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Audubon Day

Audubon.  You've heard that word before, but you're not sure what it means.  Or you only have a vague understanding.  That used to sum up my level of knowledge, but that all changed when I read Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt in 2011.  The novel was filled with Audubon references, and it really sparked an interest to learn more.  And now I'm passing that information along to you on Audubon Day.  John James Audubon was a famous ornithologist and painter, who captured the wonder and beauty of wild birds in his art.  His major work was called The Birds of America and is featured in this blog's picture.  He was born on April 26, 1785, which is why we honor him today, April 26, 2013.  There are several ways you can celebrate Audubon's contributions to science and art.  Visit the Audubon Society's webpage to see how the naturalist's legacy continues to this very day.  Read a biography to learn more about his amazing life (JB  AUD in the Kid Zone).  Read a book about some of the birds he found so fascinating (598 in the Kid Zone and Nonfiction).  Walk through your backyard, your neighborhood, or a local park and do some birdwatching.  Follow in Audubon's footsteps -- take some art supplies with you and try to capture what you see.

Teen Literature Day

I am not a teenager, but I love teen books.  Does this make me a weirdo?  NO!  Young adult literature is a vibrant, growing genre.  The stories focus on friendship, family dynamics, difficult choices, true love -- universal themes that resonate with both teens and adults.  That's why April 18, 2013 has been declared Teen Literature Day.  If you're an adult who has never picked up a teen fiction book, this is a great day to change that.  If you're a teenager, hooray!  This is a holiday made just for readers like you!  Let's all head to the Teen Spot, grab a book, and get this party started.

Passport to the World

It's going to be big.  It's going to be fun.  It's going to be here before you know it.  Passport to the World will take over Hoover Public Library from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2013.  It is our all-departments, all-ages FREE cultural diversity event spanning all seven continents.  There will be a lot, and I mean A LOT, of stuff going on during that three-hour timespan.  Passports will be issued at the event to help you navigate, but here's a quick breakdown to help you start making your travel itinerary today.

Communities Matter During National Library Week

National Library Week is just around the corner, April 14-20, 2013.  This year's theme is Communities Matter -- which is so true!  Check out Hoover Public Library's official mission: The overall purpose of the Hoover Public Library is to serve all the citizens of Hoover by offering the services, resources, and facilities to fulfill their informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs and interests. The term "citizens" encompasses individuals and groups of every age, education, philosophy, occupation, economic level, ethnic origin, and human condition.  In other words, you matter!  Stop by the library and let us show you how much!
Other NLW "stuff" you probably want to know:
* Use this coupon to make a payment on your overdue fines during National Library Week.
* 2013 is the Hoover Public Library's 30th anniversary.
 

Poetic Fiction -- Novels in Verse

While celebrating National Poetry Month, you don't have to limit yourself to Dewey Decimal number 811.  There are many works of fiction written in verse.  This usually means two things:
1. The language may be sparse, but it is beautiful and very expressive.
2. With fewer words per page, these books are fast reads.

KIDS
Addie on the Inside by James Howe
Eva of the Farm by Dia Calhoun
Hate That Cat by Sharon Creech
Inside Out & Back Again by Thannha Lai
Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie by Julie Sternberg

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