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2024-12-12 18:30:00 2024-12-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Well-Made: Gift Tags Create handmade holiday gift tags. Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms

Thursday, December 12
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-12 18:30:00 2024-12-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Well-Made: Gift Tags Create handmade holiday gift tags. Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms

Hoover Public Library

Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms

Create handmade holiday gift tags.

Add some flair to your gift giving this holiday season by designing your own festive gift tags. 

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Hoover Public Library

hvcontact@hooverlibrary.org
Phone: 205-444-7800
Branch manager
Amanda Borden

Hours

Hoover Public Library

Mon, Dec 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 9:00AM to 3:00PM
(Closing early for Tree Lighting Ceremony)
Wed, Dec 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Address
200 Municipal Drive
Hoover, AL 35216
Tel: 205-444-7800

About the branch

Located in Hoover, Alabama, at 200 Municipal Drive, the Hoover Public Library has been operating since 1983. The Hoover Public Library seeks to reinvent the way communities view libraries. As the heart and soul of the Hoover community, we are more than just a library. We’re the place you come to meet your friends, experience live theater, peruse art, listen to music, entertain your children, learn about new technology, seek job searching assistance, explore your interests, find good book recommendations and much, much more. We seek to grow our patronage by offering an unparalleled customer experience.

Upcoming events

Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room,Zoom Room 2
Delve deeper into your love of literature by sharing it with others.

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!

Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
Holiday favorites celebrating one of music’s greatest partnerships between Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald

Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship cafe in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Fri, Dec 06, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
Holiday favorites celebrating one of music’s greatest partnerships between Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald

Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Bring your own book and share your favorites.

Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Bring your own book and share your favorites.

Sun, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Honoring this month's featured artists

Sun, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults.

Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Mon, Dec 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.

Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.

Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Take a snack break and de-stress with Libby the Library Dog.

Tue, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Jim Brown discusses this vital cultural skill for Native American women.

Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2019, 97min., PG)

Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Decorate a mug to usher in cozy winter vibes. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Brief introduction to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2015, 88 min., G)

Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Create handmade holiday gift tags.

Thu, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Simple and striaghtforward answers from Karen Haiflich

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Create handmade holiday gift tags.
This event is full

Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(1947, 96 min., NR)

Fri, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Join us for a story, crafts, snacks and an episode Alma's Way. Ages 4-6. Sponsored by Alabama Public Television.

Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Drop in for a top secret storytime with stories and songs for all ages!

Sat, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!

Sun, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Find your next read among local authors!  

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Mon, Dec 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.

Mon, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2024, 104 min., PG)

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2024, 104 min., PG)

Tue, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Trade holiday ornaments and decorations.

Tue, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!

Tue, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Join Mr. Justin, Miss Grace and Miss Katie Jane for jingle bells and a flurry of fa-la-las for the whole family!

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Crash course in the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint, a multimedia presentation application.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
Join Mr. Justin, Miss Grace and Miss Katie Jane for jingle bells and a flurry of fa-la-las for the whole family!

Thu, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Play for fun and for prizes.

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre,Children's Department,Plaza
Experience a cozy new way to celebrate the holidays, inspired by an Icelandic tradition. Enjoy peaceful reading nooks, quiet crafts and delicious hot chocolate.

Sat, Dec 21, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Swap resources, play White Elephant and chow down!

Thu, Dec 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
Crafts, latkes, and family fun begin at 2:00 p.m. and continues with our second annual Menorah Lighting at 3:30 p.m. In partnership with the Chabad of Alabama.

Sun, Dec 29, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore an awesome gaming genre.

Sat, Jan 04, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the art of paper cutting. Registration required.

Sun, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Celebrate the end of Fantasy Football season with HP.

Mon, Jan 06, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Public Kitchen
Business meeting and program. 444-7840

Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Listen, laugh and learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.

Mon, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald, Shakespeare & Conference Room
Damian J. Carson teaches you the skills to keep and grow your money. 

Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 08, All day
Hoover Public Library - Friends Gallery
January 8 – February 28, 2025

Wed, Jan 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room,Zoom Room 2
Delve deeper into your love of literature by sharing it with others.

Thu, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, December 26 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 09, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, December 26 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 09, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, December 26 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Play through a one-off Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 6:00pm

Thu, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!

Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship cafe in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Fri, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(1946, 114 min., NR)

Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Travel around the world to make crafts and play games.

Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Shakespeare Room
Award Winners

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Learn the basic of crochet..
Registration opens Saturday, December 14 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza Reading Room
Learn the basic stitch required for knitting.
Registration opens Saturday, December 14 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!

Sat, Jan 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Award Winners

Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Exchange houseplants with others.

Sun, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured artists

Sun, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults

Mon, Jan 13, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jan 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Registration opens Saturday, December 14 2024 at 11:30am

Mon, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 4:10pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2024,126 min., PG-13)

Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Listen, laugh and learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.

Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 8:10pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2024,126 min., PG-13)

Tue, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 8 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 8 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn theater and improv basics. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 31 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Start your family research journey

Wed, Jan 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Collage your dreams and goals for 2025.
Registration opens Thursday, December 19 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn about the importance of the Cahaba River Watershed with the Cahaba River Society. Grades K-6. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 16, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 16, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!

Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Collage your dreams and goals for 2025.
Registration opens Thursday, December 19 2024 at 9:00am

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship cafe in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a dog-themed storytime featuring our facility dog, Libby! Ages 2-5. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, January 3 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Drop in for a top secret storytime with stories and songs for all ages!

Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.

Tue, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Become your own unique character to defeat the BBEG in this live-action role play adventure. Grades 5-7. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Allen Board Room
Library Board Meetings normally meets the third Tuesday of each month.

Wed, Jan 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Thu, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 8 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 23, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 8 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 23, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 8 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 23, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza,Plaza Reading Room,Friends Meeting Room
Play games you love or test new ones in development.

Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!

Fri, Jan 24, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald, Shakespeare & Conference Room,Friends Gallery,Southern Voices Gallery,Public Kitchen
Find great deals on used books and media. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.

Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship cafe in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald, Shakespeare & Conference Room,Friends Gallery,Southern Voices Gallery,Public Kitchen
Find great deals on used books and media. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.

Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 10:45am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, January 11 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jan 25, 10:50am - 11:05am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, January 11 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jan 25, 11:15am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, January 11 2025 at 9:00am

Sun, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore an awesome gaming genre.

Mon, Jan 27, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 21 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Conference Room
Friends of Hoover Library Board Meeting

Mon, Jan 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Registration opens Saturday, December 28 2024 at 11:30am

Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Listen, laugh and learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.

Tue, Jan 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Adults enjoy book talks, snacks and prizes with Katie Jane as she shares our favorite youth books of the past year.

Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!

Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn to crochet a fidget toy. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 14 2025 at 6:30pm

Wed, Jan 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 30, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 30, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Join Chef Pamela Loudon as she shares new and exciting ways to cook fit!

Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!

Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship cafe in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Sat, Feb 01, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Join the fun as we celebrate all things calligraphy!

Sun, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald, Shakespeare & Conference Room,Friends Gallery,Southern Voices Gallery
Find the perfect volunteer opportunity.

Mon, Feb 03, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 28 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Public Kitchen
Business meeting and program. 444-7840

Mon, Feb 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Registration opens Saturday, January 4 2025 at 11:30am

Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Listen, laugh and learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.

Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.

Tue, Feb 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 29 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 29 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Showcase your emotions with a glowing paint project! Grades 3-4. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 21 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza,Friends Meeting Room,Plaza Reading Room
Kora player returns to Hoover.

Thu, Feb 06, All day
Hoover Public Library - Friends Gallery
February 6 – March 31, 2025

Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room,Zoom Room 2
Delve deeper into your love of literature by sharing it with others.

Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Make a bowl to hold all your Valentine's Day treats.
Registration opens Thursday, January 9 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, January 23 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 06, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, January 23 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 06, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, January 23 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!

Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Make a bowl to hold all your Valentine's Day treats.
Registration opens Thursday, January 9 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship cafe in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Drop in for a top secret storytime with stories and songs for all ages!

Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!

Sun, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured artists

Sun, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults

Mon, Feb 10, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 4 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Feb 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Registration opens Saturday, January 11 2025 at 11:30am

Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Listen, laugh and learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.

Tue, Feb 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 5 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 5 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn theater and improv basics. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 28 2025 at 6:00pm

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Watch a cult favorite while crafting un-valentines!

Wed, Feb 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Exchange Valentines with fellow Homeschoolers. Supplies will be provided or you can bring your own! Grades K-6. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, January 30 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Simple and striaghtforward answers from Karen Haiflich

Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, January 30 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 13, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, January 30 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 13, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, January 30 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre,Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Southern Voices Gallery
Join us as we kick-off our annual Southern Voices Festival!

Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!

Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship cafe in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Fri, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(1939, 101 min., NR)

Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Valentine's Day is over, but Dragons are still celebrating their true love: TACOS! Join us for a morning of fire-breathing fun inspired by the beloved picture books. Crafts & games for all ages.

Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Find your next bookish beau at our read-a-thon.

Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald, Shakespeare & Conference Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.

Mon, Feb 17, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 11 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Feb 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Registration opens Saturday, January 18 2025 at 11:30am

Mon, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Listen, laugh and learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.

Tue, Feb 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 12 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 12 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Make pizza snacks to enjoy and play games during our pizza-themed indoor picnic! Grades K-2. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 4 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Allen Board Room
Library Board Meetings normally meets the third Tuesday of each month.

Wed, Feb 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
Gospel singers that meld traditional with contemporary styles while incorporating their influences of classic soul, Americana, blues, rock and R&B music.

Thu, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 6 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 20, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 6 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 20, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 6 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Play through a one-off Dungeons & Dragons adventure. 7th - 12th grades. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 13 2025 at 6:00pm

Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!

Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
Gospel singers that meld traditional with contemporary styles while incorporating their influences of classic soul, Americana, blues, rock and R&B music.

Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship cafe in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Sun, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore an awesome gaming genre.

Mon, Feb 24, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 18 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Feb 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Registration opens Saturday, January 25 2025 at 11:30am

Mon, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2023, 117 min, R)

Mon, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Listen, laugh and learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.

Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2023, 117 min, R)

Tue, Feb 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 19 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 19 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Explore Neo-Expressionist artist and social commentator Jean-Michel Basquiat with BMA's Jade Powers.

Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!

Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Show off your best Mario Kart skills and compete for a chance to be the champion! Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 11 2025 at 6:30pm

Wed, Feb 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.

Thu, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 13 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 27, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 13 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 27, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 13 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!

Thu, Feb 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Play for fun and for prizes.

Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship cafe in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Fri, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Draw along with our storyteller in this storytime where drawing is a part of every story. Ages 5-10. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, February 14 2025 at 9:00am

Sun, Mar 02, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Public Kitchen
Friends Setup

Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Public Kitchen
Business meeting and program. 444-7840