Holiday Hours & Closings
 

First Thursday Fiction Book Group
 

Bring a friend and join us to discuss The Reckoning by John Grisham. A war hero is arrested for murder in post-World War II Mississippi, to the shock of his home town. 

 

Our book groups are a fun way to delve deeper into your love of literature by sharing it with others. Refreshments provided. For  more information about the group or this month's selection, visit our website or call 444-7820.

 

Sunday NovelTea Fiction Book Group
 

Join us as we discuss Dear Wife by upcoming Southern Voices guest author Kimberly Belle over tea and cookies. A woman who has changed her identity to escape domestic abuse and a woman who has gone missing under suspicious circumstances find their lives connected in unexpected ways. 

 

For more information about the group or this month's selection, visit our website or call 444-7820.

 

The Meanest and "Damnest" Job
 

Join us to learn about Colonel Edmund Winchester Rucker, Civil War hero and Birmingham entrepreneur, from author Mike Rucker. Refreshments will be provided prior to the program, and a Friends business meeting will follow. For more information, call 444-7840.

 

Helping Hands
 

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

 

2020 Southern Voices Tickets
 

Purchase tickets for this year's Southern Voices Festival before they sell out! Online and phone sales begin Tuesday, January 7  at 8 am. Any remaining tickets will be available during regular Box Office hours, M-F, 10 am to 6 pm. For more information, visit our website or call 444-7888. 

 

 

 

Spanish Conversation Club
 

All levels, from beginner to fluent are welcome to practice their Spanish and celebrate the culture. Use what you know or expand your vocabulary with the help of our trained facilitator. Some prior experience with the language is recommended. Adults only, 17+ please. For questions, call 444-7840.

 

Second Thursday Fiction Book Group
 

Bring a friend and join us to discuss Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. A young woman who practically raised herself in the wild marshes of coastal North Carolina is put on trial for murder. 

 

Our book groups are a fun way to delve deeper into your love of literature by sharing it with others. For more information about the group or this month's selection, call 444-7820 or visit our website.

 

The Roaring Twenties
 

Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations while enjoying a cup of coffee. This month's meeting will focus on the roaring twenties. For more information, call 444-7840.

 

Miriam Omura
 

Bib & Tucker Sewing Co-op artist-in-residence Miriam Omura is creating a community art project called "You, Me, and Us." Participants are invited to submit a 10" x 10" piece of fabric that captures who they are, along with five words describing themselves, which Miriam will assist in embroidering and then sew into a larger piece of art. For more information about the project, visit the artist's website. To find out more about participating through the library, call 444-7821.

 

Purl on the Plaza
 

Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty meeting of all fiber enthusiasts. We love to see anyone with a portable craft. Bring your yarn and knit, crochet, or embroider with us. For more information, call 444-7821, join our Facebook group, or visit our website.

 

Vision Boards 2020
 

Cut images from magazines and create a collage to celebrate your goals for 2020. Free. Adults only. Registration is required and begins January 2. Sign up online or call 444-7840.

 

Chicken People
 

Chicken People (2016, 83 minutes) takes a charming and fascinating look at the colorful and hugely competitive world of champion show chicken breeders. Free admission and refreshments. For more information, call 444-7840 or visit our website.

 

Neuroscience Cafe
 

Neuroscience Cafe is an ongoing series in which experts in the neurosciences present topics, create discussion, and answer questions for the community. For more information, call 444-7840. Presented by the UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center.

 

The A, B, C & Ds of Medicare
 

Get simple and straightforward answers to your questions about Medicare at this workshop with expert Karen Haiflich. For more information, call 444-7840.

 

Best Books Tailgate
 

Parents, teachers, and other adults who love children's literature are welcome to come cheer for booktalks of our team's favorite 2019 titles for kids and teens. For more information, call 444-7830.

 

Adult ESL Classes
 

Hoover Library offers beginner and intermediate level ESL instruction for adult speakers of other native languages. Classes are free and no registration is required. For more information, call 444-7840.

 

French Conversation Club
 

All levels, from beginner to fluent, are welcome to practice their French and celebrate the culture. Use what you know or expand your vocabulary with the help of our trained facilitator. Some prior experience with the language is recommended. For questions, call 444-7840.

 

The Isaacs in Concert--SOLD OUT
 

Frequent performers at the Grand Ole Opry, The Isaacs are a Nashville-based, multi-award winning family group who blends their multi-genre musical influences of bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, country, and southern gospel.

 

Tickets to both shows are sold out. For waiting list information, please contact The Library Theatre Box Office at 444-7888.

 

After Hours on the Plaza: Game Nite
 

Heed the call of the tabletop and join us for some board game fun! We have a great selection of board games available, but you are welcome to bring your favorite to share. Our friends at East 59 Vintage Cafe will be open late for all your hunger needs. For more information, join our Facebook group or call 444-7821.

 

Top Shelf: Classic 1920s Cocktails
 

Join us for a discussion and tasting of classic 1920s cocktails presented by The Marble Ring. Registration is required. Must be 21 or older to attend. IDs will be checked at the door. Sign up online or call 444-7820.

 

English Conversation Club
 

Informal English practice for speakers of other languages is offered on select Thursday evenings. Beginner and intermediate English language learners are welcome. Free and no registration required. For more information, call 444-7840.

 

Nonfiction Book Group
 

Join us for an interesting discussion of Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly. It tells the story of the African-American female mathematicians who provided the calculations that helped fuel some of America's greatest achievements in space, set against the Jim Crow South and the Civil Rights Movement. 

 

For more information about the group or this month's selection,  call 444-7816.

 

Trivia Night: The 2010s
 

It's a new year and a new decade, but how well do you really remember the 2010s? Pop culture, current events, sports--come show off how well you were paying attention for the past 10 years! Play with a team or go solo while competing for great prizes. For more information, call 444-7821.

 

Vintage Videos
 

The father of a young woman deals with the emotional pain of her getting married, along with the financial and organizational trouble of arranging the wedding in the classic comedy Father of the Bride (1950, 92 minutes). Free admission and refreshments. For more information, call 444-7801.

 

Write Club
 

Share your literary works, network with other aspiring writers, and receive feedback from your peers in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Meetings are open to everyone and no registration is required. For more information, call 444-7820.

 

Pen & Paper RPG Society
 

Come in for an afternoon of fun as we explore this awesome gaming genre. 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.

 

Practical Parenting: #relationshipgoals 
 

Learn about guiding teens toward healthy relationships. For more information, call 444-7830.

 

Monday at the Movies
 

Celebrate the 2020s with Baz Luhrman's adaptation of the 1920s classic The Great Gatsby (2013, PG-13, 143 minutes). A writer and Wall Street trader, Nick, finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Free admission and refreshments. For more information, call 444-7820.

 

True Crime Book Club
 

Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you! Join us for a discussion of American Predator by Maureen Callahan, the story of Israel Keyes, one of the most ambitious, meticulous, and enigmatic serial killers of modern time, and the law enforcement agencies that finally captured him. 

 

For more information about the group or this month's selection, visit our website or call 444-7748.

 

George Griffin and the Firebirds
 

George Griffin and the Firebirds entertain Birmingham and surrounding areas with their unique flavor of southern rock, playing a fiery mix of original and classic material. Free performance! For more information, call 444-7821.

 

Jammin' on the Plaza
 

Meet people in the local music scene and join us for an unplugged jam session. Teens and adults of all abilities are welcome to share their talent and learn something new. For more information, call 444-7821.

 

Friends Midwinter Book Sale
 

Shop our Midwinter Book Sale for hardbacks, paperbacks, children's books, DVDs, audiobooks, music, and more. Most items are priced under $1. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library. 

 

Thursday night is the Member's Only Preview Sale--Not a member? Join at the door. Public Sales are open during regular library hours on Friday and Saturday.

 

Computer Classes
 

The Hoover Library offers free computer classes for adults. Registration is required. For more information or to sign up for individual classes, visit our website or call 444-7747. All classes are located in the Training Center on the Administration level.