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Now Showing: The Upside
2022-08-29 18:30:00 2022-08-29 20:30:00 America/Chicago Now Showing: The Upside Free admission and refreshments! Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre

Monday, August 29
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-08-29 18:30:00 2022-08-29 20:30:00 America/Chicago Now Showing: The Upside Free admission and refreshments! Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre

Hoover Public Library

The Library Theatre

Free admission and refreshments!

The Upside (2017, PG-13, 226 min.) takes a comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and an unemployed man with a criminal record who's hired to help him. Starring Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, and Nicole Kidman.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movie |

TAGS: | Adult Fiction |

Hoover Public Library
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Phone: 205-444-7800
Branch manager
Amanda Borden
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Hoover Public Library

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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

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Baby Playdate
Mon, Nov 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 is now closed
Friends of the Hoover Public Library: Dr James McClintock -
Mon, Nov 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Plaza
Meeting at 10 a.m. Program: "From Penguins to Plankton – the Dramatic Impacts of Climate Change on the Antarctic Peninsula" follows immediately.
Cancelled
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Mon, Nov 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Registration is now closed
Story Lab - Marine Mammals
Mon, Nov 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.
Write Club: Crafting Short Stories - with local author Bobby Mathews
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Give your short story life and prepare it for publication!
AARP Mini Lectures - Home Fit & Prepare to Care
Mon, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn how to safely age at home and how to prepare for a new role as a caregiver.
Together with Tots
Tue, Nov 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues. Registration required. One slot per patron.
Together with Tots
Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues. Registration required. One slot per patron.
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Balloon Olympics
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Gear up for an action-packed event full of laughter, friendly competition and inflatable fun. Grades 1-3. Registration required.
The Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn to identify early symptoms and what to do next.
D&D Mini Painting
Tue, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
From halfings to tieflings and everything in between, paint your own mini figurine for tabletop role play. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Story Sprouts
Wed, Nov 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Read with Libby!
Wed, Nov 05, 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.
Read with Libby!
Wed, Nov 05, 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.
Read with Libby!
Wed, Nov 05, 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.
Beyond Words Book Club - The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your passion for reading with others!
PJ Storytime
Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Friend's Book Sale
Fri, Nov 07, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
Find great deals on used books and media. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship café in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!
Gaming Club - Kids D&D
Fri, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dive into a game of Dungeons & Dragons designed for kids! Grades 3-6. Registration required.
This event is full
Game Night
Fri, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
After-hours board game fun!
Friend's Book Sale
Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
Find great deals on used books and media. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
Story Hike - Outdoor Storytime on the Move
Sat, Nov 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cahaba Riverchase Greenway Trail - Next to Riverchase Elementary
Join library storytellers for a short group hike hearing stories & making discoveries along the way. All ages welcome.
Purl on the Plaza
Sat, Nov 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
Young Artist Reception
Sun, Nov 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured artists
NovelTea Book Club - Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate
Sun, Nov 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults
Baby Playdate
Mon, Nov 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, November 4 2025 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Mon, Nov 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Crafting Kindness - Birmingham VA Health System
Mon, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Pack care kits for veterans facing hospitalization.
Story Lab - Squeaky Clean
Mon, Nov 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.
Story Sprouts
Wed, Nov 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Read with Libby!
Wed, Nov 12, 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, November 6 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Nov 12, 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, November 6 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Nov 12, 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, November 6 2025 at 12:00am
Veterans Appreciation Dinner
Wed, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Veterans and their families are invited to enjoy a meal while Beau Armistead speaks about stress management.
Live on the Plaza - Sarah McQuaid
Wed, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
England-based singer-songwriter makes her Hoover debut.
Homeschool Hub - Messy Science
Thu, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Get your hands dirty with messy science experiments. Grades K-6. Registration required.
This event is full
PJ Storytime
Thu, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship café in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!
Vintage Videos - No Time for Sergeants
Fri, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1958, NR, 119 min
Draw the Story
Fri, Nov 14, 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.
Pink Goes Good With Green - A Wicked: Part I Watch Party
Fri, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
2024, PG-13, 160 min.
Librarytopia
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Join Judy, Nick and other favorite Savanna Central animals for games, crafts and more!
Write Club
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Regency Dance Lessons
Sun, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Get ready for the Jane Austen Ball with the Red Mountain Regency Dance Society!
Top Shelf - Learn the Basics of Wine
Sun, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Enjoy a sampling of wines and learn enough to call yourself a connoisseur! 21+, ID Required
This event is full
Baby Playdate
Mon, Nov 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, November 11 2025 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Mon, Nov 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Story Lab - Animals on the Move!
Mon, Nov 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.
Together with Tots
Tue, Nov 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, November 12 2025 at 9:00am
Word: Crash Course!
Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word, a word processing application.
Together with Tots
Tue, Nov 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, November 12 2025 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Nailed It - BFF Edition
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Recreate adorable treats perfect to share with your BFF! Grades 4-6. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 4 2025 at 9:00am
Hoover Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Allen Board Room
Library Board Meetings normally meets the third Tuesday of each month.
Henna Art
Tue, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Use henna dye to decorate yourself with temporary tattoo designs. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 4 2025 at 9:00am
Story Sprouts
Wed, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Read with Libby!
Wed, Nov 19, 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, November 13 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Nov 19, 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, November 13 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Nov 19, 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, November 13 2025 at 12:00am
Wiggles & Waves - Sensory Storytime
Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Breathe and engage in this small storytime designed for children with sensory needs. All ages welcome.
Registration opens Thursday, November 6 2025 at 9:00am
Well Made at Lee Branch - Holiday Brick Books
Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Paint a brick to look like your favorite holiday book.
This event is full
Reading Buddies
Thu, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Practice reading skills in small groups with teen volunteers. Grades 2-5. Featuring special visits from Libby, the library dog. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, November 13 2025 at 4:30pm
PJ Storytime
Thu, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Well Made: Holiday Brick Books
Thu, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Paint a brick to look like your favorite holiday book
This event is full
NEW DIRECTIONS VETERANS CHOIR
Thu, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
THE LIBRARY THEATRE 2025-2026. JOIN US FOR OUR 33RD SEASON!
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship café in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!
Storytime with Libby!
Fri, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a dog-themed storytime featuring our facility dog, Libby! Ages 3-5. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, November 7 2025 at 9:00am
NEW DIRECTIONS VETERANS CHOIR
Fri, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
THE LIBRARY THEATRE 2025-2026. JOIN US FOR OUR 33RD SEASON!
Storytime Surprise
Sat, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Drop in for a top secret storytime with stories and songs for all ages!
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Sun, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore an awesome gaming genre!
Regency Dance Lessons
Sun, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Get ready for the Jane Austen Ball with the Red Mountain Regency Dance Society!
Tiny Rave
Mon, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
A rave of tiny proportions, specifically designed for children 2 and younger. Sing and dance with your smallest in a gentle rave atmosphere. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, November 10 2025 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Now Showing - You've Got Mail
Mon, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1998, PG, 119 min
Story Lab - Destination New York City
Mon, Nov 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.
Now Showing - You've Got Mail
Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1998, PG, 119 min
Excel: Crash Course!
Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Brief introduction to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application.
This event is full
Storytime Feast
Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Join us for a feast of stories and movement for all ages!
Gaming Club - Video Games and Board Games
Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Hang out and play board games with friends. Grades 3-6
True Crime Book Club - McMillion$ by James Lee Hernandez & Brian Lazarte
Tue, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!
Interactive Sing-Along - Encanto
Wed, Nov 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sing, clap and dance along to an interactive showing of Encanto. (2022, 102 min., PG)
Baby Playdate
Mon, Dec 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.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 25 2025 at 9:00am
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Mon, Dec 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Story Lab - Tall Trees
Mon, Dec 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.
Treetop Bow Class
Mon, Dec 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Elevate your decor with a beautiful holiday bow.
Together with Tots
Tue, Dec 02, 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, November 26 2025 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Dec 02, 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, November 26 2025 at 9:00am
City Christmas Tree Lighting - Pictures with Santa
Tue, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Take a picture with Santa at the library after the tree lighting ceremony.
Story Sprouts
Wed, Dec 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Read with Libby!
Wed, Dec 03, 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, November 26 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Dec 03, 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, November 26 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Dec 03, 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, November 26 2025 at 12:00am
Beyond Words Book Club - By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult
Thu, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Share your passion for reading with others!
Teen D&D
Thu, Dec 04, 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, November 27 2025 at 6:00pm
PJ Storytime
Thu, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship café in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!
Gaming Club - Video Games and Board Games
Fri, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Play against friends and even make some new ones! Grades 3-6.
Calligraphy Class - Holiday Calligraphy Designs
Sat, Dec 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Embellish your holiday correspondence or decor with beautiful flourished and drawn designs.
Registration opens Thursday, November 6 2025 at 9:00am
Frosty Floats
Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Catch a wintry cartoon, sip ice cream floats and enjoy other snowy activities!
Live on the Plaza - Hiroya Tsukamoto
Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Japanese fingerstyle guitarist returns to Hoover.
Young Artist Reception
Sun, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Honoring this month's featured artists
Dolls at the Table - An All-Ages Tea Party
Sun, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Grownups, kids and their favorite dolls are invited to sip tea and enjoy festive goodies while exploring the history and etiquette of teatime.
Registration opens Sunday, November 9 2025 at 9:00am
Regency Dance Lessons
Sun, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Get ready for the Jane Austen Ball with the Red Mountain Regency Dance Society!
Visual Art Exhibition: Studio By the Tracks
Mon, Dec 08, All day
Hoover Public Library - Friends Gallery
Exhibition runs: Dec 8, 2025 – January 30, 2026
Baby Playdate
Mon, Dec 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, December 2 2025 at 9:00am
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Mon, Dec 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Story Lab - Lots of Boxes
Mon, Dec 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.
Write Club
Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Your Best Christmas Present Ever - Lower Taxes!
Mon, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Learn how to keep more of your hard earned money by lowering your taxes with David S. LeCompte.
Together with Tots
Tue, Dec 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, December 3 2025 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Dec 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, December 3 2025 at 9:00am
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn about the differences between Alzheimer's Disease and other types of dementia.
The Art of Block Printing
Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Create your own design and use it to stamp unique prints! Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 25 2025 at 5:30pm
Christmas in Killarney
Tue, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
The Library Theatre 2025-2026. Join us for our 33rd Season!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Dec 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Read with Libby!
Wed, Dec 10, 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 4 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Dec 10, 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 4 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Dec 10, 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 4 2025 at 12:00am
Christmas in Killarney
Wed, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
The Library Theatre 2025-2026. Join us for our 33rd Season!
Wiggles & Waves - Sensory Storytime
Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Breathe and engage in this small storytime designed for children with sensory needs. All ages welcome.
Registration opens Thursday, November 27 2025 at 9:00am
Well Made at Lee Branch - Recycled Bows
Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Learn to make gift bows out of paper.
Medicare 101
Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Simple and straightforward answers from Karen Haiflich
Reading Buddies
Thu, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Practice reading skills in small groups with teen volunteers. Grades 2-5. Featuring special visits from Libby, the library dog. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, December 4 2025 at 4:30pm
Well Made - Recycled Bows
Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn to make gift bows out of paper.
Registration opens Thursday, November 13 2025 at 9:00am
PJ Storytime
Thu, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship café in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!
Draw the Story - Winter Holiday Edition
Fri, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Part drawing lesson, part storytime; draw along with our storyteller as the story unfolds. Ages 5-10. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, November 28 2025 at 9:00am
Insatiable Readers Book Club - Bring Your Own Book and Share Your Favorites
Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Holiday DIY Gift Shop
Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Create a DIY gift basket for the holidays!
Registration opens Saturday, November 15 2025 at 9:00am
Storytime: Holiday Edition
Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Tis the season for a holly jolly storytime! Join us for stories, music and movement for all ages.
Purl on the Plaza
Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
Online Insatiable Readers Book Club - Bring Your Own Book and Share Your Favorites
Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online Program
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Registration opens Saturday, November 8 2025 at 9:00am
NovelTea Book Club - The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
Sun, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults
Jane Austen Birthday Ball
Sun, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald, Shakespeare & Conference Room
Don your best regency apparel and join us for a semiquincentennial birthday celebration!
Registration opens Sunday, November 16 2025 at 9:00am
Christmas gathering for Friends of Hoover Library members!
Mon, Dec 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Public Kitchen,Southern Voices Gallery
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Mon, Dec 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Crafting Kindness - Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue
Mon, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Create toys for rescue cats.
Jingle Jam with La La Librarian
Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Join La La Librarian and her band for an interactive holiday concert for kids and their grown-ups. All ages welcome
Beginning Sourdough
Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
A crash course for those wishing to dive into making their own sourdough starter
Registration opens Tuesday, November 18 2025 at 9:00am
Jingle Jam with La La Librarian
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Join La La Librarian and her band for an interactive holiday concert for kids and their grown-ups. All ages welcome
City of Hoover Menorah Lighting
Wed, Dec 17, 5:00am - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Entrance Lobby
Gather outside the library for latkes, donuts, music, kids activities and more!
Cozy Winter Crafts
Thu, Dec 18, All day
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Create a new keepsake for the winter season.
Bingo at the Library
Thu, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Play for fun and for prizes!
Cozy Winter Crafts
Fri, Dec 19, All day
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Create a new keepsake for the winter season.
Vintage Videos - Meet Me in St. Louis
Fri, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1944, NR, 113 min.
Cozy Winter Crafts
Sat, Dec 20, All day
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Create a new keepsake for the winter season.
Write Club - Holiday Social
Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Swap resources, play White Elephant and chow down!
Now Showing - It's a Wonderful Life
Mon, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1946, PG, 130 min.
Family Movie: Cool Runnings
Fri, Dec 26, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(1993, 98 min., PG)
Cancelled
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Sun, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library
Explore an awesome gaming genre!
True Crime Book Club - The Sinners All Bow by Kate Winkler Dawson
Tue, Dec 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Zoom Room 3
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!
Cartoon Rewind
Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Enjoy classic cartoons and breakfast treats!
Calligraphy Class - Calligraphy Hearts and Flowers
Sat, Jan 03, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Get a jump on Valentine's Day by creating a calligraphic pen and ink floral vine heart ready to frame or give away to someone special.
Registration opens Thursday, December 4 2025 at 9:00am
Baby Playdate
Mon, Jan 05, 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, December 30 2025 at 9:00am
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Mon, Jan 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Registration opens Monday, December 1 2025 at 9:00am
Story Lab - Rock It to Me
Mon, Jan 05, 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.
Write Club
Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Together with Tots
Tue, Jan 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am
Managing Money - A Caregiver's Guide to Finances
Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn about the cost of caregiving and the benefits of early planning.
Teen Open Video Gaming
Tue, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room,Shakespeare Room
Race in Mario Kart, battle in Super Smash Bros and enjoy games on our Nintendo Switch, Wii and Game Cube consoles. Snacks served! Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 23 2025 at 5:30pm
Story Sprouts
Wed, Jan 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Read with Libby!
Wed, Jan 07, 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 Friday, January 2 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Jan 07, 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 Friday, January 2 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Jan 07, 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 Friday, January 2 2026 at 12:00am
Sound Bath and Mini Brain Lectures
Wed, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Neuroscience-based tools for peak performance and well-being
Registration opens Monday, December 8 2025 at 5:30pm
Beyond Words Book Club - Heartwood by Amity Gaige
Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Share your passion for reading with others!
Wiggles & Waves - Sensory Storytime
Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Breathe and engage in this small storytime designed for children with sensory needs. All ages welcome.
Registration opens Friday, December 26 2025 at 9:00am
Reading Buddies
Thu, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Practice reading skills in small groups with teen volunteers. Grades 2-5. Featuring special visits from Libby, the library dog. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, January 1 2026 at 4:30pm
PJ Storytime
Thu, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Visual Art Exhibition: Jillian Marie Browning
Fri, Jan 09, All day
Hoover Public Library - Friends Gallery
Exhibition runs: January 9 – February 28, 2026
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship café in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!
Frog and Toad All Year
Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Frog and Toad invite you to join them for a morning of crafts, games and new adventures. All ages.
Insatiable Readers Book Club - More Than a Game
Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Shakespeare Room
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Basic Knit Lessons
Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Plaza Reading Room
Learn the basic stitch required for knitting.
Registration opens Saturday, December 13 2025 at 9:00am
Basic Crochet Lessons
Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn the basics of crochet.
Registration opens Saturday, December 13 2025 at 9:00am
Purl on the Plaza
Sat, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
Online Insatiable Readers Book Club - More Than a Game
Sat, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Registration opens Saturday, December 13 2025 at 9:00am
Books & Blitzes - Fantasy Football Finale
Sun, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Celebrate the end of Fantasy Football season with HPL!
Young Artist Reception
Sun, Jan 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured artists
Sunday NovelTea - Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Sun, Jan 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults
Baby Playdate
Mon, Jan 12, 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 6 2026 at 9:00am
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Mon, Jan 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Registration opens Monday, December 1 2025 at 9:00am
Now Showing - Conclave
Mon, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
2024, PG, 120 min.
Crafting Kindness - Grace Klein Community
Mon, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Assemble care baskets for those in need.
Story Lab - Hands Can!
Mon, Jan 12, 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.
Now Showing - Conclave
Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
2024, PG, 120 min.
Together with Tots
Tue, Jan 13, 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 7 2026 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Jan 13, 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 7 2026 at 9:00am
Best Youth Books of 2025
Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Adults enjoy book talks, snacks and prizes with Katie Jane as she shares our favorite youth books of the past year.
Laugh Lab
Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Experiment with different mad libs and jokes to crack yourself up! Grades 4-6. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am
Teen D&D
Tue, Jan 13, 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 Tuesday, January 6 2026 at 6:00pm
Story Sprouts
Wed, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Read with Libby!
Wed, Jan 14, 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 8 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Jan 14, 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 8 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Jan 14, 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 8 2026 at 12:00am
Sound Bath and Mini Brain Lectures
Wed, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Neuroscience-based tools for peak performance and well-being
Registration opens Monday, December 15 2025 at 5:30pm
Well Made at Lee Branch - Vision Boards
Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Collage your hopes and dreams for the new year!
Registration opens Thursday, December 18 2025 at 9:00am
Homeschool Hub - Career Day
Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn about career options from a variety of job fields. Grades 3-12. Individual registration required.
Well Made - Vision Boards
Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Collage your hopes and dreams for the new year!
Registration opens Thursday, December 11 2025 at 9:00am
PJ Storytime
Thu, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship café in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!
Vintage Videos - The Big Sleep
Fri, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1946, NR, 116 min.
Storytime with Libby!
Fri, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a storytime featuring favorite stories selected by our facility dog, Libby! Ages 3-5. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, January 2 2026 at 9:00am
Game Night
Fri, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
After-hours board game fun!
Write Club
Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Story Lab - Weekend Edition
Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Houseplant Swap
Sun, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Exchange houseplants with others
Together with Tots
Tue, Jan 20, 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 14 2026 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Jan 20, 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 14 2026 at 9:00am
Forensics Lab
Tue, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn and utilize new skills to analyze a fake crime scene. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 6 2026 at 5:30pm
There is Beauty in Every Story - Hope Within Homelessness
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
A project that pairs recorded interviews with women who have experienced homelessness with portrait art to honor their resilience and reduce stigma.
Story Sprouts
Wed, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Read with Libby!
Wed, Jan 21, 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 15 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Jan 21, 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 15 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Jan 21, 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 15 2026 at 12:00am
Sound Bath and Mini Brain Lectures
Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Neuroscience-based tools for peak performance and well-being
Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 5:30pm
Live on the Plaza - The Sundials
Wed, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
World/folk music inspired group makes their Hoover debut
PJ Storytime
Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
2026: Lead Yourself Into a Great New Year
Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Techniques and strategies to make 2026 your best year
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship café in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!
Kids D&D
Fri, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dive into a game of Dungeons & Dragons designed for kids! Grades 3-6. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, January 9 2026 at 9:00am
Storytime Surprise
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Drop in for a top secret storytime with stories and songs for all ages!
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Sun, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore an awesome gaming genre!
Baby Playdate
Mon, Jan 26, 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 20 2026 at 9:00am
2025-2026 Friends of Hoover Library Board Meeting
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Friends of Hoover Library Board Meeting
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Mon, Jan 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Registration opens Monday, December 1 2025 at 9:00am
Story Lab - Train Tracks
Mon, Jan 26, 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.
New-to-You Craft Swap
Mon, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Bring your unwanted craft supplies to swap for new-to-you crafting goodies!
Together with Tots
Tue, Jan 27, 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 21 2026 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Jan 27, 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 21 2026 at 9:00am
The Questioneers Lab
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Join us for a STEAM adventure with Ada, Rosie, Iggy and Aaron. Grades 1-3. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 13 2026 at 9:00am
True Crime Book Club - Behold the Monster by Jillian Lauren
Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!
Great Expectations - The Acting Company's National Tour
Tue, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
The Library Theatre 2025-2026. Join us for our 33rd Season!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Jan 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Read with Libby!
Wed, Jan 28, 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 22 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Jan 28, 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 22 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Jan 28, 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 22 2026 at 12:00am
Sound Bath and Mini Brain Lectures
Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Neuroscience-based tools for peak performance and well-being
Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 5:30pm
Great Expectations - The Acting Company's National Tour
Wed, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
The Library Theatre 2025-2026. Join us for our 33rd Season!
PJ Storytime
Thu, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship café in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!
Draw the Story
Fri, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Part drawing lesson, part storytime; draw along with our storyteller as the story unfolds. Ages 5-10. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, January 16 2026 at 9:00am
Sleepyhead Storytime
Sat, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Get out of bed and head to storytime! Spend Saturday morning singing and dancing in your PJs.
Self-Healing through Journaling
Sat, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Learn skills in self-healing with author Vallean Jackson.
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