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Home & Hearth: Bringing Nature Indoors
2024-08-15 18:00:00 2024-08-15 20:00:00 America/Chicago Home & Hearth: Bringing Nature Indoors Incorporate plants in every room of your home. Hoover Public Library - Plaza

Thursday, August 15
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-15 18:00:00 2024-08-15 20:00:00 America/Chicago Home & Hearth: Bringing Nature Indoors Incorporate plants in every room of your home. Hoover Public Library - Plaza

Incorporate plants in every room of your home.

Learn more about houseplants and bringing beauty indoors with our expert, Jessica Watts, owner of House Plant Collective. Improve your well-being and bring much needed oxygen to your home with the beauty of nature!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Learn |

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Hoover Public Library
hvcontact@hooverlibrary.org
Phone: 205-444-7800
Branch manager
Amanda Borden
Hours

Hoover Public Library

Mon, Sep 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Well Made at Lee Branch - Mosaic Coaster
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Create a unique design using tile and glass.
Registration is now closed
Homeschool Hub - Picture Day
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Get your "school picture" taken, free of charge. K-12th grade. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Homeschool Hub - Picture Day
Thu, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Get your "school picture" taken, free of charge. K-12th grade. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
PJ Storytime
Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Cancelled
Well Made - Mosaic Coaster
Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library
Create a unique design using tile and glass.
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 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
Write Club Presents - Gary & Rebecca Minder
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Learn how to market your book and connect with your audience.
Story Lab - Weekend Edition
Sat, Sep 20, 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.
Cancelled
Baby Playdate
Mon, Sep 22, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Story Lab on the Plaza - Discover Dogs
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Listen, laugh and learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.
Working Genius
Mon, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Lara Allen helps you identify the type of work that brings you joy and energy.
Runoff Municipal Election
Tue, Sep 23, All day
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Runoff Municipal Election
Cancelled
Together with Tots
Tue, Sep 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Excel: Crash Course!
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Brief introduction to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application.
This event is full
Cancelled
Together with Tots
Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Cancelled
Story Sprouts
Wed, Sep 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Story Sprouts at Aldridge Gardens
Wed, Sep 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Aldridge Gardens - The Pavillion
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Cancelled
Story Sprouts
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Story Sprouts at Aldridge Gardens
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Aldridge Gardens - The Pavillion
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Read with Libby!
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
This event is full
Read with Libby!
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
This event is full
Read with Libby!
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Wiggles & Waves - Sensory Storytime
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Practice reading skills in small groups with teen volunteers. Grades 2-5. Featuring special visits from Libby, the library dog. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, September 18 2025 at 4:30pm
PJ Storytime
Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 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!
Storytime with Libby!
Fri, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a dog-themed storytime featuring our facility dog, Libby! Ages 3-5. Individual registration required.
Dragon Training Camp
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Learn how to train your dragon along with some familiar faces (and dragons) complete with games and crafts!
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Sun, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore an awesome gaming genre!
College Application Strategies
Sun, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Are you a senior working on your college apps or a curious underclassman? Come learn strategies for creating applications that are thoughtful, impactful and highlight the best of you! Grades 9-12.
Baby Playdate
Mon, Sep 29, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Story Lab - Fungus Fun
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Listen, laugh and learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.
Backyard Vacation Planning
Mon, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Why travel for vacation? Discover all the things Birmingham has to offer!
Together with Tots
Tue, Sep 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 24 2025 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 24 2025 at 9:00am
Movie Bingo
Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Guess the movie as you play Bingo for a chance to win prizes! Grades 4-6. Registration required.
The History of the Book
Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Learn about the invention and evolution of the book from Professor Alison Chapman.
Teen D&D
Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Play through a one-off Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 6:00pm
True Crime Book Club - Guilty Creatures by Mikita Brottman
Tue, Sep 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!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, September 25 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Oct 01, 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, September 25 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Oct 01, 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, September 25 2025 at 12:00am
Beyond Words Book Club - The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your passion for reading with others!
PJ Storytime
Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Draw along with our storyteller in this storytime where drawing is a part of every story. Ages 5-10. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, September 19 2025 at 9:00am
Sleepyhead Storytime
Sat, Oct 04, 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.
Baby Playdate
Mon, Oct 06, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 30 2025 at 9:00am
Friends of the Hoover Public Library - Artificial Intelligence with Mike Shaw
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Refreshments at 9:45 a.m. Meeting at 10 a.m. Program follows immediately.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Mon, Oct 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Story Lab - Rocket to Space
Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Listen, laugh and learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.
Write Club: Crafting Short Stories - with local author Bobby Mathews
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Give your short story life and prepare it for publication!
Together with Tots
Tue, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 1 2025 at 9:00am
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Oct 07, 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.
Registration opens Friday, September 19 2025 at 2:00pm
Together with Tots
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 1 2025 at 9:00am
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Oct 07, 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.
Registration opens Friday, September 19 2025 at 2:00pm
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
The Empowered Caregiver
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Multi-part series presented by the Alzheimer's Association
The Science Lady - Spooky Science (Grades 1-3)
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Join us for spook-tacular science experiments that are eerie-sistible. Grades 1-3. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 9:00am
Story Sprouts
Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, October 2 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Oct 08, 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, October 2 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Oct 08, 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, October 2 2025 at 12:00am
Homeschool Hub - Spooky Crafts
Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Get into the Halloween spirit with spooky crafts. Grades K-6. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, September 25 2025 at 9:00am
Medicare 101
Thu, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Simple and straightforward answers from Karen Haiflich
PJ Storytime
Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 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!
Insatiable Readers Book Club - There's No Business Like Show Business
Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Family Fall Hoedown
Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Fall is here, so let out a cheer! Celebrate the season with dancing and singing in this family dance party.
Purl on the Plaza
Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
Online Insatiable Readers Book Club - There's No Business Like Show Business
Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Young Artist Reception
Sun, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured artists
NovelTea Book Club - The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon
Sun, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults
Baby Playdate
Mon, Oct 13, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Mon, Oct 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Crafting Kindness - Hoover Cop Stop
Mon, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Create fidget toys officers can share with kids during times of stress.
Story Lab - Heads Up!
Mon, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Listen, laugh and learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.
Together with Tots
Tue, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 8 2025 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 8 2025 at 9:00am
Mahjong Lessons
Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Gaming Club - Video Games
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Play against friends and even make some new ones! Grades 3-6. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 30 2025 at 9:00am
Murder Mystery Party
Tue, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
There's been a mysterious death; can you uncover the identity of the murderer? Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 30 2025 at 9:00am
Story Sprouts
Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Mahjong Lessons
Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
Read with Libby!
Wed, Oct 15, 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, October 9 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Oct 15, 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, October 9 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Oct 15, 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, October 9 2025 at 12:00am
Live on the Plaza - Jada Cato
Wed, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Nashville singer-songwriter brings country tunes to Hoover.
Well Made at Lee Branch - Ghost Tea Light Holder
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Create a boo-tiful mini ghost out of clay and put it on top of a tea light for some spook-tacular effects!
This event is full
PJ Storytime
Thu, Oct 16, 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 - Ghost Tea Light Holder
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room
Create a boo-tiful mini ghost out of clay and put it on top of a tea light for some spook-tacular effects!
This event is full
Good to be Bad: Sensory Friendly Preview - Call to Register
Fri, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Youth Program Room
Need to enjoy the magic early in a sensory friendly way? Take a walk on the wicked side with your favorite villains. Call to register.
Good to be Bad - Halloween Party
Fri, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Children's Department,Plaza
Take a walk on the wicked side with your favorite villains--from over the rainbow to a galaxy far, far away! Costumes encouraged at our annual Halloween party!
Write Club
Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Local Author Spotlight - Bobby Mathews
Sun, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Find your next read among local authors!
Baby Playdate
Mon, Oct 20, 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, October 14 2025 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Mon, Oct 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Story Lab - Pasta & Pizza Menu
Mon, Oct 20, 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.
Will AI Improve Our Lives and Businesses...or Destroy Them?
Mon, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn how artificial intelligence is changing our world with Dr. Dale Callahan.
Get Out of the Water! - Creature from the Black Lagoon
Mon, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:50pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1954, G, 79 min.
Together with Tots
Tue, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 9:00am
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 9:00am
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Oct 21, 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.
Mahjong Lessons
Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
The Science Lady - Spooky Science (Grades 4-6)
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Join us for spook-tacular science experiments that are eerie-sistible. Grades 4-6. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 9:00am
Hoover Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Allen Board Room
Library Board Meetings normally meets the third Tuesday of each month.
Psychic Protection & Cutting Cords
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Learn to put up an energetic shield between you, others and the otherworldly.
Teen D&D
Tue, Oct 21, 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, October 14 2025 at 6:00pm
Story Sprouts
Wed, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Mahjong Lessons
Wed, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
Read with Libby!
Wed, Oct 22, 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, October 16 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Oct 22, 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, October 16 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Oct 22, 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, October 16 2025 at 12:00am
Wiggles & Waves - Sensory Storytime
Thu, Oct 23, 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, October 9 2025 at 9:00am
Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 23, 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, October 16 2025 at 4:30pm
PJ Storytime
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
THE JASON BISHOP SHOW
Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
THE LIBRARY THEATRE 2025-2026. JOIN US FOR OUR 33RD SEASON!
Bingo at the Library
Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Play for fun and for prizes.
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 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, October 10 2025 at 9:00am
THE JASON BISHOP SHOW
Fri, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
THE LIBRARY THEATRE 2025-2026. JOIN US FOR OUR 33RD SEASON!
Storytime Surprise
Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Drop in for a top secret storytime with stories and songs for all ages!
Malice in Wonderland
Sat, Oct 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Wonderland is just down the Rabbit Hole for this year's Adult Halloween Party!
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Sun, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore an awesome gaming genre!
Baby Playdate
Mon, Oct 27, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 21 2025 at 9:00am
2025-2026 Friends of Hoover Library Board Meeting
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Friends of Hoover Library Board Meeting
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Mon, Oct 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Story Lab - Nothing to Fear
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Listen, laugh and learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.
Get Out of the Water! - JAWS
Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 8:35pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1975, PG, 124 min.
Together with Tots
Tue, Oct 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 22 2025 at 9:00am
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 22 2025 at 9:00am
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Mahjong Lessons
Tue, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Monster Cupcake Decorating
Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Decorate and devour delicious monstrosities. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 14 2025 at 9:00am
True Crime Book Club - Shallow Graves by Ray Fysh
Tue, Oct 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!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Mahjong Lessons
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
Read with Libby!
Wed, Oct 29, 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, October 23 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Oct 29, 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, October 23 2025 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Wed, Oct 29, 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, October 23 2025 at 12:00am
Live on the Plaza: Patrick D'Arcy
Wed, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Irish Uillean piper and his band make their Hoover debut
PJ Storytime
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Trick or Treat!
Fri, Oct 31, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library
Trick or Treat at the library from 9 AM - 6 PM!
Sleepyhead Storytime
Sat, Nov 01, 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.
Houseplant Swap
Sun, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Exchange houseplants with others.
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 opens Tuesday, October 28 2025 at 9:00am
Friends of the Hoover Public Library - Climate Change in Antarctica with Dr James McClintock
Mon, Nov 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Public Kitchen,Southern Voices Gallery
Refreshments at 9:45 a.m. Meeting at 10 a.m. Program follows immediately.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
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.
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 29 2025 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 29 2025 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 28 2025 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 4 2025 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Thursday, October 30 2025 at 12:00am
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.
Registration opens Thursday, October 30 2025 at 12:00am
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.
Registration opens Thursday, October 30 2025 at 12:00am
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.
Registration opens Friday, October 24 2025 at 9:00am
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.
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.
Registration opens Thursday, October 30 2025 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Saturday, November 1 2025 at 9:00am
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.
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
Registration opens Friday, October 17 2025 at 9:00am
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
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 21 2025 at 10:30am
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
Registration opens Tuesday, October 21 2025 at 6:30pm
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!
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
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: 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
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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