Kids

I hope you enjoy this short series about new books that pair perfectly.

I'm Terrified of Bath Time by Simon Rich (04/05/22)
This cute and imaginative story personifies the bathtub by making eyes of the hot and cold handles, nose of the faucet, and ears of the shower head. The bathtub speaks to the painful life it experiences each night it hears those famous words, "It's time for your bath."

Lou by Breanna Carzoo (07/12/22)
Meet Lou. Lou has an important job . . . as the neighborhood toilet for dogs on their walks.  Useful as he may be, he gets the feeling that deep down inside, there might be more to him than that. He just doesn’t seem to know exactly what yet.  When disaster strikes, will Lou find out what he’s made of and save the day?

School is out during the entire week of Thanksgiving.  Looking for some fun stuff to do before the holiday actually arrives?  Here's what's happening at Hoover Public Library for kids and teens.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Baby Playdate: Friendship Fun at 9:30 a.m.
Enjoy a brief story and open ended play for 0-18 months.  Must register.
Story Lab: Lunch Menu at 4 p.m.
One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.  No registration required.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Together with Tots: Fall at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Stories and songs for 18 to 36 months.  Must register.
Friendsgiving at 6:30 p.m.
Grades 7-12 celebrate friends and Thanksgiving with food and activities.  Must register.

Learn what the Caldecott Medal is all about at Pedal to the Medal on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 4 p.m.  This special storytime designed for ages 5-9 fast tracks through 85 years of Caldecott books with a story followed by fun games and activities.  Miss Traci will share one of her favorite contenders for the 2023 medal, Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady.  You'll play a couple of games involving multiple Caldecott winners, including finding the Caldecott published the year you were born.  There will also be some activities based on specific titles:

Paint a Moon Rock (Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady)
Scratch Art (The House in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson)
Name Activity (Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal)
Thankfulness activity (Thank You, Omu by Oge Mora)

Registration is open!  Sign up online or by phone (205-444-7830) today!

Jan Mattingly, AKA The Science Lady, is coming back to the Homeschool Hub at Hoover Public Library!  She'll present the science of sound on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 11 a.m.  This event is open to grades K-8, but registration is required.  You can sign up online or by phone (205-444-7830) beginning 11/10/22.

Halloween is almost here!  Mark your calendars to Trick or Treat! at Hoover Public Library on Monday, October 31, 2022!  We'll have lots of candy stations set up throughout the library from 9 am to 9 pm.  So put on your costumes and strut your stuff down our hallways!

Remember!
We won't have our regular storytimes on that day.  Baby Playdate and Story Lab will resume the following Monday, November 7.

Andrea Beaty's popular The Questioneers series has a new book out!  It is the latest in the spin-off series filled with hands-on activities inspired by the characters and their passions.  If you love the books, make sure you take a look at the display in the picture book room the next time you're in the library.  Mr Justin did an amazing job!

Aaron Slater's Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists (10/25/22-ON ORDER)
Aaron Slater shows readers how art is everywhere in our world—from the famous paintings and photographs that we know so well to places you may not think as much about, like on stamps or coins—and encourages them to make art of their own based on what they see. Activities will help to spark creativity, encourage curiosity, and show some of the traits most important to being an artist: being observant, being persistent, and being flexible. From coloring pages to drawing prompts to instructions on how to make your very own puppet show and so much more, this project book encourages and uplifts the youngest artists and the creators of tomorrow. 

Want some BOO in your books this season?  Here are some spooky new novels for those who dare to be scared!

Calling all witches and wizards!  Our annual BIG Halloween party is back!  Join us for a night of spellbinding fun at Double, Double, Toil & Trouble! on Friday, October 28, 2022.  The sensory friendly preview begins at 6 p.m. (Call 205-444-7830 to learn more and register for early access), but the doors open to the public at 7 p.m.  Cauldrons, broomsticks, and costumes are encouraged as you explore the worlds of the Sanderson Sisters, Harry Potter, and a variety of Wicked Witches!  Here's a breakdown of everything you can do before we stop the fun at 9 p.m.

Today's the day -- International Sloth Day!  Slow down and celebrate these cuddly creatures with a new book!

PICTURE BOOK
Sloth Sleeps Over by Blythe Russo

NONFICTION
The Adventures of Dr. Sloth: Rebecca Cliffe and Her Quest to Protect Sloths by Suzi Eszterhas
Happy Sloth Day! by April Pulley Sayre
How Slow Is a Sloth?: Measure the Rainforest by Jill Esbaum