First Thursday Fiction Book Group
 

Join us for a discussion of Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information.

 

Debbie Bond
 

Part of the Alabama blues scene for over 30 years, singer, songwriter, and guitarist Debbie Bond has gotten rave reviews for her 2016 album, Enjoy the Ride. FREE! Call 444-7820 for more information.

 

Coffee & Espresso 101
 

Learn about coffee, espresso, different methods of brewing, coffee sustainability practices and more.  Class is $10 and includes light snacks & drink tastings. Limited seating! Reserve your spot by calling 518-6264.

 

Phil Vassar
 

Vassar continues to churn out soulful melodies, and combined with his infectious stage presence, brings an energy to the room that leaves audiences clamoring for more. Visit The Library Theatre website or contact the box office at 444-7888 for ticket information.

 

Sunday NovelTea Fiction Book Group
 

 

Grey Gardens
 

Watch the classic film portrait of Big Edie and her daughter Little Edie, two eccentric high-society castaways living in a dilapidated New York mansion (1976, PG, 95 minutes). Free admission and refreshments. Call 444-7840 for more information.

 

Helping Hands
 

Drop in to make newspaper rolls for a local humane society. Teens and adults welcome! Call 444-7840 for more information.

 

The A, B, C & Ds of Medicare
 

Get simple and straightforward answers to your questions about Medicare in this workshop with Karin Haiflich. Call 444-7816 for more information.

 

Star Wars: Diversity & the Strength of the Force
 

If you enjoy the franchise, the fandom, or both, you won't want to miss this fascinating discussion of Star Wars culture.  Watch, read, or listen, then join us! Call 444-7816 for more information.

 

Glue Gun Gang
 

Spanish Conversation Club
 

Practice your Spanish and celebrate the culture! Some experience with the language is recommended. Adults only, 17+, please. Call 444-7820 for more information.

 

Second Thursday Fiction Book Group
 

Join us for a discussion of Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information.

 

Writer's Workshop with Michael Morris
 

Author Michael Morris presents "Building Characters That Stand the Test of Time",  a workshop that will feature writing exercises using photographs to develop ideas for historical or contemporary fiction. Reservations are required. Call 444-7840 to register.

 

Purl at the Plaza
 

Learn more with others! Join us for an afternoon of fiber-related crafts. Call 444-7821 for more information. 

 

Neuroscience Cafe
 

Learn about identification and treatment of psychosis in young people: experience from a first episode psychosis clinic. Presented by Clinton Martin, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, and Adrienne Lahti, MD, Patrick H. Linton Professor of Psychiatry, in conjunction with the UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center. Call 444-7840 for more information.

 

French Conversation Club
 

Practice your French and celebrate the culture! Some experience with the language is recommended.  Call 444-7820 for more information.

 

Trivia Night: General Knowledge
 

Compete for prizes in our monthly trivia night. This month's theme is general knowledge.  Call 444-7821 for more information.

 

Book It! 5K and Summer Reading Kickoff
 

On your mark, get set, GO to Veteran's Park for a fun 5K and Story Stroll to kick off the summer reading programs.  Join us at 10 am for games, inflatables, crafts, petting zoo, and more! Registration is required for the 5K/Story Stroll. For more information, go to hooverlibrary/org/bookit. Presented by the Friends of the Library.

 

 

New for 2017: Online summer reading logs! Starting May 20, go online to register, or pick up a traditional log from the Fiction or Nonfiction desks. Register online and you can:

Andy Spain
 

Singer/songwriter Andy Spain performs eclectic but accessible songs that merge folkways with futurism in a style he calls "sci-folk." Call 444-7821 for more information.

 

Monday at the Movies
 

Join us for a screening of Me Before You (PG-13, 110 minutes). Free admission and refreshments! Call 444-7820 for more information.

 

Nighttime Nonfiction Book Group
 

Join us for a discussion of Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War by Mary Roach.  Call 444-7816 for more information.

 

After Hours @ the Plaza: Game Nite
 

Put your game face on and team up with your fellow gamers! Bring your own board games or try one from the library's collection. Call 444-7821 for more information.

 

Summer Reading Preview
 

Join us to explore nonfiction titles, hear the latest Hoover Library news, and enjoy great conversation and coffee! Call 444-7840 for more information.

 

Write Club
 

Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers. Call 444-7820 for more information.

 

Brother Joseph and the Grotto
 

Watch the "true fairy tale" of a Bavarian monk who built the Ave Maria Grotto, a miniature city of recycled materials at St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, AL (2013, 82 minutes). Free admission and refreshments. Call 444-7840 for more information.

 

Holiday Closing
 

Monday, May 29: The Hoover Library will be CLOSED for Memorial Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 30.