Teen Theatre Thursdays
Thursday, November 2 & 16, from 4-5 p.m. in Room 116
(6th-12th Grade) This bi-monthly program will focus on teaching the performing arts to aspiring teen thespians with assistance from the Red Mountain Theatre. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Thursday, November 2, from 6-7 p.m. in Large Auditorium
(6th-12th Grade) The Teen Advisory Board is a volunteer group of 6th-12th graders who are dedicated to serving the Homewood Public Library. Want to make a difference and offer your voice in the library and in the community? Consider applying for TAB! Applications available online at https://homewoodpubliclibrary.org/tab-application.
Character Design 101
Friday, November 3, from 4-5 p.m. in Room 109
(6th-12th Grade) Kane Bourgeois is here to teach you the ins and outs of drawing characters! Learn the basics of character design, color theory, and more. All supplies will be provided for traditional art, but feel free to bring your digital art equipment (iPad, tablet, etc). Register for each session online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Sunday, November 5 & 19, from 3-5 p.m. in Room 102
(6th-12th Grade) Love D&D? Join the Teen Department and play this classic tabletop RPG with other teens. All levels are welcome. Register for each session online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Comic Creators
Monday, November 6, from 4-6 p.m. in Room 110
(6th-12th Grade) Read a lot of comics, manga, and graphic novels? Ever wanted to make one? This series will walk you through comic creation basics from top to bottom. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Book Vs. Movie Club: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Tuesday, November 7, from 3:30-6 p.m. in Large Auditorium
Tuesday, November 28, from 4-5 p.m.in Room 110
(6th-12th Grade) Books are turned into movies all the time. It's a common thing to say the book is always going to be better than that movie, but why don't we test that concept! Join us for Book Vs. Movie club: a club for teens to watch a movie then read the book and have a book club discussion about the differences, similarities, and anything else that comes up! November's book is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J. K. Rowling. We will meet every other month. Snacks provided. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Magic: The Gathering for Teens
Thursday, November 9, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Room 102
(6th-12th Grade) Interested in learning about Magic: The Gathering? Each game represents a battle between wizards known as “planeswalkers”, who employ spells, artifacts, and creatures depicted on individual Magic cards to defeat their opponents. We will have decks, but you are welcome to bring your own. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Sustainable Fashion Workshop and Runway Show
Monday, November 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Room 109
(6th-12th Grade) Sustainability in fashion is an increasingly important topic. Bring in an item or two of clothing you do not wear anymore, and we will show you how to rework those items into something new. Some spare items will be provided, but we recommend bringing at least one piece. After we work on our items, there will be a small runway to show off the work. Sewing basics will be provided. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Telescope Take Out Day
Tuesday, November 14, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Library back parking lot
(6th-12th Grade) Join us as we take our telescopes into the back parking lot of the library to look at the skies together. Parents are welcome to stay for this program. Notice will be sent out prior to the event if the weather will not allow. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Grow Your Own Microgreens
Monday, November 20, from 1-2 p.m. in Room 109.
(6th-12th Grade) Learn how to grow your own micro-greens indoors in this class from the master gardeners of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. These plants are delicious, nutritious, and can be grown indoors and in small spaces! All supplies provided. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Tweens Craft On!
Tuesday, November 21, from 4-5 p.m. in Room 110
(4th-7th Grade) This series of programs will introduce tween to a new craft every month! We supply all materials, just bring yourself and your creative energy. This month, we are showing the basics of embroidery by embroidering on mini-canvases! Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Teen Anime Club
Monday, November 27, from 4-5 p.m. in Room 109
(6th-12th Grade) Love anime, manga, or anything Japanese-related? Then join us for a Teen Anime Club! Watch anime! Discuss manga! Eat yummy snacks! Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Turkey Wobble Bits
Thursday, November 30, from 4-5 p.m. in Room 110
(6th-12th Grade) To cap off our dissection series we're celebrating a late Thanksgiving with turkey wobble bits! Gobble Gobble! Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Tween Eats!
Thursday, November 30, 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.
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