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Stop by the Circulation Desk from 12/1/22 - 1/31/23 and pick out a winter-themed bookmark to color at home. Submit a photo of your completed artwork for a chance to win a gift card drawing. Start date: December 1 Circulation Department - December through January |
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Computer Classes All computer classes are located in the Training Center on the Administration Level of the library. Must register to attend. Click on each date for more information and a link to register. One-on-One Tech Help Basic Excel (2 parts) PowerPoint: Crash Course! Excel: Crash Course! |
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Practice your French and celebrate the culture! All levels, beginner to fluent, are welcome to practice their French. Use what you know or expand your vocabulary with the help of our trained facilitator. Adults only, 17+ please. Call 205-444-7840 with any questions. Tuesday, January 3 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fitzgerald Room |
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Online Adult ESL Classes
Join us for an online version of our ESL classes. These classes meet weekly for one hour and there are beginner level and intermediate to advanced level classes available. Registration required. Call 205-444-7840 with any questions. Level 1 (beginner) Level 2 (intermediate to advanced) |
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Read and discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks. A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic and the greatest racehorse in American history. From these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession and injustice across American history. Register to receive a link to the Zoom event. Registration is not required to attend in person. Thursday, January 5 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fitzgerald Room, Zoom |
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Vision Boards What do you want to accomplish in 2023? Cut images from magazines and collage your dreams and goals for 2023. East 59 Event Room - Lee Branch Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms |
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Our Sunday afternoon book club discusses The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand. It's Nantucket wedding season, also know as summer. The Otis-Winbury wedding promises to be an event to remember, but it's going to be memorable for all the wrong reasons. When a body is discovered in Nantucket Harbor hours before the ceremony, everyone in the wedding party is suddenly a suspect. From New York Times best-selling author, comes a novel about the many ways family can fill our lives with love... if they don't kill us first. Sunday, January 8 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Allen Board Room, Zoom |
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The Manhattan Transfer: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
Ten-time Grammy Award-winning jazz and pop ensemble, The Manhattan Transfer, plays two nights at the Hoover Library. This iconic jazz group has released 19 singles and 29 albums, including a new album, Fifty, in 2022. With dynamic performances, sold-out world tours and record sales in the millions, we are beyond honored to have The Manhattan Transfer celebrate their 50th anniversary and final world tour on our stage. Tickets cost $32 plus processing fee. The Library Theatre |
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Tune in for the hilarious antics of Bud Abbott, Lou Costello and their guests as the Seasoned Performers entertain you with a hearty dose of comedic confusion. All brought to you over the airwaves of the station RMT. You'll be glad you tuned in! Monday, January 9 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms |
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Teen and adult volunteers can drop in on one Monday each month to roll newspapers for the Humane Society. Monday, January 9 from 3:00 pm - 8:30 pm Adult Program Room |
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Winter Birding
Back by popular demand, Greg Harber from Alabama Audubon will lead a two-part series on winter birding. Part l will feature winter water birds often seen at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Guntersville. Part ll will feature winter finches and other songbirds usually seen at feeders. Join us on the Library Plaza. Can't make it in person? Both sessions will be live streamed on YouTube and Facebook. Part l - Winter Water Birds: Part ll - Songbirds: |
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Practice your Spanish and celebrate the culture! All levels, beginner to fluent, are welcome to practice their Spanish. Use what you know or expand your vocabulary with the help of our trained facilitator. Adults only, 17+ please. Call 205-444-7840 with any questions. Tuesday, January 10 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fitzgerald Room |
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Language Lab
Open computer lab time to give speakers of other languages an opportunity to access the library's online ESL resources, such as, Mango Languages, Pronunciator and Procitizen. All computer classes are located in the Training Center on the Administration Level of the library. Registration required. |
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Learn to knit a simple washcloth using knit and purl stitches. Ages 13+ recommended. All supplies provided. Wednesday, January 11 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Youth Program Room |
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Adult ESL Classes Classes are free and textbooks will be provided. Classes are taught by a TEFL-certified instructor. Placement tests are required. Beginner Level Advanced Level |
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Read and discuss Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell. A tour of key historic sites in America where incidents of political violence have occurred reveals lesser-known points of interest pertaining to each and shares information about how history has been shaped by popular culture and tourism. Thursday, January 12 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fitzgerald Room |
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Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz, and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard. Starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr and Margaret Hamilton. Directed by Victor Fleming. Runtime: 101 minutes Friday, January 13 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Library Theatre |
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Masterworks: Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony
Set in four movements, Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony explores the ins and outs of a country ravaged by war and culminates with a poignant question, what comes after victory? With a special performance by New York Philharmonic, Anthony McGill, showcasing his artistry in two works. Register with your library card to check out tickets to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra's Masterworks Series. Registration begins Thursday, December 22 at 9:00 am. Limit of two tickets per library card. Tickets available for pickup January 7-14 at the Library Plaza desk. Call 205-444-7821 with any questions. Alys Stephens Center - Jemison Concert Hall |
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Feed your need for nonfiction and swap titles with other members! This month's topic is "Fresh Starts." Saturday, January 14 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Fitzgerald Room |
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Free Basic Knitting & Crochet Lessons
Learn the basic stitches required for knitting and crochet. Come with your own supplies! When you are done with the class, join us for Purl on the Plaza. Please call 205-444-7820 with any questions. Knitting Lessons Library Plaza - Reading Room Crochet Lessons Library Plaza |
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Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty meeting of all fiber enthusiasts. We love to see anyone with a portable craft such as knitting, crochet, tatting, embroidery or other fiber crafts. Saturday, January 14 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Library Plaza |
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Celebrate the end of the Books and Blitzes Fantasy Football season with HPL! League highlights, season recap and individual awards will be presented to participants. Sunday, January 15 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms |
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Exchange houseplants with others, share tips and tricks, and get to know other plant addicts. Bring in healthy plants, rooted in dirt or loose cuttings, and be ready to trade with others! Sunday, January 15 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Library Plaza |
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Learn the craft of macrame and create a heart keychain. For ages 13+. All supplies will be provided. Thursday, January 19 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am East 59 Event Room - Lee Branch |
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Heed the call of the tabletop and come out to the library for a night of board game fun! Friday, January 20 from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Library Plaza |
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Write Club Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers. Attend in person or on Zoom. Saturday, January 21 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shakespeare Room, Zoom
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Learn how to write grants from veteran grant writer and owner of Nonprofit Navigators, Lara Allen. Sunday, January 22 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms |
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Now Showing: The Lost City
A reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both in a cutthroat jungle adventure. Runtime: 112 minutes The Library Theatre |
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Adults who love kid lit learn about our staff's favorites books from Katie Jane, reader extraordinaire. Tuesday, January 24 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms |
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Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease, how to approach someone about memory concerns, the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis, possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process. We will also discuss the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and treatments. Tuesday, January 24 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms |
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Joyce Yang, "an astonishing virtuoso with tremendous suggestive power and imagination," returns to the stage to perform Edvard Greig's masterful Piano Concerto. The ASO will also perform Sibelius Symphony No. 1 and Schumann's Overture from Genoveva. Register with your library card to check out tickets to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra's Masterworks Series. Registration begins Thursday, December 22 at 9:00 am. Due to high demand for tickets, please call 205-444-7821 to register. Limit of two tickets per library card. Tickets available for pickup January 20-27 at the Library Plaza desk. Please call 205-444-7821 with any questions. Friday, January 27 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Alys Stephens Center - Jemison Concert Hall |
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String quartet comprised of Samford University music faculty returns to Hoover! Since its inception in 2011, the Samford Quartet has performed together in England, France, the Dominican Republic and throughout the United States. In addition to performing standard quartet literature, the quartet is also interested in playing new music, Appalachian music and sacred music. Friday, January 27 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Library Plaza |
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Masterworks: Grieg's Piano Concerto with Joyce Yang
Joyce Yang, "an astonishing virtuoso with tremendous suggestive power and imagination," returns to the stage to perform Edvard Greig's masterful Piano Concerto. The ASO will also perform Sibelius Symphony No. 1 and Schumann's Overture from Genoveva. Register with your library card to check out tickets to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra's Masterworks Series. Registration begins Thursday, December 22 at 9:00 am. Due to high demand for tickets, please call 205-444-7821 to register. Limit of two tickets per library card. Tickets available for pickup January 20-28 at the Library Plaza desk. Please call 205-444-7821 with any questions. Alys Stephens Center - Jemison Concert Hall |
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The first part of the program will follow Diane Mooney, the daughter of Master Penman, Mr. Dudley Arnold. Diane will share what is was like growing up with a father who was an expert in the art of engrossing and illumination. The second part of the program will be conducted by Birmingham Calligraphy Guild Founding Member, Jim Davis. He will share a documentary on the life of his friend and Master Penman, Mr. Bill Lilly. This class is presented by the Birmingham Calligraphy Guild and sponsored by the Hoover Public Library. Registration and supplies for your first class are free! The BCG and HPL ask that you join the Guild for subsequent classes to allow more patrons the opportunity to attend. Saturday, January 28 from 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms |
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When L. Frank Baum published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900, he was 44 years old and had spent much of his life in restless pursuit of his American dream. He continued to reinvent himself, reflecting a uniquely American brand of confidence, imagination and innovation. American Oz tells the remarkable story of the man behind one of the most enduring and classic American tales. Runtime: 113 minutes Sunday, January 29 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm The Library Theatre |
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At the Pen & Paper RPG Society meetings, you will create larger than life heroes and join forces with fellow gamers as you adventure through dungeons, haunted tombs and forgotten regions of space. Let us show you a new, exciting hobby! No experience needed! Sunday, January 29 from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Library Plaza |
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The January meeting of the Friends of Hoover Library Board. Monday, January 30 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Shakespeare Room |
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Read and discuss Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases by Paul Holes. Attend in person or on Zoom. Tuesday, January 31 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Allen Board Room, Zoom |
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