The Cardigan - Vol 6

The Cardigan

VOLUME 6 MARCH & APRIL

PURCHASE BLOCK PARTY TICKETS TODAY! Photo by David Leong

SPRING 2025 MARCH & APRIL

1721 OXMOOR ROAD HOMEWOOD, AL 35209

205-332-6600 HOMEWOODPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG

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Library News

SCAN FOR BLOCK PARTY TICKETS

Photo by David Leong

For more information visit homewoodpubliclibrary.org or call 205-332-6600

Homewood Library Foundation Block Party Saturday, April 5, from 5-7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for ages 21 and up, $10 for ages 4-20, and free for children under 4 with the purchase of an adult ticket. Tickets can be purchased at homewoodlibraryfoundation.org or at the door, and the event is rain or shine.

KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST Join us at the Exceptional Foundation on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 7-11 a.m. for the Kiwanis Club of Homewood-Mountain Brook pancake breakfast. Tickets are $8 and kids under 5 eat free! This year, the Homewood Public Library is the primary beneficiary.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK April 6-12, 2025, is National Library Week. The 67th National Library Week theme is “Drawn to the Library,” to draw communities into the library. The week highlights the importance of libraries of all kinds to the communities they serve. Celebrate with us by entering our bookmark contest at hpl.pub/bookmark.

Library Hours: Monday,10 Tuesday, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, SaturdayLibrary 9 a.m. - News 6 p.m.

Friends Monday-Saturday a.m. - 4Thursday p.m.

LibraryBookstore News Hours: Library closes at 2 p.m. on April 5 & Library Closed on April 20 Sunday 2-6 p.m.

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CHILDREN’S EVENTS

MARCH

KIDS’ ADVISORY BOARD ar. 4 Tuesday, M 4:30 p.m. s 4-5 Open to Grade E! IN NL O APPLY

STORYTIMES ONCE UPON A STORYTIME Tuesdays | 10 a.m.

(Except Mar. 25) Preschool PJ STORYTIME Tuesdays | 6 p.m.

(Except Mar. 25) All Ages STORYPALOOZA Wednesdays | 10 a.m.

(Except Mar. 26) Preschool STAY & PLAY Thursdays | 10 a.m.

(Except Mar. 27) Preschool ITSY BITSY BABY Saturday, Mar. 8 10:30 a.m. | 0-18 mos.

ROLY POLY BABIES Saturday, Mar. 22 10:30 a.m. | 0-18 mos.

BOOK BABIES Saturday, Mar. 29 10:30 a.m. | 0-18 mos.

STUDENT ART Calling all Kindergarteners through Grade 12! Submit your artwork anytime from Mar. 1 through Mar. 31 at the Children’s Department.

For more information, check out www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

contest

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H C R A M FRIDAY, WITH CHILDREN ARE W

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HOMESCHOOL HOURS S.T.E.A.M. POWERED! Monday, Mar. 3 | 1:30 p.m. | K-Grade 5 Register Online ART ATTACK! Monday, Mar. 17 | 1:30 p.m. | K-Grade 5 Register Online

VIOLIN 101

Tuesdays, Mar. 4, 11, 18, & 25 4:30 p.m. | Grades 3-5 Register Online

BAKE & MAKE

Tuesday, Mar. 18 | K-Grade 5 Register online for a kit!

Saturday, Mar. 8 7 a.m.

at the Exceptional Foundation

AFTER SCHOOL fun

BARKS & BOOKS (with GBHS) Wednesdays | 3:30 p.m. | K-Grade 5 ACTING OUT! Monday, Mar. 10 | 3:30 p.m. | K-Grade 5 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FOR KIDS (with Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind) Thursday, Mar. 13 | 3:30 p.m.

K-Grade 5 THEATRE THROWDOWN! Monday, Mar. 17 | 3:30 p.m. | K-Grade 5 CREATIVE CLUBHOUSE Monday, Mar. 31 | 4 p.m. | Grades 2-5 Register Online

TODDLER JAMS! With FIDDLESTICKS Friday, Mar. 21 10:30 a.m. | Preschool

TEEN & TOTS

READING TOGETHER Thursday, Mar. 20 4-5 p.m. | K-Grade 2 Register online!

DINO CAMP!

FARM FEST!

monday, mar. 24 10:30 a.m. | all ages

TOUCH A TRUCK! wednesday, mar. 26 10:30 a.m. all ages

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST! BENEFITTING THE LIBRARY

thursday, mar. 27 3:30 p.m. k-grade 5 register online

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 closes at 2 p.m. on April 5 & Library Closed on April 20

CHILDREN’S EVENTS BLOCK PARTY!

Saturday, Apr. 5 5-7:30 p.m.

All Ages!

TEEN & TOTS ER READING TOGETH Thursday, Apr. 3 & 24 4-5 p.m. | K-Grade 2 Register online!

STORYTIMES ONCE UPON A STORYTIME Tuesdays 10 a.m.

Preschool PJ STORYTIME Tuesdays 6 p.m.

All Ages STORYPALOOZA Wednesdays 10 a.m.

Preschool STAY & PLAY Thursdays 10 a.m.

(Except Apr. 3) Preschool ITSY BITSY BABY Saturday, Apr. 12 10:30 a.m.

0-18 mos.

BOOK BABIES Saturday, Apr. 19 10:30 a.m.

0-18 mos.

ROLY POLY BABIES Saturday, Apr. 26 10:30 a.m.

0-18 mos.

APRIL

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E M R P WEL DREN ARE FRIDAYR,SA WITH CHIL E CAREGIV E

STUDENT ART SHOW Monday, Apr. 7 6-7 p.m. | All Ages Ellenburg Art Gallery

AFTER SCHOOL HOMESCHOOL fun

HOURS S.T.E.A.M. POWERED!

Monday, Apr. 7 | 1:30 p.m.

K-Grade 5 Register Online ART ATTACK! Monday, Apr. 21 | 1:30 p.m.

K-Grade 5 Register Online

BEGINNING GUITAR CLASS Wednesdays, Apr. 9, 16, 23, & 30 3:30 p.m. | Grades 3-5 Register Online

KIDS’ ADVISORY RD BOueA sday, Apr. 15 T ue rades 4-5 4:30 p.m. | G SCHOOL E H END OF T !

YEAR PARTY

BARKS & BOOKS (with GBHS) Wednesdays | 3:30 p.m.

K-Grade 5 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FOR KIDS (with Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind) Thursday, Apr. 10 | 3:30 p.m.

K-Grade 5 ACTING OUT! Monday, Apr. 21 | 3:30 p.m.

K-Grade 5 THEATRE THROWDOWN! Monday, Apr. 28 | 3:30 p.m.

K-Grade 5 CREATIVE CLUBHOUSE Monday, Apr. 28 | 4 p.m.

Grades 2-5 | Register Online

TODDLER JAMS! With FIDDLESTICKS Friday, Apr. 25 10:30 a.m. | Preschool

Saturday, Apr. 26 2 p.m.

K-Grade 5

BAKE & MAKE Tuesday, Apr. 29 K-Grade 5 Register online for a kit!

Friends Bookstore Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Library closes at 2 p.m. on April 5 & Library Closed on April 20

April 10 at 7 p.m. | All Ages Join us for a special preview show of this musical!

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MARCH TEEN EVENTS

Music and

Movement March 9th and 23rd

Teen Yoga

3-4 p.m. Round Aud. 6th-12th Grade Relax your body and mind. Mats provided.

Life Skills Wednesday, March 19th

4-H: Professional Attire and Communication

4-5 p.m. Room 109

6th-12th Grade Learn how to speak and dress in a work environment.

Volunteering Teen Advisory Board

Arts, Crafts, and Theater Monday, March 3rd

Friday, March 14th and 28th

4-6 p.m. Room 102

4-5 p.m. Room 109

4th-12th Grade Building comics from the ground up. All supplies provided.

Teens and Tots Read Together Thursday, March 20th 4-5 p.m. in Room 101 downstairs

Teens, earn volunteer hours by reading with young children!

Young children, come read with a cool teen!

Friday, March 7th and 21st

Crochet Circle

3:30-5 p.m. Room 102 4th-12th Grade Learn to crochet or bring your project.

Monday, March 31st

Oil Painting

5-7 p.m. Room 110 6th-12th Grade Use oil paints to make stunning art.

Thursday, March 13th

The Ink Splatters

Thursday, March 13th

Teen Theater Thursday 4-5 p.m. Large Auditorium

6th-12th Grade Red Mountain Theatre will be here to teach you the basics of acting!

Tuesday, March 4th

For Parents

Build a Book

Monday, March 17th

4-5 p.m. Room 102

6-7 p.m. Room 101 Parents: you don't know what you don't know. Learn the tips and tricks of the modern college admissions process.

March 1st-31st

6th-12th Grade Learn to wield ink to make beautiful paintings.

Writing

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4th-12th Grade Work on your art skills and have fun with Mr. Kane Bourgeois.

5-7 p.m. Room 109

6th-12th Grade Thursday, March 6th 6-7 p.m. Room 109 TAB Podcast Episode 2

College Admissions 101

Teen Art Camp

Comic Creators

6th-12th Grade We’ll guide you through starting a book!

Student Art Contest

K-12th Grade Bring your art in to compete for the top 3 spots in your grade category!

All art accepted under 50lbs.

Film Friday, March 21st

Studio Teen: Film Club

1-2 p.m. Room 109 6th-12th Grade From script writing, to filming, editing, and finalizing, learn it all!

Computers Basic Animation

Computer Lab 6th-12th Grade

Basic pixel animation.

Bring a jump drive to take your work home!

Monday, March 17th Homeschool: 12-2 p.m.

After School: 4-6 p.m.

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 closes at 2 p.m. on April 5 & Library Closed on April 20

Monday, April 7

Student Art Show Reception All Ages 6-7 p.m. in the Gallery Join us in the opening of the gallery of our awesome teen art entries!

We’ll have snacks. Wear your red carpet best!

APRIL TEEN EVENTS

Arts, Crafts, and Theater Wednesday, April 9th

Music and

Movement Every Wednesday in April

Guitar 101

4:30-5:30 p.m. Room 110 6th-12th Grade Learn to play the guitar!

Instruments provided.

Volunteering Teen Advisory Board

6th-12th Grade Thursday, April 10th 6-7 p.m. Room 109 Prepping for Summer Reading

Teens and Tots Read Together Thursday, April 3rd and 17th 4-5 p.m. in the Large Auditorium

Teens, earn volunteer hours by reading with young children!

Young children, come read with a cool teen!

Life Skills Monday, April 21st

American Sign Language 4-5 p.m. Room 110 6th-12th Grade Learn the basics of sign language, starting with the alphabet.

Sunday, April 27th

Dying Hair

Oil Painting

4-5 p.m. Room 109 6th-12th Grade Learn how to dye hair on extensions.

No real hair will be dyed!!!

3-5 p.m. Room 109 6th-12th Grade Use oil paints to make stunning art.

Thursday, April 10th and 24th

Teen Theater Thursday

Teen Poetry Contest April 1 - 30 6th - 12th Grade

4-5 p.m. Large Auditorium

6th-12th Grade Red Mountain Theatre will be here to teach you the basics of acting!

Friday, April 11th and 25th

Teen Art Camp

Create an original poem (maximum 2 pages in length) in any poetry style. Teens can submit up to two original poems.

Poems can be submitted via the library’s website at www.homewoodpubliclib rary.org/poetry-contest.

4-5 p.m. Room 109

4th-12th Grade Work on your art skills and have fun with Mr. Kane Bourgeois.

Sunday, April 13th

The Ink Splatters 3-5 p.m. Room 109 6th-12th Grade Learn to wield ink to make beautiful paintings.

Monday, April 14th and 28th

Crochet Circle

3:30-5 p.m. Room 102 4th-12th Grade Learn to crochet or bring your project.

Writing Tuesday, April 1st

Build a Book

4-5 p.m. Room 102 6th-12th Grade We’ll guide you through starting a book!

Homewood Block Party

Saturday, April 5, from 5-7:30 p.m.

Food, games, music, face painting, and more! Tickets are $25 for ages 21 and up, $10 for ages 4-20, and free for children under 4 with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Film Friday, April 18th

Studio Teen: Film Club

1-2 p.m. Room 109 6th-12th Grade From script writing, to filming, editing, and finalizing, learn it all!

Computers Graphic Design on Canva Computer Lab 6th-12th Grade

Basic Graphic Design.

Bring a jump drive to take your work home!

Tuesday, April 22nd Homeschool: 1-2 p.m.

After School: 4-5 p.m.

Library Hours: Monday,10Tuesday, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. Events - 6 p.m.

Friends Bookstore Hours: Monday-Saturday a.m. - 4 Thursday p.m.

Teen Teen Events Library closes at 2 p.m. on April 5 & Library Closed on April 20 Sunday 2-6 p.m.

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Adult Events MARCH 2025

SCAN HERE TO REGISTER!

Photo by David Leong

For more information visit homewoodpubliclibrary.org or call 205-332-6600 Virtual Library Yoga with Jackie Tally Mon, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 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, Mar 4, 11, 18 & 25, 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.

Practice Dance Sessions Thu, Mar 6, 13, 20 & 27, 6:30-8 p.m.

The Jane Austen Regency Ball will be held on March 29, 2025. These practice sessions are for those who wish to learn some of the dances before the Ball.

American Red Cross Blood Drive Fri, Mar 7, 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.

Niki Sepsas Presents - Greenland: Life Beneath the Polar Star Tue, Mar 11, from 2-3 p.m.

A journey to one of the least visited places on the planet whose geography is part of North America, but its politics are in Europe.

College Admissions 101 Mon, Mar 17, from 6-7 p.m.

(Parents of High Schoolers). Learn the tips and tricks of the modern college admissions process. Register online.

The ABC’s of Medicare Tue, Mar 18, from 12-1 p.m.

Karen Haiflich will answer all your questions about benefits.

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Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess Tue, Mar 18, from 1-2 p.m.

Join us as Sid Burgess and Julie Stewart present story time for adults.

West Homewood Presents Niki Sepsas Destination: Malta!

Wed, Mar 19, from 3-4 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center A glimpse at some of the wonders on an island that has been the crossroads of invaders, pirates, and ancient civilizations.

Gardening Workshop Thu, Mar 20, from 6:30-8 p.m.

In this class, we’ll explore native plants in our area, including their history and significance.

Love Struck: Love Stories for the First Day of Spring with storyteller Dolores Hydock Fri, Mar 21, from 6:30-8 p.m.

As springtime arrives and sets hearts a-flutter, storyteller Dolores Hydock shares stories of Cupid’s mischief. Tickets are $25 and go on sale Monday, February 3 at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Library Trivia League: Percy Jackson Mon, Mar 24, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Join us as for Percy Jackson-themed trivia. Register online.

Retired Physicians Symposium COVID-19- Where We Have Been & Where We Are Now Tue, Mar 25, from 10-11 a.m.

COVID-19 set off a worldwide pandemic.

The virus is still with us, and it’s evolving.

Find out where we are with new insights and research.

Miniature Painting With September Reed Thu, Mar 27, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Join us to paint your own masterpiece on a mini- canvas and easel. Register online.

We cordially invite you to the

Jane Austen Regency Ball on Saturday, March 29th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Period costumes are encouraged, but not required.

Register by emailing

jasna.alabama@gmail.com

The Jane Austen Regency Ball Sat, Mar 29, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The Jane Austen Society of North America-Alabama Region invites you to join us for a Jane Austen Regency Ball.

This ball will consist of English country dances with a “caller”, who will provide instructions for the dances as we go.

No prior dance experience is necessary however, there will be a practice session from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for those who wish to learn some of the dances prior to the Ball. For reservations email jasna. alabama@gmail.com.

Rough Draft: Writers Group Sun, Mar 30, 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, Mar 31, from 6-7 p.m.

For reservations, contact Jenni Smith at 205-903-0958.

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 closes at 2 p.m. on April 5 & Library Closed on April 20

Adult Events APRIL 2025

Photo by Erin Nelson Sweeney

For more information visit homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events or call 205-332-6626

HOMEWOOD LIBRARY FOUNDATION

SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH 5 - 7:30 P.M. FOOD - LIVE MUSIC - FUN FOR ALL AGES

FREE Adult English Classes (open to adults 18 and older) Clase de ingles gratis para adultos Tue, Apr 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 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.

Homewood Library Foundation Block Party Sat, April 5, from 5-7:30 p.m.

HLF raises funds through generous donors and events like the Block Party to support the Homewood Public Library.

Tickets are $25 for ages 21 and up, $10 for ages 4-20, and free for children under 4 with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Ticket price includes food samples from local restaurants, beverages, and activities. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door, and the event is rain or shine. Visit HLF’s website at homewoodlibraryfoundation.org to purchase.

Virtual Library Yoga with Jackie Tally Mon, Apr 7, 14, 21 & 28, 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.

Coffee 101 with Erin Isbell Sat, Apr 12, from 10-11:30 a.m.

Learn more about your daily caffeine fix.

Free samples will follow the discussion.

The ABC’s of Medicare Tue, Apr 15, from 12-1 p.m.

Karen Haiflich will answer all your questions about benefits.

Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess Tue, Apr 15, from 1-2 p.m.

Join us as Sid Burgess and Julie Stewart present story time for adults featuring different authors each month.

Flower Bouquet Building Class Thu, Apr 17, from 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Cost for the workshop is $23 and includes all materials and guidance by the instructor. Class size is limited to 24 participants.

Register and pay online.

From Dapper to Flapper: How the Great War Changed Women’s Fashions Fri, Apr 18, from 1-2 p.m.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby, we welcome UAB professor, Beth Hunter to discuss the 1920’s.

Retired Physicians Symposium Planning for the Third Age: Pearls for the Journey of an Aging Physician/ Individual Tue, Apr 22, from 10-11 p.m.

Join us for insights into the unique health needs of the elderly including nutrition, skin ailments, cognitive loss, memory impairment, immobility, and more.

Adult Crafting With Kane Bourgeois Bath Bombs Tue, Apr 22, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Adults, learn a new hobby or spruce up your crafting skills! Register online.

Niki Sepsas Presents - “The Troubles” Ireland’s Period of Unrest Thu, Apr 24, from 2–3 p.m.

An examination of the events that led to the creation of the Irish Republic and how the counties in the north remain today a part of the United Kingdom.

Friends Bookstore Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Library closes at 2 p.m. on April 5 & Library Closed on April 20

DOCUMENT SHREDDING AND ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

April 25, 2025 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Painting Large With September Reed

Thu, Apr 24, 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.

Document Shredding & Electronics Recycling Fri, Apr 25, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Join us in Homewood Library’s back parking lot to help the planet by shredding your documents and recycling your electronics! Gone For Good’s shredding truck will be on site to destroy your sensitive documents and files. Limit of two bags or boxes of documents per person. Paper will be shredded, and boxes returned. Secure Recycling will also be on hand to take and recycle your old computers, household electronics, small appliances and other items.

Rough Draft: Writers Group Sun, Apr 27, from 3-4 p.m.

Come join a new community of writers at Homewood Public Library! Bring your laptop or notebook. Register online.

West Homewood Presents Niki Sepsas Costa Rica: Treasures of the “Rich Coast” Mon, Apr 28, from 3-4 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center Sparsely inhabited by native people, Costa Rica developed from a forgotten corner among Spain’s New World possessions to its present position as one of the hemisphere’s most stable governments, a global leader in ecotourism, and one of the few sovereign nations in the world without a standing army.

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SCAN HERE TO PLACE BOOKS ON HOLD

Clubs & Movies

Photo by Erin Nelson Sweeney

MARCH & APRIL 2025

For more information visit homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events or call 205-332-6626

Read It & Eat Book Club Urban Cookhouse from 6:30-8 p.m.

March 6 April 3

Read Around the World Book Club Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m.

March 25 April 29

We cordially invite you to the

Jane Austen Regency Ball on Saturday, March 29th

Not Your Mama's Book Club Tuesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m.

March 4 April 1

Soulful Aging

Big Ideas Book Club Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

March 20 April 24

Chakras

Emotional Intelligence Communication

Oxmoor Page Turners Book Club Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m.

March 11 April 8

Magnus Mondays Podcast Club Monday evenings from 6-7 p.m March 3 April 14

Episodes 41-60

from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Period costumes are encouraged, but not required.

Register by emailing

jasna.alabama@gmail.com

Forever YA Book Club Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m.

March 18 April 15

Better than Therapy Book Club Wednesday afternoons from 2-3:30 p.m.

March 26 April 30

Magic Hour Film Club Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m March 20 April 17

Episodes 61-80

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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 closes at 2 p.m. on April 5 & Library Closed on April 20

SCAN HERE TO REGISTER!

Computer Classes MARCH & APRIL 2025

Photo by Erin Nelson Sweeney

For more information visit homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events or call 205-332-6626 Introduction to Computers Tue, Mar 4, from 2:30-4 p.m.

(Beginning Computer Users) Learn the basics of operating a computer. Register online.

Introduction to Internet Thu, Mar 6, from 2:30-4 p.m.

(Beginning Computer Users & Seniors) Learn to browse the Internet easily & safely. Register online.

Clases de informática en español Mon, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 6-8 p.m.

Tendremos clases de computación los lunes de por medio desde el 10 de marzo hasta el 28 de abril. Regístrese en línea.

G-mail Tues, Mar 11, from 2:30-4 p.m.

(Seniors) Learn how to create, send, and receive messages using webmail.

Register online.

Excel Part 1 Thu, Mar 13, from 2:30-4 p.m.

(Seniors) Learn to create spreadsheets and use basic Excel functions. Register online.

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Google Sheets Tue, Mar 18, from 6:15–7:45 pm (Seniors) Learn how to create spreadsheets and more using Google Sheets. Register online.

GET A CARD AND CHECK US OUT. HOMEWOODPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG

Excel Part 2 Thu, Mar 20, from 2:30-4 p.m.

This class deals primarily with the creation of graphs and formula use. Register online.

Google Docs Tue, Apr 1, from 2:30-4 p.m.

(Seniors) Learn how to create documents and more using Google Docs. Register online.

Device Advice Thu, Apr 3, from 2:30-4 p.m.

(Seniors) Stop by with your new devices and get help from our staff in using them to access library resources and everything else you might need. Register online.

Clases de informática en español Mon, Apr 7, 14, 21 & 28, from 6-8 p.m.

Tendremos clases de computación los lunes de por medio desde el 10 de marzo hasta el 28 de abril. Regístrese en línea.

Word Part 1 & 2 Tue, Apr 15, from 6:15–7:45 p.m.

(Seniors) Learn to create documents and use basic Word functions. Combined Parts 1 & 2. Register online.

Word Part 2 Thu, Apr 17, from 2:30-4 p.m.

(Seniors) This class dives deeper into creating documents and using Word features and tools. Register online.

PowerPoint Mon, Apr 21, from 2:30-4 p.m.

Learn to create presentations using basic PowerPoint functions. Register online.

Zoom Thu, Apr 24, from 2:30-4 p.m.

Learn how to use basic Zoom functions, including setting up an account, joining and hosting meetings, and more.

Register online.

Homewood Public Wireless Printing scan the QR code or go to hpl.pub/princh

Google Slides Tue, Apr 8, from 2:30-4 p.m.

(Seniors) Learn how to create presentations and more using Google Slides. Register online.

Word Part 1 Thu, Apr 10, from 2:30-4 p.m.

(Seniors) Learn to create documents and use basic Word functions. Register online.

Friends Bookstore Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Library closes at 2 p.m. on April 5 & Library Closed on April 20

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