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World Goth Day - Spooky Cross Stitch!2022-05-16T09:00:00Celebrate World Goth Day with a spooky cross stitch kit!
Pick up a mini cross stitch kit and celebrate World Goth Day on May 22! The kit will include two spooky patterns and all the materials you need for your mini masterpiece. You can also scan the QR code and listen to a goth playlist while you stitch! Available Monday, May 16 while supplies last.
LOCATION: Fiction Department
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Celebrate World Goth Day with a spooky cross stitch kit!
Pick up a mini cross stitch kit and celebrate World Goth Day on May 22! The kit will include two spooky patterns and all the materials you need for your mini masterpiece. You can also scan the QR code and listen to a goth playlist while you stitch! Available Monday, May 16 while supplies last.
LOCATION: Fiction Department
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Now Showing: Jungle Cruise2022-05-16T14:00:00Join us for a free screening of Disney's Jungle Cruise.
In Jungle Cruise (2021, PG-13, 127 min), Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his ramshackle boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal -- a discovery that will change the future of medicine.
Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7820 for more information.
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Join us for a free screening of Disney's Jungle Cruise.
In Jungle Cruise (2021, PG-13, 127 min), Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his ramshackle boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal -- a discovery that will change the future of medicine.
Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7820 for more information.
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
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Now Showing: Jungle Cruise2022-05-16T18:30:00Join us for a free screening of Disney's Jungle Cruise.
In Jungle Cruise (2021, PG-13, 127 min), Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his ramshackle boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal -- a discovery that will change the future of medicine.
Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7820 for more information.
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Join us for a free screening of Disney's Jungle Cruise.
In Jungle Cruise (2021, PG-13, 127 min), Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his ramshackle boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal -- a discovery that will change the future of medicine.
Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7820 for more information.
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
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Basic Excel (2 Parts)2022-05-17T10:00:00This class is designed to introduce new users to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application. It covers an introduction to the application and how to perform common tasks through the use of menus and tool bars. The class includes a demonstration of the application and its basic features, along with guidance on how to use the ribbon interface. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to create and edit spreadsheets. The class is free of charge and designed for library patrons who are new to Microsoft Excel.
Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7747 for more information.
LOCATION: Training Center
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 This class is designed to introduce new users to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application. It covers an introduction to the application and how to perform common tasks through the use of menus and tool bars. The class includes a demonstration of the application and its basic features, along with guidance on how to use the ribbon interface. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to create and edit spreadsheets. The class is free of charge and designed for library patrons who are new to Microsoft Excel.
Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7747 for more information.
LOCATION: Training Center
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CHOPPED: Twisted Treats2022-05-18T18:30:00Register online, pick up a box of mystery ingredients and join us on Zoom to make a "twisted treat" at home.
This is a virtual event. Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7800 for more information.
Registration opens April 10.
Supplies provided.
LOCATION: Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Register online, pick up a box of mystery ingredients and join us on Zoom to make a "twisted treat" at home.
This is a virtual event. Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7800 for more information.
Registration opens April 10.
Supplies provided.
LOCATION: Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
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Basic Excel (2 Parts)2022-05-19T10:00:00This class is designed to introduce new users to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application. It covers an introduction to the application and how to perform common tasks through the use of menus and tool bars. The class includes a demonstration of the application and its basic features, along with guidance on how to use the ribbon interface. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to create and edit spreadsheets. The class is free of charge and designed for library patrons who are new to Microsoft Excel.
Visit hooverlibrary.org to register or call 205-444-7747 for more information.
LOCATION: Training Center
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 This class is designed to introduce new users to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application. It covers an introduction to the application and how to perform common tasks through the use of menus and tool bars. The class includes a demonstration of the application and its basic features, along with guidance on how to use the ribbon interface. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to create and edit spreadsheets. The class is free of charge and designed for library patrons who are new to Microsoft Excel.
Visit hooverlibrary.org to register or call 205-444-7747 for more information.
LOCATION: Training Center
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Knitables with Lea: Knit Washcloth at Lee Branch2022-05-19T10:30:00Join Lea to learn to knit a simple washcloth.
Visit hooverlibrary.org to register or call 205-444-7800 for more information.
LOCATION: East 59 Event Room
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Join Lea to learn to knit a simple washcloth.
Visit hooverlibrary.org to register or call 205-444-7800 for more information.
LOCATION: East 59 Event Room
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Game Nite2022-05-20T19:00:00Heed the call of the tabletop and come out to the library for a night of board game fun!
Meet up with friends or make some new ones, then crush them in your favorite game. We have a great selection of board games available but you are welcome to bring a favorite of your own to share. Plus, enter your name for some lovely door prizes!
Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7820 for more information.
LOCATION: Plaza
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Heed the call of the tabletop and come out to the library for a night of board game fun!
Meet up with friends or make some new ones, then crush them in your favorite game. We have a great selection of board games available but you are welcome to bring a favorite of your own to share. Plus, enter your name for some lovely door prizes!
Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7820 for more information.
LOCATION: Plaza
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Birmingham Great Strides2022-05-21T08:00:00
Event Location Veterans ParkHooverAL35242
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Write Club2022-05-21T10:30:00Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Write Club offers the opportunity for burgeoning writers to share a five-minute selection from their current endeavors (novels, short stories memoirs, poetry, plays, script, articles, essays, etc.) and then receive feedback from their peers. Write Club provides a friendly and welcome atmosphere to discuss different topics concerning the craft of writing. This event is open to everyone and no registration is required.
LOCATION: Shakespeare Room
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers.
Write Club offers the opportunity for burgeoning writers to share a five-minute selection from their current endeavors (novels, short stories memoirs, poetry, plays, script, articles, essays, etc.) and then receive feedback from their peers. Write Club provides a friendly and welcome atmosphere to discuss different topics concerning the craft of writing. This event is open to everyone and no registration is required.
LOCATION: Shakespeare Room
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Microsoft Office: Business Skills2022-05-21T14:00:00This class is designed to introduce users to some useful features of Microsoft Word and Excel, with a focus on business-related applications. Topics will include creating letterheads, user-completed forms, and bookmarks in Word; using VLOOKUP; and creating mail merge documents using Word and Excel. Previous experience with Word and Excel is recommended. The class is free of charge.
Visit hooverlibrary.org to register or call 205-444-7747 for more information.
LOCATION: Training Center
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 This class is designed to introduce users to some useful features of Microsoft Word and Excel, with a focus on business-related applications. Topics will include creating letterheads, user-completed forms, and bookmarks in Word; using VLOOKUP; and creating mail merge documents using Word and Excel. Previous experience with Word and Excel is recommended. The class is free of charge.
Visit hooverlibrary.org to register or call 205-444-7747 for more information.
LOCATION: Training Center
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Top Shelf Presents: Prohibition Era Cocktails!2022-05-22T18:00:00Have a roaring good time learning about prohibition era cocktails, presented by Old Forester. Registration is required. ID Required. 21+
Learn more about the first bottled bourbon, Old Forester from Brand Ambassador James Joseph. Old Forester was one of only a hand-full of companies given a permit to sell and manufacture whiskey during Prohibition and the only one still in the whiskey business today. Enjoy cocktails and learn more about this unique slice of life.
Over 21 to participate. This event is full. Visit hooverlibrary.org to join the waitlist. Call 205-444-7820 for more information.
LOCATION: Plaza Wing
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Have a roaring good time learning about prohibition era cocktails, presented by Old Forester. Registration is required. ID Required. 21+
Learn more about the first bottled bourbon, Old Forester from Brand Ambassador James Joseph. Old Forester was one of only a hand-full of companies given a permit to sell and manufacture whiskey during Prohibition and the only one still in the whiskey business today. Enjoy cocktails and learn more about this unique slice of life.
Over 21 to participate. This event is full. Visit hooverlibrary.org to join the waitlist. Call 205-444-7820 for more information.
LOCATION: Plaza Wing
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SEC Baseball Tournament & Fan Fest2022-05-24T00:00:00Don't miss some of the best baseball in the country at the 2022 SEC Baseball Tournament. The top-12 teams will battle it out in Hoover, Alabama on the road to Omaha.
Event LocationHoover Met ComplexHooverAL35244 Don't miss some of the best baseball in the country at the 2022 SEC Baseball Tournament. The top-12 teams will battle it out in Hoover, Alabama on the road to Omaha.
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Intermediate Excel (2 Parts)2022-05-24T10:00:00Class introduces users to more advanced features of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet application.
This class builds on the foundation of the Basic Excel class. The class includes a demonstration of features such as pivot tables, nested formulas, tables, data validation, and more. The class is free of charge and designed for library patrons who have already completed the Basic Excel class. Visit hooverlibrary.org to register or call 205-444-7747 for more information.
LOCATION: Training Center
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Class introduces users to more advanced features of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet application.
This class builds on the foundation of the Basic Excel class. The class includes a demonstration of features such as pivot tables, nested formulas, tables, data validation, and more. The class is free of charge and designed for library patrons who have already completed the Basic Excel class. Visit hooverlibrary.org to register or call 205-444-7747 for more information.
LOCATION: Training Center
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Intermediate Excel (2 Parts)2022-05-26T10:00:00Class introduces users to more advanced features of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet application.
This class builds on the foundation of the Basic Excel class. The class includes a demonstration of features such as pivot tables, nested formulas, tables, data validation, and more. The class is free of charge and designed for library patrons who have already completed the Basic Excel class. Visit hooverlibrary.org to register or call 205-444-7747 for more information.
LOCATION: Training Center
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Class introduces users to more advanced features of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet application.
This class builds on the foundation of the Basic Excel class. The class includes a demonstration of features such as pivot tables, nested formulas, tables, data validation, and more. The class is free of charge and designed for library patrons who have already completed the Basic Excel class. Visit hooverlibrary.org to register or call 205-444-7747 for more information.
LOCATION: Training Center
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I Can Make That: With Pockets @ Lee Branch2022-05-26T18:30:00Join us for a night of sewing and upcycling old jeans into a wall organizer. Registration required.
Participants will learn a few basics of sewing to craft an organizer out of upcycled blue jeans to hang on their wall. Feel free to bring additional blue jeans to expand your craft and your sewing supplies from home. Supplies to start your project will be provided. Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 444-7820 to register.
LOCATION: East 59 Cafe Lee Branch
701 Doug Baker Blvd Ste 103
Hoover, Alabama 35242
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Join us for a night of sewing and upcycling old jeans into a wall organizer. Registration required.
Participants will learn a few basics of sewing to craft an organizer out of upcycled blue jeans to hang on their wall. Feel free to bring additional blue jeans to expand your craft and your sewing supplies from home. Supplies to start your project will be provided. Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 444-7820 to register.
LOCATION: East 59 Cafe Lee Branch
701 Doug Baker Blvd Ste 103
Hoover, Alabama 35242
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Vintage Videos: The Thrill of It All (1963)2022-05-27T14:00:00A housewife's sudden rise to fame as a soap spokesperson leads to chaos in her home life.
Successful OB-GYN Gerald Boyer (James Garner) and his wife, Beverly (Doris Day), are happily married with two children. At a dinner gathering, Beverly discusses her favorite soap, Happy Soap, and how much she enjoys it. When Beverly is introduced to the company's owner, she is immediately offered a contract as the product's spokeswoman for TV commercials. However, Gerald has a hard time adjusting to his wife's newfound fame, and plots to foil Beverly's career in order to keep her at home.
Directed by Norman Jewison.
Runtime - 108 minutes
FREE admission and refreshments.
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 A housewife's sudden rise to fame as a soap spokesperson leads to chaos in her home life.
Successful OB-GYN Gerald Boyer (James Garner) and his wife, Beverly (Doris Day), are happily married with two children. At a dinner gathering, Beverly discusses her favorite soap, Happy Soap, and how much she enjoys it. When Beverly is introduced to the company's owner, she is immediately offered a contract as the product's spokeswoman for TV commercials. However, Gerald has a hard time adjusting to his wife's newfound fame, and plots to foil Beverly's career in order to keep her at home.
Directed by Norman Jewison.
Runtime - 108 minutes
FREE admission and refreshments.
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
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Pen & Paper RPG Society2022-05-29T13:30:00Come in for an afternoon of fun as we explore this awesome gaming genre!
At the Pen & Paper RPG Society meetings, you'll create larger than life heroes and join forces with fellow gamers as you adventure through dungeons, haunted tombs and forgotten regions of space. You might even get a chance to defeat dark elder beings who seek to devour the world! Let us show you a new, exciting hobby! No experience needed. Space is limited. Call 444-7820 for more information.
LOCATION: Plaza
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Come in for an afternoon of fun as we explore this awesome gaming genre!
At the Pen & Paper RPG Society meetings, you'll create larger than life heroes and join forces with fellow gamers as you adventure through dungeons, haunted tombs and forgotten regions of space. You might even get a chance to defeat dark elder beings who seek to devour the world! Let us show you a new, exciting hobby! No experience needed. Space is limited. Call 444-7820 for more information.
LOCATION: Plaza
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PowerPoint: Crash Course!2022-05-31T10:00:00Crash course in the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint, a multimedia presentation application.
This class gives patrons a crash course in the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint, a multimedia presentation application. It covers an introduction to the application and how to perform common tasks. Microsoft PowerPoint is a digital version of a the traditional slide show. PowerPoint allows you to organize, illustrate, and present your ideas in a multimedia presentation. This class covers the use of clipart, WordArt, charts and graphs, slide templates and presentation options. The class is free of charge and designed for all library users new to personal computing.
Visit hooverlibrary.org to register or call 205-444-7747 for more information.
LOCATION: Training Center
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Crash course in the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint, a multimedia presentation application.
This class gives patrons a crash course in the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint, a multimedia presentation application. It covers an introduction to the application and how to perform common tasks. Microsoft PowerPoint is a digital version of a the traditional slide show. PowerPoint allows you to organize, illustrate, and present your ideas in a multimedia presentation. This class covers the use of clipart, WordArt, charts and graphs, slide templates and presentation options. The class is free of charge and designed for all library users new to personal computing.
Visit hooverlibrary.org to register or call 205-444-7747 for more information.
LOCATION: Training Center
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True Crime Book Club: The Icepick Surgeon by Sam Kean2022-05-31T18:30:00Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!
The Icepick Surgeon: Murder, Fraud, Sabotage, Piracy, and Other Dastardly Deeds Perpetrated in the Name of Science by Sam Kean
Visit hooverlibrary.org to register in-person or to attend online. Call 205-444-7747 for more information.
LOCATION: Allen Board Room, Zoom Room 3
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!
The Icepick Surgeon: Murder, Fraud, Sabotage, Piracy, and Other Dastardly Deeds Perpetrated in the Name of Science by Sam Kean
Visit hooverlibrary.org to register in-person or to attend online. Call 205-444-7747 for more information.
LOCATION: Allen Board Room, Zoom Room 3
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