(All Ages) Celebrate Spring and the beginning of Spring Break with some cuddly farm animals with our lovely friends from DART Family Farm!

Take time out of your busy schedule for our free yoga classes sponsored by Homewood  Library. A gentle workout of 15 minutes in the chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, 15 minutes on the mat.  All levels of fitness welcome.  Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Ready to move beyond Auto mode? Join photographer Leann Hill in “Snap to Stunning” and dive into the exciting world of digital photography, transforming everyday snapshots into captivating works of art! This hands-on course covers the essentials of composition, lighting, and editing, with practical tips on retouching, posing, and capturing landscapes and architecture. Bring your digital camera with manual control capability, a sturdy tripod, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Whether you’re photographing friends, scenery, or structures, this interactive class will help you create images you’ll be proud to share! Artists Bio: Leann Hill is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) specializing in cinematic portraiture and commercial photography. Her work is characterized by dramatic scenery with bold, deep colors and features on-location studio lighting for adventurous and epic backdrops. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Leann’s portrait and landscape work has been nationally published in Climbing Magazine’s 50th Anniversary edition, Paddling Magazine, and the Sheriff’s Star Magazine. Her personal projects include long-exposure nature shots, macro photography of flora and fauna, and candid portraits of individuals aged 50 and above.

Join us for a creative experience sculpting delicate flower fairies using polymer clay! This hands-on class will guide you through the basics of sculpting human-like bodies and crafting beautiful, detailed clothing for your fairy. Perfect for both beginners and those with some experience, you’ll learn to shape form and texture while creating a one-of-a-kind character. Leave with your own enchanting fairy sculpture, complete with intricate clothing, and the foundational skills to continue your creative journey. Let your imagination bloom! Artist Bio: Cindy Free brings vibrant energy and infectious enthusiasm for sculpting into the classroom. As a bronze figurative artist, she focuses on dancers and other graceful creatures. With 29 years of experience directing the Birmingham Ballet and a rich background in ballet, Cindy has an intuitive understanding of the human figure in motion. Her journey into sculpting began with creating sand sculptures during beach vacations, eventually evolving into a passion for bronze to craft lasting works of beauty. Cindy creates limited edition and commissioned pieces, and her work is represented by the Beverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham, Alabama. 

Join experienced director and playwright David Strickland for this welcoming and inspiring advanced playwriting class! Together, we’ll explore the art of crafting dynamic plays, embracing the joy of surprising ourselves through the creative process. With a mix of at-home and in-class writing exercises, you’ll share your work in a supportive and encouraging workshop environment. This class is open to everyone, but it’s especially great for those with some experience in playwriting or a solid understanding of the basics. Come ready to grow, create, and have fun! Artist Bio: David Strickland is a seasoned director hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, with extensive experience in directing plays and musicals. He considers Terrific New Theatre his artistic home, having directed acclaimed productions such as “Fun Home,” “The Big Meal,” and “The Nora Plays.” David has also directed at Birmingham Children’s Theatre, Theatre Downtown, and Red Mountain Theatre, and has assistant directed at regional theatres nationwide, from Florida to Connecticut.

Join our team trivia event and test your knowledge on all things Percy Jackson (the theme of the month)! All ages are welcome to this family-friendly event. Teams of 5 members (or less) will compete for prizes and refreshments will be available! Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the event starts at 6:30 p.m. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Join us for an empowering event focused on securing your financial future! Liucija Smaizyte Wright, a Certified Financial Planner with Morgan Stanley, will share invaluable insights on financial planning and investment advice tailored specifically for women. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your financial knowledge, this event is perfect for you.

Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and gain the tools you need to take control of your financial well-being. The event will take place at The Club, Inc, providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for learning and growth.

Early bird pricing: $45 until March 16th

General Admission: $60 March 16th - 24th

About Liucija Smaizyte Wright, CFP®

Liucija is a Financial Advisor on the SteelCrest Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, she focuses on creating and presenting personalized wealth planning solutions by building long-term relationships with client to help them achieve their financial goals. She loves people and loves working with clients to help them paint a picture of their financial opportunities and expectations. She first interned with Morgan Stanley in 2014 and returned in 2016 as a Wealth Advisor Associate. She joined the May Morgan Team in August 2018. In 2019, she earned her CFP® designation, which comes with extensive education in retirement planning, insurance, investments taxes, employee benefits, estate planning and financial planning.

Originally from Lithuania, Liucija came to the United States on a full athletic scholarship to play tennis at the University of Texas at Arlington. She transferred to University of Montevallo in 2013, where she helped tennis team reach Peach Belt Conference championship for the first time in the school’s history. Liucija graduated magna cum laude, and first in her class, at the University of Montevallo earning Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, and minors in MIS and Pre-Law.

When she was 14 years old, she represented the Lithuanian tennis team at the Junior Olympics, and at age 16, she was ranked the number one tennis player in Lithuania. However, having grown up in a family that struggled financially, she had to work very hard to achieve her goals. Thus, she is very passionate about helping her clients to achieve their personal goals and dreams, and be financially independent. She focuses on helping clients with financial planning to help them live successful and happier lives by working to increase their comfort level, and helping to preserve things that they treasure in life.

Liucija is on the boards of multiple organizations including Alabama Women in Business and Alabama Economics Club. She is also a junior board member of Girl Spring. Liucija is multilingual; fluent in English, Russian, and Lithuanian. She and her husband, Steven, live in Meadow Brook.

About Our Sponsor Malone Unlimited

Malone Unlimited aims to strengthen the female small business ecosystem in the South. We do this by:

1. Providing supportive capital and one-to-one guidance to help as many businesses reach the $1m revenue milestone.

2. Offering investor training and education to make investing more accessible and inclusive for all.

Learn more at maloneunlimited.org

In this class by Sam Roberts, kids will explore a variety of fun visual art activities using varied materials to create unique works of art while learning the basic elements that make up the creations we see every day. Focusing on process-based art, students will enjoy the experience of creating, paying attention to the steps and moments that lead to the final product. Through these activities, budding artists will have the opportunity to express themselves, make choices, discover new things, and learn about the materials and techniques that shape their creative process. Artist Bio: Sam Roberts is a Birmingham-based interdisciplinary artist, educator, and curator. Their creative process blends organized chaos with research, helping them explore themes of healing trauma, identity, and connection. Through a balance of conceptual planning and intuitive practices, Sam delves into layered approaches to art, using their work to process emotions, thoughts, and understand the world around them.