Spooky Photo Contest

October 1-31 Virtual

(6th-12th Grade) Anyone who is familiar with Ransom Rigg's books knows how a spooky picture can spark creativity. Wondering what's going on in the photo, who the people may be, and who is behind the camera can be such a fun activity. Now it's your chance! Submit your spooky photos to hpl.pub/spookyphotos to be entered into our spooky photo contest.
Requirements:
The photo must be in black and white (this can easily be done with the photo editing functionality on your phone or desktop computer)
Only 2 submissions per entrant.
Make it strange but nothing we must seriously worry about the subject's health in.
The winner will be announced in the first week of November and the photos will be hung up in the Teen Studio throughout October and November.

Comic Creators

Monday, October 2, 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 www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Tweens Craft On!

Tuesday, October 3, from 4-5 p.m. in Room 110

(4th-7th Grade) This series of programs will introduce tweens 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 sewing by making T-Shirt Tote Bags! Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

ACT English/Reading Bootcamp

Tuesday, October 3, from 6-7:30 p.m. in Large Auditorium

(6th-12th Grade) Do the English and Reading portions of the ACT have you stressed out? We are offering a 1.5-hour bootcamp session that will help you tackle the English and Reading portion with confidence. $15 per teen (including fees).Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/act. Questions? Please contact Cat Sandler at [email protected].

Teen Theatre Thursdays

Thursday, October 5 & 19, 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 www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Thursday, October 5, 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.

Homewood Mini-Con

Sunday, October 8, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. in Large Auditorium

(4th-12th Grade) Mark your calendars for Homewood Public Library's first ever anime convention! This convention is open to any teens or tweens from 4th-12th Grade. We will be having open card gaming tables, a smash brother station, a small artists alley (showing art from local teen artists), a cosplay contest, and a panel about creating graphic novels with the artist and writer from The Sprite and the Gardener, Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt. No registration required.
Schedule:
Cosplay Contest and Judging: 3-4pm
Panel: Authors Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt - 4:30-5pm
If you would like to enter the cosplay contest, please be at the convention and signed up by 2:45.
This is a completely free event. All attendants must adhere to the policies of the library in regard to dress code and all other policies.

ACT Math Bootcamp

Tuesday, October 10, from 6-7:30 p.m. in Large Auditorium

(6th-12th Grade) Does the math section of the ACT have you stressed out? We are offering a 1.5-hour bootcamp session that will help you tackle the math portion with confidence. $15 per teen (including fees). Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/act. Questions? Please contact Cat Sandler at [email protected].

Student Art Show Red Carpet Reception

Monday, October 9, from 5-6 p.m. in the Ellenburg Art Gallery

(All Ages) Welcome to the 7th annual student art show's reception! Artists and art appreciators are both welcome to come peruse the gallery of student art that will be shown in the Ellenburg Art Gallery in the library (the hallway just past the circulation desk). No registration required.

Magic: the Gathering for Teens

Thursday, October 12, 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 www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Character Design 101

Friday, October 13 & 27, 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 www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Sunday, October 15, 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 atwww.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Friends Bookstore Super Seven Bag Sale

Thursday- Saturday, October 19-21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Friends Bookstore

This bag sale is sponsored by Homewood Heating and Air. From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Friends Bookstore we are having a super $7 bag sale on October 19-21. Bags will be provided. All proceeds from the bag sale benefit the Homewood Public Library.

Friday Night Crochet Circle

Friday, October 20, 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.

Teen Forestry at the Park with 4-H

Monday, October 23, from 3:30pm - 4:30pm at Homewood Central Park

(6th-12th Grade) Meet us at Homewood Central Park to do a nature walk and identify some of our local trees and plants with 4-H! Please wear shoes and clothes appropriate for walking. Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Retro Movie Makers

Tuesday, October 24, from 5-7 p.m. in Room 110

(6th-12th Grade) Fun fact, video used to be recorded on physical media, rather than on a cell-phone. If you're too young to know that fact, come join us for retro movie makers, where you can learn about and use old format cameras and make your own short movies around the library. Cameras and tapes will be provided. Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Tween Eats!

Thursday, October 26, from 4-5 p.m. in Round Auditorium

(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.

Spooky Science with Cow Eyeball Dissection

Thursday, October 26, from 4-5 p.m. in Room 109

(6th-12th Grade) What's spookier than the thought of what's inside of an eyeball? Join us to dissect cow eyeballs for the spookiest month of the year. Wear something you don't mind getting a little dirty (just in case!). Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Teen Monster Makeup with a Pro

Sunday, October 29, from 2-4 p.m. in Room 109

(6th-12th Grade) Learn how to do monster make up from a pro! Kitty is going to show you how to make your nightmares come alive before the spookiest night of the year. All supplies provided. Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Teen Anime Club

Monday, October 30, 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 www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Teen Halloween Murder Mystery Party

Tuesday, October 31, from 6-7 p.m. in Large Auditorium

(6th-12th Grade) Be part of the mystery and help solve the crime! Just like a game of Clue, every character is important. Closer to the event, you will be assigned a character, so please only register if you are sure you can attend. Costumes and props are encouraged! Pizza will be served. Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

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