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Genealogy: Census Records
Join Mary Beth Newbill, head of the Southern History Department at Birmingham Public Library, as she discusses the importance of Census Records when researching your family tree.
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Hoover Public Library
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Hoover Public Library
| Mon, Jul 06 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Tue, Jul 07 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Wed, Jul 08 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Thu, Jul 09 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Fri, Jul 10 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jul 11 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jul 12 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
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200 Municipal Drive
Hoover, AL 35216
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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Mon, Jul 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Mon, Jul 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Favorite stories get a dino twist during our summer storytime series designed for children under 5.
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Favorite stories get a dino twist during our summer storytime series designed for children under 5.
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,Plaza
Drop in to help community organizations help those in need.
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Practice reading skills in small groups with teen volunteers. Rising 2nd-5th graders. Featuring special visits from Libby, the library dog. Individual registration required.
Registration is now closed
Mon, Jul 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn to dance with other enthusiasts! Beginners welcome.
Tue, Jul 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Tue, Jul 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
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sleight of hand magic and comedy for kids.
Tue, Jul 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
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sleight of hand magic and comedy for kids.
Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn about the differences between Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
Tue, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Game on! Grab a controller and enjoy some snacks and your favorite Nintendo games. Rising grades 7-12. Registration required.
Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sleight of hand magic and comedy for kids.
Wed, Jul 08, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sleight of hand magic and comedy for kids.
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Sleight of hand magic and comedy for kids.
Wed, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
An evening of Latin & Caribbean jazz
Thu, Jul 09, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Music, movement and early literacy for children ages 18-36 months.
This event is full
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Bind your own book!
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Music, movement and early literacy for children ages 18-36 months.
This event is full
Thu, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Head over to the library to create your own delicious dino-mite bites! Rising grades 1-3. Registration required.
This event is full
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Bind your own book!
This event is full
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Head over to the library to create your own delicious dino-mite bites! Rising grades 1-3. Registration required.
This event is full
Fri, Jul 10, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Fri, Jul 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!
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Part drawing lesson, part storytime; draw along with our storyteller as the story unfolds. Ages 5-10.
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Learn from UAB experts in neuroscience.
Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
Sat, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Sun, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Sun, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured artists
Sun, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults.
Mon, Jul 13, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Mon, Jul 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Favorite stories get a dino twist during our summer storytime series designed for children under 5.
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Favorite stories get a dino twist during our summer storytime series designed for children under 5.
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Practice reading skills in small groups with teen volunteers. Rising 2nd-5th graders. Featuring special visits from Libby, the library dog. Individual registration required.
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Watch the PBS documentary with associate producer Jim Braswell!
Tue, Jul 14, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Tue, Jul 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
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.
Tue, Jul 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
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.
Tue, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Give a plain rubber ducky a fabulous costume! Rubber ducks will be posted on the library's Facebook page to receive votes for best costume. Rising grades 7-12. Registration required.
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore the bounty of Alabama's geology with authors Mark and Laura Steltenpohl.
Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.
Wed, Jul 15, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
Explore the magical world of animals with amazing realistic puppets.
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
This event is full
Thu, Jul 16, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Music, movement and early literacy for children ages 18-36 months.
Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 9:00am
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Music, movement and early literacy for children ages 18-36 months.
Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 9:00am
Thu, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put your dino knowledge to the test for a chance to win some awesome prizes! Rising grades 4-6. Registration required.
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put your dino knowledge to the test for a chance to win some awesome prizes! Rising grades 4-6. Registration required.
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
This event is full
Fri, Jul 17, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Fri, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 9:00am
Fri, Jul 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!
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1964, NR, 85 min.
Fri, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Play through a serialized one-shot Dungeons and Dragons adventure! Rising grades 7-12. Registration Required.
Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 3:00pm
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Sun, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Exchange houseplants with others.
Mon, Jul 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1983, PG, 98 min.
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Practice reading skills in small groups with teen volunteers. Rising 2nd-5th graders. Featuring special visits from Libby, the library dog. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 3:00pm
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Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library
Create your own illuminated manuscript!
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1983, PG, 98 min.
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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
Mon, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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
Tue, Jul 21, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Celebrate this milestone with a party just for incoming kindergarteners and their caregivers!
Wed, Jul 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
This event is full
Thu, Jul 23, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Thu, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
This event is full
Fri, Jul 24, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Fri, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1975, PG, 91 min.
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Travel back to the Renaissance with games and crafts at the Library Renaissance Fair.
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Adult Program Room,Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,George P. Farmer Art Gallery,Nonfiction Area,Plaza,Southern Voices Gallery,Teen Department,The Library Theatre,Theatre Conference Room
Calling all knights, dragons and fandoms to come to the Hoover Public Library's SciFi/Fantasy Renaissance Festival!
Sun, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore the world of role-playing games!
Sun, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Mon, Jul 27, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Mon, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Come get information on our 2027 fundraising trips to Tuscany and the Italian Riviera in April and to Iceland to see the Northern Lights in October.
Mon, Jul 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Anne Ledvina will teach you to write successful grants.
Tue, Jul 28, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Tue, Jul 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.
This event is full
Tue, Jul 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.
This event is full
Tue, Jul 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!
Wed, Jul 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Thu, Jul 30, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Thu, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction Department every day in July and test the trivia skills of the librarians for a chance to win a prize.
Sat, Aug 01, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Sat, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Explore online calligraphy lessons.
Sun, Aug 02, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Mon, Aug 03, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Shakespeare Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Swap your unwanted craft supplies for new-to-you crafting goodies!
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2020, 93 min., PG)
Tue, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn about the cost of caregiving and the benefits of early planning.
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
McWane Center's Jun Ebersole shares how Alabama is one of the top states in the US in terms of the diversity of our Ice Age record.
Wed, Aug 05, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Thu, Aug 06, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your passion for reading with others!
Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a storytime featuring favorite stories selected by our facility dog, Libby! Ages 3-8. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, July 31 2026 at 9:00am
Fri, Aug 07, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Fri, Aug 07, 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.
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons and how to create your own unique character! Grades 3-6. Individual registration required.
Registration opens Friday, July 24 2026 at 9:00am
Fri, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Play through a serialized one-shot Dungeons and Dragons adventure! Rising grades 7-12. Registration Required.
Registration opens Friday, July 31 2026 at 3:00pm
Sat, Aug 08, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Sat, Aug 08, 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.
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn from UAB experts in neuroscience.
Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Sun, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured artists
Sun, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults.
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1981, PG, 115 min.
Mon, Aug 10, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,Plaza
Drop in to help community organizations help those in need.
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1981, PG, 115 min.
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Create unique magnets from recycled jar lids.
Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 9:00am
Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Simple and straightforward answers from Karen Haiflich
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Create unique magnets from recycled jar lids.
Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Aug 15, 9:00am - 11:00am
Cahaba Riverchase Greenway
Learn how to identify and locate birds with local expert, Greg Harber, at the Cahaba Riverchase Greenway.
Registration opens Saturday, July 18 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Mon, Aug 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Ranielle Blackmon will teach you everything you need to know about job interviews.
Tue, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Singer/songwriter Will Stewart and pedal steel guitarist Ford Boswell perform an evening of Americana music
Fri, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1957, NR, 92 min.
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Enjoy classic cartoons and breakfast treats!
Sun, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore the world of role-playing games!
Mon, Aug 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn to dance with other enthusiasts! Beginners welcome.
Tue, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!
Thu, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Play for fun and for prizes!
Sun, Aug 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Celebrate National Mai Tai Day by drinking cocktails and enjoying a performance by Etc. Improv. 21+, ID required.
Registration opens Sunday, August 2 2026 at 1:00pm
Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Friends of the Hoover Public Library Board Meeting
Tue, Sep 01, 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, August 26 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Caregivers will learn to voice concerns about changes in memory, thinking or behavior.
Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Tue, Sep 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Create a vision board for the new school year! Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 18 2026 at 9:00am
Wed, Sep 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:15am
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Share your passion for reading with others!
Thu, Sep 03, 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, August 28 2026 at 12:00am
Thu, Sep 03, 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, August 28 2026 at 12:00am
Thu, Sep 03, 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, August 28 2026 at 12:00am
Thu, Sep 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Fri, Sep 04, 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!
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Department
Football season is here! Enjoy tailgate-themed games and crafts in the Children's Department.
Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Sat, Sep 05, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the art of decorated versals with April Guin.
Registration opens Saturday, August 8 2026 at 10:00am
Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Registration opens Saturday, August 8 2026 at 10:00am
Sun, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Exchange houseplants with others.
Tue, Sep 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Create a funky lunch to impress your classmates! Grades 1-3. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 25 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Wed, Sep 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Cover a leaf in paint and stamp it on a canvas.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 12 2026 at 9:00am
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Cover a leaf in paint and stamp it on a canvas.
Registration opens Thursday, August 13 2026 at 9:00am
Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Get your "school picture" taken, free of charge. K-12th grade. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 26 2026 at 11:00am
Thu, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Get your "school picture" taken, free of charge. K-12th grade. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 26 2026 at 1:00pm
Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Broaden your skills for researching your family history.
Thu, Sep 10, 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, September 4 2026 at 12:00am
Thu, Sep 10, 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, September 4 2026 at 12:00am
Thu, Sep 10, 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, September 4 2026 at 12:00am
Thu, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Fri, Sep 11, 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!
Fri, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1948, NR, 126 min
Fri, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dive into a game of Dungeons & Dragons designed for kids! Grades 3-6. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, August 28 2026 at 9:00am
Fri, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,Teen Department
Sign up for a season-long D&D adventure across three sessions for the fall! Grades 7-12. Registration is required and is for all three dates.
Registration opens Friday, August 28 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Join us for a morning of song and dance for this all-ages storytime!
Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
Sun, Sep 13, All day
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Public Kitchen,Southern Voices Gallery
Friends setup
Sun, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Honoring this month's featured artists
Sun, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults.
Mon, Sep 14, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 2026 at 9:00am
Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Public Kitchen,Southern Voices Gallery
Meeting at 10:30 am. Program follows immediately.
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Mon, Sep 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Registration opens Monday, August 17 2026 at 9:00am
Mon, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1993, PG-13, 98 min.
Mon, Sep 14, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,Plaza
Drop in to help community organizations help those in need.
Mon, Sep 14, 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.
Tue, Sep 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 9 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 9 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Tue, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Sample different brands and intensities of chocolate to discover your favorite! Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 1 2026 at 9:00am
Wed, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Thu, Sep 17, 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, September 11 2026 at 12:00am
Thu, Sep 17, 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, September 11 2026 at 12:00am
Thu, Sep 17, 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, September 11 2026 at 12:00am
Thu, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Fri, Sep 18, 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!
Fri, Sep 18, 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, September 4 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Author of the Ed Earl Burch thrillers shares highlights of his writing and publishing experience.
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Learn from UAB experts in neuroscience.
Mon, Sep 21, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 15 2026 at 9:00am
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Mon, Sep 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Registration opens Monday, August 17 2026 at 9:00am
Mon, Sep 21, 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.
Mon, Sep 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Decompress at work with meditation techniques.
Tue, Sep 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 16 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 16 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn to make your own homemade salsa and take your creation home to share! Grade 4-6. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Wed, Sep 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Thu, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, September 18 2026 at 12:00am
Thu, Sep 24, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, September 18 2026 at 12:00am
Thu, Sep 24, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, September 18 2026 at 12:00am
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Fri, Sep 25, 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!
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 5:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,#Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Storytelling Workshop and Live Storytelling Event
Registration opens Saturday, August 29 2026 at 10:00am
Sun, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Explore the world of role-playing games!
Mon, Sep 28, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 22 2026 at 9:00am
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Mon, Sep 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn the basics with Frannie James.
Registration opens Monday, August 17 2026 at 9:00am
Mon, Sep 28, 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.
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Mon, Sep 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn English Country Dancing with other enthusiasts! Beginners welcome.
Tue, Sep 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 23 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 23 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Tue, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Create a memorial in honor of a loved one who has passed.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 1 2026 at 9:00am
Wed, Sep 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Meetup and play Mah Jongg.
Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:15am
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Share your passion for reading with others!
Thu, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, September 25 2026 at 12:00am
Thu, Oct 01, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, September 25 2026 at 12:00am
Thu, Oct 01, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, September 25 2026 at 12:00am
Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Fri, Oct 02, 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!
Fri, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1958, NR, 129 min
Sat, Oct 03, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn pointed pen Uncial script with Bill Kemp!
Registration opens Saturday, September 5 2026 at 10:00am
Sun, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured artists