Summer Reading 2023: All Together Now
Monday, May 22-Sunday, August 6
Sign up at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/sr

(Ages 18 and up) Sign up online beginning May 22. For every three books or audiobooks you check out in-person or online, you earn a chance to enter the weekly drawing for a gift bag. The more entries you have, the more chances to win! Entries will be kept throughout the Summer, so each one will be a chance to win the grand prize drawing on August 7.

Beginner's Conversational Spanish for Adults
Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 1, 6, 8,13,15, 20, 22, 27 &29, from 4-5 p.m. Room 102

Have you ever wished you knew Spanish? Join us this month as Sarah Valentin, a native Spanish teacher from Spain, provides fun and relaxed conversational beginning classes for adults wanting to add some basic Spanish language skills to their lives.

Henna for Adults with September Reed

Saturday, June 3, from 11 a.m-12 p.m. in Large Auditorium

Learn the ancient art of henna tattoos. Learn how to create henna designs and receive a temporary henna stain. All supplies provided. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Hometown Theatres - Red Mountain Theatre (1993)
Tuesday, June 6, from 11a.m.-12 p.m. Round Auditorium

For almost thirty years, Red Mountain Theatre (formerly Summerfest Musical Theatre) has grown to become one of the only year-round professional musical theatre organizations in Alabama. Now in 2023, RMT is located on a thriving arts campus that spans an entire city block in downtown Birmingham! Red Mountain Theatre continues to bring both well-known national performers and incredible local talent to the Birmingham stage. Join us to learn more about Red Mountain Theatre’s season, education programs, and community involvement!

Not Your Mama's Book Club – Reiki & Qigong
Tuesday, June 6, from 2-3 p.m. Large Auditorium

No book reading required, discussion group only. Reece Schaible will be with us to explore Qigong, an ancient exercise and healing technique, based on traditional Chinese medicine and has been used medicinally for over 6000 years! It utilizes controlled breathing, visualization, stretching and dynamic movements to help move Qi, or life force energy, in and around the body, in order to clear meridians or acupoints and thereby allow the body to move closer in to harmony and balance. Regular qigong will train the practitioner to draw upon natural forces in order to optimize the body from within, through the attainment of deeply focused and relaxed states, as well as develop their ability to store and harness Qi in their body.

Staff Movie Picks – The Menu
Wednesday, June 7, from 3-6 p.m. in the Large Auditorium
Hawthorn, an exclusive restaurant boasting an extravagant tasting menu by chef Julian Slowik. Guests soon discover a more ominous culinary plan is underway. This movie is rated R.

Read It & Eat Book Club – Less is Lost

Wednesday, June 7, from 6:30-8 p.m. Urban Cookhouse

Join us as we discuss Andrew Sean Greer’s Less is Lost the follow-up to his best-selling and Pulitzer Prize-winning book. Greer follows the awkward and lovable Arthur Less as he returns in an unforgettable road trip across America exploring the enigma of life in America, the riddle of love, and the stories we tell along the way. Place the book on hold here.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, June 9, from 9 a.m.- 1p.m. in the Large Auditorium

An estimated 38 percent of Americans are eligible to give blood or platelets, but of those, less than 10 percent actually donate each year. If you are healthy and eligible, please come out to donate. Most donations take about an hour, so book your appointment, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross. There will also be an option for Power Red donations. To Sign up Donors Can: Call 1-800-RED-CROS(S) that’s 1-800-733-2767, download the Blood Donor App (Text BloodApp to 90999 or download it today!), or go online to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: HWDLibrary.

Adult Crafting With September Reed: Macramé Plant Hangers

Saturday, June 10, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Room 102

Adults, learn a new hobby or spruce up your crafting skills! We meet once a month to tackle a new craft project. This month we will be making Macramé Plant Hangers for some of you Summer plants. Bring your ideas and your creative spirit, and we will provide everything else! This class is free, but there is limited seating. Please register online.

Small Business Marketing Plan, Pt. 1 - Target Market & Crafting Your Message

Tuesday, June 13, from 10-11 a.m. Room 101

Have you tried to tackle writing that “beast” of a marketing plan? Are you struggling with understanding marketing concepts while managing every other facet of the business? Having a solid marketing plan is critical to businesses in all stages- and we’re here to help! Join the Catalyst’s Austin Bullock in the first of a two-part series as he breaks down your marketing plan into key concepts (and keeps it to 2-3 pages)! Part One dives into identifying and understanding your target market and how to craft messages for those individuals. TO REGISTER: https://catalystcenter.ecenterdirect.com/events/971976

Oxmoor Page Turners Book Club - The Book Haters’ Book Club

Tuesday, June 13, 6:30-8 p.m. in the Boardroom

As the beloved co-owner of Over the Rainbow Bookstore, Elliott's passion and gift was recommending books to customers. Now, after his sudden death, his grief-ridden business partner, Irma, has agreed to sell Over the Rainbow to a developer who will turn the cozy bookstore into high-rise condos. But others won't give up the bookstore without a fight. Place the book on hold here.

Niki Sepsas Presents: Thor Heyerdahl, The Last Viking

Wednesday, June 14, 2-3 p.m. Round Auditorium

A chronicle of the life of Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his remarkable journeys across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans as he attempted to unlock the secrets of ancient civilizations.

Historic Hometown Theatres - The Alabama Theatre (1927)

Thursday, June 15, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Large Auditorium

The Alabama Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Birmingham Alabama on 3rd Avenue North. Since 1927 the Alabama Theatre has been the home to shows and performances ranging from movies, concerts, beauty pageants, silent films and even the Mickey Mouse Club! This beautiful theatre is an amazing piece of history that defies the imagination and must be experienced to be truly appreciated. Join us as Pamela Sterne King traces the Alabama Theatre's legacy and past glory days to it's role as one of the jewels of Birmingham.

Plan Your Dream Disney Vacation With Lisa Cross

Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Room 102

Have you been considering a Disney World vacation but don’t know where to start? Lisa Cross is a travel agent specializing in Disney who has visited Disney over 40 times. Come get her insider tips and planning advice to help make your next Disney trip a success.

The ABC's of Medicare
Tuesday, June 20, from 12-1 p.m. in Room 116
Have you been wondering about all the new changes to our Medicare Benefits? Karen Haiflich will answer all your questions about how benefits are currently computed, how to become insured, and how to file a claim.

Hometown Theatres - Sidewalk Film Festival (1998)

Thursday, June 22, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Round Auditorium

Join us as we learn about The Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham's only independent, nonprofit movie theater, opened in 2019 to bring the best in arthouse, independent, repertory and local cinema to downtown Birmingham after successfully hosting the Sidewalk Film Festival since 1998. Sidewalk's two screen cinema with full bar & concession stand and lounge area is located in the lower level of the Pizitz building on 2nd Ave North. The 25th annual Sidewalk Film Festival will take place August 21-27, 2023 in downtown Birmingham’s historic theatre district.

Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess
Tuesday, June 27, from 1-2 p.m., in Round Auditorium

Join us for an hour long adult “story time” of classic short stories with Sid Burgess.

Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group
Tuesday, June 27, from 6-7 p.m. in Room 116

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. Sponsored by the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. Participation is free. For reservations, contact Randy Hicks, GBHS Volunteer Coordinator, at (205) 542 7111.

Better Than Therapy Book Club - Carrie Soto is Back

Wednesday, June 28, from 2-3:30 p.m., Boardroom

Carrie Soto is fierce, and her determination to win at any cost has not made her popular. But by the time she retires from tennis, she is the best player the world has ever seen. She has shattered every record and claimed twenty Grand Slam titles. She sacrificed nearly everything to become the best. But six years after her retirement, Carrie finds herself watching her record be taken from her by a brutal, stunning player named Nicki Chan. At thirty-seven years old, Carrie makes the monumental decision to come out of retirement and for one last year in an attempt to reclaim her record. Place the book on hold here.

Historic Hometown Theatres: The Lyric (1914)
Thursday, June 29, from 6:30-8 p.m. Large Auditorium

Built in 1913, the Lyric opened January 14, 1914, as a vaudeville theatre. The site served for more than 40 years as a cinema, a concert hall, a house of worship and a playhouse. The Lyric was one of the first venues in Birmingham where Black and white audiences saw the same show for the same time at the same price, but it was a segregated space — with a separate entrance and separate seating for black patrons. The theatre closed in 1960. Following an $11 million restoration, the Lyric reopened on January 14, 2016 — 102 years after the original opening night. The 750-seat venue once again serves as a showcase for live performance, hosting concerts, comedy, dance recitals and drama. Join us as Glenny Brock discusses the history of the Lyric.

Thanks to the City of Homewood and the Friends of the Homewood Public Library for sponsoring our many wonderful programs! Visit the Friends Bookstore on the Lower Level of the Library Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.