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Walkabout Puppets presents Mr. Blister's Toy Circus

The Hoover Public Library will be closed this Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in celebration of Independence Day. That means there will be just three opportunities to see Walkabout Puppets present Mr. Blister's Toy Circus in The Library Theatre -- Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.

Fun and laughter are the order of the day when Mr. Blister's Toy Circus comes to town! See the incredible performing toys go through their paces -- Madame MooMoo (queen of the unicycle), Steenko the Strongman and more! This production is presented in a European puppetry style where the puppeteer is in full view and participates in the action as an actor.

Henry Dunkle / Van Hollingsworth / Paul Janeway & Jesse Phillips

Our Local Record Labels Showcase is Thursday night and we're featuring some of Birmingham's finest songwriters. All four performers have performed in a variety of local bands over the years and are staples of Birmingham's club scene. This will be a unique opportunity to see them perform stripped down solo & duet versions of their songs. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. It is FREE and open to the public.

HENRY DUNKLE

 

PAUL JANEWAY & JESSE PHILLIPS

Dream BIG 4 Real! Great Nonfiction Books Under a Star-Spangled Sky

Week 5 of Dream BIG 4 Real will have you gazing at a Star-Spangled Sky (when your nose isn't buried in a book).

1. Galaxies: Immense Star Islands by David Jefferies
J 523.1 JEF

2. I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle: And Other Questions About Space by Carole Stott
J 520 STO

3. Night Sky Atlas by Robin Scagell
J 522 SCA

Nonfiction Showcase: Summer Fun!

Summer is officially here (although honestly the weather thought it was summer in April)! As kids are getting out of school and family vacations are coming up, the nonfiction department has put up a new display by the plaza! This display features all sorts of fun summer activities, from picnic cook books to making your own popsicles to outdoor home projects to outdoor sports, including swimming, hiking, biking, fishing, and camping. There are also some books on the summer sports, like tennis and baseball and golf!

Dream BIG 4 Real! Great Nonfiction Reads about Camping Out

It's Week 3 in our Dream BIG 4 Real series. Here are just a few of the amazing books we have about Camping Out. Add them to your summer reading list today!

1. The Boys' Book of Survival: How to Survive Anything, Anywhere by Guy Campbell
J 796.54 CAM

2. Camp Out!: The Ultimate Kids' Guide, From the Backyard to the Backwoods by Lynn Brunelle
J 796.54 BRU

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