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CHILDREN’S EVENTS
2025
LIBRARY HOURS: MON, TUE, THU, 9-9, WED, FRI, SAT 9-6, SUN 2-6
LIBRARY CLOSED: MAY 14, 25-26, JUN 19, JUL 4, AUG 31
FRIENDS BOOKSTORE HOURS: MON-SAT 10-4
LIBRARY CLOSED: MAY 14, 25-26, JUN 19, JUL 4, AUG 31
CHILDREN’S EVENTS JUNE 2025
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
FRIENDS BOOKSTORE HOURS: MON-SAT 10-4
FRIENDS BOOKSTORE HOURS: MON-SAT 10-4
LIBRARY CLOSED: MAY 14, 25-26, JUN 19, JUL 4, AUG 31
Let’s walk and catch Pokemon, earn items, and capture the gym.
Meet at the little library at the park.
Volunteering
Teen Advisory Board
Thursday,August 7
6th-12th Grade
6-7pm in Room 109
Join us for some fun volunteering and for a great pizza dinner!
August
TEEN EVENTS
August 14th and 28th 4-5pm in the Round Auditorium
Tuesday, August 19th 4-6pm Room 109
Sunday, August 17th, 3:30-5:00pm in the Round Auditorium Prizesyoucouldwin: A$250visagiftcard Anartsupplieskit
FRIENDS BOOKSTORE HOURS: MON-SAT 10-4
LIBRARY CLOSED: MAY 14, 25-26, JUN 19, JUL 4, AUG 31
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TEEN EVENTS AUGUST 2025
Adult Events
MAY 2025
Self Defense for Adults
Friday, May 2, from 1-2:30 p.m.
Join us for a self-defense class for women Register online
Star Wars Trivia
Sunday, May 4, from 3:30-5 p.m.
All ages are welcome! Keep groups to 5 or less Register online
West Oxmoor Presents Senior Aging Conversation Toolkit
Monday, May 5, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Regency Village
Join Connie Williams of Amada.
Virtual Yoga with Jackie Tally Mondays, May 5, 12 & 19, from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom Register online for this yoga class.
The Encore String Quartet
Tuesday, May 6, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join us for this special performance from the Samford Quartet Register online
FREE Adult English Classes
Clase de ingles gratis para adultos los martes, de 6:00-20:00, 6 & 13, de mayo de 2025 Email slyas@literacycouncil org to register
Niki Sepsas Presents: The Picture Postcard Islands of Kauai and Maui
Thursday, May 8, from 2–3 p.m.
A presentation on Hawaii.
May 1-3
Fill-A-Bag in the Friends Bookstore!
Juneteenth: Our Country’s Second Independence Day
Tuesday, May 13, 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Dr Andy Baer will discuss the history and origins of Juneteenth
Charcuterie Board Class
Tuesday, May 13, from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost for the workshop is $20 and includes all materials and guidance by the instructor Register online
West Homewood Presents Senior Aging Conversation Toolkit
Wednesday, May 14, from 12:301:30 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center
Join us as Connie Williams of Amada teaches us about memory loss.
Sips and Pokes Fabric Painting with Mollie McFarland
Friday, May 16, 11 a.m-12:30 p.m. Learn the basics of painting with wool Supplies and instruction provided!
Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group Monday, May 19, from 6-7 p.m. For reservations, contact Jenni Smith at 205-903-0958
Library Trivia League: Disney Films
Monday, May 19, from 6:30–8 p.m. (All Ages)Teams of 5 members (or less) will compete for prizes and refreshments will be available! Register online.
Retired Physicians Symposium
Tuesday, May 20, from 10-11 a.m.
Join Vestavia Mayor, Ashley Curry, as he explores his 25 years at the FBI
The ABC's of Medicare
Tuesday, May 20, from 12-1 p.m.
Karen Haiflich will answer questions
Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess
Tuesday, May 20, from 1-2 p.m.
Join us as Sid Burgess presents story time for adults.
Miniature Painting With September Reed
Thursday, May 22, 6:30-8 p.m.
Paint a masterpiece. Register online.
West Homewood Presents Niki Sepsas: French Polynesia
Tuesday, May 27, from 3-4 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center
A glimpse at the islands, people, and history of French Polynesia
Adult Crafting With September
Reed: Mermaid Crowns
Thursday, May 29, from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Register online for this craft program
Chalk the Block and Book-a-Que: Summer Reading Kickoff
Friday, May 30, from 5-8 p.m.
(njoy a combined Summer Reading kickoff event! Purchase a great meal from food trucks. Register online.
Adult Events
JUNE 2025
Homewood Community Art Show
June 1-30
Check out our website for the application form to display in July
Rough Draft: Writers Group
Sunday, June 1, from 3-4 p.m.
Bring a laptop or a notebook. Register online.
West Oxmoor Presents Exploring the Past Through Music
Monday, June 2, from 12:30-1:30 p.m.at Regency Village
Join us we welcome Connie Williams of Amada for this fun discussion of memory through music.
Virtual Library Yoga with Jackie Tally
Mondays, June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom
All levels of fitness are welcome Register online
West Homewood Presents Niki Sepsas: Amelia Earhart: Pursuit of A Dream
Wednesday, June 4, from 3-4 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center
Join us for this informative program.
The Art of Chocolate with Chocolatier Susan Notter
Thursday, June 5, from 6:30-8 p.m.
The cost for the program is $20 and includes chocolate samples provided by Susan. Register and pay online.
Meet Holly Parker
Holly has loved words and stories since before she can remember Holly loves planning fun events, writing, traveling (for pleasure and missions), being in nature, getting lost in a good historical fiction or cozy mystery series, connecting with people and being creative! Here are a few of her favorite books:
Birmingham Baroque Concert
Tuesday, June 10, from 1-2 p.m.
Birmingham Baroque is an ensemble of four professional musicians Register online
Embroidery Class for Adults
Tuesday, June 10, from 6-7:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of embroidery with Eliza Warden. Register online.
3-D Needle Felting with Mollie McFarland
Wednesday, June 11, from 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.
We will provide supplies and instruction to help you learn a new hobby and take a project home!
West Homewood Presents Exploring the Past Through Music
Wednesday, June 11, from 12:301:30 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center
In this interactive activity we will provide you with the chance to spark conversation
K-Pop Meetup
Monday, June 16, from 5:30-7 p.m. (13+) K-pop fans unite! Register online.
The ABC's of Medicare
Tuesday, June 17, from 12-1 p.m.
Karen Haiflich will answer questions about how benefits are currently computed and how to file a claim.
Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess
Tuesday, June 17, from 1-2 p.m.
Join us as Sid Burgess presents story time for adults.
Exploring The Birmingham Art Museum
Tuesday, June 24, from 1-2 p.m.
Join Dr. Katherine Anne Paul, curator of the Birmingham Museum of Art.
Niki Sepsas Presents: Incomparable British Columbia
Thursday, June 26, from 2-3 p.m.
A look at the history of coastal British Columbia
Painting Large With September Reed
Thursday, June 26, from 6:30-8 p.m.
Paint your own masterpiece Register online
Rough Draft: Writers Group
Sunday, June 29, from 3-4 p.m.
Bring a laptop or a notebook. Register online.
Wicked Good Sing-Along
Monday, June 30, from 6-8:30 p.m. (13+) Put on a pink or green outfit! Register online.
Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group
Monday, June 30, from 6-7 p.m.
For reservations, contact Jenni Smith at 205-903-0958
Adult Events
JULY 2025
West Homewood Presents Niki
Sepsas - Moses to Lawrence: The Historic Sands of Jordan
Tuesday, July 1, from 3-4 p.m.
Join us at Homewood Senior Center
West Oxmoor Presents Finding Balance: Reducing Falls and Finding Calm
Monday, July 7, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Regency Village
Join Connie Williams of Amada
Virtual Yoga with Jackie Tally
Mondays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28, from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom Register online.
Alabama Quilts and Their Stories with Beth Hunter
Tuesday, July 8, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join Beth Hunter, UAB historian.
West Homewood Presents Maximizing Long-Term Care Insurance Policies
Wednesday, July 9, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Join us at Homewood Senior Center
Adult Crafting with September Reed: Dots on Rocks
Thursday, July 10, from 6:30-8 p.m. Register online for this craft program
Books: The History & Art of Letterpress Bookmaking
Friday, July 11, from 11 a.m. -12 p.m.
Join Scott Fisk of Samford University.
Guy Bannister worked as a bookseller and a production assistant before joining the library. He is excited to bring creative adult programs to Homewood including Magic Hour Film Club once a month on Thursdays at 7 p m Here are a few of his favorite books:
The Road to College
Monday, July 14, from 6-8 p.m.
Meet admissions counselors from local colleges and universities
The ABC's of Medicare
Tuesday, July 15, from 12-1 p.m. Karen Haiflich will answer questions about benefits
Embroidery Class for Adults
Tuesday, July 15, from 6-7:30 p.m. Come and learn the basics of embroidery. Register online.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, July 18, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sign up online at redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: HWDLibrary.
3-D Needle Felting with Mollie McFarland
Friday, July 18, from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. We will provide supplies and instruction to help you learn a new hobby and take a project home!
Pitch Perfect Sing-along
Monday, July 21, from 6-8:30 p.m. (13 and up) Relive the days of a capella groups Register online
Walls That Speak: The Power of Murals in Creative Placemaking
Tuesday, July 22, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join artist Meghan McCollum, founder of Blank Space Bham, LLC.
Dungeon Master Boot Camp
Tuesday, July 22, from 6-8 p.m.
Get tips and tricks for how to start your own D&D game Register online
Miniature Painting With September Reed
Thursday, July 24, from 6:30-8 p.m.
Paint your own masterpiece Register online
Homewood Community Art Show Reception
Saturday, July 26, from 4-5 p.m.
See what your neighbors are creating!
Rough Draft: Writers Group
Sunday, July 27, from 3-4 p.m.
Bring a laptop or a notebook. Register online.
Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group
Monday, July 28, from 6-7 p.m.
For reservations, contact Jenni Smith at 205-903-0958
Library Trivia League: All About Art
Monday, July 28, from 6:30–8 p.m.
Test your knowledge on all things art Register online
Niki Sepsas Presents Art History: A Journey Through the Ages
Tuesday, July 29, from 2-3 p.m.
Learn about the masters who created some of our best-known art.
ADULT
Adult Events
AUGUST
2025
Adult Summer Finale: Sip & Strokes Painting with Wine
Friday, August 1, from 6:30-8 p.m.
Join us at our Summer Reading Finale and create your own works of art
For ages 21 & older Register online
Sips and Pokes with Mollie McFarland
Saturday, August 2, from 11 a.m12:30 p.m.
We’ll be creating a painting using needle felting to craft a landscape
Virtual Yoga with Jackie Tally
Mondays, August 4, 11, 18 & 25, from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom
All levels of fitness are welcome. Register online.
Volunteer Lawyers Presents "Ask an Attorney"
Tuesday, August 5, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
This program provides a drop-in time where we will have 2-3 attorneys on hand for questions
Niki Sepsas Presents Birmingham Feeling the “Magic”
Wednesday, August 6, 2-3 p.m.
This presentation chronicles the city’s growth and transformation today
West Homewood with Niki Sepsas Realm of the Cloud People
Tuesday, August 12, from 3-4 p.m. Homewood Senior Center
Learn about Machu Picchu.
Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Homewood-Mountain Brook!
From Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast to the Homewood Library Foundation Block Party, we appreciate your support of our Library!
Yoga
Class for Beginners
Tuesday, August 12, from 6-7 p.m.
Reset your rhythm and renew your life by learning more about the benefits of Yoga with Jennifer Ferdin
West Homewood Presents Finding Balance & Reducing Falls
Wednesday, August 13, from 12:301:30 p.m. at the Homewood Senior Center
Learn ways to improve your balance physically and mentally.
Painting Large With September Reed
Thursday, August 14, from 6:30-8 p.m.
Paint your own masterpiece. Register online.
The ABC's of Medicare
Tuesday, August 19, from 12-1 p.m.
Karen Haiflich will answer questions about benefits
Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess
Tuesday, August 19, from 1-2 p.m. No registration is required, so drop by for some nostalgic fun
Master of Memory
Tuesday, August 19 & 26, 6 -7 p.m.
This series is designed to help adults understand and improve memory. Led by Kali Gilbert of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES).
Adult Crafting With September Reed: Henna
Thursday, August 21, 6:630-8 p.m. Register online for this craft program
Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group
Monday, August 25, from 6-7 p.m. For reservations, contact Jenni Smith at 205-903-0958
July Computer Classes
Color Our World
Kids Summer Reading
May 19 - August 3
(Ages 0-12) Starting on May 19, come by the Homewood Public Library’s Children’s Department or visit our website at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/sr to sign up for summer reading. Once signed up, you’ll receive a calendar reading log to track each day you read or listen to an audiobook and a free book at the Friends Bookstore! Bring your log to our Children’s desk, and for every 3 days you mark off, you will earn an entry for our monthly drawings. A handful of winners will be picked on July 1 and August 4.
Teen Summer Reading
May 19 - August 3
(Ages 12-18) Sign up online beginning May 19 at homewoodpubliclibrary org/sr After signing up you will be assigned to one of four houses. For every three books or audiobooks you check out inperson or online, you earn a chance to enter the weekly drawing for a gift bag. You’ll get a reading list too, and each book read or listened to counts for one entry! Each entry is a point for your house The house with the most points wins the year Entries will be kept throughout the Summer, so each one will have a chance to win the grand prize drawing on August 4.
Adult Summer Reading
May 19 - August 3
Sign up online at homewoodpubliclibrary org/sr 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! Each book read or listened to also counts for one entry. Entries will be kept throughout the Summer and the top participants will be eligible to win our grand prizes! Check out the website for a suggested reading list, a fun art quiz, a list of art-themed summer programs and an adult scavenger hunt in conjunction with the Birmingham Museum of Art!
