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Reading

Tumblebooks

TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. TBL also includes National Geographic videos and games.

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eBooks for Kids

Did you know we have an entire collection of eBooks for Kids? You can read these items now on your phone or tablet! Download the Libby app by clicking the icon above, find your library, and plug in your card number. You are ready to check out books - from home.

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Hoopla Digital

Hoopla isn't just for grown-ups it's got a ton of great kid's stuff too! Everything including eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, and MOVIES!

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Learning

Homework Help

Homework help is available through Tutor.com, a fully online tutoring service. You can get a tutor from 3:00 - 10:00 P.M. in more than 40 subjects including Math, Science, Social Studies, English, AP ® Support, Foreign Languages and Business. Tutoring sessions take place in our easy-to-use online classroom, which runs in your web browser.

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The Alabama Virtual Library

The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers, and citizens of the State of Alabama with online access to essential library and information resources. It is primarily a group of online databases that have magazine, journal, and newspaper articles for research. Through the AVL, an equitable core of information sources is available to every student and citizen in Alabama, raising the level of excellence in schools and communities across the state.

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language learning for kids

Scientific research shows that learning a foreign language comes naturally for children when they start at an early age. Our program is specifically designed to promote language learning for children from ages 0 to 6 - the time when their brains are hard-wired to learn up to 3 languages with ease.

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Social Stories

KC-Homewood Library - Book

Use this social story with your child to explain how to check out a book or other material from the library and how to handle when favorite books are sometimes checked out.

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KC-Homewood Library

Use this social story with your child to explain how you behave in the library and all of the things you can experience in the library such as computers, puzzles, programs and animals.

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Kid's Events

Storypalooza

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Mon, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Join Ms. Cristina for an interactive and playful storytime to start off the week!

Wee Ones

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Tue, Aug 21, 9:30am - 10:00am

Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages three and under. Small snack provided.

Wee Ones

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Tue, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages three and under. Small snack provided.

Girls Who Code

Homewood - Room 102

Tue, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

This national club is geared towards empowering girls in computer science fields. Open to girls... more

This national club is geared towards empowering girls in computer science fields. Open to girls 4th grade and up.

Preschool Playtime

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Wed, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

We'll provide the stations and you'll provide the imagination for a fun morning of play with... more

We'll provide the stations and you'll provide the imagination for a fun morning of play with your child.

Doggone-Good Science

Homewood - Children's Department

Fri, Aug 24, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

What do dogs see? How do puppies change as they grow up?

Tech Savvy Kids

Homewood - Room 110

Sat, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join Dr. Desiree Smith, Homewood City School's Director of Technology, for a presentation and... more

Join Dr. Desiree Smith, Homewood City School's Director of Technology, for a presentation and conversation about digital responsibility and digital literacy for elementary students and their parents.

Special Siblings

Homewood - Room 101

Sun, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

This support group is a place to share ideas, experiences, and the ever changing needs of having... more

This support group is a place to share ideas, experiences, and the ever changing needs of having a special needs sibling. Special Siblings if founded by a teenager with a special needs sibling.

Storypalooza

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Mon, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Join Ms. Cristina for an interactive and playful storytime to start off the week!

Tween Teen Coders

Homewood - Room 102

Mon, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Want to code, but don't know where to start?

Wee Ones

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Tue, Aug 28, 9:30am - 10:00am

Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages three and under. Small snack provided.

Wee Ones

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Tue, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages three and under. Small snack provided.

Libraryflix - Born in China

Homewood - Large Auditorium

Tue, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

From frigid mountains to the heart of the bamboo forest, filmmaker Lu Chuan follows the... more

From frigid mountains to the heart of the bamboo forest, filmmaker Lu Chuan follows the adventures of three animal families in China:

Preschool Playtime

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Wed, Aug 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

We'll provide the stations and you'll provide the imagination for a fun morning of play with... more

We'll provide the stations and you'll provide the imagination for a fun morning of play with your child.

Preschool Playtime

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Thu, Aug 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

We'll provide the stations and you'll provide the imagination for a fun morning of play with... more

We'll provide the stations and you'll provide the imagination for a fun morning of play with your child.

Math Games Explosion

Homewood - Large Auditorium

Thu, Aug 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

This special event will make math fun for the whole family!

Move & Groove Storytime

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Fri, Aug 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Join us for an interactive and energetic movement storytime filled with dance, yoga and fun.

Wee Ones

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Tue, Sep 04, 9:30am - 10:00am

Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages three and under. Small snack provided.

Wee Ones

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Tue, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages three and under. Small snack provided.

Kid's Intro to the Internet

Homewood - Computer Training Lab

Tue, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learn to browse the Internet easily & safely. Register online.

Sensory Storytime

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Wed, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

(preschool) Join Ms. Laura for books, songs, and activities that stimulate the senses and... more

(preschool) Join Ms. Laura for books, songs, and activities that stimulate the senses and promote learning in a sensory-inclusive atmosphere.

Kids Create: Food Fun

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Wed, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

(K-5 grade) Get ready to play with your food and create something delicious and nutritious!

Storyday with Nay Nay

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Thu, Sep 06, 9:30am - 10:00am

(preschool) Join Ms. Nay Nay for this fun-filled storytime for preschoolers!

Storyday with Nay Nay

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Thu, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

(preschool) Join Ms. Nay Nay for this fun-filled storytime for preschoolers!

Family Yoga

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Thu, Sep 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Family yoga provides children, parents, and caregivers with quality time to practice yoga... more

Family yoga provides children, parents, and caregivers with quality time to practice yoga together and have fun!

Leaps & Bounds

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Fri, Sep 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

(ages 2-4) Join us for a fun and energetic movement class. Register online starting the Monday... more

(ages 2-4) Join us for a fun and energetic movement class. Register online starting the Monday before the Friday class date.

Registration opens Monday, September 3 2018 at 9:00am

Storypalooza

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Mon, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Join Ms. Cristina for an interactive and playful storytime to start off the week!

Free Tutoring

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Mon, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

(K-12 grade) Get help in K-12 subjects from Homewood High School Peer Helpers and surprise... more

(K-12 grade) Get help in K-12 subjects from Homewood High School Peer Helpers and surprise guests from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.

Knight Chess Tournament

Homewood - Large Auditorium

Mon, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Join us for a monthly chess tournament where you will learn strategy and fun in equal measure!

Wee Ones

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Tue, Sep 11, 9:30am - 10:00am

Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages three and under. Small snack provided.

Wee Ones

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Tue, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages three and under. Small snack provided.

Kid's Intro to Microsoft Word

Homewood - Computer Training Lab

Tue, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learn to create documents and use basic Word functions. Register online.

Tween Flower Crowns

Homewood - Large Auditorium

Tue, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Design and create your own unique flower crown!

Sensory Storytime

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Wed, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

(preschool) Join Ms. Laura for books, songs, and activities that stimulate the senses and... more

(preschool) Join Ms. Laura for books, songs, and activities that stimulate the senses and promote learning in a sensory-inclusive atmosphere.

Kids Create: Writing Time

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Wed, Sep 12, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

(K-5 grade) Get ready for a creative and interactive writing time just for kids!

Storyday with Nay Nay

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Thu, Sep 13, 9:30am - 10:00am

(preschool) Join Ms. Nay Nay for this fun-filled storytime for preschoolers!

Storyday with Nay Nay

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Thu, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

(preschool) Join Ms. Nay Nay for this fun-filled storytime for preschoolers!

Kid Coderz

Homewood - Room 102

Thu, Sep 13, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

(K-1st grade) This introductory coding class introduces coding basics. A laptop is not required,... more

(K-1st grade) This introductory coding class introduces coding basics. A laptop is not required, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Register online.

Kid Coderz

Rm. 102

Thu, Sep 13, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

(2-3 grade) This introductory coding class introduces coding basics. A laptop is not required,... more

(2-3 grade) This introductory coding class introduces coding basics. A laptop is not required, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Register online.

Move & Groove Storytime

Homewood - Round Auditorium

Fri, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Join us for an interactive and energetic movement storytime filled with dance, yoga and fun.

BINGO-A-GO-GO

Homewood - Children's Department

Fri, Sep 14, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

(all ages) Win prizes and try your luck on our family fun after-school B-I-N-G-O!

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