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Love‌‌ Youry!‌ Librar JUDITH WRIGHT & AALIYAH TAYLOR

LIBRARY DIRECTOR & CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT

HOMEWOODPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG / 205-332-6600 / 1721 OXMOOR ROAD Love Your Library February 1-28 Tell us why you love your library from February 1-28, 2026, and be entered into a drawing for a $50 Homewood Instagift Card!

Visit hpl.pub/lovelibrary to enter.

Friends Bookstore Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All purchases from the Friends Bookstore go to the Friends of Homewood Public Library whose mission is to support the Library!

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EXPLORE HPL WINTER 2026

Monthly Spice Club December 1-31: Nutmeg January 1-31: Rosemary February 1-28: Cumin Each month, pick up a FREE "take-and-make" kit at the Adult Services desk. Tag us on Facebook @HomewoodPublicLibrary and Instagram @homewoodpublic.

Ellenburg Art Gallery December 1-31: Holiday Traditions Around the World Stop by the Gallery this December to learn about festive holiday traditions celebrated across the globe.

January 1-31: Inspiration from Daily Life Experience the beautiful oil paintings of Yoshiki Kubagawa, whose work captures the quiet moments and everyday inspirations that make life extraordinary.

February 1-28: Landscapes, Water, and Fish Enjoy the beauty of nature through the eyes of artists George Elliott and Jim Brown, featuring works in printmaking and digital photography.

Budding Bookworms Newsletter Check out our monthly newlsetter for literacy tips and book recommendations at hpl.pub/budding-bookworms.

Monthly DVD Checkout Drawing Check out 5 DVDs and enter your name in a drawing at the front customer service desk.

Prizes change each month.

Seed Library Take a seed pack and leave a seed pack in our Seed Library located in the magazine section of the Adult Department.

LIBRARY HOURS: MON, TUE, THU, 9-9, WED, FRI, SAT 9-6, SUN 2-6 FRIENDS BOOKSTORE HOURS: MON-SAT 10-4

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MIKE HIGGINBOTHAM LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

HOMEWOODPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG / 205-332-6600 / 1721 OXMOOR ROAD

MEET LIBRARY BOARD TRUSTEE FOR WARD 1 MIKE HIGGINBOTHAM Higginbotham originally served on the Library Board of Trustees from 2009-2016, including as Board Chair from 2013-2015. He left the Library Board in 2016 to serve on the Homewood City Council from 2016-2020.

“I am elated to be returning the Library Board. I think good libraries are places that help us journey into our world with awe and mission. The Homewood Public Library may have a list of objects you can borrow, but what it is actually circulating is dreams. Maybe you’ll use a telescope to visit the heavens or a guitar to articulate what your own clumsy words cannot or maybe you’ll just steam clean Rover’s stains off the carpet to enhance your home. And books – well, the fact I can suddenly feel the melancholy of a stranger who wrote a sonnet centuries ago is, no question, a special sort of magic. Your encounter with our Library will change you and our community. Who wouldn’t want to be part of that?” says Higginbotham.

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Mike Higginbotham Recommends: “I’ve read a lot of good books (and a few that were less so). Still, If I were to pass along a book folks *should* read, I’d go with Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. I read it 3 or so years ago – a gift from my daughter, Taylor. It is a fine piece of writing, if a challenging one. It is filled with jagged edges that cut and bleed perennial wounds that have never healed or, I think, even been properly treated. But the truth is the truth even when it makes you wince and feel an old pain in new ways.”

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CHILDREN’S EVENTS DECEMBER 2025

LIBRARY HOURS: MON, TUE, THU, 9-9, WED, FRI, SAT 9-6, SUN 2-6 FRIENDS BOOKSTORE HOURS: MON-SAT 10-4

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LIBRARY HOURS: MON, TUE, THU, 9-9, WED, FRI, SAT 9-6, SUN 2-6 FRIENDS BOOKSTORE HOURS: MON-SAT 10-4

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LIBRARY HOURS: MON, TUE, THU, 9-9, WED, FRI, SAT 9-6, SUN 2-6 FRIENDS BOOKSTORE HOURS: MON-SAT 10-4

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LIBRARY HOURS: MON, TUE, THU, 9-9, WED, FRI, SAT 9-6, SUN 2-6 FRIENDS BOOKSTORE HOURS: MON-SAT 10-4

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HOMEWOODPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG / 205-332-6600 / 1721 OXMOOR ROAD Read It & Eat Book Club Urban Cookhouse from 6:30-8 p.m.

Dec 4 Jan 8 Feb 5

Romantasy Book Club Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Jan 27 Feb 24

Magic Hour Film Club Thursdays from 6:30-9 p.m.

Jan 8 from 6:30-9 p.m.

Horror Podcast Club Mondays from 6-8 p.m.

Dec 1 Jan 5 Feb 2 SEASON 2

SEASON 3

SEASON 4

Feb 12 from 6:30-9 p.m.

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

Dec 2 Jan 6 Feb 3 2026 SASSY & CELESTIAL SACRED OVERVIEW ROOT CAUSE HEALING

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

Dec 17 Jan 28 Feb 25

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

Dec 2 Jan 13 Feb 10

Braggable Book Club Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m.

Jan 26

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MEETS EVERY FEW MONTHS

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MEETS EVERY FEW MONTHS

BIRMINGHAM WRITERS CLUB

jan 11 & 25 3-4:30 p.m. feb 8 & 15 3-4:30 p.m.

CLUBS FOR ADULTS LIBRARY HOURS: MON, TUE, THU, 9-9, WED, FRI, SAT 9-6, SUN 2-6 WINTER 2026 FRIENDS BOOKSTORE HOURS: MON-SAT 10-4

Computer Classes

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HOMEWOODPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG / 205-332-6600 / 1721 OXMOOR ROAD Clases de informática en español Los Lunes, de 18:00 – 20:00, 5, 12, & 26 de Enero Los Lunes, de 18:00 – 20:00, 2, 9, 16 & 23 de Febrero Para inscribirse en estas clases, haga clic en el botón de arriba o llame a Wilson al 205-332-6605.

Google Slides Tue, Dec 2, 2:30-4 p.m.

Learn how to create presentations.

Zoom Thu, Dec 4, from 3-4 p.m.

Learn how to use basic Zoom functions.

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Introduction to Computers Tue, Jan 6, from 3-4 p.m.

Develop computer skills.

Google Chromebooks Thu, Jan 8, from 3-4 p.m.

Chrome OS operating system.

Introduction to the Internet Tue, Jan 13, from 3-4 p.m.

Learn to navigate the internet.

Google Drive Thu, Jan 15, from 3-4 p.m.

Learn how to use Google Drive.

G-Mail Tue, Jan 20, from 3-4 p.m.

Learn how to send emails.

Canva Thu, Jan 22, 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Thu, Jan 27, from 2:30-4 p.m.

Learn the basics of design.

Google Docs Tue, Feb 3, from 3-4 p.m.

Learn to create and edit.

Google Forms Thu, Feb 5, from 3-4 p.m.

Learn how to create forms.

Google Slides Tue, Feb 10, from 3-4 p.m.

Learn how to create presentations.

Excel - Part 1 Thu, Feb 12, from 3-4 p.m.

Learn to create spreadsheets.

Google Sheets Part 1 Tue, Feb 17, 3 from 3-4 p.m.

Learn to create spreadsheets.

Excel - Part 2 Thu, Feb 19, from 2:30–4 p.m.

Create graphs and use formulas.

Google Sheets - Part 2 Tue, Feb 24, from 3-4 p.m.

Learn to create spreadsheets.

Device Advice Sat, Feb 28, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

We're here to help with any computer questions you have.

CLASSES LIBRARY HOURS: TUE, THU,COMPUTER 9-9, WED, FRI, SAT 9-6, SUN 2-6 COMPUTER CLASSES LIBRARY CLOSED: DEC 18, 24-25 & 31, JAN 1 & MON, 19 15 2026 12 FRIENDS BOOKSTORE 10-4 WINTER 2026 LIBRARY CLOSES AT 6 P.M. DECEMBER 15-23 & 26-30HOURS: MON-SATWINTER

Adult Events

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JACKSON & NICK SIMS HOMEWOOD CITY COUNCIL

DECEMBER 2025

HOMEWOODPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG / 205-332-6600 / 1721 OXMOOR ROAD Virtual Library Yoga with Jackie Tally Mon, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom All levels of fitness welcome.

Register online.

FREE Adult English Classes Tue, Dec 2 & 9, from 6-8 p.m.

To register, contact Stephanie at The Literacy Council: slyas@literacy-council.org.

Masterpiece Makers Ornaments!

Tue, Dec 2, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Make your very own ornaments.

Register online.

Niki Sepsas Presents Tasmania: A World Apart, Not a World Away Wed, Dec 3, from 2–3 p.m.

Tasmania is an enchanting land.

Live Yoga with Jackie Tally Wed, Dec 3 & 17, from 3-4 p.m.

Register for this class online.

Jingle All the Way - Stories, Songs and Sing-alongs with Dolores Hydock and Bobby Horton Fri, Dec 5, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Tickets for this special holiday event are $25 and can be purchased online.

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Holiday Decoration Swap Sun, Dec 7, from 3-4:30 p.m.

Bring your unused holiday decorations! Register online.

Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group Mon, Dec 8, from 6-7 p.m.

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

West Homewood Presents Niki Sepsas - New Zealand: Exploring the “Land of the Long White Cloud” Tue, Dec 9, from 3-4 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center Learn about the wonders of New Zealand!

Painting Large With September Reed Thu, Dec 11, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Register online.

Very Merry Music Bingo Thu, Dec 11, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Put your holiday knowledge to the test! Register online.

Sounds of Christmas with The Encore Strings Birmingham Fri, Dec 12, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Join us as we welcome Encore Strings Birmingham as they present a Christmas concert.

Register online.

Holiday Cookie Decorating Class Sun, Dec 14, 3-4:30 p.m.

Purchase tickets online for $28.

Retired Physicians Symposium – Mollie deShazo, MD on Urologic Malignancies Tue, Dec 16, from 10-11 a.m.

Join us as we welcome Mollie deShazo, MD an Associate Professor of Medicine at UAB in Hematology and Oncology.

The ABC's of Medicare Tue, Dec 16, from 12-1 p.m.

Karen Haiflich will answer all your questions.

Seasonal Stories Tue, Dec 16, from 1-2 p.m.

Join us as Jesse Bates presents story time for adults, which features classic short stories that captivate as well as entertain.

Last Minute Gift Wrapping Mon and Tue, Dec 22 & 23, from 3-5:30 p.m.

Wrapping paper, tape, and bows will be available until our supplies run out. Register online.

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Adult Events

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CHARLES GHIGNA - FATHER GOOSE POET & AUTHOR OF OVER 100 BOOKS

JANUARY 2026

HOMEWOODPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG / 205-332-6600 / 1721 OXMOOR ROAD American Red Cross Blood Drive Fri, Jan 2, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

To Sign up, Donors can: Call 1800-RED-CROS(S) that’s 1-800733-2767; download the Blood Donor App (Text BloodApp to 90999 or download it today!); or go online to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: HWDLibrary.

West Oxmoor Presents Right Bite: Healthy Eating in the New Year Mon, Jan 5, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

This Outreach program will be offered at 385 West Oxmoor Road – everyone welcome.

Virtual Library Yoga with Jackie Tally Mon, Jan 5, 12, & 26, from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom All levels of fitness are welcome. Register online.

Silencing Self-Doubt: Reclaiming Your Confidence with Cindy Collier Wed, Jan 7, from 1-2 p.m.

Do you ever feel like a fraud despite your accomplishments?

Join Collier Leadership for this presentation. Register online.

NikiSepsas Presents - From “First Fleet” to “First City”: Welcome to Sydney, Australia!

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

Learn about one of the world’s premier cities.

Live Yoga with Jackie Tally Wed, Jan 7 & 21, 3-4 p.m.

Bring your own mat if you have one or use one of ours. Register online.

West Homewood Presents Niki Sepsas - Robert Burns: A Voice for the Ages Fri, Jan 9, from 3-4 p.m. at Homewood Senior Center The life of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet and one of the most quoted writers of the English language.

Open Studio Time Sat, Jan 10, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Bring your projects (any project!) and meet with fellow crafters/ artists for group studio time.

FREE Adult English Classes Tue, Jan 13, 20 & 27, 6-8 p.m.

To register, contact Stephanie at The Literacy Council: slyas@literacy-council.org.

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Miniature Painting With September Reed Thu, Jan 15, from 6:30-8 p.m.

We will provide all you need to paint your own masterpiece.

Register online.

Weekend Workshop with C. J. Llewelyn – Explore the Deep Connection Between Your Vagus Nerve and Energy System Sat, Jan 17, 10 a.m to 3 p.m Sun, Jan 18, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Free program but must register for headcount. Register online.

Craft Swap Sun, Jan 18, from 3-5 p.m.

Bring your supplies to the adult services desk any day in January before the day of the event.

Items can be brought on the day of the swap as well and added to any table. Register online.

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KRISTINA & WILL BROWDER HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY PATRONS

JANUARY 2026

HOMEWOODPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG / 205-332-6600 / 1721 OXMOOR ROAD Retired Physicians Symposium - A Comprehensive Review of Multiple Sclerosis Tue, Jan 20, from 10-11 a.m.

Join us as we welcome Dr. Emily Riser, the Director of the Tanner Center for Multiple Sclerosis.

The ABC's of Medicare Tue, Jan 20, from 12-1 p.m.

Karen Haiflich will answer all your questions.

Seasonal Stories Tue, Jan 20, from 1-2 p.m.

Join us as Jesse Bates presents story time for adults.

Pigeons Improv Thu, Jan 22, from 7-8 p.m.

NYC Trained Improvisers bring their talents to the Magic City.

Come laugh into the new year with comedy fresh out of Faraway Theater!

Book Signing with Cherith Fluker, Author of Secret Birmingham Fri, Jan 23, from 1- 2 p.m.

Local writer Cherith Fluker leads you from the ordinary path to explore the surprising stories that make the Magic City unforgettable. Books available for purchase.

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Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group Mon, Jan 26, from 6-7 p.m.

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

Cozy Book Swap Mon, Jan 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Come be a part of our white elephant style book swap and let someone else pick your next best read. Participants must bring one book to give away (new or gently loved) and your favorite candy bar or small snack. Further directions will be emailed to all registrants. Toasty Drinks and cookies will be offered as we play our Cozy Book Swap. Register online.

Adult DND Thu, Jan 29, from 6-8 p.m.

Have a hard time getting a group together to play your favorite TTRPGs? Join our crew and swing into a grand adventure! Beginner Friendly.

Register online.

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An Evening with John Archibald Fri, Jan 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The evening will feature refreshments and a new talk about the South and the world around us showcasing his trademark observations and, if at all possible, hope for the future. Mr. Archibald will be available to sign after the talk and books will be available for purchase. Tickets are $45 each and may be purchased at homewoodlibraryfoundation.org Blackbox Adult Theatre Workshop Sat, Jan 24, from 12–1:30 p.m.

Blackbox Theatre Workshops offer to teach standard acting and stage skills to adult performers of any age or experience. Be dressed ready to move!

LIBRARY HOURS: MON, TUE, THU, 9-9, WED, FRI, SAT 9-6, SUN 2-6 FRIENDS BOOKSTORE HOURS: MON-SAT 10-4

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MERRITT & MEGAN CHEEK LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

HOMEWOODPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG / 205-332-6600 / 1721 OXMOOR ROAD Virtual Library Yoga with Jackie Tally Mon, Feb 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2-3 p.m. on Zoom All levels of fitness are welcome. Register online.

FREE Adult English Classes Tue,Feb 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6-8 p.m.

To register, contact Stephanie at The Literacy Council: slyas@literacy-council.org.

Gilmore Girls Galentines Night Tue, Feb 3, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Gather your best friends and join us for a Gilmore Girls Themed Galentines night!

Register online.

Live Yoga with Jackie Tally Wed, Feb 4 & 18, 3-4 p.m.

Bring your own mat if you have one or use one of ours. Register online.

Homewood Connected Presents The Anxious Generation Book Study Thu, Feb 5, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Join Kyle Killough, a member of Homewood Connected, for a discussion of the book, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.

Finding Your Next Role with Purpose: Job Search Strategies That Work Fri, Feb 6, from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.

This program is presented by Collier Leadership. We’ll walk through a proven framework to help you search smarter, show up stronger, and step into your next chapter with confidence.

Register online.

Open Studio Time Sat, Feb 7, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Bring your projects (any project!) and meet with fellow crafters/ artists for group studio time.

Chocolatier Susan Notter Tue, Feb 10, from 6:30-8 p.m.

World renowned chocolatier and award-winning pastry chef Susan Notter will talk about the process of creating fine European chocolates and special occasion sugar and chocolate showpieces while demonstrating her skills. The cost for the program is $20 and includes single origin chocolate samples provided by Susan.

Register and pay online.

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Masterpiece Makers Heart Art Tue, Feb 10, from 7-8 p.m.

Create a cute heart-themed craft. Register online.

Valentine Dinner Theatre – The Chicken-Fried-Fabulous Spa-Dee-Dah Sisterhood Sat, Feb 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

This event is catered by Christian Catering. The play is provided by Homewood Theatre. There will be a buffet starting at 6:30 p.m. and the show follows, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 for the buffet and show. Tickets may be purchased online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/vdt.

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HOMEWOODPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG / 205-332-6600 / 1721 OXMOOR ROAD Retired Physicians Symposium – The School of Public Health: A Legacy of UAB’s Spirit Tue, Feb 17, from 10-11 a.m.

Join us as we welcome prominent physician Max Michael, M.D., an internist with over 50 years of experience, specializing in internal medicine.

The ABC's of Medicare Tue, Feb 17, from 12-1 p.m.

Karen Haiflich will answer all your questions about Medicare enrollment.

Seasonal Stories Tue, Feb 17, from 1-2 p.m.

Join us as Jesse Bates presents story time for adults.

Soldiers in Hoop Skirts: Female Spies During the American Civil War Wed, Feb 18, from 2-3 p.m.

This program highlights the crucial role played by female spies working for the Union and the Confederacy who risked their lives in providing that information to battlefield commanders during the four years of the American Civil War.

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Alabama Holocaust Education Center Presents Dr. Lauren Bairnsfather, CEO of the Anne Frank Center Thu, Feb 19, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Join the Alabama Holocaust Education Center for a timely and insightful program on the uses and misuses of Holocaust memory. Dr. Lauren Bairnsfather, Holocaust historian and CEO of the Anne Frank Center, will discuss the ways in which Holocaust memory is frequently distorted, contested, and trivialized to serve a variety of social and political ends.

Register at ahecinfo.org.

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

We will provide all you need to paint your own masterpiece.

Register online.

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Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group Mon, Feb 23, from 6-7 p.m.

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

West Homewood Presents Niki Sepsas - Roald Amundsen: The Last Viking Tue, Feb 24, from 3-4 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center The life of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, the first man to reach the South Pole, and his remarkable exploits in the Arctic and Antarctica.

Adult DND Thu, Feb 26 from 6-8 p.m.

Have a hard time getting a group together to play your favorite TTRPGs? Join our crew and swing into a grand adventure! Beginner Friendly.

Register online.

Blackbox Adult Theatre Workshop Sat, Feb 28, from 12–1:30 p.m.

Blackbox Theatre Workshops offer to teach standard acting and stage skills to adult performers of any experience.

Be dressed ready to move!

LIBRARY HOURS: MON, TUE, THU, 9-9, WED, FRI, SAT 9-6, SUN 2-6 FRIENDS BOOKSTORE HOURS: MON-SAT 10-4

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Winterizing Your Home Tue, Dec 2, from 6-7 p.m.

Winterizing your house will keep you warm during the coldest months of the year and save money. Led by David Hopper of Ace Hardware. Pair with a moisture meter.

Holiday Embroidery Class Thu, Dec 4, from 6-7 p.m.

Come and learn the basics of embroidery and make a beautiful hand stitched holiday design. Register online. Pair with a sock loom.

Violin Recital Mon, Dec 8, from 6-7 p.m.

Come enjoy our library violin students perform pieces they have learned this fall. Pair with one of our musical instruments.

Holiday Movie Time: Home Alone Tue, Dec 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Come celebrate the holidays with a fun movie, popcorn, and crafts. Pair with one of our Holiday DVDs.

Teen Sewing Class Mon, Jan 5, 12, 26, and Feb 2 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

(8-12 Grade) Students will learn about a sewing machine's anatomy, how to sew, and complete a fun project.

Register online. Pair with a sewing machine.

Ayurveda 101: Reset Your Rhythm Tue, Jan 13, from 6-7 p.m.

An approachable introduction to Ayurveda’s timeless wisdom and how to start living in tune with your natural rhythms. Pair with a sound machine.

Rite Bite: Healthy Eating in the New Year Tue, Jan 27, from 6-7:30 p.m.

Led by Kali Gilbert of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES). Pair with a sleep aid device.

Guitar 101 for Teens Tues, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

(8-12 Grade) Registrants will need to be able to attend all 4 classes in the series. Guitars are provided. Register online. Pair with one of our musical instruments.

The Broken Heart Gallery Sat, Feb 7, from 3-5 p.m.

Join us for a "Broken Heart Recovery Party" while enjoying a fun rom-com movie with snacks, drinks, and crafts sure to mend any and all heartaches! Pair with one of our Holiday DVDs. Simple Steps to Heart Healthy Living Tue, Feb 24, from 6-7:30 p.m.

Making these small changes daily can have a significant impact on your overall health.

Led by Kali Gilbert of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES). Pair with a blood pressure monitor.

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An Evening with John Archibald An Evening with John Archibald A Special Library Fundraiser Hosted by the Homewood Library Foundation

Friday, January 23 | 6:30 p.m.

AL.com reporter, columnist, and podcaster for nearly four decades Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and current Pulitzer Prize Board member

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