout for more violin classes and guitar classes this winter. Even if you aren’t able to attend a class, you can use your library card to check out an instrument for FREE to see if you enjoy playing it and want to learn more.
JCPLA Library Champions
Photo by
DECEMBER DECEMBER
AFTER SCHOOL fun
ACTING OUT!
Monday, Dec. 2
3:30 p.m.
K-Grade 5
MISS MOLLIE’S MUSICAL STORYTIME
Tuesday, Dec 3
Thursday, Dec. 5
COFFEE
COFFEE
playdate!
playdate!
FrIday, Dec. 6 | 9:30-11 a.m. FrIday, Dec. 6 | 9:30-11 a.m.
CaregIvers wIth chIldren are welcome! CaregIvers wIth chIldren are welcome!
STORYTIMES
9:30 a.m. | All Ages ONCE UPON A STORYTIME: FROZEN FUN
Monday, Dec. 9
10 a m | Preschool COZY TALES
Wednesday, Dec. 18
10 a.m. | Preschool
MR. B’S A FAMILY NIGHT EVENT!
KIDS’ KIDS’ ADVISORY ADVISORY
BOARD BOARD
Saturday, Dec. 7 10:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble at the Summit Wednesday, Dec. 18 4 p.m. All Ages
Tuesday, Dec. 3 6 p.m. | All Ages PIZZA PROVIDED!
Tuesday, Dec. 3 4:30 p.m. Open to Grades 4-5 END OF THE YEAR PARTY!
Saturday, Dec. 7 2 p.m. K-Grade 5
Wednesday, Dec. 11 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. All Ages
Thursday, Dec. 12 | 6 p.m. | All Ages Register online as a family
SQUISHMALLOW
BRING YOUR OWN SQUISHMALLOW! PARTY!
Saturday, Dec. 21 10:30 a.m. | All Ages
JANUARY JANUARY
BOOK BABIES
Saturday, Jan. 4
10:30 a m | 0-18 mos ONCE UPON A STORYTIME
Tuesdays | 10 a m
Preschool PJ STORYTIME
Tuesdays | 6 p m | All Ages STORYPALOOZA
Wednesdays | 10 a m (Except Jan 1 & 29)
Preschool STAY & PLAY
Thursdays | 10 a m (Except Jan 2 & 30)
Preschool
ITSY BITSY BABY
Saturday, Jan 18
10:30 a m | 0-18 mos ROLY POLY BABIES
Saturday, Jan 25
10:30 a m | 0-18 mos
KIDS’ KIDS’ ADVISORY ADVISORY BOARD BOARD
Tuesday, Jan. 14
4:30 p.m. Open to Grades 4-5 APPLY ONLINE!
TODDLER JAMS! With FIDDLESTICKS
Friday, Jan 24
10:30 a m Preschool
playdate!
FrIday, Jan. 10 | 9:30-11 a.m. FrIday, Jan. 10 | 9:30-11 a.m. CaregIvers wIth chIldren are welcome! CaregIvers wIth chIldren are welcome!
HOMESCHOOL HOURS
S.T.E.A.M. POWERED!
Monday, Jan. 6 1:30 p m | K-Grade 5 Register Online ART ATTACK! Monday, Jan. 27 1:30 p.m. | K-Grade 5 Register Online
COZY CAMP
Thursday, Jan 9 3:30 p m K-Grade 5
Location: Round Auditorium Register Online
VIOLIN 101
Mondays, Jan. 13 & 27
Thursdays, Jan 16 & 30 4 p m | Grades 3-5 Register Online
AFTER SCHOOL fun
ACTING OUT!
Monday, Jan. 6 | 3:30 p.m. K-Grade 5
BARKS & BOOKS (with GBHS) Wed (Jan 2-22) | 3:30 p m K-Grade 5
CREATIVE CLUBHOUSE Monday, Jan. 13 | 4 p.m. Grades 2-5 | Register Online
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FOR KIDS (with Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind) Thursday, Jan 23 | 3:30 p m K-Grade 5
THEATRE THROWDOWN! Monday, Jan. 27 | 3:30 p.m. K-Grade 5
BEGINNING GUITAR CLASS
Wednesdays Jan. 8, 15, 22, & 29 3:30 p m | Grades 4-6 Register Online
Thursday, Jan. 16 4-6 p.m. Open to parents & caregivers
We are holding an Extra(curricular) Expo as an opportunity for local organizations & businesses to showcase their summer & after-school programs, activities, & camps for kids. Suggested age range for these activities is preschool through Grade 6.
C H I L D R E N ’ S E V E N T S
FEBRUARY FEBRUARY
STORYTIMES
UPON A STORYTIME Tuesdays | 10 a m (Except Feb 11)
STORYTIME
| 6 p m (Except Feb 11) All Ages STORYPALOOZA
Wednesdays | 10 a m Preschool
& PLAY Thursdays | 10 a m | Preschool ROLY POLY BABIES
Saturday, Feb 8 | 10:30 a m 0-18 mos ITSY BITSY BABY
Saturday, Feb 15 | 10:30 a m
0-18 mos BOOK BABIES
Saturday, Feb 22 | 10:30 a m
0-18 mos
Tell us why you love your Tell us why you love your library from February 1-28, 2025, library from February & be entered into a drawing for & be entered into a drawing for a $50 Homewood Instagift Card! a $50 Homewood Instagift Card! Visit hpl.pub/lovelibrary to Visit hpl pub/lovelibrary to enter enter.
HOMESCHOOL HOURS
S.T.E.A.M. POWERED! Monday, Feb 3| 1:30 p m K-Grade 5 | Register Online ART ATTACK! Monday, Feb 17 | 1:30 p m K-Grade 5 | Register Online
COFFEE
Saturday, Feb 22 2 p.m. K-Grade 5
KIDS’ KIDS’ ADVISORY ADVISORY BOARD BOARD
Tuesday, Feb. 4
4:30 p.m. Open to Grades 4-5 APPLY ONLINE!
VIOLIN 101
Mondays
Feb. 3, 10, 17, & 24 4 p m | Grades 3-5 Register Online
BAKE & MAKE
Tuesday, Feb 25 K-Grade 5
Friday, Feb 21 10:30 a m Preschool TODDLER JAMS! With FIDDLESTICKS
Register online for a kit!
FrIday, FEB. 7 | 9:30-11 a.m. FrIday, FEB. 7 | 9:30-11 a.m.
CaregIvers wIth chIldren are welcome! CaregIvers wIth chIldren are welcome!
CREATIVE CLUBHOUSE
Monday, Feb 3 | 4 p m | Grades 2-5 Register Online
BARKS & BOOKS (with GBHS) Wednesdays | 3:30 p m | K-Grade 5 ACTING OUT!
Monday, Feb 17 | 3:30 p m K-Grade 5
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FOR KIDS (with Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind) Thursday, Feb 20 | 3:30 p m K-Grade 5
THEATRE THROWDOWN! Monday, Feb 24 | 3:30 p m K-Grade 5
BEGINNING GUITAR CLASS
Wednesdays Feb 5, 12, 19, & 26
3:30 p.m. | Grades 4 Register Online
VALENTINES
Write valentines cards for our veterans from Thursday, Feb. 6 through Monday, Feb. 10 in the Children’s Department’s card station. Check website for times!
Already have a premade one? Drop them off at the Children’s Department’s desk by Tuesday, Feb. 11!
DECEMBER DECEMBER
Monday, Dec. 2nd
TEEN EVENTS
Harry Potter Trivia
Open to all ages
6-7 p.m. Large Auditorium
Test your knowledge to win cool wizarding prizes! Come in costume for an extra goodie! Wizard snacks provided. provided.
Wednesday, Dec. 11th
Super Smash Bros
6th-12th Grade
3:30-5:30 p.m. Room 101
Test your might at Super Smash Bros. Bring your own controllers if you’d like. Snacks provided. controllers
Dec 2nd - January 31st
Thursday, Dec. 5th Thursday, Dec. 5th
Teen Advisory Board Teen Advisory Board
6th-12th Grade
6-7 p.m. Large Auditorium
Come make a podcast talking about your favorite books from 2024 for the HPL webpage!
Friday, Dec. 6th Friday, Dec. 6th
Hot Chocolate Bombs Hot Chocolate Bombs
6th-12th Grade
4-5:30 p.m. Room 110
Learn to make hot chocolate bombs to take home and enjoy or gift to family and friends! and
Friday, Dec. 13th Friday, Dec. 13th
Crochet for the Holidays Crochet for the Holidays
4th-12th Grade
Winter Reading Challenge
Grab a bingo sheet from the teen desk at any point in December or January and fill in to get free books and treats!
2-5 p.m. Large Auditorium
Make crocheted goods to donate to a local shelter. Supplies provided. crocheted
Friday, Dec. 20th Friday, Dec. 20th
Clay Ornaments Clay Ornaments
6th-12th Grade
2:30-4:00 p.m. Room 109
Make your very own decorative clay ornaments. All supplies provided. decorative
JANUARY JANUARY
Saturday Jan. 11th & Sunday, Jan 12th
ACT Weekend Workshop
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat.
2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Sun. 6th-12th Grade
$40 for weekend, pizza lunch included on Saturday. Boost your ACT score and get those juicy scholarships.
TEEN EVENTS
Arts, Crafts, and Theater
Monday, Jan. 6th Monday, Jan. 6th
Comic Creators Comic Creators
4-6 p.m. Room 102 4-6 p.m. Room 102
4th-12th Grade 4th-12th Grade
Building comics from the ground Building comics from the ground up. All supplies provided. up. All supplies provided.
Nail Art Nail Art 4-5 p.m. Room 109 4-5 p.m. Room 109 6th-12th Grade 6th-12th Grade
Learn skills to one day run a Learn skills to one day run a business or for fun! Painting nails. business or for fun! Painting nails.
Teen Advisory Board Teen Advisory Board 6th-12th Grade
6-7 p.m. Room 109 Program idea shark tank style! Thursday, Jan. 9th Volunteering
4:30-5:30 p.m. Room 110 4:30-5:30 Room 110
6th-12th Grade 6th-12th Grade
Learn
Meetup
Dec 2nd - January 31st Winter Reading Challenge
Grab a bingo sheet from the teen desk at any point in December or January and fill in to get free books and treats!
Writing
6th-12th Grade 6th-12th Grade
We’ll
Thursday, Jan. 9th & 23rd
Thursday, Jan. 9th & 23rd
Teen Theater Thursday Teen Theater Thursday
4-5 p.m. Large Auditorium 4-5 p.m. Large Auditorium 6th-12th Grade 6th-12th Grade
Red Mountain Theatre will be Red Mountain Theatre will be here to teach you the basics of here to teach you the basics of acting! acting!
Learn to crochet or bring your Learn to crochet or bring your project. project. Monday, Jan. 13th Monday, Jan. 13th Crochet Circle Crochet Circle
Friday, Jan. 10th & 24th Friday, Jan. 10th & 24th
Teen Art Camp Teen Art Camp
4-5 p.m. Room 109 4-5 p.m. Room 109
4th-12th Grade 4th-12th Grade
Work on your art skills and have Work on your art skills and have fun with Mr. Kane Bourgeois. fun with Mr. Kane Bourgeois. All supplies provided. All supplies provided.
Jan. 25th Saturday, Jan. 25th
The Ink Splatters The Ink Splatters
2-4 p.m. Room 109
6th-12th Grade 6th-12th Grade
Learn to wield ink to make beautiful Learn to wield ink to make beautiful paintings. paintings.
Life Skills
Computers and Gaming
FEBRUARY FEBRUARY
Join the academy of heroes for the children of deities. Open to experts or beginners. beginners. Girls DnD: Academy of Heroes
6th-12th Grade
p.m. Room 102
Love Your Library
Tell us why you love your library from February 1-28, 2025, and be entered into a drawing for a $50 Homewood Instagift Card Visit hpl.pub/lovelibrary to enter.
TEEN EVENTS
Arts, Crafts, and Theater
Comic Creators Comic Creators
4-6 p.m. Room 102 4-6 p.m. Room 102 4th-12th Grade 4th-12th Grade
Life Skills
Volunteering
Teen Advisory Board Teen Advisory Board
6th-12th Grade
Thursday, Feb. 6th
6-7 p.m. Room 109 Valentines cards for veterans.
Music
4:30-5:30 p.m.
6th-12th Grade 6th-12th Grade
Writing
Tuesday,
Build a Book Build a Book
4-5 p.m. Room 102 4-5 p.m. Room 102
6th-12th Grade 6th-12th Grade
We’ll guide you We’ll guide you through starting through starting a book! a book!
6th-12th Grade 6th-12th Grade
Learn to write your Learn to write your own movie scripts! own movie scripts!
Building comics from the ground
Building comics from the ground up. All supplies provided. up. All supplies provided.
Tuesday, Feb. 11th Tuesday, Feb. 11th Collectors Club Collectors Club
Grade 6th-12th 4-5:30 p.m. Room 109 4-5:30 p.m. Room 109
Monday, Feb. 3rd Monday, Feb. 3rd Friendship Bracelets Friendship Bracelets 4-5 p.m. Room 109 4-5 p.m. Room 109 6th-12th Grade Grade
The Ink Splatters The Ink Splatters
6th-12th Grade 6th-12th Grade
Learn to wield ink to make beautiful Learn to wield ink to make beautiful paintings. paintings.
Thursday, Feb. 13th & 27th
Thursday, Feb. 13th & 27th
Teen Theater Thursday Teen Theater Thursday
4-5 p.m. Large Auditorium p.m. Large 6th-12th Grade 6th-12th Red Mountain Theatre will be Red Mountain Theatre will be here to teach you the basics of here to teach you the basics of acting! acting!
Friday, Feb. 14th & 28th Friday, Feb. 14th & 28th
Teen Art Camp Teen Art Camp
4-5 p.m. Room 109 p.m. Room 109
4th-12th Grade 4th-12th Grade
Work on your art skills and have Work on your art skills and have fun with Mr. Kane Bourgeois. fun with Mr. Kane Bourgeois.
Learn how to design clothes for Learn how to design clothes for the runway or casual wear. the runway or casual wear.
Feb. 26th Wednesday, Feb. 26th Writing Workshop Writing Workshop Wednesdays Wednesdays 4-5 p.m. Room 109 4-5 p.m. Room 109 6th-12th Grade 6th-12th Grade Fundamentals of Fundamentals of storytelling. storytelling.
Computers and Gaming
Photo by David Leong
Clubs & Movies
Photo by David Leong
Adult Events
DECEMBER 2024
chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, 15 minutes on the mat. All levels of fitness welcome. Register online.
StorySparks: Recall and Share
Cherished Memories
Wed, Dec 4, from 1-2 p.m.
Homewood Senior Center
Join us to play the game of StorySparks: Memory Edition. This is an explorative, conversational game where we will recover memories and foster connection.
Game Nights at the Library
Thu, Dec 5 & 12, from 6-8:30 p.m.
Feel free to bring your favorite game to share – aim for something you can teach a table of 3-6 players in an hour or so.
Jingle All the Way: Stories, Songs and Sing-alongs with Dolores Hydock and Bobby Horton
Fri, Dec 6, from 6:30-8 p.m.
Come join storyteller Dolores Hydock and musical master Bobby Horton for a blend of holiday stories, Christmas songs, and jolly sing-alongs. Tickets are $25 at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/jatw.
Adult Crafting With September Reed
Tin Friends
Sat, Dec 7, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bring your ideas and your creative spirit, and we will provide everything else! Register online.
SCAN HERE TO REGISTER!
Photo by David Leong
Puzzle Swap
Sun, Dec 8, from 3-5 p.m.
Bring any puzzles that have all the pieces and are in good condition to our adult department any time before the day of December the 8th, or on the day of. Come and pick up some new puzzles either for gifts for the holidays or for a new activity to do on those chilly winter days! Register online.
Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group
Mon, Dec 9, from 6-7 p.m.
This support group may be just the place where you can meet others who understand what you’re going through after the loss of your beloved pet. For reservations, contact Jenni Smith at 205903-0958.
Lunch & Learn Therapy: Seasonal Affective Disorder
Tue, Dec 10, from 12-1 p.m.
Bring a brown bag lunch and join us as we welcome Ellie Mental Health to discuss symptoms and treatments of SAD.
Niki Sepsas Presents - “From the Fury of the Norsemen . . .” The Saga of the Vikings
Tue, Dec 10, from 2-3 p.m.
The story of how the Vikings became the most feared seagoing raiders of northern Europe and transitioned into colonists whose trade network stretched from the Arctic to present-day Iraq.
West Homewood Holiday StoryTelling Wed, Dec 11, from 1-2 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center
Join us as Connie Williams, Amada Senior Care representative, discusses the way relationships thrive on appropriate remembering. Make this Holiday season more MEMORABLE by learning how to do everything you can to make connections easier and more rewarding through story telling.
Holiday Story Telling
Thu, Dec 12, from 6:30-8 p.m.
Join us as September Reed shows you easy it is to paint your own masterpiece on an 11x14 canvas. We will provide all you need to paint your own masterpiece. Register online.
The Wayne Finlay, M.D. Retired Physicians Symposium
Tue, Dec 17, from 10-11 a.m.
Join us for a special topic each month.
The ABC’s of Medicare Tue, Dec 17, from 12-1 p.m.
Karen Haiflich will answer all your questions about benefits.
Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess Tue, Dec 17, from 1-2 p.m.
Join us as Sid Burgess and Julie Stewart present story time for adults, which features classic short stories that captivate as well as entertain.
West Homewood Presents Niki Sepsas Christmas: A World of Traditions
Thu, Dec 19, from 3-4 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center
Join us for the answers to Christmas questions as we celebrate the holiday season with a visual presentation by tour guide and freelance writer Niki Sepsas who takes us on a round-the-world journey that highlights the origin of some of our most cherished traditions of Christmas. The journey begins in the Holy Land and continues through Europe, Africa, Asia, and the South Pacific to see how people around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Adult Events
JANUARY 2025
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Jan 3, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Donors Can: Call 1-800-RED-CROS(S) that’s 1-800-733-2767 or go online to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: HWDLibrary.
Adult Crafting With September Reed Collages
Sat, Jan 4, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bring your ideas and your creative spirit, and we will provide everything else! Register online.
Virtual Library Yoga with Jackie Tally
Mon, Jan 6, 13 & 27, from 2-3 p.m.
A gentle workout of 15 minutes in the chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, 15 minutes on the mat. All levels of fitness welcome. Register online.
West Homewood Beyond Time Management
Wed, Jan 8, from 1-2 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center
Don’t just manage your time in 2025, learn how to harness your ENERGY to get more done and have more fun doing it!
Game Nights at the Library
Thu, Jan 9, 16 & 23, from 6-8:30 p.m.
Feel free to bring your favorite game to share – aim for something you can teach a table of 3-6 players in an hour or so.
Decluttering & Organization with Becky Laurent
Thu, Jan 9, from 7-8 p.m.
Decluttering enthusiast Becky Laurent will share insights and resources to help you reach your own goals in a judgment-free atmosphere, with solutions tailored for different organizational styles. This program is particularly useful for those paring down their possessions as they move out of the first half of life.
Niki Sepsas Presents Haggis, Bagpipes, and ‘Nessie’ – We Must Be in Scotland!
Tue, Jan 14, from 2-3 p.m.
A look at some of the most important historical and cultural attractions in this land that the Roman legions never conquered.
FREE Adult English Classes (open to adults 18 and older)
Clase de ingles gratis para adultos
Tue, Jan 14, 21 & 28, from 6-8 p.m.
Check the schedule for class location for each class. To register, contact Stephanie at The Literacy Council slyas@literacy-council.org.
Healthy Eating Made Easy
Wed, Jan 15, from 1-2 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center
This program will provide tips for beginners that can help you make healthier choices without feeling overwhelmed or deprived! join us to simplify the challenge of healthy eating and find recipes that suit your lifestyle.
Gardening Workshop
Thu, Jan 16, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
This class will guide guests through the essentials of preparing a spring garden! You will discover how to choose spring seeds, nurture seedlings, and successfully transplant them for healthy growth. We’ll cover important topics like soil health, basic organic practices, and creative options for where and how to build a garden. Additionally, we’ll discuss seasonal maintenance tips and troubleshoot common spring gardening challenges.
Miniature Painting With September Reed
Thu, Jan 16, from 6:30-8 p.m.
We provide the supplies, and you supply the creativity. Register online.
The ABC’s of Medicare
Tue, Jan 21, from 12-1 p.m.
Karen Haiflich will answer all your questions about benefits.
Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess
Tue, Jan 21, from 1-2 p.m.
Join us as Sid Burgess and Julie Stewart present story time for adults.
West Homewood Presents Niki Sepsas
- London: A City for the Ages Thu, Jan 23, from 3-4 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center
This presentation explores London, one of the world’s great cities.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Thu, Jan 23, from 6-7 p.m.
This event is free, but registration is required. To register for this event, please visit the AHEC event page at: ahecinfo.org/upcoming-events/.
Rough Draft: Writers Group
Sun, Jan 26, from 3-4 p.m.
Come join a new community of writers at Homewood Public Library! Bring your laptop or notebook. Register online.
Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group
Mon, Jan 27, from 6-7 p.m.
For reservations, contact Jenni Smith at 205-903-0958.
The Wayne Finlay, M.D. Retired Physicians Symposium
Tue, Jan 28, from 10-11 a.m.
Join us for a special topic each month.
West Homewood Presents Senior Aging Conversation Toolkit
Fri, Jan 31, from 1-2 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center
Learn how to have important talks before someone ends up in the hospital.
Photo by David Leong
Adult Events
FEBRUARY 2025
by
Love Your Library
February 1-28
Tell us why you love your library from February 1-28, 2025, and be entered into a drawing for a $50 Homewood Instagift Card! Visit hpl.pub/lovelibrary to enter.
Murder in the Magic City
Sat, Feb 1, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The event is sponsored by Southern Sisters, Sisters in Crime Birmingham, Sisters in Crime and the Library. Tickets are $40 and may be purchased at mmcmysteryconference.com.
Adult Crafting With September Reed Collages
Sat, Feb 1, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bring your ideas and your creative spirit, and we will provide everything else! Register online.
Virtual Library Yoga with Jackie Tally
Mon, Feb 3, 10, 17 & 24, from 2-3 p.m.
A gentle workout of 15 minutes in the chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, 15 minutes on the mat. All levels of fitness welcome. Register online.
FREE Adult English Classes (open to adults 18 and older)
Clase de ingles gratis para adultos
Tue, Feb 4, 11, 18 & 25, from 6-8 p.m.
Check the schedule for class location for each class. To register, contact Stephanie at The Literacy Council slyas@literacy-council.org.
Game Nights at the Library
Thu, Feb 6, 13, 20 & 27
from 6-8:30 p.m.
Feel free to bring your favorite game to share – aim for something you can teach a table of 3-6 players in an hour or so.
West Homewood Presents Finding Balance: Reducing Falls & Finding Calm
Wed, Feb 12, from 1-2 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center
You will leave this discussion with ways to improve your balance physically and mentally, along with tools to help you along the way.
Cheap Date Night
Wed, Feb 12, from 6-8 p.m.
Looking for a way to celebrate all the love this Valentine’s Day on a budget? We have you covered! Grab dinner from food trucks while we provide drinks and sweet treats. There will be a rom-com costume contest for fun prizes while we watch the iconic film 10 Things I Hate About You!
Valentine’s Dinner Theatre: Dearly Beloved
Fri, Feb 14, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
There will be a buffet starting at 6:30 p.m. and the show follows, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 for the buffet and show. Tickets will be available beginning Thursday, January 2 at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/vdt.
Rough Draft: Writers Group Sun, Feb 16, from 3-4 p.m.
Have an idea for a novel? Screenplay? Poetry Collection? Come join a new community of writers at Homewood Public Library! Bring a laptop or a notebook. Register online.
The ABC’s of Medicare
Tue, Feb 18, from 12-1 p.m.
Karen Haiflich will answer all your questions about benefits.
Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess
Tue, Feb 18, from 1-2 p.m.
Join us as Sid Burgess and Julie Stewart present story time for adults, which features classic short stories that captivate as well as entertain.
Gardening Workshop
Thu, Feb 20, from 6:30-8 p.m.
In this class, participants will learn how to grow eco-friendly flowers using sustainable techniques.
Painting Large With September Reed Thu, Feb 20, from 6:30-8 p.m.
We will provide all you need to paint your own masterpiece. Register online.
Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group
Mon, Feb 24, from 6-7 p.m.
For reservations, contact Jenni Smith at 205-903-0958.
The Wayne Finlay, M.D. Retired Physicians Symposium
Tue, Feb 25, from 10-11 a.m.
Join us for a special topic each month.
Niki Sepsas Presents Mobile, Alabama: Live Oaks, Gentle Folks
Tue, Feb 25, from 2-3 p.m.
Spanish conquistadors, French settlers, and Confederate soldiers and sailors combine to write the colorful history of Mobile, Alabama.
Niki Sepsas Goes to the Oscars Thu, Feb 27, from 7-8:30 p.m.
Film buffs, join us as we celebrate the Academy Awards!! Wear your formals and join in the fun. Register online.
West Homewood Presents Niki Sepsas The Voices That Won The War Fri, Feb 28, from 3-4 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center
The orchestras of the Big Band Era and the timeless music and legendary singers and performers who buoyed the spirits of Americans during the dark years of World War II.
Photo
David Leong
Computer Classes
DECEMBER
2024-FEBRUARY 2025
Device Advice
Mon, Jan 6, from 6-8 p.m.
Get advice on how to use your devices. Register online.
Introduction to Computers
Wed, Jan 8, from 2:30-4 p.m.
Learn the basics of operating a Windows computer. Register online.
Clases de informática en español
Mon, Jan 13 & 27, from 6-8 p.m.
Introduction to PowerPoint
Sat, Jan 25, from 10-11:30 a.m.
Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint. Register online.
Microsoft Word - Part 1
Wed, Jan 29, from 2:30-4 p.m.
Learn how to use Microsoft Word. Register online.
Device Advice
Fri, Jan 31, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register online.
Google Sheets
Thu, Feb 13, from 2:30-4 p.m.
Learn how to create spreadsheets and more using Google Sheets.Register online.
Google Slides
There will be a buffet starting at 6:30 p.m. and the show follows, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 for the buffet and show.
Photo by David Leong
Photo by Erin Nelson Sweeney