(205) 444-7800 Mon - Thu 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 1-5
Distinguish truth from misinformation with Alabama Media Professionals
Alabama Media Professionals invites community members of all ages to hear scholars, local reporters and editors discuss how to discern between fake news and vital information necessary to make life changing decisions in everyday life and politics. Weeding through misinformation takes time and effort, but with the right tools, it can be made easier. Light snacks will be provided.
Alabama Media Professionals is a volunteer-run nonprofit that provides professional-development and networking opportunities for communicators in various fields, from news media, marketing and advertising to education and book writing. The AMP Education Fund is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to offer communications professionals continuing education in ethical, standards-based practices, to provide scholarships for aspiring communicators, and to help Alabamians of all ages improve their news-literacy skills. For more information, visit www.almediaprofessionals.org.
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.