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Hop to It!

It's time to Spring Forward!  Now, you'll notice that I used an exclamation point in the last sentence.  Don't misunderstand me.  I am NOT excited about losing an hour of sleep.  I'm not a morning person at the best of times, and the beginning of Daylight Saving Time is definitely not the best of times.  But I can't wait to share this list of books about creatures that hop and jump.  They will definitely put a spring in your step -- pun intended.  And, hopefully, they will remind you to spring forward before you go to bed on Saturday night.  Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Ode to Oz

Did L. Frank Baum have any idea what he started when he wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900?  His creation extended into a series of fourteen books, but it has also inspired countless other book series, TV shows, theatrical productions, and movies.  The latest cinematic ode comes to the big screen this Friday, March 8, 2013.  Oz: The Great and Powerful imagines the origins of Baum's beloved wizard character.  With a big-name cast (James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, and Michelle Williams), a blockbuster director (Sam Raimi), and the backing of Disney, it is sure to be a hit.  I know I'm excited about it!

Want to be transported somewhere over the rainbow?  Want to find out more about the man behind the magic?  Here's a list of Hoover Public Library books and movies that can help.
Original L. Frank Baum series
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Marvelous Land of Oz 
Ozma of Oz
Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz
The Road to Oz (can borrow from other JCLC libraries)
The Emerald City of Oz
The Patchwork Girl of Oz (can borrow from other JCLC libraries)
Tik-Tok of Oz
The Scarecrow of Oz (can borrow from other JCLC libraries)
Rinkitink in Oz
The Lost Princess of Oz
The Tin Woodman of Oz
The Magic of Oz (can borrow from other JCLC libraries)
Glinda of Oz

Reading Snapshot #7

Catch March Madness early -- March reading madness, that is. Our staff has already succumbed.

Magic on the Plaza

If you've ever attended one of the Hoover Public Library's epic Halloween programs, you know Larry Moore.  He is the goofy guy in the vest, twisting balloons into amazing creations.  What you may not know is that Larry Moore is also known throughout Birmingham as The Magic Man.  And he's bringing his magic, his humor, and even his balloons to the Plaza on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.  It's a fun and FREE show for the whole family!  When Larry inspires you to try your own hand at magic, head to the Kid Zone nonfiction shelves for some great new series.
Books by Steve Charney

I'm Gonna Wreck It!

I saw this one in the movie theatre . . . twice. That's how good it is. I laughed, I cried, I felt the urge to hit the arcade afterwards.  If you missed it on the big screen, I have good news.  Disney's Wreck It Ralph came out on DVD today, Tuesday, March 5, 2013.  If you're a video game junkie, insert coin now.  I mean, click here to add your name to the hold list.

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