7th Annual Homewood Public Library Student Art Contest

September 1- 30

(K-12th Grade) The Homewood Public Library seeks to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of local Jefferson County students. Students may submit one original work of art produced within the last 12 months. Pieces must be exhibition ready and weigh less than 50lbs. Artwork should be dropped off in the Children's Department by Saturday, September 30, with an entry form attached to the back of the work. Artwork will be judged by a panel of local artists with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners selected for various grade categories (K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, and 9th,12th). Due to limited space, not all artwork will be selected for display. Accepted entries will be displayed in Homewood Library's Ellenburg Art Gallery during the month of October. Entry forms can be downloaded at hpl.pub/artcontest. For more information, please contact Cristina Castor at [email protected] or Cat Sandler at [email protected].Dowload the form here.

Book Vs. Movie Club: The Hunger Games

Tuesday, September 5, from 3:30-6 p.m. in Large Auditorium

Tuesday, September 26, 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! September's book is The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. We will meet every other month. Snacks provided. Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Teen Theatre Thursdays

Thursday, September 7 & 21, 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, September 7, 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, September 8 & 22, 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, September 10 & 24, 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.

Comic Creators

Monday, September 11, 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 Homeschoolers

Tuesday, September 12, from 1-2 p.m. in the Round Auditorium

(4th-7th Grade) This series of programs will introduce tweens to a new craft ever month! We supply all materials, just bring yourself and your creative energy. This month we are showing the basics of crochet by making crochet bookmarks! Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Magic: the Gathering for Teens

Thursday, September 14, 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 www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Friday Night Crochet Circle

Friday, September 15, 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.

Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt Talk Comics

Monday, September 18, from 4-5 p.m. in Room 110

(4th-12th Grade) Join Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt, authors of the graphic novel, The Sprite and the Gardener, on Monday, September 18th from 4-5pm as they discuss what it is like to create and publish comics, finding your art style, and more! Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Tween Eats!

Thursday, September 21, 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 www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Teen Anime Club

Monday, September 25, 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! Open to 6th-12th graders only. Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Frog Dissection with Dynamic Education Adventures

Thursday, September 28, from 1-2 p.m. in Room 109

(6th-12th Grade) Dynamic Education Adventures is here to walk us through dissection our small green swampy friends: the frog! Learn about the insides and outsides of our amphibian subjects. Wear something you wouldn't mind getting frog juice on. Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

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