Kids

Friends and frequent collaborators Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen have partnered again to put a fresh spin on a classic tale.  And, even better news, it's the first in a planned Fairy Tale series!

The Three Billy Goats Gruff (10/18/22)
Once there was a bridge and a terrible and VERY hungry troll lived underneath it. When the three Billy Goats Gruff decide to clip-clop across the bridge to get to the grassy ridge, the troll is already imagining all the way to prepare a delicious goat dinner. But the troll underestimates those seemingly sweet but oh-so-savvy goats!

Watch the creators introduce the book.

October is National Pizza Month!  Should you eat pizza?  Obviously!  Should you read this new book about the history of pizza?  Yes, plate it up!

Pizza! A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli (08/09/22)
Do YOU like PIZZA? Because right now, somewhere in the world, someone is eating it. Did you know that in the United States we eat 350 slices of pizza every second? Or that in Sweden they serve pizza with bananas and peanuts? All over the world, people love pizza—but where did it come from? And who made the first pizza?  Join Geisel Award-winning author and illustrator Pizzoli as he travels through time and around the globe to discover the mouth-watering history of pizza. Bursting with color, flavor, fun facts, and a family-friendly English muffin pizza recipe, Pizza! A Slice of History reveals the delicious story of the world's best food.

There's a new middle grade novel from the acclaimed actor and Stonewall Honor–winning author of The Best at It.

There's a new picture book in town, brought to you by the superstar team-up of Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Lopez and playfully illustrated by Andrea Campos!

Con Pollo: A Bilingual Playtime Adventure (10/11/22)
Meet Pollo, a friendly little chicken who just wants to play. And play, and play, and play all day!
Pollo makes any activity more fun. Why just go to the beach when you could go to la playa con Pollo?
Do you want to play soccer, or play fútbol con Pollo?
Do you want to go dancing, or bailar con Pollo?
Whatever you decide to do, you're in for a busy, adventurous day with your new friend, Pollo!

Read the USA Today article about how this picture book came to be.

October 12, 2022 is National Fossil Day!  This year is the 13th anniversary, which may seem unlucky to some.  But when you see how many great new fossil books we have here at Hoover Public Library, you may think your luck has changed.

The pandemic delayed things (what a surprise), but the wait is over!  The fifth Harry Potter book is now available in brilliant full color!  This stunning illustrated edition brings together the talents of award-winning artists Jim Kay and Neil Packer in a visual feast, featuring iconic scenes and much loved characters as the Order of the Phoenix keeps watch over Harry Potter’s fifth year at Hogwarts. 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with your favorite Madrigal cousins at the Hoover Public Library!  Join us for an Encanto! party on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.  It's the beloved animated movie brought to dazzling life with two crafts and four activities, plus a special character appearance.

Mirabel's Mariposa Craft lets you create a unique butterfly to take home.  What else can you do?  Craft a flower of your very own using tissue paper and pipe cleaners at  Isabela's Flower Craft!  Test your strength and accuracy by tossing donkeys into their pens in Luisa's Donkey Toss.  Copy Camilo as you try to match Camilo's hand and footprints in a fun hop-scotch style game.  Follow the rats in order to find Tío Bruno in the Where's Bruno Scavenger Hunt.  Play with animal puppets in Antonio's Animal Club, and dance and sing with scarves and shakers in Delores's Dance Party . . . with special guest Delores!

No registration is required!  Just follow the stars to fun!  I know it sounds a bit fantastical and magical . . . welcome to the family Madrigal!

The Friends of Hoover Public Library are hosting their Fall Book Sale this weekend!  They are taking over the entire Theatre level on Friday, September 30 from 9 am-5:30 pm and Saturday, October 1 from 10 am-5:30 pm, offering a wide array of hardbacks, paperbacks, children's books, DVDs, audiobooks, music and more. Most items are priced under $1!  What a deal!   All proceeds of the sale benefit the Friends of the Library, which in turn benefits Hoover Public Library. For more information, call 205-444-7774.