Read It & Eat Book Club – Remarkably Bright Creatures
Wednesday, March 1, from 6:30-8 p.m. Urban Cookhouse
Join us as we explore Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. This book is a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.
Place the book on hold here!
Homewood Library Ghost Tours with S.C.A.R.E.
Friday & Saturday, March 3 & 4, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in Large Auditorium
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. S.C.A.R.E. will bring their team of investigators, as well as their specialized equipment, to conduct a real paranormal investigation with their guests. Guests are encouraged to bring voice recorders, cameras, and flashlights. Ages 12 and up. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited to ensure all in attendance will be in on the action. Guests will receive an email with a waiver and further instructions at least 1 week prior to the event. The cost is $35 per person, which benefits the Library. Refund policy: Refunds only available if event is cancelled. Otherwise, all sales are final. Register online at www.scareofal.com/tickets
Experiencing Dyslexia
Monday, March 6, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Round Auditorium
(Adults) Realistic simulation exercises reveal the lifelong challenges dyslexic individuals face in daily activities and the classroom. Sign-up to learn more and engage in conversations about dyslexia with peers from the Hettie Johnson Institute at Spring Valley School. Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Not Your Mama's Book Club – Sound Healing/Meditation
Tuesday, March 7, from 2-3:30 p.m. in Round Auditorium
No book reading required, discussion group only. Join Sunny Kirkland for an expose on the healing power of sound. She will be sharing sound healing fundamentals and the sounds that are integral parts of coconsciousness. You will learn how sound influences our brainwaves and bio-electric rhythms to bring about states of healing and harmony. You will experience first-hand how sacred sound soothes the nervous system and brings about higher awareness with a guided meditation and sound bath. To maximize your comfort and experience, it is recommended to bring a yoga mat, 1-2 pillows or 1 pillow and a booster, and a blanket to receive the sound bath. If you would prefer chair, one will be provided.
FREE Adult English Classes (open to adults 18 and older)
Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28, from 6-?8 p.m. in Room 102 & 106
Check the schedule for class location for each class. To register, contact Stephanie at The Literacy Council slyas@literacy-council.org
Clase de ingles gratis para adultos (abierto a adultos de 18 y mayores)
los martes, de 6:00-?20:00 , 7, 14, 21 & 28 de marzo de 2023
Para registrarse, póngase en contacto con Stephanie en The Literacy Council slyas@literacy-council.org
Staff Movie Picks – Roadrunner
Wednesday, March 8, from 3-5:45 p.m.
Chef, writer, and adventurer Anthony Bourdain. A look at how he became a cultural icon.
Practice Dance Sessions for the Jane Austen Regency Ball
Thursdays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30, from 7-8 p.m. in Round Auditorium
The Jane Austen Society of North America-Alabama Region will be holding a Jane Austen Regency Ball on April 1, 2023. No prior ballroom experience is necessary and novices are welcome. There will also be practice sessions for those who wish to learn some of the dances prior to the Ball. Attendance of the practice session is not a requisite to attend and/or dance at the Ball. A "caller" will provide instructions for the dances at the practice sessions as well as at the Ball.
Henna Art with September Reed
Saturday, March 11, from 11 a.m-12 p.m. in Round Auditorium
Learn the ancient art of henna tattoos. You will learn how to create henna designs and receive a temporary henna stain. All supplies provided. Adult class only. Register at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Sensory Processing 101
Monday, March 13, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Round Auditorium
(Adults) Navigate your child's journey with confidence and support. Join other parents in learning tips and tricks about sensory processing disorder and how it relates to autism and ADHD.Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Niki Sepsas Presents: Enchantment in Spain’s Glorious Canary Islands
Tuesday, March 14, from 2-3 p.m. Round Auditorium
This tour of the Canary Islands offers a glimpse of life on “The Happy Isles.”
Embrace Your Inner Rosie the Riveter: How to Start Your Small Business
Tuesday, March 14, 10-11 a.m. in Room 101
Begin building your community of support and discover the importance of communicating your business effectively. Whether you are just starting or already established, this workshop provides you the assistance and resources you need to be successful at any stage of the business life cycle. Please join us for an interactive workshop, where we encourage your participation! TO REGISTER: https://catalystcenter.ecenterdirect.com/events/971973
Oxmoor Page Turners Book Club - Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism
Tuesday, March 14, 6:30-8 p.m. in the Boardroom
Join us as we discuss Amanda Montell ‘s Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism.
From SoulCycle to Scientology, we're all obsessed with cults. Linguist Amanda Montell examines the language cults use to draw us in.
Place the book on hold here.
The ABC's of Medicare
Tuesday, March 21, 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.
Niki Sepsas Presents: Cape Horn Passage
Thursday, March 23, from 2-3 p.m. in Round Auditorium
A look at Tierra del Fuego, the “Land of Fire,” and the lore and legend surrounding Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of the South American continent.
Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess & Julie Stewart
Tuesday, March 28, from 1-2 p.m. in Round Auditorium
Samford University professor Julie Stewart joins retired Homewood pastor Sid Burgess in the Seasonal Short Story program for an hour long adult “storytime” of classic short stories. Join us for Julie's first presentation on March 28th. Thereafter, Julie and Sid will alternate months.
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Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group
Tuesday, March 28, 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 - We Are the Light
Wednesday, March 29, 2-3:30 p.m., in Boardroom
Join us as we discuss Matthew Quick’s book about Lucas Goodgame who lives in Majestic, Pennsylvania, a quaint suburb that has been torn apart by a recent tragedy. Everyone in Majestic sees Lucas as a hero—everyone, that is, except Lucas himself. Insisting that his deceased wife, Darcy, visits him every night in the form of an angel, Lucas spends his time writing letters to his former Jungian analyst, Karl. It is only when Eli, an eighteen-year-old young man whom the community has ostracized, begins camping out in Lucas’s backyard that an unlikely alliance takes shape and the two embark on a journey to heal their neighbors and, most importantly, themselves.
Place the book on hold here.
