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Information on events, library related happenings, and other deep thoughts from our library staff.

Dream BIG 4 Real! Great Nonfiction Reads about Following Your Dreams

Dream BIG 4 Real is a weekly list of amazing informational books that tie in to our Summer Reading theme, Dream Big READ. Don't forget to include nonfiction books in your summer reading log. Now, let's get this reading party started with books about Following Your Dreams!

1. Ballerina Dreams: A True Story by Lauren Thompson
J 618.92 THO

2. The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley
JB HAW

Star Wars Day - May the Fourth Be With You

Help me, Hoover Public Library. You're my only hope.

Celebrate your favorite sci-fi saga on May the Fourth, a day for everyone to feel the power of the force. A galaxy of Star Wars books, DVDs and video games are waiting for you, and you won't need to use a Jedi Mind Trick to convince us to help you find them. Here's a cheat sheet to all things Star Wars at the library. And stay tuned for information about the library's after hours GeekFest on Friday, July 13, 2012.

WINNER! 2012 Parent's Choice Awards

The Hoover Public Library was once again voted Best Storytime in the 2012 Parent's Choice Awards, sponsored by Birmingham Magazine and Alabama Baby & Child Magazine. All winners are listed in the May issue of Birmingham Magazine. Congratulations to our storytellers! Three cheers (wait, better make that seven) for Mr. Jeremy, Miss Shawna, Miss Polly, Miss Laura, Miss Katie Jane, Miss Traci, and Miss April!

Our award-winning storytellers are taking a break from our Weekly Storytimes until after Labor Day. But Summer Reading is fast approaching, so you'll have an opportunity to see them Dream Big soon.

Bill Nye the Science Guy Celebrates 20 Years!

Twenty years ago, Bill Nye the Science Guy made his television debut. 100 episodes later, with more than 28 Emmys to his name and legions of fans, Nye is still proving that science rules! If you've never experienced the Science Guy's approach to science with fast-paced action and humor, it's time to get started. If you're already a fan, it's time to refresh your memory. The following titles are available right here at Hoover Public Library.

Reader's Studio Says "Oh Brother! Oh Sister!"

We had a small but enthusiastic group at the last Reader's Studio of the school year on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 6:30 pm. Our theme was Oh Brother! Oh Sister!, and we laughed a lot as we shared the books we read about siblings.

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