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Ken Block & Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel
2026-05-07 19:00:00 2026-05-07 21:30:00 America/Chicago Ken Block & Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel The Library Theatre 2025-2026. Join us for our 33rd season! Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

Thursday, May 07
7:00pm - 9:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-07 19:00:00 2026-05-07 21:30:00 America/Chicago Ken Block & Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel The Library Theatre 2025-2026. Join us for our 33rd season! Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level

Hoover Public Library

Theatre Level

The Library Theatre 2025-2026. Join us for our 33rd season!

Best known as two of the five members of the platinum-selling southern rock band Sister Hazel, Ken and Drew will take fans on a journey through instantly recognizable Sister Hazel favorites – “All For You,” “Change Your Mind,” “Happy,” “Champagne High,” a few “B” sides/deep cuts, new material, crafty storytelling and lots of laughs. This intimate evening promises to be reminiscent of their earlier performance days as an acoustic duo from Gainesville, Florida. “Miss it and miss out!”

Tickets on sale September 16!

$40 per show or $320 for the full season!

(Price includes all fees)

Visit us at
thelibrarytheatre.com
for ticket sale schedule.

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | The Library Theatre |

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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.

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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Fri, Feb 06, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Fitzgerald, Shakespeare & Conference Room,Friends Gallery,Southern Voices Gallery,Theatre Conference Room
Find great deals on used books and media. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a storytime featuring favorite stories selected by our facility dog, Libby! Ages 3-5. Registration required.
Retro Cuteness Overload
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Fall back into the 80s ultra-cuteness with crafts, games and activities sure to warm your heart! All ages.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Fitzgerald, Shakespeare & Conference Room,Friends Gallery,Southern Voices Gallery,Theatre Conference Room
Find great deals on used books and media. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
Young Artist Reception
Sun, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured artists
Local Author Spotlight
Sun, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Poet Laureates Ashley M. Jones (State of Alabama) and Salaam Green (City of Birmingham) will share their new books of poetry.
NovelTea Book Club - The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue
Sun, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults
Baby Playdate
Mon, Feb 09, 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.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Mon, Feb 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Now Showing - Hidden Figures
Mon, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
2016, PG, 127 min
Crafting Kindness - Ronald McDonald House Charities
Mon, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Assemble Valentine craft kits for kids that are in the hospital
Story Lab - We Love Horses & Unicorns!
Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Listen, laugh and learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.
Write Club
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Create Your Story, Part II - A Book Binding Series
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn a new book binding technique to add to your repertoire while creating a one of kind book to cherish.
This event is full
Now Showing - Hidden Figures
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
2016, PG, 127 min
Together with Tots
Tue, Feb 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Word: Crash Course!
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word, a word processing application.
This event is full
Together with Tots
Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Crow Party
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dress in your feathery finest as we solve puzzles and trade trinkets. It's going to be caw-some! Grades 4-6. Registration required.
Teen D&D
Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Play through a one-off Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Story Sprouts
Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Homeschool Hub - Valentine Exchange
Thu, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Exchange Valentines with fellow Homeschoolers. Supplies will be provided or you can bring your own! Grades K-6. Individual registration required.
This event is full
Medicare 101
Thu, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Simple and straightforward answers from Karen Haiflich
Read with Libby!
Thu, Feb 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.
Read with Libby!
Thu, Feb 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.
Read with Libby!
Thu, Feb 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.
This event is full
PJ Storytime
Thu, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Bingo at the Library
Thu, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Play for fun and for prizes!
Live on the Plaza - Luke Schneider / Saapato
Thu, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Two ambient artists at the forefront of their genre make their Hoover debuts.
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship café in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!
Vintage Videos - The Philadelphia Story
Fri, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1940, NR, 112
Valentine Tails - A Valentine's Storytime
Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Join us for a heartwarming storytime filled with furry friends, wagging tails and sweet Valentine cheer!
Birmingham Calligraphy Guild Expo
Sat, Feb 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Join the fun as we celebrate all things calligraphy!
Purl on the Plaza
Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
UAB Brain Chats
Sun, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Learn from UAB experts in neuroscience.
Great Library Bird Count
Mon, Feb 16, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library
Test your backyard birdwatching and identification skills with all-day passive activities in the Children's Department!
Baby Playdate
Mon, Feb 16, 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, February 10 2026 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Story Lab - Snack Time!
Mon, Feb 16, 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, Feb 17, 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, February 11 2026 at 9:00am
Excel: Crash Course!
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Brief introduction to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application.
This event is full
Together with Tots
Tue, Feb 17, 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, February 11 2026 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Teen Bingo
Tue, Feb 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Play BINGO and win prizes. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Quilt of Souls - An Evening with Phyllis Biffle Elmore
Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Celebrate Alabama's quilting tradition with author Phyllis Biffle Elmore and radio host Burgin Mathews
Story Sprouts
Wed, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Reading Buddies
Thu, Feb 19, 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. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 12 2026 at 4:30pm
Southern Voices Artist Talk and Reception - with Christina Renfer Vogel
Thu, Feb 19, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
Join us as we kick-off our annual Southern Voices Festival!
PJ Storytime
Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Part drawing lesson, part storytime; draw along with our storyteller as the story unfolds. Ages 5-10. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, February 6 2026 at 9:00am
Storytime Surprise
Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Drop in for a top secret storytime with stories and songs for all ages!
Read with Libby!
Sat, Feb 21, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, February 7 2026 at 3:30pm
Read with Libby!
Sat, Feb 21, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, February 7 2026 at 3:50pm
Read with Libby!
Sat, Feb 21, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, February 7 2026 at 4:15pm
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Sun, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore an awesome gaming genre!
Baby Playdate
Mon, Feb 23, 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, February 17 2026 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Mon, Feb 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Story Lab - Map Explorers
Mon, Feb 23, 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, Feb 24, 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, February 18 2026 at 9:00am
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Feb 24, 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.
This event is full
Together with Tots
Tue, Feb 24, 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, February 18 2026 at 9:00am
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Feb 24, 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.
This event is full
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Princess Academy
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Craft and play like your favorite literary princesses! Grades 1-3. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 10 2026 at 9:00am
True Crime Book Club - What the Dead Know by Barbara Butcher
Tue, Feb 24, 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, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Marty Raybon, Linda Davis, Mitch Rossell
Wed, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
The Library Theatre 2025-2026. Join us for our 33rd Season!
Read with Libby!
Thu, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 11 2026 at 9:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Feb 26, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 11 2026 at 9:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Feb 26, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 11 2026 at 9:00am
PJ Storytime
Thu, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Marty Raybon, Linda Davis, Mitch Rossell
Thu, Feb 26, 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, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship café in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!
Gaming Club - Video Games and Board Games
Fri, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Hang out and play board games with friends. Grades 3-6
Southern Voices - An Evening with Jon Meacham
Fri, Feb 27, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza,The Library Theatre
Tickets for Southern Voices 2026 go on sale Tue., Jan. 13 at 10 am.
Southern Voices Author Conference
Sat, Feb 28, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza,Theatre Level
Featuring Ariel Lawhon, Megan Abbott, Katherine Center, Fickey Fayne, Robert Gwaltney, Hank Phillippi Ryan and Lindy Ryan
Baby Playdate
Mon, Mar 02, 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, February 24 2026 at 9:00am
Friends of the Hoover Public Library - Environmentalist Ralph Yeilding
Mon, Mar 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza,Public Kitchen
Business meeting at 10 a.m. Program follows immediately.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Mar 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Mar 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Story Lab - Feet by Feet
Mon, Mar 02, 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, Mar 03, 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, February 25 2026 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Mar 03, 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, February 25 2026 at 9:00am
Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body
Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
The Alzheimer's Association shares how to lower your risk of cognitive decline.
Tiny Food - Brunch Edition
Tue, Mar 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Make tiny tasty treats! Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 17 2026 at 5:30pm
Story Sprouts
Wed, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Beyond Words Book Club - The Names by Florence Knapp
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Share your passion for reading with others!
Wiggles & Waves - Sensory Storytime
Thu, Mar 05, 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 required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 19 2026 at 9:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Mar 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, February 26 2026 at 9:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Mar 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, February 26 2026 at 9:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Mar 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, February 26 2026 at 9:00am
PJ Storytime
Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Live on the Plaza - Davis Little Trio
Thu, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Jazz trio comes to Hoover
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a storytime featuring favorite stories selected by our facility dog, Libby! Ages 3-5. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, February 27 2026 at 9:00am
Cat in the Hat Party
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Join your favorite Dr. Seuss characters for wacky crafts and crazy games!
Calligraphy Class - Journal Structure
Sat, Mar 07, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn journal structure and page design.
Registration opens Saturday, February 7 2026 at 9:00am
NovelTea Book Club - Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory Maguire
Sun, Mar 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults
Young Artist Reception
Sun, Mar 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured artists
Baby Playdate
Mon, Mar 09, 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, March 3 2026 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Mar 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Mar 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Kindness Summit - Nonprofit Volunteer Fair
Mon, Mar 09, 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Southern Voices Gallery,Theatre Conference Room
Find the perfect volunteer opportunity.
Story Lab - Windy Weather
Mon, Mar 09, 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, Mar 10, 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, March 4 2026 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Mar 10, 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, March 4 2026 at 9:00am
Name that Tune Bingo - The Most Magical Game on Earth Edition
Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Do you want to play some bingo? Can you name a magical tune? Bingo and Name That Tune collide in a fun new twist! Grades 1-3. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 24 2026 at 9:00am
Story Sprouts
Wed, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Well Made at Lee Branch - Sock Bunnies
Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Make a spring bunny out of a sock!
Registration opens Thursday, February 12 2026 at 9:00am
Homeschool Hub - Graphic Novel Book Club
Thu, Mar 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Come prepared to talk about your favorite graphic novels and learn about the newest releases. Grades 2-5. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 26 2026 at 9:00am
Genealogy For You - Ancestry.com, Library Edition
Thu, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Broaden your skills for researching your family history.
Read with Libby!
Thu, Mar 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 Friday, March 6 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Mar 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 Friday, March 6 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Mar 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 Friday, March 6 2026 at 12:00am
Well Made - Sock Bunnies
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Make a spring bunny out of a sock!
Registration opens Thursday, February 12 2026 at 9:00am
PJ Storytime
Thu, Mar 12, 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, Mar 13, 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 - Top Hat
Fri, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1935, NR, 101 minutes
Kids D&D
Fri, Mar 13, 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, February 27 2026 at 9:00am
Game Night
Fri, Mar 13, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
After-hours board game fun!
Insatiable Readers Book Club - Easy As Pi
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Brain Chats
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Learn from UAB experts in neuroscience.
Purl on the Plaza
Sat, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
Online Insatiable Readers Book Club - Easy As Pi
Sat, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Registration opens Saturday, February 14 2026 at 9:00am
Top Shelf - Irish Edition
Sun, Mar 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Explore Irish whiskey with Danny Ray Winter.
Registration opens Monday, February 16 2026 at 9:00am
Baby Playdate
Mon, Mar 16, 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, March 10 2026 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Patio
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Mar 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Now Showing - Knives Out
Mon, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 4:10pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
2019, PG-13, 131 minutes
Story Lab - Black & White Animals
Mon, Mar 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Listen, laugh and learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.
Write Club
Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Now Showing - Knives Out
Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm - 8:10pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
2019, PG-13, 131 minutes
The Monthly Assembly - with Red Mountain Regency Dance Society
Mon, Mar 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn to dance with other enthusiasts! Beginners welcome.
Together with Tots
Tue, Mar 17, 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, March 11 2026 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Mar 17, 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, March 11 2026 at 9:00am
Story Sprouts
Wed, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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!
Thu, Mar 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 Friday, March 13 2026 at 9:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Mar 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 Friday, March 13 2026 at 9:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Mar 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 Friday, March 13 2026 at 9:00am
Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Friends Gallery
How can an image inspire a poem? Learn to observe and stimulate creativity in your writing.
Registration opens Thursday, February 19 2026 at 9:00am
PJ Storytime
Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 20, 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!
Bracket Buster Tailgate
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Bring your lawn chair and cheer on your favorite college basketball team!
Public Speaking Workshop with Adam Vines
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Get professional feedback and tips on public speaking.
Storytime Surprise
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Drop in for a top secret storytime with stories and songs for all ages!
Bracket Buster Tailgate
Sun, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Bring your lawn chair and cheer on your favorite college basketball team!
Baby Playdate
Mon, Mar 23, 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, March 17 2026 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Mar 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Story Lab - Presents Magic City Mermaid
Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
An afternoon of under-the-sea fun with magic, dancing and bubbles galore presented by a real-life Mermaid! Designed for ages 3-8.
Together with Tots
Tue, Mar 24, 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, March 18 2026 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Mar 24, 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, March 18 2026 at 9:00am
Science Lady - Aquatic Adventures
Tue, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Join our friend The Science Lady as she dives into the science of liquids. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 10 2026 at 9:00am
Paint by Number
Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Relax by working on a paint by number masterpiece. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 10 2026 at 5:30pm
Story Sprouts
Wed, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Family Movie Night - Finding Nemo
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Enjoy a movie and craft with the whole family! (2003, 100 min., G)
John Scofield Trio Featuring Vicente Archer and Bill Stewart
Wed, Mar 25, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
The Library Theatre 2025-2026. Join us for our 33rd season!
Read with Libby!
Thu, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Mar 26, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Mar 26, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2026 at 12:00am
PJ Storytime
Thu, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
John Scofield Trio Featuring Vicente Archer and Bill Stewart
Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 27, 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!
Teen D&D
Fri, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Play through a one-off Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2026 at 3:00pm
Draw the Story - Under the Sea
Fri, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Part drawing lesson, part storytime; draw along with our storyteller as the story unfolds. Ages 5-10. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, March 13 2026 at 9:00am
Sleepyhead Storytime
Sat, Mar 28, 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.
March Quilts Project
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Create quilt blocks for Jefferson County's collaborative memorial quilt.
Registration opens Friday, February 27 2026 at 9:00am
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Sun, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Explore the world of role-playing games!
House Plant Swap
Sun, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Exchange houseplants with others and learn to care for them.
Baby Playdate
Mon, Mar 30, 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, March 24 2026 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Mar 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Story Lab - Play Ball!
Mon, Mar 30, 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 7-year-olds.
Easter Eggs, Naturally
Mon, Mar 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn how to dye your easter eggs with natural ingredients.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Mar 31, 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, March 25 2026 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Mar 31, 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, March 25 2026 at 9:00am
DIY Lego Hats
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Design your own Lego Hat. Grades 4-6. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 17 2026 at 9:00am
True Crime Book Club - The Good Nurse by Charles Graeber
Tue, Mar 31, 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, Apr 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, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Beyond Words Book Club - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Share your passion for reading with others!
Wiggles & Waves - Sensory Storytime
Thu, Apr 02, 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 required.
Registration opens Thursday, March 26 2026 at 9:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, March 27 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Apr 02, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, March 27 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Apr 02, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, March 27 2026 at 12:00am
PJ Storytime
Thu, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
The Basics of Birding for Fun and Photography
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Flemming Park
Meet at Flemming Park to learn about finding and photographing birds.
Registration opens Wednesday, March 4 2026 at 9:00am
Calligraphy Class - Broad-Edge Script
Sat, Apr 04, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn to write in broad-edge script.
Registration opens Wednesday, March 4 2026 at 9:00am
Baby Playdate
Mon, Apr 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, March 31 2026 at 9:00am
Friends of the Hoover Public Library - Titanic Survivors with Julie Williams and Membership Coffee
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Public Kitchen,Southern Voices Gallery
Business meeting at 10 a.m. Program follows immediately.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Apr 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Story Lab - Worms, Snails & Slugs, Oh My!
Mon, Apr 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.
Together with Tots
Tue, Apr 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, April 1 2026 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Apr 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, April 1 2026 at 9:00am
Alzheimer's Research Update
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn about the latest medical research and how that will impact care in the future.
Cosplay Workshop
Tue, Apr 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Create a small accessory and learn some basic skills to take your cosplay to the next level! Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 24 2026 at 5:30pm
Poetry Matters - A Celebration of Rhyme and Verse
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,Plaza
Honor the importance of poetry with the Magic City Poetry Festival. Only performers must register.
Story Sprouts
Wed, Apr 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, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Well Made at Lee Branch - Pixel Painting
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Turn a classic work of art into pixelated perfection.
Registration opens Thursday, March 12 2026 at 9:00am
Medicare 101
Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Simple and straightforward answers from Karen Haiflich
Read with Libby!
Thu, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, April 3 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Apr 09, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, April 3 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Apr 09, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, April 3 2026 at 12:00am
Well Made - Pixel Painting
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Turn a classic work of art into pixelated perfection.
Registration opens Thursday, March 12 2026 at 9:00am
PJ Storytime
Thu, Apr 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, Apr 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!
Vintage Videos - A Night to Remember
Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1958, NR, 123 minutes
Gaming Club - Video Games and Board Games
Fri, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Play against friends and even make some new ones! Grades 3-6.
Hot Wheels - Let's Race!
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Train like a Hot Wheels racer with activities and crafts.
Insatiable Readers Book Club - The Power of Pets
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Brain Chats
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Learn from UAB experts in neuroscience.
Purl on the Plaza
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
Online Insatiable Readers Book Club - The Power of Pets
Sat, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Registration opens Saturday, March 14 2026 at 9:00am
NovelTea Book Club - Reagan: His Life and Legend by Max Boot
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults
Local Author Spotlight - Gin Phillips
Sun, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Find your next read among local authors!
Young Artist Reception
Sun, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured artists
Baby Playdate
Mon, Apr 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, April 7 2026 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Apr 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Crafting Kindness - Grace's Kitchen
Mon, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Wrap flatware to help volunteers serve meals to those in need.
Story Lab - Swimming with Sharks
Mon, Apr 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, Apr 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, April 8 2026 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Apr 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, April 8 2026 at 9:00am
Discover the Titanic
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn about the infamous voyage of the RMS Titanic. Join us for hands-on activities and experience the night to remember. Grades 4-6. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 31 2026 at 9:00am
Spring Pickling
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza Patio
Learn how to pickle your veggies!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Apr 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, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
The Peking Acrobats
Wed, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
The Library Theatre 2025-2026. Join us for our 33rd season!
Genealogy For You - How Our Ancestors Were Born
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Broaden your skills for researching your family history.
Read with Libby!
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, April 10 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Apr 16, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, April 10 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Apr 16, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, April 10 2026 at 12:00am
PJ Storytime
Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
The Peking Acrobats
Thu, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Play for fun and for prizes.
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Join us at East 59's flagship café in Lee Branch and enjoy a fun storytime for all ages!
Story Hike - Outdoor Storytime on the Move
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cahaba Riverchase Greenway Trail - Next to Riverchase Elementary
Join library storytellers for a short group hike hearing stories & making discoveries along the way. All ages welcome.
Registration opens Saturday, April 4 2026 at 9:00am
National Library Week - Find Your Joy
Sun, Apr 19, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the library for a goodie bag and enter the National Library Week raffle!
National Library Week Peeps Show
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library
Create a diorama using Peeps marshmallows to be displayed at the library. Enter and you could win the Peeple's Choice!
National Library Week - Find Your Joy
Mon, Apr 20, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the library for a goodie bag and enter the National Library Week raffle!
Baby Playdate
Mon, Apr 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, April 14 2026 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Apr 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Story Lab - Our National Parks
Mon, Apr 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.
Flash Fiction Dress Rehearsal
Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Practice run for registered Flash Fiction presenters
The Monthly Assembly - with Red Mountain Regency Dance Society
Mon, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn to dance with other enthusiasts! Beginners welcome.
National Library Week - Find Your Joy
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the library for a goodie bag and enter the National Library Week raffle!
Together with Tots
Tue, Apr 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, April 15 2026 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Apr 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, April 15 2026 at 9:00am
Ultimate Werewolf Game Night
Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Play the interactive party game Ultimate Werewolf and show off your bluffing and deduction skills. Snacks will be served. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 7 2026 at 5:30pm
Craft and Movie Night - The Devil Wears Prada
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Design a runway-ready canvas tote and prepare for the upcoming sequel!
Registration opens Tuesday, March 24 2026 at 9:00am
National Library Week - Find Your Joy
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the library for a goodie bag and enter the National Library Week raffle!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Apr 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, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
National Library Week - Find Your Joy
Thu, Apr 23, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the library for a goodie bag and enter the National Library Week raffle!
Read with Libby!
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, April 17 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, April 17 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, April 17 2026 at 12:00am
PJ Storytime
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Live on the Plaza - The Whistlebees
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
String band that plays old-time music
National Library Week - Find Your Joy
Fri, Apr 24, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the library for a goodie bag and enter the National Library Week raffle!
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Apr 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!
Draw the Story
Fri, Apr 24, 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. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, April 10 2026 at 9:00am
National Library Week - Find Your Joy
Sat, Apr 25, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the library for a goodie bag and enter the National Library Week raffle!
Story Lab - Weekend Edition
Sat, Apr 25, 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.
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Sun, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Explore the world of role-playing games!
Rain Barrel Workshop - Sponsored by Hoover Parks & Recreation
Sun, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Flemming Park
Learn how to install and use rain barrels to collect and utilize rainwater in your landscaping efforts.
Registration opens Sunday, March 29 2026 at 9:00am
Baby Playdate
Mon, Apr 27, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room A
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 21 2026 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Apr 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Now Showing - Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Mon, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
2025, PG, 123 minutes
Story Lab - Dinosaur Dig
Mon, Apr 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.
Now Showing - Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
2025, PG, 123 minutes
Flash Fiction
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
17th annual showcase of Write Club talent!
Together with Tots
Tue, Apr 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, April 22 2026 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Apr 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, April 22 2026 at 9:00am
The Dino Mural Project - A Collaboration of Young Artists
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Combine individual art pieces into a wall-size mural for the library's Summer Reading program: Unearth a Story. Grades 1-3. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 14 2026 at 9:00am
Teen D&D
Tue, Apr 28, 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 Wednesday, April 15 2026 at 10:00am
True Crime Book Club - The Carpool Detectives by Chuck Hogan
Tue, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 29, 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!
Thu, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, April 24 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Apr 30, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, April 24 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Apr 30, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, April 24 2026 at 12:00am
PJ Storytime
Thu, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
The Warblers
Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
The Warblers
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, May 01, 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!
Calligraphy Class - Intro to Calligraphy
Sat, May 02, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Create personal compositions with words, color and ink.
Registration opens Thursday, April 2 2026 at 9:00am
House Plant Swap
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Exchange houseplants with others and learn to care for them.
Young Artist Reception
Sun, May 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Honoring this month's featured artists
Scholastic Book Fair
Mon, May 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Choose your next favorite read for the whole family from our Scholastic Book Fair! Purchases will help us earn books to benefit Little Free Libraries.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
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Chair Yoga
Mon, May 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
How to Find Grants
Mon, May 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Use library resources to find grants.
Registration opens Monday, April 6 2026 at 9:00am
Scholastic Book Fair
Tue, May 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Choose your next favorite read for the whole family from our Scholastic Book Fair! Purchases will help us earn books to benefit Little Free Libraries.
Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn the symptoms that might indicate an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Scholastic Book Fair
Wed, May 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Choose your next favorite read for the whole family from our Scholastic Book Fair! Purchases will help us earn books to benefit Little Free Libraries.
Beyond Words Book Club - Isola by Allegra Goodman
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your passion for reading with others!
Ken Block & Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel
Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
The Library Theatre 2025-2026. Join us for our 33rd season!
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