Summer Reading 2023: All Together Now
Monday, May 22-Sunday, August 6
Sign up at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/sr
(Ages 12-18) Sign up online beginning May 22. 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. The more entries you have, the more chances to win! Entries will be kept throughout the Summer, so each one will be a chance to win the grand prize drawing on August 7. Teens can also submit short book reviews (at least 2 sentences) to the Teen Librarian at [email protected]  for a chance to win a prize! Every book review will also give the submitter one hour of volunteer time.

Teen Coffee and Canvas

Saturday, July 1, from 2-4 p.m. in Room 109.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon spent painting and sipping coffee. All supplies provided. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Teen Ani-Marathon 2023

Monday, July 3, from 3-6 p.m. in Large Auditorium

Tuesday, July 18, from 3-6 p.m. in Large Auditorium
(6th-12th Grade) Love anime, manga, or anything Japanese-related? Then join us for a Teen Ani-Marathon! A marathon of anime shows, manga book discussions, and yummy snacks. Open to rising 6th-12th graders only. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events.

Teen Theatre Thursdays

Thursday, July 6 & 27, from 4-5 p.m. in Round Auditorium

(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, July 6, from 6-7 p.m. in Room 109.

(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 homewoodpubliclibrary.org/tab-application.

Anime Art Academy

Friday, July 7 & 21, from 2-3 p.m. in Room 109

(6th-12th Grade) Kane Bourgeois is here to teach you about drawing characters in an anime/cartoon style! 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.

A Challenger Emerges - Smash Tournament

Saturday, July 8, from 1-3 p.m. in Large Auditorium.

(6th-12th Grade) Choose your character! The Homewood Public Library would like to invite all those who think they can throw down in Nintendo's Super Smash Bros Ultimate game. A switch will be provided as well as controllers, but if you have your own feel free to bring it. Register for each session online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Sunday, July 9 & 16, 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, July 10, 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 Summer series will walk you through comic creation basics from top to bottom.Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Magic: the Gathering for Teens

Tuesday, July 11, 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. Open to 6th-12th graders. Register online at .homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Teen Summer Movie Series

Wednesday, July 12, from 2-4:30 pm in Room 102

(6th-12th Grade) Movie fans rejoice! Once a month showings of popular movies from all genres for teens to enjoy. Snacks provided. No registration required.

Teen Pottery Class

Thursday, July 13, from 3-5 p.m. in Room 110

Tuesday, July 25, from 3-4:30 p.m. in Room 110

This two-part program for teens will let teens experiment with making their own pottery creation. The first class will be dedicated to creating their pottery and the second class will allow teens to decorate their creations. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Teen Watercolor Painting

Friday, July 14, from 1-3 p.m. in Room 110

(6th-12th Grade) Interested in learning how to paint with watercolors? Ms. Cat is going to show you how! All supplies provided. Register online at .homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events.

Sixth Grade Social

Friday, July 28, from 6-8 p.m. in Large Auditorium.

(6th grade) Heading into the 6th grade? Join us for a social event exclusively for students who will be starting middle school (no matter which school you go to!). Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Game On! Teen Board Game Club

Saturday, July 29, from 3-4:30 p.m. in Room 109.

(6th-12th Grade) Enjoy an afternoon of board games and fun. Play from our collection of games or bring your own game. Snacks provided. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Sumi-e Ink Wash Painting

Monday, July 31, from 2-4 p.m. in Large Auditorium.

(6th-12th Grade) Come learn about the art of ink-wash painting. We'll discuss the history of this ancient style, and experiment with painting in this style. All supplies provided. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.