Sports

Celebrate athleticism, activity, and team spirit.

Play Ball!

April 4, 2019 | SuzyQ

Baseball is back! Get back in the swing of things by reading about some of the biggest stars in the game.

Jackie Robinson : an integrated life by J. Christopher Schutz
The Bird : the life and legacy of Mark Fidrych by Doug Wilson

Summer Vacation

June 18, 2018 | durbinm

Summer is here and we hope these are the best 62 days of your year! To help engage you in some good reading, the following is a list of chapter books about summer vacations and adventures with new and favorite book characters.

Football Mania: NCAA & NFL

July 21, 2017 | Shanemoneal

Football season is upon us. Teams are reporting to camps this month and the next. Check out the sports material below to hold you over until College and NFL football starts!

Top 10 craziest plays in football by David Aretha

Chronicles the top ten craziest plays in football history, from running to the wrong end zone to marching band members accidentally storming the field.

20 fun facts about football by Ryan Nagelhout

Learn to Skate this Summer!

June 20, 2017 | Michelle

June 21st is Go out and Skate or Skateboard day! Have you always wanted to learn how to be a wheeled wonder? Grab a friend and head outside to a nice, paved trail or to your local roller skating rink!  Also we have some great books on skating and skateboarding, so be sure to check them out for inspiration. 

Longboarding by Mary-Lane Kamberg

Provides an overview of longboarding, which is a variation of skateboarding, offering advice on techniques, equipment, and safety.

Skateboarding by Kristen Rajczak

Introduces skateboarding by presenting historical information about the sport, discussing necessary equipment and techniques, and examining safety procedures.

Flying Aces: Frisbee Masters

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For 30 years the Flying Aces have been wowing audiences with their amazing frisbee feats, tricks and plain ol' good humor. Join us in welcoming the Aces as they share their active and exciting demonstrations with us. This program is fun for all ages.

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Muggle Quidditch - Rescheduled Date

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Muggle Quidditch

Throw a bludger and catch a snitch when you play Muggle Quidditch, the non-magical version of the game from the Harry Potter novels, at the Heritage Park soccer fields (weather permitting).  Participants should bring their own brooms.  Registration is required for participants (ages 9-17) for each session.  No registration needed for spectators.  Registration begins May 25. Maps to the playing fields will be available at the Library on game days.  Costumes are encouraged (but not required)!

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Baseball Goes to the Movies

July 14, 2016 | SuzyQ

Batter up!  From comedy to drama, there's something for everyone on this list. If baseball history is more to your liking try one of the Library's documentaries on the national pastime. And if you just want to tweak your fastball or improve your batting stance, try one of our instructional dvds.

The bad news Bears [videodisc]

Matthau is a grumbling beer-guzzling former minor-league pitcher who gets roped into coaching a band of half-pint misfits somewhat loosely called a team.

Game On with Your Favorite Athletes

June 3, 2016 | strande

Learn more about your favorite people in sports, or find out about someone new. 

Laila Ali : champion boxer by Norman D Graubart

The daughter of famous boxing legend Muhammad Ali, Laila Ali is a boxing icon in her own right. But she is also a television personality and an advocate for health and fitness for women. Learn all about this inspiring woman and her amazing life.

Miguel Cabrera : triple crown winner by Don Rauf

Describes the life and accomplishments of the professional baseball player, from his early career to World Series triumph with the Florida Marlins to winning Major League Baseball's triple crown.

Sports Biographies on Film

June 1, 2016 | SuzyQ
Babe Ruth [videodisc]: the life behind the legend

A biography of Babe Ruth, a charismatic baseball player who literally became a legend in his own time.

Althea [videodisc] : a fascinating look at the trailblazing athlete Althea Gibson

Explores the life and career of tennis player Althea Gibson, who overcame obstacles in the highly segregated tennis world of the 1950s.

Roberto Clemente [videodisc]

Tells the story of an exceptional baseball player and committed humanitarian, who challenged racial discrimination to become baseball's first Latino superstar.

City of Champions

June 1, 2016 | SuzyQ

Read about some of the great sports teams from Detroit, the City of Champions!

Bad Boys by Isiah Thomas
Game of my life. Detroit Lions : memorable stories of Lions football by Paula Pasche

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