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2023-01-05 14:00:00 2023-01-05 16:00:00 America/Chicago Vision Boards What do you want to accomplish in 2023? The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

Thursday, January 05
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-05 14:00:00 2023-01-05 16:00:00 America/Chicago Vision Boards What do you want to accomplish in 2023? The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

The East 59 Café - Lee Branch

East 59 Event Room

What do you want to accomplish in 2023?

Cut images from magazines and collage your dreams and goals for 2023.

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The East 59 Café - Lee Branch
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Phone: 205-573-6103
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Mon, Jun 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
Sat, Jun 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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701 Doug Baker Blvd
Suite 103
Hoover, Alabama 35242
Tel: 205-573-6103
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Li Liu: Acrobat
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
An amazing and interactive performance of hand balancing, plate spinning, juggling and ribbon dancing!
Li Liu: Acrobat
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
An amazing and interactive performance of hand balancing, plate spinning, juggling and ribbon dancing!
Live on the Plaza - Tev Stevig
Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Boston-based musician performs Middle & Near Eastern Music.
Movers and Shakers
Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Music, movement and early literacy for children ages 18-36 months.
This event is full
Movers and Shakers
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Music, movement and early literacy for children ages 18-36 months.
This event is full
Libby Meet & Greet
Thu, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Dino Pals
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Hatch and raise your own dinosaur plush! Learn all about your new prehistoric friend and how to care for them. Rising grades 1-3. Registration required.
This event is full
Celebrate Juneteenth
Thu, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Theatre Conference Room
In partnership with Hoover Ahead - More information coming soon!
Dino Pals
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Hatch and raise your own dinosaur plush! Learn all about your new prehistoric friend and how to care for them. Rising grades 1-3. Registration required.
This event is full
A Taste of Soul Food
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Sample African-American cuisine with Chef Timothy Powell and enjoy special presentations on the history of Juneteenth and current generations of Gee's Bend Quilters. Registration required, 18+
This event is full
Write Club
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Dinosaur Remix Storytime
Mon, Jun 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Favorite stories get a dino twist during our summer storytime series designed for children under 5.
Dinosaur Remix Storytime
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Favorite stories get a dino twist during our summer storytime series designed for children under 5.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Reading Buddies
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Practice reading skills in small groups with teen volunteers. Rising 2nd-5th graders. Featuring special visits from Libby, the library dog. Individual registration required.
Sourdough for Beginners
Mon, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
A crash course in tending and caring for your own sourdough starter
This event is full
PowerPoint: Crash Course!
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Crash course in the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint, a multimedia presentation application.
This event is full
Roger Day
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sing loud, jump high and DREAM BIG!
Roger Day
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sing loud, jump high and DREAM BIG!
Polymer Clay Dragon Eyes
Tue, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Create a dragon eye pin or magnet out of polymer clay. Rising grades 7-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Roger Day
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sing loud, jump high and DREAM BIG!
Roger Day
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sing loud, jump high and DREAM BIG!
Roger Day
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sing loud, jump high and DREAM BIG!
Movers and Shakers
Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Music, movement and early literacy for children ages 18-36 months.
Registration opens Friday, June 19 2026 at 9:00am
Movers and Shakers
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Music, movement and early literacy for children ages 18-36 months.
Registration opens Friday, June 19 2026 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Archaeology Explorers
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Use archaeology skills to dig up ancient fun at the library. Rising grades 4-6. Registration required.
Archaeology Explorers
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Use archaeology skills to dig up ancient fun at the library. Rising grades 4-6. Registration required.
Bingo at the Library
Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Play for fun and for prizes!
Baby Playdate
Fri, Jun 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 Saturday, June 20 2026 at 10:00am
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Jun 26, 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!
Party with Rex
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
This is the perfect time to... PARTY! Come celebrate with your favorite toy dinosaur and his pals! Crafts, games and fun for the whole family.
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Sun, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore the world of role-playing games!
Hamilton Sing Along
Sun, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,The Library Theatre
2020, PG-13, 160 min
Dinosaur Remix Storytime
Mon, Jun 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Favorite stories get a dino twist during our summer storytime series designed for children under 5.
Dinosaur Remix Storytime
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Favorite stories get a dino twist during our summer storytime series designed for children under 5.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues. Registration required. One slot per patron.
This event is full
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Jun 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
One-hour open lab for questions about computers and related technology issues. Registration required. One slot per patron.
This event is full
American Girls Birthday Bash
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Celebrate American history with activities based on these favorite historical dolls.
True Crime Book Club - Eden Undone by Abbott Kahler
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!
Stump the Librarian
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Stump the Librarian
Thu, Jul 02, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Movers and Shakers
Thu, Jul 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Music, movement and early literacy for children ages 18-36 months.
Registration opens Friday, June 26 2026 at 9:00am
Beyond Words Book Club - My Friends by Fredrik Backman
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Share your passion for reading with others!
Movers and Shakers
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Music, movement and early literacy for children ages 18-36 months.
Registration opens Friday, June 26 2026 at 9:00am
Stump the Librarian
Sun, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Stump the Librarian
Mon, Jul 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Dinosaur Remix Storytime
Mon, Jul 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Favorite stories get a dino twist during our summer storytime series designed for children under 5.
Dinosaur Remix Storytime
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Favorite stories get a dino twist during our summer storytime series designed for children under 5.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Crafting Kindness
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,Plaza
Drop in to help community organizations help those in need.
Reading Buddies
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Practice reading skills in small groups with teen volunteers. Rising 2nd-5th graders. Featuring special visits from Libby, the library dog. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 9:00am
The Monthly Assembly - with Red Mountain Regency Dance Society
Mon, Jul 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn to dance with other enthusiasts! Beginners welcome.
Stump the Librarian
Tue, Jul 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Arthur Atsma: Magic
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sleight of hand magic and comedy for kids.
Arthur Atsma: Magic
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sleight of hand magic and comedy for kids.
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn about the differences between Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
Teen Open Gaming
Tue, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Game on! Grab a controller and enjoy some snacks and your favorite Nintendo games. Rising grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 23 2026 at 5:30pm
Arthur Atsma: Magic
Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sleight of hand magic and comedy for kids.
Stump the Librarian
Wed, Jul 08, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Arthur Atsma: Magic
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sleight of hand magic and comedy for kids.
Arthur Atsma: Magic
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sleight of hand magic and comedy for kids.
Ronald Rodriguez presents Desde La Raíz - Caribbean Connections
Wed, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
An evening of Latin & Caribbean jazz
Stump the Librarian
Thu, Jul 09, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Movers and Shakers
Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Music, movement and early literacy for children ages 18-36 months.
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 9:00am
Well Made at Lee Branch - Pamphlet Binding
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Bind your own book!
Registration opens Thursday, June 18 2026 at 9:00am
Movers and Shakers
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Music, movement and early literacy for children ages 18-36 months.
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Thu, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Digging for Sweets
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Head over to the library to create your own delicious dino-mite bites! Rising grades 1-3. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, June 25 2026 at 9:00am
Well Made - Pamphlet Binding
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Bind your own book!
Registration opens Thursday, June 18 2026 at 9:00am
Digging for Sweets
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Head over to the library to create your own delicious dino-mite bites! Rising grades 1-3. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, June 25 2026 at 9:00am
Stump the Librarian
Fri, Jul 10, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Jul 10, 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!
Stump the Librarian
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Draw the Story
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Part drawing lesson, part storytime; draw along with our storyteller as the story unfolds. Ages 5-10.
Insatiable Readers Book Club - Happy Independence Day!
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Brain Chats
Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Learn from UAB experts in neuroscience.
Purl on the Plaza
Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
Online Insatiable Readers Book Club - Happy Independence Day!
Sat, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Stump the Librarian
Sun, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Young Artist Reception - Trace Crossings
Sun, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured artists
NovelTea Book Club - Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
Sun, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults.
Stump the Librarian
Mon, Jul 13, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Dinosaur Remix Storytime
Mon, Jul 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Favorite stories get a dino twist during our summer storytime series designed for children under 5.
Dinosaur Remix Storytime
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Favorite stories get a dino twist during our summer storytime series designed for children under 5.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Reading Buddies
Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Practice reading skills in small groups with teen volunteers. Rising 2nd-5th graders. Featuring special visits from Libby, the library dog. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 3:00pm
Write Club
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Why Dinosaurs?
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Watch the PBS documentary with associate producer Jim Braswell!
Stump the Librarian
Tue, Jul 14, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets - "Animalia"
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.
Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets - "Animalia"
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.
Rubber Duck Costume Contest
Tue, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Give a plain rubber ducky a fabulous costume! Rubber ducks will be posted on the library's Facebook page to receive votes for best costume. Rising grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 5:30pm
Roadside Geology of Alabama
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore the bounty of Alabama's geology with authors Mark and Laura Steltenpohl.
Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets - "Animalia"
Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.
Stump the Librarian
Wed, Jul 15, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets - "Animalia"
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.
Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets - "Animalia"
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.
Basic Mahjong Lessons
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
This event is full
Stump the Librarian
Thu, Jul 16, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Movers and Shakers
Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Music, movement and early literacy for children ages 18-36 months.
Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 9:00am
Movers and Shakers
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Music, movement and early literacy for children ages 18-36 months.
Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Thu, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Prehistoric BINGO
Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put your dino knowledge to the test for a chance to win some awesome prizes! Rising grades 4-6. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 9:00am
Prehistoric BINGO
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put your dino knowledge to the test for a chance to win some awesome prizes! Rising grades 4-6. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 9:00am
Basic Mahjong Lessons
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
This event is full
Stump the Librarian
Fri, Jul 17, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Baby Playdate
Fri, Jul 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 Friday, July 10 2026 at 9:00am
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Jul 17, 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 - Viva Las Vegas
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1964, NR, 85 min.
Teen D&D
Fri, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Play through a serialized one-shot Dungeons and Dragons adventure! Rising grades 7-12. Registration Required.
Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 3:00pm
Stump the Librarian
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Stump the Librarian
Sun, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Houseplant Swap
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Exchange houseplants with others.
Stump the Librarian
Mon, Jul 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Now Showing - Max Dugan Returns
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1983, PG, 98 min.
Reading Buddies
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Practice reading skills in small groups with teen volunteers. Rising 2nd-5th graders. Featuring special visits from Libby, the library dog. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 3:00pm
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Luminous Letters
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library
Create your own illuminated manuscript!
Now Showing - Max Dugan Returns
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1983, PG, 98 min.
Stump the Librarian
Tue, Jul 21, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Kick Off Kindergarten
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Celebrate this milestone with a party just for incoming kindergarteners and their caregivers!
Stump the Librarian
Wed, Jul 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Basic Mahjong Lessons
Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
This event is full
Stump the Librarian
Thu, Jul 23, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Libby Meet & Greet
Thu, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Basic Mahjong Lessons
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
This event is full
Stump the Librarian
Fri, Jul 24, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Faire - Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Fri, Jul 24, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1975, PG, 91 min.
Kid Con: Ren Faire Edition
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Travel back to the Renaissance with games and crafts at the Library Renaissance Fair.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Faire
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Adult Program Room,Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,George P. Farmer Art Gallery,Nonfiction Area,Plaza,Southern Voices Gallery,Teen Department,The Library Theatre,Theatre Conference Room
Calling all knights, dragons and fandoms to come to the Hoover Public Library's SciFi/Fantasy Renaissance Festival!
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Sun, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore the world of role-playing games!
Stump the Librarian
Sun, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Stump the Librarian
Mon, Jul 27, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Travel with the Hoover Library - Learn about 2027 trips to Italy and Iceland
Mon, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Come get information on our 2027 fundraising trips to Tuscany and the Italian Riviera in April and to Iceland to see the Northern Lights in October.
How to Write Grants
Mon, Jul 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Anne Ledvina will teach you to write successful grants.
Stump the Librarian
Tue, Jul 28, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
True Crime Book Club - The I-5 Killer by Ann Rule
Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!
Stump the Librarian
Wed, Jul 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Stump the Librarian
Thu, Jul 30, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Libby Meet & Greet
Thu, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Stump the Librarian
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Dog Days of Summer
Sat, Aug 01, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Calligraphy Class - Online Calligraphy Resources 101
Sat, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Explore online calligraphy lessons.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
Dog Days of Summer
Sun, Aug 02, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Dog Days of Summer
Mon, Aug 03, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Write Club
Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Shakespeare Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
New-to-You Craft Swap
Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Swap your unwanted craft supplies for new-to-you crafting goodies!
Dog Days of Summer
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Family Movie: Scoob!
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2020, 93 min., PG)
Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances
Tue, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn about the cost of caregiving and the benefits of early planning.
Ice Age in Alabama
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
McWane Center's Jun Ebersole shares how Alabama is one of the top states in the US in terms of the diversity of our Ice Age record.
Dog Days of Summer
Wed, Aug 05, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Dog Days of Summer
Thu, Aug 06, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Beyond Words Book Club - The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your passion for reading with others!
Storytime with Libby!
Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a storytime featuring favorite stories selected by our facility dog, Libby! Ages 3-8. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, July 31 2026 at 9:00am
Dog Days of Summer
Fri, Aug 07, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Fri, Aug 07, 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.
D&D 101
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons and how to create your own unique character! Grades 3-6. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, July 24 2026 at 9:00am
Teen D&D
Fri, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Play through a serialized one-shot Dungeons and Dragons adventure! Rising grades 7-12. Registration Required.
Registration opens Friday, July 31 2026 at 3:00pm
Dog Days of Summer
Sat, Aug 08, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 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.
Brain Chats
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn from UAB experts in neuroscience.
Purl on the Plaza
Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
Dog Days of Summer
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Young Artist Reception - Bluff Park
Sun, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured artists
NovelTea Book Club - Cher: The Memoir, Part 1 by Cher
Sun, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults.
Dog Days of Summer
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Now Showing - Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1981, PG, 115 min.
Crafting Kindness
Mon, Aug 10, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,Plaza
Drop in to help community organizations help those in need.
Now Showing - Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1981, PG, 115 min.
Dog Days of Summer
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Well Made at Lee Branch - DIY Magnets
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Create unique magnets from recycled jar lids.
Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 9:00am
Medicare 101
Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Simple and straightforward answers from Karen Haiflich
Well Made - DIY Magnets
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Create unique magnets from recycled jar lids.
Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 9:00am
Birding Basics
Sat, Aug 15, 9:00am - 11:00am
Cahaba Riverchase Greenway
Learn how to identify and locate birds with local expert, Greg Harber, at the Cahaba Riverchase Greenway.
Registration opens Saturday, July 18 2026 at 9:00am
Write Club
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Career Kickstart - Ace Your Job Interview
Mon, Aug 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Ranielle Blackmon will teach you everything you need to know about job interviews.
Vintage Videos - My Man Godfrey
Fri, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1957, NR, 92 min.
Cartoon Rewind
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Enjoy classic cartoons and breakfast treats!
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Sun, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore the world of role-playing games!
The Monthly Assembly - with Red Mountain Regency Dance Society
Mon, Aug 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn to dance with other enthusiasts! Beginners welcome.
True Crime Book Club - Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe
Tue, Aug 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!
Bingo at the Library
Thu, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Play for fun and for prizes!
Top Shelf - Mai Tais & Comedy/Improv!
Sun, Aug 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Celebrate National Mai Tai Day by drinking cocktails and enjoying a performance by Etc. Improv. 21+, ID required.
Registration opens Sunday, August 2 2026 at 1:00pm
Friends of the Hoover Public Library Board Meeting
Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Friends of the Hoover Public Library Board Meeting
Friends Meeting Setup 2026-27
Sun, Sep 13, All day
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Public Kitchen,Southern Voices Gallery
Friends setup
Friends of the Hoover Library - Sept 2026
Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Public Kitchen,Southern Voices Gallery
Meeting at 10:30 am. Program follows immediately.
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