December 2017 @ Hoover Library
Sunday NovelTea Fiction Book Group
 
Join us for a discussion of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by C. Alan Bradley over tea and refreshments. Call 444-7820 for more information.
 
Sunday, December 3 at 3 pm
Plaza Reading Room
Glue Gun Gang
 
Create three adorable ornaments for your tree. FREE! Adults only. Registration is required. Call 444-7840 to sign up.
 
Sunday, December 3 at 3 pm
Adult Program Room
Spanish Conversation Club
 
Practice your Spanish and celebrate the culture! Adults only, 17+. Some experience with the language is recommended. Call
444-7820 for more information.
 
Tuesday, December 5 at 7 pm
Library Plaza
A Christmas Carol
 
Think you've seen Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol? Well, think again! A cast of 16 actors invites you on an unforgettable journey from despair to redemption in this delightful and thoroughly entertaining adaptation. For tickets, contact the Box Office at
444-7888 or visit www.hooverlibrary.org/thelibrarytheatre.
 
Tickets $27.50
Wednesday, December 6 at 7:30 pm--Tickets Available!
Thursday, December 7 at 7:30 pm--SOLD OUT!
First Thursday Fiction Book Group
 
Join us for a discussion of Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information.
 
Thursday, December 7 at 10 am
Adult Program Room
After Hours @ the Plaza: Bingo!
 
Join us for a library-themed Bingo night. Call 444-7800 for more information.
 
Friday, December 8 from 7 pm - 9 pm
Library Plaza
Purl at the Plaza
 
Come join us and attempt to finish all of your holiday crafting goodies. Call 444-7821 for more information.
 
Saturday, December 9 from 1 pm - 5 pm
Library Plaza
Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens
 
Relive the excitement of Episode 7 before seeing Episode 8: The Last Jedi (PG-13, 136 minutes). Free admission and refreshments! Call 444-7820 for more information.
 
Sunday, December 10 at 2:30 pm
The Library Theatre 
Frank and Ollie
 
In this documentary, legendary Walt Disney animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston look back on their pioneering work on such children's classics as Lady and the Tramp, Bambi and Pinocchio (1995, 89 minutes). Free admission and refreshments!
Call 444-7840 for more information.
 
Monday, December 11 at 2 pm & 6:30 pm
The Library Theatre
Helping Hands
 
Drop in to make newspaper rolls for a local humane society. Teens and adults welcome. Call 444-7840 for more information.
 
Monday, December 11 from 3 pm - 8:30 pm
Adult Program Room
French Conversation Club
 
Practice your French and celebrate the culture! Some experience with the language is recommended. Call 444-7820 for more information.
 
Tuesday, December 12 at 7 pm
Library Plaza
Second Thursday Fiction Book Group
 
Join us for a discussion of The Widow by Fiona Barton. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information.
 
Thursday, December 14 at 10 am
Fitzgerald Room
Star Wars Trivia Night
 
Compete for prizes in our monthly trivia night! Call 444-7821 for more information.
 
Thursday, December 14 at 7 pm
Library Plaza
Insatiable Readers: Do It Yourself 
 
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations while you enjoy a cup of coffee. Call 444-7840 for more information.
 
Saturday, December 16 at 10:30 am
Fitzgerald Room
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
 
Take a new look at an old favorite as we discuss the novel with Dr. Daniel Siegel of UAB. Film showing to follow (1951, NR, 86 minutes). Call 444-7820 for more information.
 
Sunday, December 17 at 2:30 pm
The Library Theatre
Monday at the Movies: 
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas 
 
Join us for a screening of this holiday classic. Free admission and refreshments! Call 444-7820 for more information.
 
Monday, December 18 at 2 pm & 6:30 pm
The Library Theatre
Walt Disney
 
This two-part documentary takes an unprecedented look at the life and legacy of America’s master storyteller (2015, TV-PG, 120 minutes). Free admission and refreshments! Call 444-7840 for information.
 
Part 1: Wednesday, December 27 at 2 pm & 6:30 pm
Part 2: Thursday, December 28 at 2 pm & 6:30 pm
The Library Theatre
Holiday Closings
 
Saturday, December 23 - Tuesday, December 26
The Hoover Library will be CLOSED to observe Christmas.
 
Sunday, December 31 - Tuesday, January 2
The Hoover Library will be CLOSED to observe the New Year.
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal Drive
Hoover, Alabama 35216
(205) 444-7800

www.hooverlibrary.org/