December 2022 through February 2023 Event Calendar

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For more information visit homewoodpubliclibrary.org or call 205-332-6600 Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 2-6 p.m. Library News Page 2
For more information visit homewoodpubliclibrary.org or call 205-332-6600 Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 2-6 p.m. Library News Page 2 Library News Page 3 Friends Bookstore Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Children’s Events Page 4 Register at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events or call 205-332-6600 Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 2-6 p.m.
Children’s Events Page 5 Register at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events or call 205-332-6600 Friends Bookstore Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Register at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events or call 205-332-6600

Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 2-6 p.m.

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Teen Theatre Thursdays

Thu, Dec 1, from 4-5 p.m.

Learn about the performing arts with the assistance of Red Mountain Theatre. Registration is required.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Thu, Dec 1, from 6-7 p.m. This volunteer group of teens are dedicated to serving the Library. Applications can be found at homewoodi publiclibrary.org/tab-application.

Teen Watercolor Painting

Fri, Dec 2, from 4-5:30 p.m.

Ms. Cat is going to show you how to paint with watercolors. Registration is required.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Sun, Dec 4, from 3-5 p.m.

Love D&D? Play the classic tabletop RPG with other teens. Registration is required.

or call 205-332-6600

Teen Murder Mystery: Homicide at the Tacky Sweater Shindig

Thu, Dec 8, from 6-7:30 p.m.

Costumes and props are encouraged, and pizza will be served. Registration is required.

homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events
Teen Events Page 7 Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 2-6 p.m. Teen Events Page 7 Friends Bookstore Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Bingo! Teen Winter Reading Challenge

January 1-31

Stop by the Teen desk and pick up your bingo card. Once you get a book bingo, exchange it for a prize.

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

Tue, Jan 3, from 4-5 p.m.

Join us as we talk about our favorite stories. Registration is required.

Teen S.T.E.A.M. Snowy Science

Wed, Jan 4, from 4-5 p.m Join us for snow-themed science explorations. Registration is required.

Teen Theatre Thursdays

Thu, Jan 5 & 19, from 4-5 p.m.

Learn about the performing arts with the assistance of Red Mountain Theatre. Registration is required.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Thu, Jan 5, from 6-7 p.m.

This volunteer group of teens are dedicated to serving the Library. Applications can be found at homewoodi publiclibrary.org/tab-application.

Teen Watercolor Painting

Fri, Jan 6, from 4-5:30 p.m. Ms. Cat is going to show you how to paint with watercolors. Registration is required.

Teen Drawing Class

Mon, Jan 9 & 23, from 4-5 p.m.

Local artist MiKayla Hammock teaches you how to develop your artist skills. Registration is required

GirlSpring: Empowerment for Girls Mon, Jan 9 & 23, from 5-6 p.m. Join GirlSpring meetings to learn about meaningful topics, make like-minded friends, and become empowered. Open to 7th-11th graders.

Magic: The Gathering for Teens

Tue, Jan 10 & 24, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. We will have decks, but you are wel come to bring your own. Registration is required.

Teen Eats: DIY Ramen Bar

Wed, Jan 11, from 4-5 p.m.

Take your ramen from ho-hum to nom-nom. Registration is required.

Teen Homeschoolers: DIY Ramen Bar Thu, Jan 12, from 1-2 p.m.

Take your ramen from ho-hum to nom-nom. Registration is required.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Botanica

Thu, Jan 12, from 3-5 p.m.

Play this D&D variation and explore the science/fantasy universe. Registration is required.

Robot Coding for Teens

Fri, Jan 13, from 4-5 p.m. Learn how to program mBot devices. Registration is required.

ACT Weekend Workshop

Sat, Jan 14, from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sun, Jan 15, from 2-5:30 p.m.

Students will need to bring a notebook or laptop, pencil, calculator, and bottled beverage/snack. $40 per teen. Registration is required.

Grown-ish: Your Money, Your Life

Tue, Jan 17, from 4-6 p.m.

This month, teens will learn about money magagement and career paths. Registration is required.

Game On! Teen Board Game Club

Wed, Jan 18, from 4-5:30 p.m

Enjoy an afternoon of board games. Registration is required.

Teen Homeschoolers: Snowy Science

Thu, Jan 19, from 1-2 p.m

Join us for snow-themed science explorations. Registration is required.

Teen Coffee & Canvas Sat, Jan 21, from 2-4 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon of painting and sipping iced coffee. Registration is required

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Sun, Jan 22 & 29, from 3-5 p.m.

Love D&D? Play the classic tabletop RPG with other teens. Registration is required

ACT English/Reading Bootcamp

Tue, Jan 24, from 6-7:30 p.m

This session will help you tackle this portion of the ACT with confidence. $15 per teen. Registration is required.

Teen Homeschoolers - Robot Coding Fri, Jan 27, from 1-2 p.m.

Learn how to program mBot devices. Registration is required.

A Novel Concept: Teen Writing Group

Sat, Jan 28, from 2-3:30 p.m.

Local author, Anita Saxena, will share how to develop characters and story beats. Registration is required.

Teen Anime Club

Mon, Jan 30, from 4-5 p.m

Watch anime! Discuss manga! Eat yummy snacks! Registration is required.

ACT Math Bootcamp

Tue, Jan 31, from 6-7:30 p.m

This session will help you tackle this portion of the ACT with confidence. $15 per teen. Registration is required.

Teen Events Page 8 Register at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events or call 205-332-6600 Friends Bookstore Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Teen Events Page 8 Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 2-6 p.m.

6 Word Story Contest for Teens

February 1-28

Students can submit two original six word stories via the library’s website. Our judges will read each story and determine 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners.

Grown-ish: Bare Essential Cooking

Wed, Feb 1, from 4-6 p.m. This month, teens will learn about cooking a tasty and budget-friendly meal. Registration is required.

Teen Theatre Thursdays

Thu, Feb 2 & 16, from 4-5 p.m. Learn about the performing arts with the assistance of Red Mountain Theatre. Registration is required.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Thu, Feb 2, from 6-7 p.m.

This volunteer group of teens are dedicated to serving the Library. Applications can be found at homewoodi publiclibrary.org/tab-application.

Teen Watercolor Painting

Fri, Feb 3, from 4-5:30 p.m. Ms. Cat is going to show you how to paint with watercolors. Registration is required

Teen De-Stress Fest

Sat, Feb 4, from 2-3:30 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of coziness, friendship, and chill vibes. Registration is required.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Sun, Feb 5 & 26, from 3-5 p.m.

Love D&D? Play the classic tabletop RPG with other teens. Registration is required

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

Mon, Feb 6, from 4-5 p.m. Join us as we talk about our favorite stories. Registration is required.

GirlSpring: Empowerment for Girls Mon, Feb 6 & 20, from 5-6 p.m.

Join GirlSpring meetings to learn about meaningful topics, make like-minded friends, and become empowered. Open to 7th-11th graders.

Magic: The Gathering for Teens

Tue, Feb 7, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. We will have decks, but you are welcome to bring your own. Registration is required.

Game On! Teen Board Game Club

Wed, Feb 8, from 4-5:30 p.m Enjoy an afternoon of board games. Registration is required.

Teen S.T.E.A.M. Microscope Magic Thu, Feb 9, from 4-5 p.m

Join us as we explore the unseen world using microscopes. Registration is required.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Botanica

Thu,Feb 9 & 23, from 6-8 p.m. Play this D&D variation and explore the science/fantasy universe. Registration is required.

Robot Coding for Teens

Fri, Feb 10, from 4-5 p.m. Learn how to program mBot devices. Registration is required.

Teen Drawing Class Mon, Feb 13 & 27, from 4-5 p.m.

Local artist MiKayla Hammock teaches you how to develop your artist skills. Registration is required

call 205-332-6600

Love Thyself - Teen Spa Night

Tue, Feb 14, from 4-6 p.m.

Join us for a DIY spa experience making bath bombs, salt scrubs, and lip masks. Registration is required

Teen Homeschoolers - Microscope Magic

Thu, Feb 16, from 1-2 p.m

Join us as we explore the unseen world using microscopes. Registration is required.

Teen Coffee & Canvas

Sat, Feb 18, from 2-4 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon of painting and sipping iced coffee. Registration is required.

The Road to College Tue, Feb 21, from 6-7:30 p.m.

Admissions counselors from several colleges and universities will be present to answer questions.

Teen Eats: Halo-Halo Bar Wed, Feb 22, from 4-5 p.m.

Learn about Filipino culture and enjoy a popular Filipino treat. Registration is required.

Teen Homeschoolers - Robot Coding Fri, Feb 24, from 1-2 p.m.

Learn how to program mBot devices. Registration is required.

A Novel Concept: Teen Writing Group Sat, Feb 25, from 2-3:30 p.m.

Local author, Anita Saxena, will share how to develop characters and story beats. Registration is required.

Teen Anime Club Mon, Feb 28, from 4-5 p.m

Watch anime! Discuss manga! Eat yummy snacks! Registration is required.

Register at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events or
Teen Events Page 9 Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 2-6 p.m. Teen Events Page 9 Friends Bookstore Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons: Advanced Players

Thu, Dec 1, from 6-8 p.m.

Bring your 5th level character and play with other D&D fans. Registration is required.

Jingle All the Way with Storyteller Dolores Hydock & the Music of Bobby Horton

Fri, Dec 2, from 7-8:30 p.m.

There will be stories, tunes, and jolly sing-alongs to jump-start your holiday season. Tickets are required and are $25 starting November 1.

Virtual Library Yoga with Jackie Tally

Mon, Dec 5, 12 & 19, from 2-3 p.m. Join us on Zoom for a gentle workout of 15 minutes in the chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, and 15 minutes on the mat. Registration is required.

Not Your Mama’s Book Club: 2023 Astrological Predictions

Tue, Dec 6, from 2-3:30 p.m.

There is no book reading required for this discussion group. Astrologer Mandi Rae Trott will discuss her predictions for 2023.

FREE Adult English Classes

Tue, Dec 13, from 6-8 p.m Register by contacting Stephanie at slyas@literacy-council.org.

Niki Sepsas Presents Air Raid Pearl Harbor

Wed, Dec 7, from 2-3 p.m.

The events of December 7,1941, that changed the course of history for a generation of Americans and the world.

Read It & Eat Book Club: The Love Marriage

Wed, Dec 7, from 6:30-8 p.m. Join us at Homewood’s Urban Cookhouse to discuss Monica Ali’s book about two families and two cultures trying to understand each other.

Miniature Painting with September Reed

Thu, Dec 8, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Paint your own masterpiece on a mini-canvas and easel. Registration is required.

Adult Coffee & Crafts: Book Page Trees

Sat, Dec 10, from 2:30-4 p.m. Bring your ideas and your creative spirit, and we will provide everything else. Registration is required.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons: Beginners Mon, Dec 12, from 6-8 p.m. This session is designed for adults who are just learning how to play D&D. Registration is required.

Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess Eudora Welty & O. Henry

Tue, Dec 13, from 1-2 p.m.

Join us for an adult storytime of classic short stories featuring authors, Eudora Welty & O. Henry.

Oxmoor Page Turners Club: Her Hidden Genius

Tue, Dec 13, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Join us to discuss Marie Benedict’s powerful new novel about the woman who sacrificed her life to discover the very nature of DNA.

Better Than Therapy Book Club

The Christie Affair Wed, Dec 14, from 2-3:30 p.m. From the author, Nina de Gramont, comes a clever take on Agatha Christie’s real-life disappearance in 1926.

American Red Cross Blood Drive Mon, Dec 20, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. December is a critical time for blood donation. To sign up for an hour time slot to donate, donors can call 1-800-7332767, or go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: HWDLibrary.

The ABC’s of Medicare Tue, Dec 20, from 12-1 p.m. Karen Haiflich will answer your questions about how benefits are currently computed, how to become insured, and how to file a claim.

Senior Center Book Club: Z. A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald

Tue, Dec 20, from 1-2 p.m.

Join us for Therese Ann Fowler’s “Z” which is a novel full of jazz, famous names, parties, and more.

Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group

Tue, Dec 27, from 6-7 p.m. This is a place where you can meet others who understand loss. For reservations, contact Randy Hicks, Greater Birmingham Humane Society, (205) 542-7111.

Adult Events Page 10 Register at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events or call 205-332-6600 Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 2-6 p.m.

Not Your Mama’s Book Club: Let’s Talk About Aging with Grace

Tue, Jan 3, from 2-3:30 p.m.

There is no book reading required for this discussion group. Lee Irwin, author of Radiant Wise Woman, will join us.

Read It & Eat Book Club: I’m Glad My Mom Died

Wed, Jan 4, from 6:30-8 p.m. Join us at Homewood’s Urban Cookhouse to discuss Jennette McCurdy’s memoir about familial trauma.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons: Advanced Players

Thu, Jan 5 & 19, from 6-8 p.m. Bring your 5th level character and play with other D&D fans. Registration is required.

Virtual Library Yoga with Jackie Tally Mon, Jan 9, 23 & 30, from 2-3 p.m. Join us on Zoom for a gentle workout of 15 minutes in the chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, and 15 minutes on the mat. Registration is required.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons: Beginners Mon, Jan 9, from 6-8 p.m. This session is designed for adults who are just learning how to play D&D. Registration is required.

Niki Sepsas Presents the Suez Canal: The Ditch that Shrunk the World Tue, Jan 10, from 2-3 p.m.

Ferdinand de Lesseps would shrink the world by over 5,000 miles in 1869 when he dug a sea level canalulf of Suez and the Indian Ocean.

FREE Adult English Classes

Tue, Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31, from 6-8 p.m Register by contacting Stephanie at slyas@literacy-council.org.

Oxmoor Page Turners Club: The Last Thing He Told Me

Tue, Jan 10, from 6:30-8 p.m. Join us as we discuss Laura Dave’s book about a missing husband, and a wife trying to figure out the truth.

Senior Center Book Club Brown Bag Lunch, Movie & Discussion Somewhere in Time Wed, Jan 11, from 12-3 p.m. The 1979 movie version, starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour, remains a cult classic Bring your brown bag lunch, drinks provided. Registration is required.

How to Heal Your House and Look at Homewood Library’s Haunted Past Thu, Jan 12, from 6:30-8 p.m. Jason Kirby, certified House Healer and owner of Elysium House Healing, will discuss the art and science of healing your home.

Adult Coffee & Crafts: Mosaic Trivets Sat, Jan 14, from 2:30-4 p.m. Bring your ideas and your creative spirit, and we will provide everything else. Registration is required.

OLLI Presents The Life of a Civil War Soldier Tue, Jan 17, from 10-11:30 a.m. Join Buddy Moon, Civil War Reenactor, to learn about everyday life and combat experiences of soldiers.

The ABC’s of Medicare

Tue, Jan 17, from 12-1 p.m.

Karen Haiflich will answer your questions about how benefits are currently computed, how to become insured, and how to file a claim.

Painting Large with September Reed Thu, Jan 19, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Paint your own masterpiece on an 11X14 canvas. Registration is required.

Homewood Library Ghost Tours with S.C.A.R.E. Fri & Sat, Jan 20 & 21, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Join authors and paranormal investigators Kim Johnston and Shane Busby for this rare opportunity to participate in a night time investigation of the haunted Homewood Library. Registration is required and tickets are $35 per person.

Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess Flannery O’Connor

Tue, Jan 24, from 1-2 p.m. Join us for an adult storytime of classic short stories.

Better Than Therapy Book Club What Jonah Knew Wed, Jan 25, from 2-3:30 p.m. Author Barbara Graham will be joining us via Zoom to discuss her psychological thriller.

Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group

Tue, Jan 31, from 6-7 p.m. This is a place where you can meet others who understand loss. For reservations, contact Randy Hicks, Greater Birmingham Humane Society, (205) 542-7111.

Adult Events Page 11 Register at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events or call 205-332-6600 Friends Bookstore Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Read It & Eat Book Club Hood Feminism

Wed, Feb 1, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Join us at Homewood’s Urban Cookhouse to discuss Mikki Kendall’s non-fiction book about intersectionality.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons: Advanced Players

Thu, Feb 2 & 16, from 6-8 p.m. Bring your 5th level character and play with other D&D fans. Registration is required.

Murder in the Magic City

Sat, Feb 4, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The 20th annual Murder in the Magic City will feature several of our previous Guests of Honor. Tickets are $40 dollars and will go on sale Dec 1, 202 at mmcmysteryconference.com.

Virtual Library Yoga with Jackie Tally

Mon, Feb 6, 13, 20 & 27, from 2-3 p.m. Join us on Zoom for a gentle workout of 15 minutes in the chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, and 15 minutes on the mat. Registration is required.

Not Your Mama’s Book Club: Author & Past Life Hypnotherapist Lee Mitchell

Tue, Feb 7, from 2-3:30 p.m. Lee Mitchell is a Certified Past Life Regression Therapist who has authored four books about her clients regressions which allows the reader to fully see the many varied uses of past life regression therapy.

FREE Adult English Classes

Tue, Feb 7, 21 & 28, from 6-8 p.m Register by contacting Stephanie at slyas@literacy-council.org.

Homewood Library History & Paranormal Present

Thu, Feb 9, from 6:30-8 p.m. Jason Kirby, certified House Healer and owner of Elysium House Healing, will discuss his findings on the library.

Thu, Feb 11, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Paint your own masterpiece on a mini-canvas and easel. Registration is required.

Adult Coffee & Crafts: Valentine Origami Sat, Feb 11, from 2:30-4 p.m. Bring your ideas and your creative spirit, and we will provide everything else. Registration is required.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons: Beginners

Mon, Feb 13, from 6-8 p.m.

This session is designed for adults who are just learning how to play D&D. Registration is required.

Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess Zora Neal Hurston & Maya Angelou

Tue, Feb 14, from 1-2 p.m.

Join us for an adult storytime of classic short stories.

Oxmoor Page Turners Club: The Two Lives of Sara Tue, Feb 14, from 6:30-8 p.m. Join us as we explore Catherine Adel West’s book about Sara King whohas nothing, save for her secrets and the baby in her belly, as she boards the bus to Memphis, hoping to outrun her past.

or call 205-332-6600

Valentines Dinner Theatre: Elvis People

Fri & Sat, Feb 18, from 6:30-8 p.m.

South City Theatre presents Elvis People by Doug Grissom. Tickets are for the buffet and show. Tickets are $45 and must be purchased in advance starting on January 9 at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

The ABC’s of Medicare

Tue, Feb 21, from 12-1 p.m.

Karen Haiflich will answer your questions about how benefits are currently computed, how to become insured, and how to file a claim.

Senior Center Book Club: Oh, William!

Tue, Feb 21, from 1-2 p.m. Join us as we discuss Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout’s book.

Better Than Therapy Book Club Finding Me

Wed, Feb 22, from 2-3:30 p.m. Join us as we explore Viola Davis’ autobiography.

Dr. Jim Brown, Author of Distracted by Alabama

Thu, Feb 23, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This book reflects on fifty years of interactions with the people, places, wildlife, and folkways of Alabama. Copies of the book will be for sale.

Science Experiment Cocktails

Fri, Feb 24, from 6:30-8 p.m. Ages 21 and up. Tickets are $15 and include two adult beverages and light refreshments. Tickets go on sale January 24 at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Niki Sepsas Presents Islas Canarias Tue, Feb 28, from 2-3 p.m. This tour of the Canary Islands offers a glimpse of life on “The Happy Isles.”

Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group

Tue, Feb 28, from 6-7 p.m. Contact Randy Hicks (205) 542-7111. Here you can meet others for support.

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Miniature Painting with September Reed
For more information visit homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events
Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 2-6 p.m.

Virtual First Step Tech: Get the Most Out of your iPad and iPhone

Thu, Dec 1, from 4-5:30 p.m. Thu, Jan 12, from 4-5:30 p.m. Thu, Feb 9, from 4-5:30 p.m. This workshop is geared towards casual users. Join trainers on Zoom to answer your questions about using your device. Registration is required.

Virtual iProduct Master class

Thu, Dec 15, from 4-5:30 p.m. Thu, Jan 26, from 4-5:30 p.m. Thu, Feb 23, from 4-5:30 p.m. Join us on Zoom as certified trainers take a deep dive into the settings of your iOS devices. Registration is required.

Introduction to Computers

Wed, Jan 11, from 2:30-4 p.m.

Learn the basics of operating a computer (Geared towards Seniors). Registration is required.

Google Docs

Thu, Jan 12, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Learn how to create documents and more using Google Docs. Registration is required.

Introduction to the Internet

Wed, Jan 18, from 2:30-4 p.m. Learn to browse the Internet easily & safely (Geared towards Seniors). Registration is required.

Google Sheets

Thu, Jan 19, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Learn how to create spreadsheets and more using Google Sheets. Registration is required.

Introduction to Gmail

Wed, Jan 25, from 2:30-4 p.m.

Learn how to create, send and receive messages using webmail (Geared towards Seniors). Registration is required.

Google Slides

Wed, Jan 26, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Learn how to create presentations and more using Google Slides. Registration is required.

Windows 11

Wed, Feb 8, from 2:30-4 p.m.

Learn some of the new features of Windows 11 operating system (Geared Towards Seniors). Registration is required.

Google Forms

Thu, Feb 9, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Learn how to create forms for surveys and questionnaires using Google Forms. Registration is required.

iPad

Wed, Feb 15, from 2:30-4 p.m.

Learn the basics of how to use your iPad and ways to get the most out of it (Geared towards Seniors). Registration is required.

Introduction to Excel 2016 - Part 1

Thu, Feb 16, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Learn to create spreadsheets and use basic Excel functions. Registration is required.

Introduction to Excel 2016 - Part 2

Wed, Feb 23, from 6:30-8 p.m. This class deals primarily with the creation of graphs and formula use. Registration is required.

Technology Classes Page 13 For more information visit homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events or call 205-332-6600 Friends Bookstore Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Staff Movie Picks: Legends of the Fall

Wed, Dec 14, from 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Two brothers fight over a fallen brother’s fiancé. This movie is rated R.

Christmas Film & Brown Bag Lunch: The Family Stone

Fri, Dec 16, from 12-2 p.m.

Bring your lunch and join us. An uptight, conservative businesswoman accompanies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing family’s annual Christmas celebration and finds that she is a fish out of water in their free spirited way of life.

Staff Movie Picks: Licorice Pizza Wed, Jan 4, from 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Timeless story of growing up, running around, and falling in love. Gorgeous, funny, and romantic story of Alana and Gary. This movie is rated R.

Hitchcock’s Film Noir Classics Suspicion

Fri, Jan 6, from 12-2 p.m.

From the master of suspense comes this Oscar-winning thriller about a wealthy wallflower (Joan Fontaine) who suspects her penniless playboy husband (Cary Grant) of trying to murder her.

Hitchcock’s Film Noir Classics Rebecca

Fri, Jan 13, from 12-2 p.m.

Romance becomes psychodrama in Hitchcock’s elegantly crafted Rebec ca .The film stars the enchanting Joan Fontaine as a young woman who believes she has found her heart’s desire when she marries the dashing aristocratic widower Maxim de Winter (played with cunning vulnerability by Laurence Olivier).

Hitchcock’s Film Noir Classics Notorious

Fri, Jan 20, from 12-2 p.m.

With this twisting love story, Alfred Hitchcock summoned darker shades of suspense and passion by casting two of Hollywood’s most beloved stars starkly against type.

Hitchcock’s Film Noir Classics Shadow of a Doubt

Fri, Jan 27, from 12-2 p.m.

A teenage girl (Teresa Wright), is over joyed when her favorite uncle (Joseph Cotton) comes to visit the family. Slowly she begins to suspect that he is in fact the “Merry Widow” killer sought by the authorities.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Staff Movie Picks: Elvis

Wed, Feb 1, from 2:30-5:30 p.m.

This epic drama explores the life and music of Elvis Presley as seen through the complicated eyes of his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. This movie is rated PG-13.

“They Fell in Love Making the Movie”

Brown Bag Lunch & Trivia

Possessed (1931)

Fri, Feb 3, from 12-2 p.m.

An ambitious factory girl (Joan Crawford) meets a handsome, wealthy lawyer (Clark Gable), but he wants her for a mistress, not a wife. These two stars fell hard for each other during filming and embarked on the affair that “nearly burnt down Hol lywood.” The affair lasted on and off for the next thirty years. Join us to witness the smoldering chemistry clearly flying off the screen!

“They Fell in Love Making the Movie” Brown Bag Lunch & Trivia To Have & Have Not (1944)

Fri, Feb 10, from 12-2 p.m.

During World War ll, American expatriate (Humphrey Bogart) helps transport a French Resistance leader and his beautiful wife while romancing a sensuous lounge singer (Lauren Bacall).

Library Services Page 15 For more information visit homewoodpubliclibrary.org or call 205-332-6600 Friends Bookstore Hours: Monday-Saturday
Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 2-6 p.m. Library Services Page 14

Clase de ingles gratis para adultos Martes, 13, de Diciembre, 6-8 p.m.

Para registrarse, póngase en contacto con Stephanie en The Literacy Council slyas@literacy-council.org.

Clase de ingles gratis para adultos Martes, 10, 17, 24 & 31, de Enero 6-8 p.m.

Para registrarse, póngase en contacto con Stephanie en The Literacy Council slyas@literacy-council.org.

Clase de ingles gratis para adultos Martes, 7, 21 & 28, de Febrero 6-8 p.m.

Para registrarse, póngase en contacto con Stephanie en The Literacy Council slyas@literacy-council.org.

Clases de informática en español Martes, 10 de Enero – 28 de Febrero 6:30–8 p.m.

La Biblioteca Pública de Homewood ofrecerá cuatro clases diferentes de introducción a la computación que se impartirán en español. Los usuarios que asistan a estas clases podrán elegir entre los cuatro cursos que se enumeran a con tinuación y recibir capacitación y orient ación individuales del instructor para que puedan aprender a su propio ritmo. Les animamos a los usuarios a asistir varias veces si desean tomar las cuatro clases. Para más información ir a: homewoodpubliclibrary.org/espanol

Fundamentos de la computadora

Uso de un PC (Windows 10)

Introducción al correo electrónico Entender la seguridad en línea

Capstone eBooks avl.lib.al.us/content/resources/cap stone-ebooks

Capstone eBooks es una colección de 237 libros electrónicos para prekínder, grados K-6 y primeros lectores en inglés y español.

Gale OneFile: Informe Academico avl.lib.al.us/content/resources/ gale-onefile-informe-academico Gale OneFile: Informe Académico brinda acceso a revistas académicas y revistas académicas en español y portugués en texto completo de América Latina. Configurado para usuarios de habla hispana Periódicos y revistas académicas de texto completo de y sobre América Latina.

MedlinePlus avl.lib.al.us/content/resources/medlin eplus

MedlinePlus tiene amplia información de los Institutos Nacionales de Salud y otras fuentes confiables sobre más de 650 enfermedades y condiciones. También hay listas de hospitales y médicos, una enciclopedia médica y un diccionario médico, información de salud en español, información extensa sobre medicamentos recetados y sin receta, información de salud de los medios de comunicación y enlaces a miles de ensayos clínicos. MedlinePlus se actualiza diariamente.

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