Lee Branch Book Club

Tue, Jun 06, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Entrance Lobby

The Friends of the Hoover Library invite you to their summer sidewalk sale!

Lucky Diaz - Award-winning indie pop-rock for families

Tue, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word, a word processing application.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

Irresistible fresh pop tunes from Latin Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated music & author powerhouse.

Lucky Diaz - Award-winning indie pop-rock for families

Tue, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

Irresistible fresh pop tunes from Latin Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated music & author powerhouse.

Lucky Diaz - Award-winning indie pop-rock for families

Tue, Jun 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

Irresistible fresh pop tunes from Latin Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated music & author powerhouse.

Lucky Diaz - Award-winning indie pop-rock for families

Wed, Jun 07, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Entrance Lobby

The Friends of the Hoover Library invite you to their summer sidewalk sale!

Wed, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

Irresistible fresh pop tunes from Latin Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated music & author powerhouse.

Lucky Diaz - Award-winning indie pop-rock for families

Wed, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

Irresistible fresh pop tunes from Latin Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated music & author powerhouse.

Live on the Plaza: AOA Trio

Wed, Jun 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Wing

Acoustic trio performing Celtic and world music

Summer Spanish Practice Group

Wed, Jun 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room

Join us for extra Spanish practice during the summer!

Thu, Jun 08, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Entrance Lobby

The Friends of the Hoover Library invite you to their summer sidewalk sale!

Lucky Diaz - Award-winning indie pop-rock for families

Thu, Jun 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word, a word processing application.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

Irresistible fresh pop tunes from Latin Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated music & author powerhouse.

A, B, C and Ds of Medicare

Thu, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area

Introduction to Medicare

True Stories Book Club - Leave Only Footprints by Conor Knighton

Thu, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room

Join us as we discuss nonfiction titles.

Lucky Diaz - Award-winning indie pop-rock for families

Thu, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre

Irresistible fresh pop tunes from Latin Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated music & author powerhouse.

Crafternoon

Thu, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Teen Department

Hang out in the teen department and craft! Use provided materials or bring your own project. Grades 7-12.

Vintage Videos - 12 Angry Men (1957)

Fri, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

Enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Fri, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre

The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.

Insatiable Readers Book Club - Just One Thing (Microhistories)

Sat, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room

Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.

World Wide Knit in Public Day: Free Basic Knitting Lessons

Sat, Jun 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Reading Room

Learn basic knitting skills.

World Wide Knit in Public Day: Free Basic Crochet Lessons

Sat, Jun 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza

Learn the basics of crochet in a one-on-one setting.

This event is full

World Wide Knit in Public Day

Sat, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Wing

Better living through stitching together!

NovelTea Book Club - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Sun, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald, Shakespeare & Theatre Conference Rooms

Sunday afternoon book discussion group for adults.

Young Artist Reception

Sun, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

A reception honoring this month's featured young artists.

Mon, Jun 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Summer storytime series designed for children under five.

Mon, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Summer storytime series designed for children under five.

Helping Hands

Mon, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room

Roll newspapers for a local humane society

Perler Bead Art

Mon, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Make art with Perler beads. Use pre-made designs or get creative and design your own. Grades 4-6. Individual Registration Required.

This event is full

Perler Bead Art!

Mon, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Make art with Perler beads. Use pre-made designs or get creative and design your own. Grades 4-6. Individual Registration Required.

Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Class introduces users to the basics of Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application.

Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

A hilarious and interactive adaptation of the fairytale classic about the magical little man who can spin straw into gold.

Community Art Supply Swap & Crafting Event

Tue, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

A hilarious and interactive adaptation of the fairytale classic about the magical little man who can spin straw into gold.

Tue, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Wing

Bring and trade your unneeded and unwanted craft items and make something to take home.

International Snack Taste Test

Tue, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

A hilarious and interactive adaptation of the fairytale classic about the magical little man who can spin straw into gold.

Tue, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Taste unique snack foods from around the world. Grades 7-12. Individual Registration Required.

Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

A hilarious and interactive adaptation of the fairytale classic about the magical little man who can spin straw into gold.

Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

A hilarious and interactive adaptation of the fairytale classic about the magical little man who can spin straw into gold.

Thu, Jun 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Class introduces users to the basics of Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application.

Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

A hilarious and interactive adaptation of the fairytale classic about the magical little man who can spin straw into gold.

Lee Branch Book Club - A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

A hilarious and interactive adaptation of the fairytale classic about the magical little man who can spin straw into gold.

Open Gaming

Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Teen Department

Hang out in the teen department and play board games or the Nintendo Switch! Grades 7-12.

Thu, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

Meet your favorite librarians for a coffee and book discussion.

Hoover-AHEAD's Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Fri, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

Enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Sat, Jun 17, 10:00am - 5:30pm

Hoover Public Library

Hoover Public Library is partnering with Hoover-AHEAD to help our city celebrate freedom and commemorate Juneteenth with a variety of family-friendly activities.

Write Club Presents: Bobby Mathews

Sat, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza

Join us for a presentation by local author Bobby Mathews

Film Club: Slavery by Another Name

Sun, Jun 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre

Free monthly screenings of documentary films

Canva: The Basics! - Introduction to Canva

Tue, Jun 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Entrance Lobby

The Friends of the Hoover Library invite you to their summer sidewalk sale!

Canceled

Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library

An Introduction to Canva, the Free Online Design Tool

Tue, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

High energy comedy and unbelievable bubbles!

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

High energy comedy and unbelievable bubbles!

Tue, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Learn the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease.

Live on the Plaza: Ahleuchatistas

Tue, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

High energy comedy and unbelievable bubbles!

Tue, Jun 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Wing

Instrumental prog-punk trio makes their Hoover debut

Wed, Jun 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Entrance Lobby

The Friends of the Hoover Library invite you to their summer sidewalk sale!

Wood Painting

Wed, Jun 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room

Paint on fun wooden shapes!

This event is full

Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

High energy comedy and unbelievable bubbles!

Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

High energy comedy and unbelievable bubbles!

Wood Painting

Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room

Paint on fun wooden shapes!

This event is full

Thu, Jun 22, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Entrance Lobby

The Friends of the Hoover Library invite you to their summer sidewalk sale!

4th of July Door Hanger at Lee Branch

Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

High energy comedy and unbelievable bubbles!

Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

Make a wreath just in time for the holiday!

Registration opens Thursday, June 8 2023 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

High energy comedy and unbelievable bubbles!

Crafternoon

Thu, Jun 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Teen Department

Hang out in the teen department and craft! Use provided materials or bring your own project. Grades 7-12.

Trivia Night

Thu, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Wing

Come to Trivia Night for competitive chill, fantastically bad puns, music, questions, and hopefully... answers!

Baby Playdate

Fri, Jun 23, 9:30am - 10:15am

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open ended play. Ages 0-18 Months. Registration required.

Registration opens Saturday, June 17 2023 at 10:00am

Fri, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

Enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Self-Defense for All

Sat, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms

Learn how to defend yourself from an attacker.

This event is full

Pen & Paper RPG Society

Sun, Jun 25, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Wing

Come in for an afternoon of fun as we explore this awesome gaming genre!

Mon, Jun 26, 9:30am - 10:00am

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Summer storytime series designed for children under five.

Now Showing - Fatherhood (2021)

Mon, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Summer storytime series designed for children under five.

Mon, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre,Public Kitchen

Free monthly screenings of popular films.

Furry Friends - Stuffed Animal Adoption

Mon, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Adopt a stuffed pup and learn about the care and keeping of your pet. Grades 1-3. Individual Registration Required.

Registration opens Monday, June 19 2023 at 9:00am

Furry Friends - Stuffed Animal Adoption

Mon, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Adopt a stuffed pup and learn about the care and keeping of your pet. Grades 1-3. Individual Registration Required.

Registration opens Monday, June 19 2023 at 9:00am

Now Showing - Fatherhood (2021)

Mon, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre,Public Kitchen

Free monthly screenings of popular films.

Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.

True Crime Book Club - Hell's Princess by Harold Schechter

Tue, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.

Tue, Jun 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Allen Board Room,Zoom Room 3

Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!

Tue, Jun 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.

Giant Game Night

Tue, Jun 27, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Play giant versions of your favorite games! Grades 7-12. Individual Registration Required.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 20 2023 at 9:00am

Wed, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.

Wed, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.

Thu, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.

Thu, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.

Open Gaming

Thu, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Teen Department

Hang out in the teen department and play board games or the Nintendo Switch! Grades 7-12.

PowerPoint: Crash Course!

Fri, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

Enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Sat, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Crash course in the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint, a multimedia presentation application.

Registration opens Friday, June 16 2023 at 2:00pm

Mon, Jul 03, 9:30am - 10:00am

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Summer storytime series designed for children under five.

International Tour de Food

Mon, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Summer storytime series designed for children under five.

Mon, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Explore and experience foods around the world through taste tests, trivia and crafts. Grades 4-6. Individual Registration Required.

Registration opens Monday, June 26 2023 at 9:00am

International Tour de Food

Mon, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Explore and experience foods around the world through taste tests, trivia and crafts. Grades 4-6. Individual Registration Required.

Registration opens Monday, June 26 2023 at 9:00am

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile - Family Movie

Wed, Jul 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre

Enjoy a film based on the children's book about a crocodile that lives in New York City. Refreshments served. Rated PG.

Douglas Degges - Visual Art Exhibition

Thu, Jul 06, All day

Hoover Public Library - Friends Gallery

July 6 - August 31, 2023

Beyond Words Book Club - Sugar and Salt by Susan Wiggs

Thu, Jul 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

This is a one hour open lab where patrons can ask questions about computers and related technology issues.

Registration opens Friday, June 16 2023 at 2:00pm

Thu, Jul 06, 10:00am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Public Lounge/Book Nook,Zoom Room 2

Delve deeper into your love of literature by sharing it with others.

The Bad Guys - Family Movie

Thu, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

This is a one hour open lab where patrons can ask questions about computers and related technology issues.

Registration opens Friday, June 16 2023 at 2:00pm

Thu, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre

Enjoy a film based on the popular children's books about notorious animal criminals changing their ways. Refreshments served. Rated PG.

Crafternoon

Thu, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Teen Department

Hang out in the teen department and craft! Use provided materials or bring your own project. Grades 7-12.

Vintage Videos - An American in Paris (1951)

Fri, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

Enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Fri, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre

Three friends struggle to find work in Paris. Things become more complicated when two of them fall in love with the same woman.

Day of Play

Sat, Jul 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Children's Department

Participate in imaginative play inspired by community helpers.

Insatiable Readers Book Club - All Together Now

Sat, Jul 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room

Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.

Purl on the Plaza

Sat, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Wing

Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty meeting of all fiber enthusiasts!

Houseplant Swap

Sun, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Wing

Exchange houseplants with others

NovelTea Book Club - Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism By Amanda Montell

Sun, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms

Sunday afternoon book discussion group for adults.

Mon, Jul 10, 9:30am - 10:00am

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Summer storytime series designed for children under five.

Mon, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Summer storytime series designed for children under five.

Helping Hands

Mon, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room

Roll newspapers for a local humane society

Art, Mind & Soul

Mon, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Children will learn to express their emotions through art and other methods of mindfulness. Grades 1-3. Registration Required

Registration opens Friday, June 30 2023 at 9:00am

Art, Mind & Soul

Mon, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Children will learn to express their emotions through art and other methods of mindfulness. Grades 1-3. Registration Required

Registration opens Friday, June 30 2023 at 9:00am

The Secret Agency - Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop with a Solid Gold Soul

Tue, Jul 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word, a word processing application.

Registration opens Friday, June 16 2023 at 2:00pm

Tue, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

An interactive and inspiring hip-hop experience for families everywhere.

The Secret Agency - Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop with a Solid Gold Soul

Tue, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

An interactive and inspiring hip-hop experience for families everywhere.

The Secret Agency - Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop with a Solid Gold Soul

Tue, Jul 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

An interactive and inspiring hip-hop experience for families everywhere.

Glow Art: Disco Edition

Tue, Jul 11, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Make a 2D black light disco ball craft! Grades 7-12. Individual Registration Required.

Registration opens Monday, July 3 2023 at 9:00am

The Secret Agency - Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop with a Solid Gold Soul

Wed, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

An interactive and inspiring hip-hop experience for families everywhere.

The Secret Agency - Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop with a Solid Gold Soul

Wed, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

An interactive and inspiring hip-hop experience for families everywhere.

Excel: Crash Course!

Wed, Jul 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Brief introduction to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application.

Registration opens Friday, June 16 2023 at 2:00pm

Well-Made Workshop - Healthy Eating on a Budget & Food as Medicine

Wed, Jul 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza

Herbalist Cameron Strouss of Deep Roots School of Foraging and Herbal Medicine will share ways to eat healthy foods on a budget and how you can use food as medicine.

Book Page Jewelry at Lee Branch

Thu, Jul 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word, a word processing application.

Registration opens Friday, June 16 2023 at 2:00pm

Thu, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

Make rings and necklaces using pages from old books.

Registration opens Thursday, June 29 2023 at 9:00am

The Secret Agency - Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop with a Solid Gold Soul

Thu, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

An interactive and inspiring hip-hop experience for families everywhere.

True Stories Book Club - The Dressmakers of Auschwitz by Lucy Adlington

Thu, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room

Join us as we discuss nonfiction titles.

The Secret Agency - Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop with a Solid Gold Soul

Thu, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

An interactive and inspiring hip-hop experience for families everywhere.

Open Gaming

Thu, Jul 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Teen Department

Hang out in the teen department and play board games or the Nintendo Switch! Grades 7-12.

Top Shelf: Between the Wines

Fri, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

Enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Game Night

Fri, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Wing

Heed the call of the tabletop and come out to the library for a night of board game fun!

Write Club

Sat, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Shakespeare Room

Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.

Film Club: The Dawn Wall

Sun, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 3:15pm

Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre

Free monthly screenings of documentary films

Young Artist Reception

Sun, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

A reception honoring this month's featured young artists.

Sun, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Wing,Public Kitchen

Learn more about wine during our fun tasting event.

This event is full

Mon, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:00am

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Summer storytime series designed for children under five.

Now Showing - Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

Mon, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Summer storytime series designed for children under five.

Mon, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:10pm

Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre,Public Kitchen

Free monthly screenings of popular films.

Retro Gaming

Mon, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Join us for old-school games and fun fit for family and friends. Grades 4-6. Individual Registration Required.

Registration opens Monday, July 10 2023 at 9:00am

Retro Gaming

Mon, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Join us for old-school games and fun fit for family and friends. Grades 4-6. Individual Registration Required.

Registration opens Monday, July 10 2023 at 9:00am

Now Showing - Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

Mon, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:10pm

Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre,Public Kitchen

Free monthly screenings of popular films.

Tue, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Class introduces users to the basics of Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application.

Registration opens Friday, June 16 2023 at 2:00pm

Tue, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

New venue Hoover Public Library - Public Kitchen,Shakespeare Room,Southern Voices Gallery,Theatre Conference Room,The Library Theatre

A family-fun celebration of rhythm, story & song with percussionist Dave Holland.

Saving the Dark: Astronomy for All

Tue, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New venue Hoover Public Library - Public Kitchen,Friends Gallery,Shakespeare Room,Southern Voices Gallery,Theatre Conference Room,The Library Theatre

A family-fun celebration of rhythm, story & song with percussionist Dave Holland.

Tue, Jul 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Wing

Find out more about light pollution and how to champion dark skies.

Tue, Jul 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

New venue Hoover Public Library - Friends Gallery,Public Kitchen,Shakespeare Room,Southern Voices Gallery,Theatre Conference Room,The Library Theatre

A family-fun celebration of rhythm, story & song with percussionist Dave Holland.

Game Show Extravaganza

Tue, Jul 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Eat pizza and compete in game show inspired events. Grades 7-12. Individual Registration Required.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 18 2023 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

A family-fun celebration of rhythm, story & song with percussionist Dave Holland.

Wed, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

A family-fun celebration of rhythm, story & song with percussionist Dave Holland.

Thu, Jul 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Class introduces users to the basics of Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application.

Registration opens Friday, June 16 2023 at 2:00pm

Thu, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

A family-fun celebration of rhythm, story & song with percussionist Dave Holland.

Lee Branch Book Club - The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones

Thu, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

A family-fun celebration of rhythm, story & song with percussionist Dave Holland.

Thu, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

Meet your favorite librarians for a coffee and book discussion.

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Bootlegger Night

Thu, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre,Public Kitchen

See a KGLW concert on the big screen!

Baby Playdate

Fri, Jul 21, 9:30am - 10:15am

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open ended play. Ages 0-18 Months. Registration required.

Registration opens Saturday, July 15 2023 at 10:00am

Middle School Kickoff! - Get ready for Middle School

Fri, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

Enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!

Mon, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

New middle school students celebrate their next big adventure with games and a frozen treat among friends. Incoming 6th graders.

Intermediate Excel (2 Parts)

Tue, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Class introduces users to more advanced features of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet application.

Registration opens Friday, June 16 2023 at 2:00pm

Kick Off Kindergarten

Tue, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Celebrate this milestone with a party just for Kindergarteners and their caregivers!

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Tue, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Learn about the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages, risk factors and more.

True Crime Book Club - Without Conscience by Robert D. Hare

Tue, Jul 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Allen Board Room,Zoom Room 3

Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!

Sticker Maker Craft

Wed, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room

Design and decorate 3/4-inch circle stickers!

Intermediate Excel (2 Parts)

Thu, Jul 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Class introduces users to more advanced features of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet application.

Registration opens Friday, June 16 2023 at 2:00pm

Get Organized! at Lee Branch

Thu, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:45am

East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

Learn organizational techniques from Kim McBrayer, Professional Organizer and Owner/CEO of Space Cadets!

Registration opens Thursday, July 13 2023 at 9:00am

Canceled

Live on the Plaza: Liz & the Grand Tour

Thu, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Hoover Public Library

Band plays over 70 years of country hits!

Into the Library-Verse

Sat, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Children's Department

Celebrate the new Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse movie with crafts, activities and games for the whole family

Pen & Paper RPG Society

Sun, Jul 30, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza

Come in for an afternoon of fun as we explore this awesome gaming genre!

Tue, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hoover Public Library

This is a one hour open lab where patrons can ask questions about computers and related technology issues.

Registration opens Friday, July 21 2023 at 2:00pm

Beyond Words Book Club - Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Tue, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library

This is a one hour open lab where patrons can ask questions about computers and related technology issues.

Registration opens Friday, July 21 2023 at 2:00pm

Thu, Aug 03, 10:00am - 11:30am

Hoover Public Library - Public Lounge/Book Nook,Zoom Room 2

Delve deeper into your love of literature by sharing it with others.

Learn Calligraphy: Drawing from the Heart

Sat, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Learn to embellish calligraphy borders.

Football Family Fun

Sat, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza

Games, knowledge and fun activities for everyone from the newly interested to the most seasoned fanatic!

Mikayla Hammock - Visual Art Exhibition

Mon, Aug 07, All day

Hoover Public Library - George P. Farmer Art Gallery

August 7 - November 30, 2023

The Enneagram: More Than Personality Typing

Mon, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Three weekly sessions exploring this ancient tool for self-discovery.

Registration opens Monday, July 3 2023 at 9:00am

Survival Sewing: Hemming Pants

Mon, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room

If your pants are too long, Lea and Madalyn have some hemming shortcuts for you!

Registration opens Saturday, July 1 2023 at 10:00am

Live on the Plaza: CashBack: A Johnny Cash Tribute

Wed, Aug 09, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Wing

Johnny Cash tribute band makes their library debut

Thu, Aug 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

This is a one hour open lab where patrons can ask questions about computers and related technology issues.

Registration opens Friday, July 21 2023 at 2:00pm

A, B, C and Ds of Medicare - Introduction to Medicare

Thu, Aug 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

This is a one hour open lab where patrons can ask questions about computers and related technology issues.

Registration opens Friday, July 21 2023 at 2:00pm

Thu, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area

Straightforward answers from Karen Haiflich.

True Stories Book Club - Solito by Javier Zamora

Thu, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room

Join us as we discuss nonfiction titles.

Insatiable Readers Book Club - The Reading Life

Sat, Aug 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room

Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.

Purl on the Plaza

Sat, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Wing

Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty meeting of all fiber enthusiasts!

NovelTea Book Club - The Girls with No Names by Serena Burdick

Sun, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Allen Board Room

Sunday afternoon book discussion group for adults.

Young Artist Reception

Sun, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza

A reception honoring this month's featured young artists from Shades Mountain Elementary and Hoover Private Schools.

Helping Hands

Mon, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room

Roll newspapers for a local humane society

The Enneagram: More Than Personality Typing

Mon, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Three weekly sessions exploring this ancient tool for self-discovery.

Registration opens Monday, July 3 2023 at 9:00am

How to Tell a Story: A Moth-Inspired Workshop

Tue, Aug 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word, a word processing application.

Registration opens Friday, July 21 2023 at 2:00pm

Tue, Aug 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Wing

If you've ever listened to The Moth StorySlam on National Public Radio and wanted to learn how to craft your own story, this workshop is for you!

Registration opens Saturday, July 15 2023 at 10:00am

Online Adult ESL Classes - Level 2

Thu, Aug 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word, a word processing application.

Registration opens Friday, July 21 2023 at 2:00pm

Thu, Aug 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hoover Public Library - Zoom Room 3

Intermediate-Advanced level English classes for adults

Registration opens Tuesday, August 1 2023 at 10:00am

Lee Branch Book Club - The Menendez Murders by Robert Rand

Thu, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

Meet your favorite librarians for a coffee and book discussion.

Online Adult ESL Classes - Level 1

Thu, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Zoom Room 3

Beginner level English classes for adults

Registration opens Tuesday, August 1 2023 at 10:00am

Write Club

Sat, Aug 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Public Lounge/Book Nook

Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.

Canva: The Basics! - Introduction to Canva

Sat, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

An Introduction to Canva, the Free Online Design Tool

The Enneagram: More Than Personality Typing

Mon, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Three weekly sessions exploring this ancient tool for self-discovery.

Registration opens Monday, July 3 2023 at 9:00am

Understanding and Responding to Dementia Behaviors

Tue, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Class introduces users to the basics of Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application.

Registration opens Friday, July 21 2023 at 2:00pm

Tue, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room

Learn about some of the common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia.

Canceled

Wed, Aug 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Hoover Public Library

Class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word, a word processing application.

Online Adult ESL Classes - Level 2

Thu, Aug 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Class introduces users to the basics of Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application.

Registration opens Friday, July 21 2023 at 2:00pm

Thu, Aug 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hoover Public Library - Zoom Room 3

Intermediate-Advanced level English classes for adults

Registration opens Tuesday, August 1 2023 at 10:00am

Crate Crafts at Lee Branch

Thu, Aug 24, 10:30am - 11:45am

East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room

Make a fun decorative piece for your counter.

Registration opens Thursday, August 10 2023 at 9:00am

Online Adult ESL Classes - Level 1

Thu, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Zoom Room 3

Beginner level English classes for adults

Registration opens Tuesday, August 1 2023 at 10:00am

Trivia Night

Thu, Aug 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza Wing

Come to Trivia Night for competitive chill, fantastically bad puns, music, questions, and hopefully... answers!

Pen & Paper RPG Society

Sun, Aug 27, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Hoover Public Library - Plaza

Come in for an afternoon of fun as we explore this awesome gaming genre!

Friends of the Hoover Public Library Board Meeting

Mon, Aug 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room

Friends of the Hoover Public Library Board Meeting

PowerPoint: Crash Course!

Tue, Aug 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Training Center

Crash course in the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint, a multimedia presentation application.

Registration opens Friday, July 21 2023 at 2:00pm

True Crime Book Club - The Menendez Murders by Robert Rand

Tue, Aug 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Hoover Public Library - Allen Board Room,Zoom Room 3

Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!

Canceled