We enjoyed the experience so much that we had to post part #2 of the Roger Day performance at our Summer Reading Finale. Watch to see children and parents interacting with more of our favorite songs: Parachute Girl, Dream Big, Sara Bellum, Roly Poly, and more...
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Showing posts with label videocast. Show all posts
Friday, August 13, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
O-o-o-ps Goes the Hawk! Coosa River Science School
The 4-H Youth Development Center presented Raptor Trek at one of our Summer Reading programs. The hawk taught us a surprising lesson!
Contact Becky Collier
Extension 4-H Center Program Coordinator
205-669-4241
src0008@aces.edu
Friday, July 2, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Friday, July 10, 2009
Teen Rock Band Tournament @ HPL, Summer '09
Teens rocked out with their friends at our Wii Rock Band Tournament! Some brought their own bands and some formed bands at the program. Prizes were awarded for the winning band and individuals!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Summer Rhythm & Rhyme Storytime with Ms. Kim 6/25/09
This is a special storytime aimed at our younger Summer Readers that involves lots of music and movement. All ages are welcome.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Libraries lend a hand in tough times
From the Today Show: 73% of public libraries report they provide the only free access to the Internet in their communities. This rises to 83 percent for rural libraries http://tinyurl.com/mupmzd and www.ala.org/plinternetfunding. Also, 68 percent of Americans have a library card http://tinyurl.com/9ewpcc.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Connecting Families @ the Library
Watch the video from the Pentagon Channel Report about the new Connecting Families Project.
Alabama has launched a new effort to help military families communicate with loved ones deployed overseas and Homewood Public Library has been chosen to participate in this great service!
Go to Homewood Hotcast to see it.
Alabama has launched a new effort to help military families communicate with loved ones deployed overseas and Homewood Public Library has been chosen to participate in this great service!
Go to Homewood Hotcast to see it.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams - Hard Times: A Nightly News Survival Guide
The library business is booming during these hard times.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Homewood High School Band in the Homewood Christmas Parade 2008
We at Homewood Public Library loved this video so much that we just had to post it on our podcast blog!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Cool video featuring HPL on the Talk of Alabama Morning Show
Tracy Haynes of the Talk of Alabama Morning Show on the local ABC 33/40 TV station featured this video on their website showing all that Homewood Public Library has to offer for FREE!
(If you're using Firefox and can't see it, try IE or click here.)
(If you're using Firefox and can't see it, try IE or click here.)
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
"A Possum in the House" Read by Charles Ghigna @ HPL
Charles Ghigna, a local Homewood Alabama author, reads one of his poems, "A Possum in the House". It is always a joy to see Mr. Ghigna and his wife, Debra, who visit Homewood Public Library weekly.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Eglamore and Cristobel: A Love Story by Dolores Hydock @ HPL
Dolores Hydock presented her debut performance of Eglamore and Cristobel: A Love Story May 16 & 17 at the library. It was a packed house both nights. Delicious hors d'oeuvres were served by Christian Catering Company. Needless to say, everything was a great SUCCESS! Visit her website at www.storypower.org.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Charles Ghigna Reads "Tomorrow's My Birthday" @ HPL
Father Goose, AKA Charles Ghigna stopped by Homewood Public Library to read one of his original children's poems, "Tomorrow's My Birthday". He also chatted with Sandra Swindle of the library and talked about his soon-to-be-published book, "Snow Wonder". Ghigna is an accomplished children's and adult author of poems and stories. He lives in Homewood, Alabama and visits the library almost every week.
Cowboy Bruce & Vernelle, (pretend) Cattle Drive @ HPL '08
Kids of all ages were WOWED by Cowboy Bruce Brannen and his lovely wife Vernelle. They witnessed amazing trick roping, the loud crack of the bull whip, (pretend) cattle hearding, and other cowboy stuff!
Cowboy Bruce Brannen & Vernelle, Bull Whip Tricks @ HPL '08
Cowboy Bruce Brannen and his lovely wife Vernelle stunned and entertained a large crowd during Summer Reading @ HPL. The bull whip tricks were a favorite!
Wii Guitar Hero Tournament, Teen Summer Reading '08 @ HPL
Teens Wii'd away the afternoon at our Guitar Hero III Tournament. Those who didn't want to enter the tourny played board games instead! Pizza & snacks were provided, and of course, prizes for the winners!
"That Puppet Guy", Children's Summer Reading Kickoff '08 @ HPL
The Children's Summer Reading Kickoff was fantastic with an overflowing crowd to see "That Puppet Guy." Lee Bryan is a nationally recognized solo-puppeteer who combines live vocals and original music with innovative puppet designs for wholesome family fun! Lee is a two-time grant recipient from the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation, Inc. His professional credits include feature film work with the Muppets and an Emmy nomination for his puppetry work for Public Broadcasting. Summer Reading at HPL is off to a great start!
Wheels on the Bus w/Heather O'Neal, Summer Reading '08 @ HPL
Jitter Bug Storytime is a fun story and musical program with Heather O'Neal. All ages are welcome!
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