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Self-Defense for All
2023-06-24 14:00:00 2023-06-24 16:00:00 America/Chicago Self-Defense for All Learn how to defend yourself from an attacker. Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms

Saturday, June 24
2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Hoover Public Library

Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms

Learn how to defend yourself from an attacker.

Learn to recognize and avoid dangerous situations and how to defend yourself in the event that you are attacked. The class includes physical techniques as well as psychological preparation which may not be as easy to learn at home without a trainer. Our sensei is Keith MacConkey, a 20-year veteran of martial arts training. Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Learn |

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Hoover Public Library
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Phone: 205-444-7800
Branch manager
Amanda Borden
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Hoover, AL 35216
Tel: 205-444-7800
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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.

Upcoming events

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Stump the Librarian
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.
Baby Playdate
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 is now closed
Storytime at Lee Branch
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!
Vintage Videos - Viva Las Vegas
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1964, NR, 85 min.
Teen D&D
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 is now closed
Stump the Librarian
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.
Stump the Librarian
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.
Houseplant Swap
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Exchange houseplants with others.
Stump the Librarian
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.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Now Showing - Max Dugan Returns
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1983, PG, 98 min.
Reading Buddies
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.
Cancelled
Luminous Letters
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library
Create your own illuminated manuscript!
Now Showing - Max Dugan Returns
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1983, PG, 98 min.
One-on-One Tech Help
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
One-on-One Tech Help
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
Stump the Librarian
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.
Kick Off Kindergarten
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!
Stump the Librarian
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.
Basic Mahjong Lessons
Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
Registration is now closed
Stump the Librarian
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.
Libby Meet & Greet
Thu, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Basic Mahjong Lessons
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Adult Program Room
Learn to play mahjong with a small group of players.
Registration is now closed
Stump the Librarian
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.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Faire - Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Fri, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1975, PG, 91 min.
Kid Con: Ren Faire Edition
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.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Faire
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!
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Sun, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore the world of role-playing games!
Stump the Librarian
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.
Stump the Librarian
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.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Travel with the Hoover Library - Learn about 2027 trips to Italy and Iceland
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.
How to Write Grants
Mon, Jul 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Anne Ledvina will teach you to write successful grants.
Stump the Librarian
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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
One-on-One Tech Help
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
True Crime Book Club - The I-5 Killer by Ann Rule
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!
Stump the Librarian
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.
Stump the Librarian
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.
Libby Meet & Greet
Thu, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Stump the Librarian
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.
Dog Days of Summer
Sat, Aug 01, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Calligraphy Class - Online Calligraphy Resources 101
Sat, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Explore online calligraphy lessons.
This event is full
Dog Days of Summer
Sun, Aug 02, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Dog Days of Summer
Mon, Aug 03, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Write Club
Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Shakespeare Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
New-to-You Craft Swap
Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Swap your unwanted craft supplies for new-to-you crafting goodies!
Dog Days of Summer
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Family Movie: Scoob!
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
(2020, 93 min., PG)
Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances
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.
Ice Age in Alabama
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.
Dog Days of Summer
Wed, Aug 05, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Dog Days of Summer
Thu, Aug 06, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Beyond Words Book Club - The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your passion for reading with others!
Storytime with Libby!
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
Dog Days of Summer
Fri, Aug 07, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
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.
D&D 101
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
Teen D&D
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
Dog Days of Summer
Sat, Aug 08, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
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.
Brain Chats
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Learn from UAB experts in neuroscience.
Purl on the Plaza
Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
Dog Days of Summer
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Young Artist Reception - Bluff Park
Sun, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured artists
NovelTea Book Club - Cher: The Memoir, Part 1 by Cher
Sun, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults.
Dog Days of Summer
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Now Showing - Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1981, PG, 115 min.
Crafting Kindness
Mon, Aug 10, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,Plaza
Drop in to help community organizations help those in need.
Now Showing - Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1981, PG, 115 min.
Dog Days of Summer
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Children's Department
Celebrate the end of summer with crafts and other activities before school starts!
Well Made at Lee Branch - DIY Magnets
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
Create unique magnets from recycled jar lids.
Medicare 101
Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Simple and straightforward answers from Karen Haiflich
Well Made - DIY Magnets
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Create unique magnets from recycled jar lids.
Birding Basics
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
Write Club
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Career Kickstart - Ace Your Job Interview
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.
Live on the Plaza - Will Stewart
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
Vintage Videos - My Man Godfrey
Fri, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1957, NR, 92 min.
Cartoon Rewind
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Enjoy classic cartoons and breakfast treats!
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Sun, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Explore the world of role-playing games!
The Monthly Assembly - with Red Mountain Regency Dance Society
Mon, Aug 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn to dance with other enthusiasts! Beginners welcome.
True Crime Book Club - Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe
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!
Bingo at the Library
Thu, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Play for fun and for prizes!
Top Shelf - Mai Tais & Comedy/Improv!
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
Friends of the Hoover Public Library Board Meeting
Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Friends of the Hoover Public Library Board Meeting
Together with Tots
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
Together with Tots
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
Dementia Conversations
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.
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
New Year Vision Boards
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
Story Sprouts
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!
Story Sprouts
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!
Beyond Words Book Club - The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:15am
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Share your passion for reading with others!
Read with Libby!
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
Read with Libby!
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
Read with Libby!
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
PJ Storytime
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!
Storytime at Lee Branch
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!
Time to Tailgate
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.
Insatiable Readers Book Club - Level Up
Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Calligraphy Class
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
Online Insatiable Readers Book Club - Level Up
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
Houseplant Swap
Sun, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Exchange houseplants with others.
Together with Tots
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
Together with Tots
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
Kids' Kitchen Jr. - Funky Lunch Bunch
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
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Story Sprouts
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!
Story Sprouts
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!
Well Made - Leaf Stamping
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
Well Made at Lee Branch - Leaf Stamping
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
Homeschool Hub - Picture Day
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
Homeschool Hub - Picture Day
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
Genealogy for You - Find it Online
Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Broaden your skills for researching your family history.
Read with Libby!
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
Read with Libby!
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
Read with Libby!
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
PJ Storytime
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!
Storytime at Lee Branch
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!
Vintage Videos - The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Fri, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1948, NR, 126 min
Kids D&D
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
Teen D&D - Fall Campaign
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
Game Night
Fri, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
After-hours board game fun!
Saturday Storytime
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!
Purl on the Plaza
Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
Friends Meeting Setup 2026-27
Sun, Sep 13, All day
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Public Kitchen,Southern Voices Gallery
Friends setup
Young Artist Reception
Sun, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Honoring this month's featured artists
NovelTea Book Club - The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
Sun, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults.
Baby Playdate
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
Friends of the Hoover Library - Sept 2026
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.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
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
Now Showing - Indian Summer
Mon, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1993, PG-13, 98 min.
Crafting Kindness
Mon, Sep 14, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,Plaza
Drop in to help community organizations help those in need.
Story Lab - Sun Smart
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.
Now Showing - Indian Summer
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library
1993, PG-13, 98 min.
Together with Tots
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
Together with Tots
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
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Great Chocolate Taste Test
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
Story Sprouts
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!
Story Sprouts
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!
Read with Libby!
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
Read with Libby!
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
Read with Libby!
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
PJ Storytime
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!
Storytime at Lee Branch
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!
Draw the Story
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
Write Club Presents - Jim Nesbitt
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.
Brain Chats
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Learn from UAB experts in neuroscience.
Baby Playdate
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
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
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
Story Lab - Pet Pals
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.
Zen at Work
Mon, Sep 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Decompress at work with meditation techniques.
Together with Tots
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
Together with Tots
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
Kid Kitchen - Salsa in September
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
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Story Sprouts
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!
Story Sprouts
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!
Mamma Mia!
Wed, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,The Library Theatre,Theatre Conference Room
PG 13, 2008, 108 min.
Read with Libby!
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
Read with Libby!
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
Read with Libby!
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
PJ Storytime
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!
Storytime at Lee Branch
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!
Story Lab - Weekend Edition
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.
Stories Unbound
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
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Sun, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Plaza Reading Room,Plaza
Explore the world of role-playing games!
Baby Playdate
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
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
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
Story Lab - Color Kaleidoscope
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.
Write Club
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
The Monthly Assembly - with Red Mountain Regency Dance Society
Mon, Sep 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Learn English Country Dancing with other enthusiasts! Beginners welcome.
Together with Tots
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
Together with Tots
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
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Bare Hands Inc. Memorial Altar Box Workshop
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
Story Sprouts
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!
Story Sprouts
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!
Mah Jongg Meetup
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Meetup and play Mah Jongg.
Beyond Words Book Club - The Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:15am
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Share your passion for reading with others!
Read with Libby!
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
Read with Libby!
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
Read with Libby!
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
PJ Storytime
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!
Storytime at Lee Branch
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!
Vintage Videos - Vertigo
Fri, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
1958, NR, 129 min
Calligraphy Class
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
Young Artist Reception
Sun, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Honoring this month's featured artists
Baby Playdate
Mon, Oct 05, 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 29 2026 at 9:00am
Friends of the Hoover Library - Oct 2026
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Public Kitchen
Meeting at 10:30 am. Program follows immediately.
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Oct 05, 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
Story Lab - Earth's Neighbors
Mon, Oct 05, 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 - Spiders, Snakes, and Short Stories
Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Bring your seasonal poetry and prose to this special spooky edition of Write Club.
Together with Tots
Tue, Oct 06, 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 30 2026 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Oct 06, 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 30 2026 at 9:00am
Fright Club Jr.
Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Looking for a night of fright? Join us for spooky tales, creepy book recs and a ghoulish treat! Grades 1-3. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 22 2026 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Hand Embroidery - Embellish Your Stuff!
Tue, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Learn hand embroidery techniques to add flair to your clothes, accessories and more! Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 22 2026 at 9:00am
Oh My, Apple Pie!
Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Learn how to create your own apple pie filler with fresh ingredients for the fall.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 2026 at 9:00am
Story Sprouts
Wed, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Medicare 101
Thu, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Simple and straightforward answers from Karen Haiflich
Read with Libby!
Thu, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, October 2 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Oct 08, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, October 2 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Oct 08, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, October 2 2026 at 12:00am
PJ Storytime
Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Put on your PJs and enjoy songs and stories for the whole family!
Rock-Tober
Fri, Oct 09, All day
Hoover Public Library
Rock out this fall break with geological-themed activities! Find and ID rocks in our scavenger hunt and enjoy our interactive display!
Storytime at Lee Branch
Fri, Oct 09, 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 - Fall Campaign
Fri, Oct 09, 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
Game Night
Fri, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
After-hours board game fun!
Rock-Tober
Sat, Oct 10, All day
Hoover Public Library
Rock out this fall break with geological-themed activities! Find and ID rocks in our scavenger hunt and enjoy our interactive display!
Rock Out Storytime
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Get ready to have a BLAST at our Rock Out storytime! Uncover the fun with stories about rocks, fossils and crystals.
Insatiable Readers Book Club - The Ultimate Road Trip
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations.
Purl on the Plaza
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Share your love of fiber arts!
Rock-Tober
Sun, Oct 11, All day
Hoover Public Library
Rock out this fall break with geological-themed activities! Find and ID rocks in our scavenger hunt and enjoy our interactive display!
Alabama Woodworkers Guild - Annual Members Exhibition
Sun, Oct 11, All day
Hoover Public Library - Friends Gallery,Shakespeare Room,Southern Voices Gallery
See handmade wood creations by local artisans.
NovelTea Book Club - Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
Sun, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Sunday afternoon book group for adults.
Rock-Tober
Mon, Oct 12, All day
Hoover Public Library
Rock out this fall break with geological-themed activities! Find and ID rocks in our scavenger hunt and enjoy our interactive display!
Alabama Woodworkers Guild - Annual Members Exhibition
Mon, Oct 12, All day
Hoover Public Library - Friends Gallery,Shakespeare Room,Southern Voices Gallery
See handmade wood creations by local artisans.
Baby Playdate
Mon, Oct 12, 9:30am - 10:15am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play designed for 0 to 18-month-olds. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 9:00am
Libby Meet & Greet
Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Oct 12, 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
Crafting Kindness
Mon, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room,Plaza
Drop in to help community organizations help those in need.
Story Lab - Geology Rocks!
Mon, Oct 12, 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.
Rock-Tober
Tue, Oct 13, All day
Hoover Public Library
Rock out this fall break with geological-themed activities! Find and ID rocks in our scavenger hunt and enjoy our interactive display!
Alabama Woodworkers Guild - Annual Members Exhibition
Tue, Oct 13, All day
Hoover Public Library - Friends Gallery,Shakespeare Room,Southern Voices Gallery
See handmade wood creations by local artisans.
Together with Tots
Tue, Oct 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room A
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 7 2026 at 9:00am
Together with Tots
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 7 2026 at 9:00am
Kindness Rocks
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Decorate a small stone with a vibrant design or uplifting message to spread some spontaneous cheer! All ages welcome.
Libby Meet & Greet
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
Meet our facility dog, Libby.
The Final Chapter - Obituary Writing - Telling Your Own Story
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room
Glenny Brock helps you write your life's story in a brief, entertaining statement.
Alabama Woodworkers Guild - Annual Members Exhibition
Wed, Oct 14, All day
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald Room,Shakespeare Room,Southern Voices Gallery
See handmade wood creations by local artisans.
Story Sprouts
Wed, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Story Sprouts
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Dance and play in this interactive movement storytime for children 4 and under!
Alabama Woodworkers Guild - Annual Members Exhibition
Thu, Oct 15, All day
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms,Friends Gallery,Southern Voices Gallery
See handmade wood creations by local artisans.
Homeschool Hub - Alabama Wildlife Center
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Alabama Wildlife Center will join us with their Birds of Prey program.
Registration opens Thursday, October 1 2026 at 9:00am
Genealogy for You - Church Records and Histories
Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
Broaden your skills for researching your family history.
Read with Libby!
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, October 9 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Oct 15, 3:50pm - 4:05pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, October 9 2026 at 12:00am
Read with Libby!
Thu, Oct 15, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
Reluctant readers are invited to read to our facility dog, Libby, in order to build confidence and strengthen skills. Must be able to read independently. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, October 9 2026 at 12:00am
Teen D&D - Adventurer's Guild
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
A drop-in friendly D&D adventure for new or returning players! Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, October 8 2026 at 5:30pm
PJ Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
Play for fun and for prizes!
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