Kids

Since 1955, Harold the Purple Crayon as been inspiring imagination.  It even inspired a movie, which will debut in June 2023.  But the library can't wait that long, so we're hosting our Purple Crayon Party this Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Everyone will get their own jumbo purple crayon to take on their journey!  Complete a drawing with Harold in a draw-as-you-go scavenger hunt.  Take advantage of the large sheets of paper throughout the Kid Zone to draw whatever you dream up.  Immerse yourself in a book shelf obstacle course, encountering some of the same troubles that Harold has on his imaginative journey.  Play a wacky game of crayon balloon battle.  Catch an animated adaptation of the classic book by Crockett Johnson.  There's no need to register if you want to embark on this purple crayon adventure.  Simply follow the stars . . . and your imagination.

It's the end of one year and the beginning of another.  You know what won't change?  I am a reader.  I hope you are, too.

Baby, it's about to be cold outside!  So stay warm and cozy inside while you read these new books about the cold Arctic.

December 20th is Poet Laureate Day!  A poet laureate  is a poet officially appointed by a government  to raise the national consciousness to a greater appreciation of the reading and writing of poetry.  The United States has both a Poet Laureate and a Young People's Poet Laureate.  The current Young People's Poet Laureate is Elizabeth Acevedo.  She will serve 2022-2024, promoting poetry to children and their families, teachers, and librarians throughout her tenure.  Find her books here at Hoover Public Library!

The kids are out of school, and you are (desperately) looking for something fun to do.  Bring them to Winter Wonderland at the Hoover Public Library this Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.!  It's the first day of winter, and we're celebrating with 25 snowy S.T.E.A.M. activities perfect for the whole family.  They will be spread throughout the Kid Zone and Youth Program Room, and you can enjoy as many or as few of them as you want.  We're expecting a large crowd at this free, no-registration event, so you probably want a sneak peek of what we have planned.  Here you go!

December 18th is World Arabic Language Day.  The date was chosen because the General Assembly approved Arabic as an official United Nations (UN) language on December 18, 1973.  2022 is the tenth year the UN has celebrated the language that is used daily by more than 400 million people.  2022 is also the year this book was published to celebrate the beauty and diversity of life in the Arab diaspora.

December 15th is National Cupcake Day, and the people rejoice!  And not just the people.  The monsters, too.

Monsters Love Cupcakes by Mike Austin (06/28/22)
Two cups of LOVE, a spoonful of WOW, and some yummy BUGS!  Those are just a few of the ingredients in these colorful monsters’ favorite cupcake recipe. Mixing, baking, and decorating has never been so much fun!

Watch the creator read the book aloud!

The holiday break is almost here!  I know you have plenty of things to fill the time already, but add these FREE movie outings at Hoover Public Library.

Teen Holiday Movie Marathon on Tuesday, December 20
Bring a pillow and blanket and watch a holiday double-feature on the big screen in the Youth Program Room, Elf at 3 pm & The Grinch at 4:45 pm.  Snacks provided.

Family Movie in the Library Theatre on Tuesday, December 27 at 10:30 am
Bring tu familia to watch Encanto on the big screen.

Family Movie in the Library Theatre on Wednesday, December 28 at 2 pm
Race to the library to watch Sonic the Hedgehog on the big screen.

Since 2004, December 13th has been National Horse Day.  This is a chance for Americans to appreciate the role of the horse in both helping our country become what it is today and its current role in the modern era.  Lucky for us, there are lots of new nonfiction books to help us learn more about both.

The companion book to the #1 New York Times bestseller and NAACP Image Award winner Stacey's Extraordinary Words, from political leader Stacey Abrams and artist Kitt Thomas, is out this week!