Homewood Public library Great Events For Kids - September 2023

7th Annual Homewood Public Library Student Art Contest

Friday, September 1-Saturday, September 30

(K-12th Grade) The Homewood Public Library seeks to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of local Jefferson County students. Students may submit one original work of art produced within the last 12 months. Pieces must be exhibition ready and weigh less than 50lbs. Artwork should be dropped off in the Children's Department by Saturday, September 30, with an entry form attached to the back of the work. Artwork will be judged by a panel of local artists with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners selected for various grade categories (K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, and 9th,12th). Due to limited space, not all artwork will be selected for display. Accepted entries will be displayed in Homewood Library's Ellenburg Art Gallery during the month of October. Entry forms can be downloaded from the library's website. For more information, please contact Cristina Castor at cristina.castor@homewoodpubliclibrary.org or Cat Sandler at cat.sandler@homewoodpubliclibrary.org. Download the form here.

Itsy, Bitsy, Baby

Saturday, September 2, from 10:30-11:00 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.

Wee Ones

Tuesdays, September 5-26, 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, September 5-26, 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, September 6-27, 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!

Barks and Books

Wednesdays, September 6-27, 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!

Stay and Play

Thursdays, September 7-28, 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!

American Sign Language for Kids

Thursday, September 7, 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.

Sign Time Storytime

Saturday, September 9, from 10:30-11 a.m. in the Round Auditorium

(Preschool) Bring your little ones for an interactive storytime with Miss Kayren one Saturday a month! This program will highlight beginner American Sign Language for toddlers.

Storywiggles

Monday, September 11, from 9-9:30 a.m. in the West Homewood Senior Center

(Preschool) Start off your week with an off-site storytime with Miss Jaycee 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.

Build It!

Monday, September 11, 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!

Tweens Craft On Homeschoolers

Tuesday, September 12, from 1-2 p.m. in the Round Auditorium

(4th-7th Grade) This series of programs will introduce tweens to a new craft ever month! We supply all materials, just bring yourself and your creative energy. This month we are showing the basics of crochet by making crochet bookmarks! Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Kids’ Advisory Board (KAB) First Meeting!

Tuesday, September 12, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Room 109

(3rd-5th Grade) Do you want to join a team of awesome kids to make a difference in the library and community? JOIN US for our first ever Kids’ Advisory Board Meeting! We will eat pizza and learn more about what KAB will be up to in the library and out in the community. Stop by if you’re interested in being a part of this awesome new group! Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Acting Out!

Thursday, September 14, 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.

Friday Night Crochet Circle

Friday, September 15, from 3:30-4:30pm in Room 110

(4th-12th Grade) Tweens and teens, welcome to Friday night 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 www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Book Babies

Saturday, September 16, 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.

Homeschool Hour: S.T.E.A.M. Powered!

Monday, September 18, 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 www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org

Night Owl Storytime

Monday, September 18, from 6-7 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.

Tween Eats!

Thursday, September 21, 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 www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

S.T.E.A.M. Saturday

Saturday, September 23, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Round Auditorium

(K-5th Grade) Join us for a monrning of fun and creative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities for kids! This week: Sharpie tie-dye. Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Homeschool Hour: Art Attack!

Monday, September 25, 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 www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Bake & Make

Tuesday, September 26, 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 at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

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