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Books, BBQ & Bingo

An Adult Summer Reading Celebration
2026-05-30 18:30:00 2026-05-30 21:30:00 America/Chicago Books, BBQ & Bingo Start you summer with food, fun, and the chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card! Adults only 18+ Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald, Shakespeare & Conference Room, The Library Theatre

Saturday, May 30
6:30pm - 9:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-30 18:30:00 2026-05-30 21:30:00 America/Chicago Books, BBQ & Bingo Start you summer with food, fun, and the chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card! Adults only 18+ Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald, Shakespeare & Conference Room, The Library Theatre

Hoover Public Library

Fitzgerald, Shakespeare & Conference Room, The Library Theatre

Start you summer with food, fun, and the chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card! Adults only 18+

Leave the kids at home, so you can enjoy BBQ and Bingo with us! 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Play |

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

Mon, Mar 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 22 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

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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
Sat, Mar 21, 1:30pm - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Bring your lawn chair and cheer on your favorite college basketball team!
Bracket Buster Tailgate
Sun, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - 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.
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Mar 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
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.
This event is full
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.
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.
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.
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.
This event is full
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.
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.
This event is full
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
Embroider words on strips of fabric to celebrate ten years of The March Quilts.
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
Friends of Hoover Library Board Meeting
Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Friends of Hoover Library Board Meeting
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Apr 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.
This event is full
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
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Apr 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.
This event is full
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.
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.
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.
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
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Apr 14, 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, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Apr 14, 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
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 - Youth Program Room
Make your marshamallow Peep diorama at home or build one in the library on Sunday April 19th from 1pm to 4pm (while supplies last).
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
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Apr 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, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Apr 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.
Ultimate Werewolf Game Night
Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Play the interactive party game Ultimate Werewolf and showoff your bluffing and deduction skills. Snacks will be served. Grades 7-12. Registration Required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 7 2026 at 9:00am
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
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Apr 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, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Apr 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.
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.
Live on the Plaza - Shane Parish
Wed, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Live performance of his album Autechre Guitar
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!
Ken Block & Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel
Fri, May 08, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Theatre Level
The Library Theatre 2025-2026. Join us for our 33rd season!
Game Night
Fri, May 08, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
After-hours board game fun!
Brain Chats
Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Learn from UAB experts in neuroscience.
Purl on the Plaza
Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
Mon, May 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Crafting Kindess - Community on the Rise
Mon, May 11, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Cut and sort #5 plastics for reuse into sustainable products.
Write Club
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Teen D&D
Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Play through a one-off Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 5 2026 at 10:00am
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Fri, May 15, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Southern Voices Gallery,Theatre Conference Room
Find great deals on used books and media. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Southern Voices Gallery,Theatre Conference Room
Find great deals on used books and media. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
NovelTea Book Club - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Sun, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
Mon, May 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Now Showing - Superman
Mon, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
2025, PG-13, 122 minutes
Now Showing - Superman
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
2025, PG-13, 122 minutes
The Monthly Assembly - with Red Mountain Regency Dance Society
Mon, May 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn to dance with other enthusiasts! Beginners welcome.
Learn More About the Cahaba Lilies
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Get an armchair traveler's view of Alabama's famous lilies.
Well Made at Lee Branch - Fans
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Beat the summer heat with a fashionable handmade fan.
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 9:00am
Genealogy For You - How Our Ancestors Died
Thu, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Broaden your skills for researching your family history.
Well Made - Fans
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Beat the summer heat with a fashionable handmade fan.
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Kickoff
Fri, May 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Children's Department,Plaza,Teen Department,Theatre Level
Celebrate the start of summer with crafts, activities and treats for the whole family!
True Crime Book Club - Bitter Remains by Diane Fanning
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!
Vintage Videos - The Sons of Katie Elder
Fri, May 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1965, NR, 121 minutes
Write Club
Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Books, BBQ & Bingo - An Adult Summer Reading Celebration
Sat, May 30, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald, Shakespeare & Conference Room,The Library Theatre
Start you summer with food, fun, and the chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card! Adults only 18+
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Sun, May 31, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Explore the world of role-playing games!
Puzzle Competition
Sun, May 31, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Compete against other teams to finish your puzzle the fastest!
Registration opens Sunday, April 26 2026 at 9:00am
Dinoman - Dinosaurs!
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
With magic, merry mayhem and life-size dinosaurs - the audience takes a trip through the Mesozoic era.
Dinoman - Dinosaurs!
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
With magic, merry mayhem and life-size dinosaurs - the audience takes a trip through the Mesozoic era.
Dinoman - Dinosaurs!
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
With magic, merry mayhem and life-size dinosaurs - the audience takes a trip through the Mesozoic era.
Dinoman - Dinosaurs!
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
With magic, merry mayhem and life-size dinosaurs - the audience takes a trip through the Mesozoic era.
Dinoman - Dinosaurs!
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
With magic, merry mayhem and life-size dinosaurs - the audience takes a trip through the Mesozoic era.
Presidential Primary Election Runoff
Tue, Jun 16, All day
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald, Shakespeare & Conference Room
Presidential Primary Election Runoff
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