The Big Read: Alabama Reads @ the Hoover Public Library

The Big Read provides citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. Pick up a copy today at the Hoover Public Library and join us in our celebration, discussions and special programs during the month of March.

Check out http://www.alabamareads.org/ for information on all The Big Read events in Alabama. For more information about The Big Read national initiative go to the following website: http://www.neabigread.org/index.php. 

 As part of Alabama Reads we're asking readers to tell us a little more about themselves and their participation. Please take a minute and fill out a Big Read survey.

The Big Read Events 

Hoover Library Big Read Kick-Off

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Join the Hoover Library as we celebrate Mark Twain’s classic “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and the start of Big Read 2010 with an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social and The Red Mountain Family Band as entertainment.

Book Discussion of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”

Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 10 am
Hoover Library's Book Discussion group will host a lively discussion of Mark Twain's classic "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." Adding to the discussion will be a scholar, specialized in Mark Twain's life and work.

The Seasoned Performers Presents Conversations from the “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”

Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Seasoned Performers presents its stage adaptation of Mark Twain's classic story "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" in our theatre.

UAB Bookend’s Production of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”

Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10 am - This event has been canceled.
UAB Bookends presents its stage adaptation of Mark Twain's classic story "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" for children of all ages.

Mark Twain's America

Friday, March 19, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Will Stutts, nationally renowned actor and Alabama native, will perform his one-man show Mark Twain’s America.