Why should only kids get art shows? Local artists of any medium: Bring us your piece and we’ll show it at an after-hours reception on October 19th. Please make sure all pieces submitted are PG-13. That means no inflammatory content, nudity, or sexual content. 3-D art, fabric arts, paintings, and everything else is welcome! Check out our website for the application form homewoodpubliclibrary.org!

A book club for professional growth, leadership, and personal development. Join us for lunch each month to discuss a different nonfiction title and share how the ideas impact our lives and work. Lunch sponsored by the Friends of Homewood Library. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org

(6th-12th Grade) Talk to local poets. Learn about the history of international poetry. Express your feelings and thoughts through your writing with instruction! All supplies provided. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Join the Roaring 20’s Gatsby Themed Event for a fun and Interactive murder mystery dinner with optional bonus  ghosts & spirits of the past and haunt walks on the mansion grounds after dinner once the mystery is solved! Gatsby Roaring 20’s dress is optional. This will be the “bees knees” of Roaring 20’s Events for 2024 and it’s perfect for date night, friends night out, family night, celebrations, birthdays, office get togethers , anniversaries and More. COSTUMES ARE FUN BUT OPTIONAL.

You’ll actively participate in the clue-based mystery dinner event! Very easy and extremely fun, no memorization!  One of the most fun things to do in Birmingham. Explore the beautiful mansion and its collection of historic antiques and artifacts!  All of this excitement is brought to you by the TV Personalities Lesley Ann Hyde and The Southern Ghost Girls Tours as seen on A & E’s \'Truth or Legends\' in Your Hometown and Arlington 1840’s Historic House in Birmingham!

Fun Party Atmosphere as you participate in the Murder Mystery Dinner. You will enjoy dinner prepared by Chef Matthew Murphree  After the Murder Mystery Dinner, if you like,  you will Get to Participate in an Exclusive Ghost & Spirits of the Past Hunt of the beautiful Mansion and Grounds as you use state-of-the-art paranormal Investigation equipment! This is a One-of-a-Kind event that you do not want to miss.

Perfect for a friend\'s night out, date night, Game Night, Family Night, Birthdays, Office Parties, and Team Building or just to celebrate the  Season! The Price of your Ticket includes Dinner, Interacting in the Murder Mystery, and a Tour of the Home and Ghost & Spirits of the Past Hunt. You do not have to participate in the Ghost Hunt after the Murder Mystery Event, totally optional if you do not want to or must leave. Weather Permitting we will try to do some of the events outside. Secured Parking Inside The Gated Area adjacent to the Mansion. Tickets and more info at www.southernghostgirls.com or Eventbrite

(0-18 Months) Miss Ruby’s weekend baby storytime will give parents and caregivers a fun experience with lapsit activities accompanied with adorable stories and rhymes!

Adults, learn a new hobby or spruce up your crafting skills! We meet once a month to tackle a new craft project. This month it is Mosaics. Bring your ideas and your creative spirit, and we will provide everything else! This class is free, but there is limited seating. Limit of 20. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Join The Southern Ghost Girls Tours for a fun, amazing, and interactive ghosts & spirits of the past ghost hunt, paranormal investigation of the mansion grounds. Perfect for The Fall Season to investigate the entire Mansion and Grounds.

You’ll be led by the Professional Paranormal Investigation Team, Psychic Mediums, and TV Personalities The Southern Ghost Girls Tours as you actively participate in the ghost hunt. All are welcome to attend and you will be using state-of-the-art paranormal investigation equipment and old-school paranormal investigation research techniques. Very interactive and extremely fun!  You can  Explore the beautiful mansion and its collection of historic antiques and artifacts!  All of this excitement is brought to you by the TV Personalities, Paranormal Investigators, and Resesrchers Lesley Ann Hyde and The Southern Ghost Girls Tours as seen on  \'Truth or Legends\' in Your Hometown and Arlington 1840’s Historic House in Birmingham!

This is a One-of-a-Kind event that you do not want to miss and is exclusive to Arlington House.

Perfect for a friend's night out, date night, Family Night, Birthdays, Office Parties, and Team Building or just to celebrate the Season! Weather Permitting we will do some of the Event Outside. Secured Parking Inside The Gated Area adjacent to the Mansion.

Tickets are non-refundable but credit may be given if the group is notified outside of 24 hours of the event you are sick etc.

Wear comfortable, weather appropriate shoes and clothing.

For more information and tickets go to our website.

(6th-12th Grade) Love D&D? Join the Teen Department and play this classic tabletop RPG with other teens. All levels are welcome. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.