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Live on the Plaza: Valley Maker

2021-12-06 19:00:00 2021-12-06 20:00:00 America/Chicago Live on the Plaza: Valley Maker Valley Maker joins us for a free concert. No tickets required. Hoover Public Library -

Monday, December 06
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-12-06 19:00:00 2021-12-06 20:00:00 America/Chicago Live on the Plaza: Valley Maker Valley Maker joins us for a free concert. No tickets required. Hoover Public Library -

Valley Maker joins us for a free concert. No tickets required.

We have all become experts in the imbalance of uncertainty these days, newly accustomed to canceling plans and tentatively rescheduling them for some future we can only imagine. For Austin Crane—the ruminative songwriter, riveting guitarist, and singular voice performing and collaborating as Valley Maker for more than a decade now—such a sense of uncertainty has emerged as his steadfast companion these last few years, a period of profound transition. It’s prompted him to appreciate the present even as he analyzes it, to acknowledge the future’s limitless possibilities even as he recognizes its potential perils. This flux is the anchor for Crane’s fourth and best album as Valley Maker, the gorgeous and felicitous When the Day Leaves. Through his compelling accounting of the past and his reckoning with this moment, Crane stares down the “part of life that remains unknown.”

Early in 2019, Crane and his wife, Megan, decided it was time to leave Seattle. South Carolina natives, they’d been in Seattle for the better part of a decade while he pursued a doctorate in human geography at the University of Washington, and she worked as a midwife. As family members got older and longtime friends started relocating back to the Carolinas, they were confined to a cramped apartment in an expensive, distant city. When Megan found a job at a hospital in Columbia, their college town, they took a whirlwind house-hunting trip and found an affordable little home in need of big love. As Summer 2019 ended, they prepared to head east and rejoin a deep community of friends, settling in a city undergoing a welcome renaissance.

Still, major questions loomed: Would they, just then past 30, like it enough to stay, to start a new life? And what did it mean to go home? How would it feel, especially now, to leave the socially and politically comfortable hub of Seattle for a Southern city marked by enduring economic and racial divides, where the granite sides of the State Capitol remain pocked by Sherman’s cannons? And what would it be like to restore a century-old home so overgrown it had become a neighborhood punchline, to plant new roots in a place some had written off? These quandaries frame When the Day Leaves, Crane’s self-portrait of his own worries and dreams, desires and regrets, ideals and anxieties. In having finally found home, Crane seems also to have found a way to reflect our age of immense uncertainty. Written just before and after the couple’s cross-country trek, these 11 songs ponder what will become of the world and of Crane himself. Driven as it is by departure, When the Day Leaves marks the arrival of Valley Maker as a trustworthy narrator for these shaky times.

Crane synthesizes these complex feelings into the magnetic first single, “No One Is Missing.” A song about reckoning with self-doubt while searching for community, “No One Is Missing” acknowledges the tension inherent in those ideas, especially during our polarized times. You’ll find yourself singing along to these blues about the search for solidarity, comforted by them. “Voice Inside the Well” is a ringer for Kurt Vile’s insouciance, but Crane draws a crooked line between the 2017 Las Vegas massacre and his own shortcomings, ruminating on our collective struggle to temper “the rage inside the overheating.” The swaying “Branch I Bend” is a workaday anthem and an ode to whatever goodness you find, to recognizing grace in a world that can seem starved for it.

All these thoughts are rendered with newfound lyrical richness. Crane feels like a burgeoning poet here, able to balance intimate tidbits with universal ambiguity in songs that foster intrigue. He raises questions only to let them linger, shaping clouds of geographical and political signifiers and asking you to draw out the meaning. During “Mockingbird,” he sings of moving to his Columbia home and planting a new tree, tiny details that induce an imaginative diorama for the listener—where does life go from here? During the luxuriant blues waltz “Aberration,” he turns questions about the unease that upends our sleep into a modern Whitman credo for pressing on. “Alive, alive/Try to begin/Again, arrive,” he sings, his longtime harmonizing partner Amy Godwin offering up perfect reassurance. These elliptical narratives, along with the album’s sublime if understated production and thoughtful structures, often recall Gillian Welch and Arthur Russell, twin touchstones for Crane. For Valley Maker’s earlier albums, Crane recorded in fits and starts, tracking only when the exigencies of graduate school, tours, finances, and life at large allowed. But in the months before recording began this time, he convened with producer Trevor Spencer and Godwin for sessions in Portland and Seattle, teasing out the album’s interwoven arrangements and meticulous vocal harmonies. Then, in November 2019, Crane decamped from Columbia to the Pacific Northwest for a three-week session in the woods outside of Woodinville, a small town northeast of Seattle at the foot of the Cascades. He stayed in the loft of Spencer’s Way Out Studio, the two sealing themselves off in a horse barn-turned-recording room like kids at summer camp, just as winter’s mist closed in.

They recorded nearly all of When the Day Leaves during their studio sequestration, putting together the finger-picked acoustic bones of the songs themselves. A small community of collaborators drifted in and out, adding imaginative accents—the horns and winds that seem to lift Crane’s spirits during “No One Is Missing,” the violin that galvanizes the edge of “On a Revelation,” the drums that shape “Pine Trees” like a series of rolling peaks and valleys.

The time commitment is a crucial component of When the Day Leaves. These arrangements are intricate and elegant, little troves of detail in which you might discover, say, a newly bent guitar string or another of Godwin’s spectral harmonies on your twelfth listen. What’s more, these eleven songs snap together like puzzle pieces, so that the scene you step into with the first notes of opener “Branch I Bend” is the same one you exit when the glowing organs of closer “When the Day Leaves” go dark. For 46 minutes, you feel like you’re sitting with Crane in a unified sound-world of his design; he offloads his observations about our tangled thicket of hope and fear, aspiration and exasperation.

When the Day Leaves is an uninterrupted sequence of reflections about the generational limbo of being awed by and worried for this world. The anxiety of uncertainty—always part of life but now seemingly omnipresent—can be vexing, a reality these songs acknowledge. Crane, as he sings at one point, is fully “aligned with my blues.” But these songs also affirm that life is an endless opportunity for renewal, for trying again. As with dusk, when the day leaves and “tries to start again” amid a riot of expiring colors, we eventually learn what comes next.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Music |

TAGS: | Plaza | Adult Fiction |

Hoover Public Library

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

Hours

Hoover Public Library

We're closed Friday March 29 due to Good Friday
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Easter
Mon, Mar 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 Closed
(Good Friday)
Sat, Mar 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Easter)

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

Mon, Apr 01, 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.

Mon, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Plaza,Public Kitchen
Refreshments at 10 am. Stop by to learn about the Friends and join or renew your membership. 444-7840

Mon, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.

Tue, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.

Tue, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Whole Scoop
Adults who love kid lit meet Katie Jane for a tasty treat and delicious book talks.

Tue, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Read original poetry, recite beloved verse and honor the importance of poetry. Performer registration required.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Eat tacos and make taco-inspired crafts. Grades 7-12. Registration required.

Tue, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Practice your French and celebrate the culture!

Wed, Apr 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 03, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 03, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Zoom Room 2,Friends Meeting Room
Delve deeper into your love of literature by sharing it with others.

Thu, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.

Thu, Apr 04, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 04, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!

Thu, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Workshop ideas and playtest with enthusiasts!

Fri, Apr 05, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
Explore what psychologists have discovered about the brain and behavior.

Fri, Apr 05, 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, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alys Stephens Center - Jemison Concert Hall
Register for a chance to check out tickets to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra with our Culture Pass!
Registration is now closed

Fri, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dissect a cow eyeball. Grades 3-12. Registration required.

Fri, Apr 05, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Alys Stephens Center - Jemison Concert Hall
Register for a chance to check out tickets to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra with our Culture Pass!
Registration is now closed

Sat, Apr 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.

Sat, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Songs, stories and more!

Sat, Apr 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the techniques with Deb Warnat.
This event is full

Sat, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online Program
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.

Sat, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Alys Stephens Center - Jemison Concert Hall
Register for a chance to check out tickets to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra with our Culture Pass!
Registration is now closed

Sun, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn new skills to enhance your study habits with Dr. Stephen Chew of Samford University.

Mon, Apr 08, All day
Hoover Public Library - Friends Gallery,Plaza Art Gallery
Exhibition runs: April 8 – May 27, 2024

Mon, Apr 08, 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, April 2 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Drop in to roll newspapers for a local humane society.

Mon, Apr 08, 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.

Rescheduled
Mon, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Monday, April 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.

Mon, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Use your detective skills to solve the murder mystery and enjoy a jazz band, light bites and mocktails.

Rescheduled
Mon, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Monday, April 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.

Tue, Apr 09, 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, April 3 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 09, 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, April 3 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Adopt a stuffed pup and get them ready for the dog show! Grades K-2. Individual registration required.

Tue, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Adopt a stuffed pup and get them ready for the dog show! Grades K-2. Individual Registration Required.

Tue, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Practice your Spanish and celebrate the culture!

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

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

Wed, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.

Wed, Apr 10, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.

Wed, Apr 10, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Create labels to use in your own organizing projects with professional organizer Kim McBrayer.

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Decorate a small glass jar for Spring.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Jones Valley Teaching Farm - Jones Valley Teaching Farm
Meet up at Jones Valley Teaching Farm for their Farm Experience program. Grades K-5. Registration is required and will open Monday, April 1st at 9:00 AM. Call (205) 444-7830 to register.
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Thu, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Introduction to Medicare with from Karen Haiflich

Thu, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.

Thu, Apr 11, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.

Thu, Apr 11, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.

Thu, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!

Thu, Apr 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical

Fri, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Celebrate National Library Week with an extra session of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.

Fri, Apr 12, 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, Apr 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical

Sat, Apr 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Make crafts based on your favorite book characters!

Sat, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza,Plaza Reading Room
Share your love of fiber arts!

Sun, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Enjoy tea and refreshments along with this Sunday afternoon discussion.

Sun, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured young artists

Mon, Apr 15, 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, April 9 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2022, 96 min., PG-13)

Mon, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2022, 96 min., PG-13)

Tue, Apr 16, All day
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Poling location for the Primary Elections - Run Off

Tue, Apr 16, 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, April 10 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 16, 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, April 10 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Grab a slice of pizza and play a round of pickle ball with friends! Grades 5-7. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 2 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Experts discuss the ever-changing landscape of recycling.

Wed, Apr 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Online Program
Weekly series of intermediate-advanced level English classes for adults.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 3 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 17, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 3 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 17, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 3 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Online Program
Beginner level English classes for adults
This event is full

Thu, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, April 4 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 18, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, April 4 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 18, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, April 4 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online Program
Beginner level English classes for adults
This event is full

Thu, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Meeting Room
Meet for a popular read, lots of stimulating conversation and coffee.

Thu, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Play for fun and prizes.

Fri, Apr 19, 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, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(1945, 105 min., PG)

Sat, Apr 20, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Shakespeare Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.

Sat, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Create a collaborative art piece with the ones you love.

Sat, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.
This event is full

Sat, Apr 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 22, 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, April 16 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Apr 22, 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, Apr 23, 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, April 17 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 23, 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, April 17 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.

Tue, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Create a collaborative art piece with the ones you love.

Tue, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
UAB scientist shares cutting edge developments in Alzheimer's and dementia research.

Wed, Apr 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Online Program
Weekly series of intermediate-advanced level English classes for adults.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Make works of art with fingerprints and a stamp pad.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 10 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 24, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 10 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 24, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 10 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza,Plaza Reading Room
Guitar and violin duo make their Hoover debut

Thu, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Online
Beginner level English classes for adults
This event is full

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Use beads to make a decorative collect-all tray.
Registration opens Thursday, April 11 2024 at 10:30am

Thu, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, April 11 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 25, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, April 11 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Play on several different gaming consoles. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, April 11 2024 at 4:00pm

Thu, Apr 25, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, April 11 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online Program
Beginner level English classes for adults
This event is full

Thu, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!

Fri, Apr 26, 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, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn puppeteering techniques in this puppet show storytime. Ages 5-10. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, April 19 2024 at 9:00am

Sun, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore an awesome gaming genre.

Sun, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Compete against other teams to finish your puzzle fastest! Teams consist of 5 or less people. Registration required.

Mon, Apr 29, 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, April 23 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Apr 29, 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, Apr 30, 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, April 24 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 30, 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, April 24 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Celebrate with fun crafts and interactive activities. Grades 1 - 3.

Tue, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Listen to local school jazz bands perform.

Tue, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room,Zoom Room 3
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!

Wed, May 01, All day
Hoover Public Library - Friends Gallery,Plaza Art Gallery
Exhibition runs: May 1 – June 30, 2024

Wed, May 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, May 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Online Program
Weekly series of intermediate-advanced level English classes for adults.
This event is full

Wed, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!

Wed, May 01, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 17 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, May 01, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 17 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, May 01, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 17 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Online Program
Beginner level English classes for adults
This event is full

Thu, May 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room
Delve deeper into your love of literature by sharing it with others.

Thu, May 02, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, April 18 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, May 02, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, April 18 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, May 02, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read aloud to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, April 18 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, May 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Beginner level English classes for adults
This event is full

Thu, May 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!

Thu, May 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Workshop ideas and playtest with enthusiasts!

Thu, May 02, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
“Southern Soul”

Fri, May 03, 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, May 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alys Stephens Center - Jemison Concert Hall
Register for a chance to check out tickets to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra with our Culture Pass!
Registration opens Friday, April 19 2024 at 9:00am

Fri, May 03, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
“Southern Soul”

Fri, May 03, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Alys Stephens Center - Jemison Concert Hall
Register for a chance to check out tickets to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra with our Culture Pass!
Registration opens Friday, April 19 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, May 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Celebrate Star Wars Day in a library not so far away with crafts, activities and take-and-makes for young Jedis.

Sat, May 04, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Use a balsa wood pen to learn the strokes that make up the capital letters of this technique.
Registration opens Thursday, April 4 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, May 04, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Alys Stephens Center - Jemison Concert Hall
Register for a chance to check out tickets to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra with our Culture Pass!
Registration opens Friday, April 19 2024 at 9:00am

Sun, May 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Honoring this month's featured young artists

Sun, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Learn more about tequila and the celebration of Cinco de Mayo! Registration required. Adults 21+
Registration opens Friday, April 5 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, May 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Choose your next favorite read for the whole family from our Scholastic Book Fair! Purchases will help us earn books to benefit Little Free Libraries.

Mon, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.
Registration opens Friday, April 26 2024 at 2:00pm

Mon, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.
Registration opens Friday, April 26 2024 at 2:00pm

Tue, May 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Choose your next favorite read for the whole family from our Scholastic Book Fair! Purchases will help us earn books to benefit Little Free Libraries.

Tue, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Practice your French and celebrate the culture!

Wed, May 08, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Choose your next favorite read for the whole family from our Scholastic Book Fair! Purchases will help us earn books to benefit Little Free Libraries.

Thu, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Decoupage a glass lantern with paper flowers.
Registration opens Thursday, April 11 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, May 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Reserved seat tickets are $35 each and go on sale December 7 at 10 am.

Fri, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(1945, 90 min., PG)

Sat, May 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.

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

Sat, May 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online Program
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Registration opens Thursday, April 11 2024 at 9:00am

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

Sun, May 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Enjoy tea and refreshments along with this Sunday afternoon discussion.

Mon, May 13, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Drop in to roll newspapers for a local humane society.

Tue, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.
This event is full

Tue, May 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.
This event is full

Tue, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Practice your Spanish and celebrate the culture!

Wed, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Watercolor painting. Supplies provided. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 17 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, May 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Meeting Room
Meet for a popular read, lots of stimulating conversation and coffee.

Fri, May 17, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Southern Voices Gallery,Theatre Conference Room
Find great deals on used books and media. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.

Fri, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alys Stephens Center - Jemison Concert Hall
Register for a chance to check out tickets to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra with our Culture Pass!
Registration opens Friday, May 3 2024 at 9:00am

Fri, May 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Alys Stephens Center - Jemison Concert Hall
Register for a chance to check out tickets to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra with our Culture Pass!
Registration opens Friday, May 3 2024 at 9:00am

Fri, May 17, 7:00pm - 10:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
After-hours board game fun!

Sat, May 18, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Gallery,Theatre Conference Room,Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Southern Voices Gallery
Find great deals on used books and media. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.

Sat, May 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Alys Stephens Center - Jemison Concert Hall
Register for a chance to check out tickets to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra with our Culture Pass!
Registration opens Friday, May 3 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2023, 92 min., PG-13)

Mon, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2023, 92 min., PG-13)

Mon, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.

Mon, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.

Tue, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Conduct fun experiments in a casual environment.

Tue, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn how to create compelling characters and write believable dialogue.

Wed, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza,Plaza Art Gallery,Plaza Cafe,Plaza Reading Room,Friends Meeting Room
Jazz quartet makes their Hoover Library debut

Thu, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Welcome your neighbors with cute door décor!
Registration opens Thursday, April 25 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, May 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
General knowledge trivia, mystery prizes and snacks

Fri, May 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department,Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Plaza,Plaza Reading Room
Celebrate the start of summer with crafts and games for the whole family!

Sat, May 25, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Shakespeare Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.

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

Tue, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn how science is able to provide insights into making lifestyle choices that may help to keep your brain healthy as you age.

Tue, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room,Zoom Room 3
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!

Wed, May 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Decorate and fill a jar with ideas for the summer or create a summer vision board.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 1 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, May 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn about the media’s evolving role in political campaigns and elections in advance of the 2024 elections.

Sat, Jun 01, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Use a broad edge pen and ink to learn the broken (fracture) strokes that make up this classic hand. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 1 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Jun 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Adventure awaits at our summer storytime series for children under 5!

Mon, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Adventure awaits at our summer storytime series for children under 5!

Tue, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room
Make your own stress ball out of a balloon and flour.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 7 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.
Registration opens Friday, May 24 2024 at 2:00pm

Tue, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues.
Registration opens Friday, May 24 2024 at 2:00pm

Tue, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Create some summer-inspired crafts including beaded sunglasses. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 28 2024 at 6:30pm

Thu, Jun 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn school readiness skills through movement and music. Ages 18 months-36 months. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, May 31 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 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, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn school readiness skills through movement and music. Ages 18 months-36 months. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, May 31 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put your spy skills to the test to determine who stole the Summer Reading Prizes. Rising 4th-6th grades. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, May 23 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put your spy skills to the test to determine who stole the Summer Reading Prizes. Rising 4th-6th grades. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, May 23 2024 at 9:00am

Fri, Jun 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!

Fri, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Play through a one-off Dungeons and Dragons adventure. Rising 7th-12th grades. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, May 31 2024 at 3:00pm

Sat, Jun 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Grab your hard hat and get your hands on a variety of building materials as we turn the Kid Zone into a construction zone!

Sat, Jun 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.

Sat, Jun 08, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Shakespeare Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.

Sat, Jun 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza Reading Room
Register to learn basic knitting skills.
Registration opens Thursday, May 9 2024 at 11:00am

Sat, Jun 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Learn the basics of crochet. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, May 9 2024 at 11:00am

Sat, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Craft together on the Plaza!

Sat, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online Program
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Registration opens Saturday, May 11 2024 at 9:00am

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

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

Mon, Jun 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Adventure awaits at our summer storytime series for children under 5!

Mon, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Adventure awaits at our summer storytime series for children under 5!

Mon, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics of chair yoga with Frannie James.
Registration opens Saturday, May 11 2024 at 11:00am

Mon, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:40pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2023, 141 min., PG-13)

Mon, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Practice reading skills in small groups with teen Reading Buddies. Rising K-5th grades. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Monday, June 3 2024 at 3:00pm

Mon, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Lara Allen, owner of Nonprofit Navigators, teaches you everything about starting a nonprofit.

Mon, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:40pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2023, 141 min., PG-13)

Mon, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word, a word processing application.
Registration opens Friday, May 24 2024 at 2:00pm

Thu, Jun 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn school readiness skills through movement and music. Ages 18 months-36 months. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, June 7 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn school readiness skills through movement and music. Ages 18 months-36 months. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, June 7 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Simple and straightforward answers from Karen Haiflich

Thu, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Bring an outdoor pastime indoors with camping stories, skills and a hike through the library's terrain. Rising 1st-3rd grades. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, May 30 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Bring an outdoor pastime indoors with camping stories, skills and a hike through the library's terrain. Rising 1st-3rd grades. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, May 30 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Make your home more energy efficient and add value for the future.

Thu, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Workshop ideas and playtest with enthusiasts!

Fri, Jun 14, 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 Saturday, June 8 2024 at 9:00am

Fri, Jun 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, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(1945, 126 min., NR)

Fri, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Race to see who can complete the level fastest!

Mon, Jun 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Adventure awaits at our summer storytime series for children under 5!

Mon, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Practice reading skills in small groups with teen Reading Buddies. Rising K-5th grades. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Monday, June 10 2024 at 3:00pm

Mon, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Brief introduction to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application.
Registration opens Friday, May 24 2024 at 2:00pm

Tue, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Grab a slice of pizza and play a round of pickleball with friends! Rising 7th-12th grades. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 12 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Celebrate and sample African American cuisine with Chef Timothy Powell. Registration required. 18+
Registration opens Tuesday, May 21 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn school readiness skills through movement and music. Ages 18months-36 months. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, June 14 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn school readiness skills through movement and music. Ages 18months-36 months. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, June 14 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn tricks to impress and amaze your family and friends with Robbie C. Rising 4th-6th grades. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, June 6 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn tricks to impress and amaze your family and friends with Robbie C. Rising 4th-6th grades. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, June 6 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 20, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza,Plaza Reading Room,Friends Meeting Room
Athens, Georgia based guitarist returns to Hoover

Fri, Jun 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!

Fri, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Play through a one-off Dungeons and Dragons adventure. Rising 7th-12th grades. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, June 14 2024 at 3:00pm

Fri, Jun 21, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Hoover Library cordially invites you to a Regency-era ball.

Sat, Jun 22, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Create a sketch book or journal. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 22 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Jun 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Adventure awaits at our summer storytime series for children under 5!

Mon, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Adventure awaits at our summer storytime series for children under 5!

Mon, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics of chair yoga with Frannie James.
Registration opens Saturday, May 25 2024 at 11:00am

Mon, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Practice reading skills in small groups with teen Reading Buddies. Rising K-5th grades. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Monday, June 17 2024 at 3:00pm

Mon, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Shakespeare Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.

Tue, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room
Crash course in the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint, a multimedia presentation application.
Registration opens Friday, May 24 2024 at 2:00pm

Tue, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Meeting Room,Zoom Room 3
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!

Tue, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Break into teams and participate in a photo scavenger hunt using Polaroid cameras. Rising 7th-12th grades. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 18 2024 at 6:30pm

Wed, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore the Southeast’s imperiled river systems.

Thu, Jun 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn school readiness skills through movement and music. Ages 18 months-36 months. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, June 21 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn school readiness skills through movement and music. Ages 18 months-36 months. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, June 21 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Rising 1st-3rd graders use archeology skills to dig up some fun at the library! Individual registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, June 13 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Rising 1st-3rd graders use archeology skills to dig up some fun at the library! Individual registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, June 13 2024 at 9:00am

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