One world, many stories at library

Published 4:13 am Tuesday, May 24, 2011

By Caroline Paulson

Get ready to pick up your passport at the Odenville Public Library, beginning May 31.  Although not the one issued by the U.S. government, this passport can take you to just as many places and won’t cost you the price of a ticket.  

Journey through St. Clair County through the writings of Jerry Smith, in his new book “Uniquely St. Clair.”  a compilation of historical profiles and legends of St. Clair County.  Or read the latest mystery by Stuart Woods, or Danielle Steel’s latest page turner.  A recent biography of June Carter Cash was just added to the bookshelves, and of course there are numerous historical books, self help, spiritual, and a large selection of children’s books for the youngsters. This is a great opportunity for those students who are required to read books during the summer months, to not only meet their school requirement, but also participate in the contest.

Registration begins May 31, which is when you can pick up your reading log passport for your Novel Destinations!  Read and record five or more books each week in June.  Bring in your reading passport to the library, show the staff where you have read the five books, or more, for those of you who are ambitious, and pick up a sticker and a small prize. Bring in your completed log either June 29 or 30, to pick up your Summer Reading Certificate.  

On June 9, there will be an opening program with a surprise special guest, at the Odenville Civic Center, beginning at 2 p.m.  And for the final program,  the McWane Science Center will bring their road show, “Science Around the World”, to close out the reading program.  The ceremony begins at 2 p.m. and will be at the Civic Center.  

For the months of May and June, there is a display of Neo-Artifacts made by Gerald Hoyle and Jerry Smith.   The men used primitive methods and materials to create modern versions of authentic Paleo weapons and tools, which reflect those used by the Paleo Indians, a nomadic tribe who at one point, settled in the Tennessee Valley region. Through the expert craftsmanship of Mr. Smith and Mr. Hoyle, the display is a wonderful opportunity to gain insight into what was used for hunting and weapons so long ago.

The Odenville Library is located at 200 Alabama Street, and is open Tuesday through Friday, from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm.  They can also be accessed online at   www.odenlib.org.