Upcoming Storytimes
Itsy Bitsy Baby
Saturday, January 6, from 10:30-11 a.m. in the Round Auditorium
(0-18 Months) Babies and caregivers are welcome to a lapsit storytime with Miss Cristina filled early literacy tips, baby-friendly songs, and puppets.
Night Owl Storytime
Monday, January 8, from 6-6:30 p.m. in the Round Auditorium
(All Ages) Wind down your kiddos before bedtime with an interactive and cozy storytime with our amazing friends from the Alabama Institute of Blind and Deaf, who will be teaching us basic ASL throughout each story.
Wee Ones
Tuesdays, January 9-30, from 10-10:30 a.m. in the Round Auditorium
(Preschool) Lots of dancing and singing will be had with Miss Mary’s storytime perfect for energetic toddlers.
PJ Storytime
Tuesdays, January 9-30, from 6-6:30 p.m. in the Round Auditorium
(All Ages) Stop by the library wearing your pajamas before hittin’ the hay for some stories and songs perfect before bedtime with Miss Lauren.
Storypalooza
Wednesdays, January 10-31, from 10-10:30 a.m. in the Round Auditorium
(Preschool) Join us for a good ol’ time with Miss Aaliyah’s energizing storytime to get everyone ready for the day.
Stay and Play
Thursdays, January 11-18, from 10-10:30 a.m. in the Round Auditorium
(Preschool) Fire up your imagination and tinker around with friends for some Loose Parts Play after Miss Erika’s fun-filled storytime!
Pre-K Play
Friday, January 12, from 9:30-11 a.m. in the Round Auditorium
(Preschool) Head on over to the library for an exciting morning of tumbling and jumping in our makeshift play gym.
Cozy Tales
Saturday, January 13, from 10:30-11 a.m. in the Round Auditorium
(All Ages) Start your weekend off on a cozy note and join us for stories and songs in a playful storytime with Miss Gabby!
Storywiggles
Monday, January 22, from 9-9:30 a.m. at the West Homewood Senior Center
(Preschool) Start off your week with an off-site storytime with Miss Gabby at the West Homewood Senior Center one Monday a month where she will be telling entertaining stories with tunes perfectly paired with shakey eggs and/or scarves.
Book Babies
Saturday, January 27, from 10:30-11 a.m. in the Children’s Department
(0-18 Months) Encourage singing, playing, and socializing with your baby in this intimate storytime with Miss Mary.
Programs for Elementary
Kids’ Advisory Board (KAB)
Tuesday, January 9, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Room 109
(3rd-5th Grade) Join the Kids’ Advisory Board to hang out with other tweens at the library for new activities every month! New members welcome! Application required to be a KAB member at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Barks and Books
Wednesdays, January 10-31, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Round Auditorium
(K-5th Grade) Spend an afternoon with our friends from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by reading (or just simply hanging out) with some friendly pups!
American Sign Language for Kids
Thursday, January 11, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Round Auditorium
(K-5th Grade) Learn basic American Sign Language with our friends from the Alabama Institute of Blind and Deaf, which includes fun games and activities perfect for all ages.
Acting Out!
Thursday, January 18, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Round Auditorium
(K-5th Grade) Get ready for a whole lot of fun with Birmingham Children’s Theatre as they introduce children to various activities, games, and other methods to enhance their inner performer. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Homeschool Hour - S.T.E.A.M. Powered!
Monday, January 22, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Round Auditorium
(K-5th Grade) We are going full STEAM ahead with a lot of science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities and experiments with our local 4-H club. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Build It!
Monday, January 22, from 3:30-4 p.m. in the Round Auditorium
(K-5th Grade) Come and join us for an afternoon of building with LEGOS! You’ll get to build with our challenge cards or use your own imagination to come up with your own creations!
Homeschool Hour - Art Attack!
Monday, January 29, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Round Auditorium
(K-5th Grade) Join Miss Aaliyah to learn about art concepts through books and hands-on activities. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Bake & Make
Tuesday, January 30, from 6-6:30 p.m. on Zoom Meeting
(All Ages) If you enjoy baking and making scrumptious creations, join us for this fun Zoom program! Families will pick up their baking kits at the children’s desk in preparation for the event (baking kits may include items containing gluten, dairy, nut and egg products). Sign-up to reserve a sweet spot. Register online starting December 30th at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Programs for Tweens
Comic Creators
Monday, January 8, from 4-6 p.m. in Room 110
(4th-12th Grade) Read a lot of comics, manga, and graphic novels? Ever wanted to make one? This Summer series will walk you through comic creation basics from top to bottom. Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Tween Eats!
Thursday, January 18, from 4-5 p.m. in Room 109
(4th-7th Grade) Are you a tween who loves to cook/bake AND eat? Hang out with other tweens for a delicious day of creating snacks! Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Teen Crochet Circle
Tuesday, January 23, from 4-5 p.m. in Room 110
(4th-12th Grade) Tweens and teens, welcome to crochet circle! This is a monthly event where we will sit our chairs in circles, and crochet together. Experienced masters and complete newbies both are both welcome. We will provide all supplies, but you are also welcome to bring any projects you are currently working on. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Tweens Craft On!
Tuesday, January 30, from 4-5 p.m. in Room 110
(4th-7th Grade) This series of programs will introduce tweens to a new craft every month! We supply all materials, just bring yourself and your creative energy. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
