June 2022
Adult Summer Reading:
Oceans of Possibilities


How many books can you read this summer? Read or listen to any fiction or nonfiction books, audiobooks or ebooks; log the titles and register for drawings to win prizes donated by the Friends of the Hoover Library. 
 
Pick up a reading log at the Fiction or Nonfiction desks or register online at hooverlibrary.beanstack.org.

Wednesday, June 1 - Sunday, July 31
Fiction & Nonfiction Departments
Make Your Mark:
Summer Reading Edition

 
Color a seasonal bookmark and be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a gift card. Bookmarks are available at the Circulation Desk.
 
Submit a picture of your completed bookmark by July 31 to HooverCirc@gmail.com to enter the drawing.

Wednesday, June 1 - Sunday July 31
Circulation Department
Live on the Plaza: Debbie Bond
 
Blues guitarist and singer/songwriter Debbie Bond performs her blend of soul, blues, and jazz with her band. Free performance!

Wednesday, June 1 at 7 pm
Library Plaza
Fiction Addiction Book Club
 
Read and discuss The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich, the winner of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
 
Thursday, June 2 at 10 am
Fitzgerald Room & Zoom
NovelTea Book Club
 
Read and discuss Learning to Speak Southern at this Sunday afternoon book group for adults. Author Lindsey Rogers Cook will join us on Zoom!
 
Sunday, June 5 at 3 pm
Allen Board Room & Zoom
Glue Gun Gang:
Americana Hoop Weaving

 
Create a red, white, and blue hoop weaving to celebrate the upcoming July 4th holiday. Must register to attend.
 
Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 pm--JOIN WAITLIST HERE
Adult Program Room
 
Thursday, June 9 at 11 am--REGISTER HERE
East 59 Cafe at Lee Branch (701 Doug Baker Blvd #103)
The A, B, C & Ds of Medicare
 
Get simple and straightforward answers at this workshop with Karen Haiflich.
 
Thursday, June 9 at 1 pm
Nonfiction Area
Beyond Words Book Club
 
Read and discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
 
Thursday, June 9 at 2 pm
Adult Program Room & Zoom
Insatiable Readers Book Club
 
Feed your need for nonfiction and swap titles about women in sports.
 
Saturday, June 11 at 10:30 am
Fitzgerald Room
World Wide Knit in Public Day:
Basic Knitting or Crochet Lessons


Learn the basics of knitting or crochet in a one-on-one setting with an instructor. Must register to attend.

Register for Basic Knitting Lessons
Saturday, June 11 at 11 am
Plaza Reading Room
 
Register for Basic Crochet Lessons
Saturday, June 11 at 11 am
Library Plaza
Purl on the Plaza:
World Wide Knit in Public Day

 
Celebrate with door prizes, food, demonstrations, and fellowship with other handicraft enthusiasts.
 
Saturday, June 11 from 1 pm - 5 pm
Library Plaza
 
Film Club
 
Watch and discuss Stonewall Uprising, a documentary about the 1969 riots that erupted after a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in NYC. 
 
Sunday, June 12 at 1:30 pm
The Library Theatre
Helping Hands
 
Drop in to roll newspapers for the Humane Society.
 
Monday, June 13 from 3 pm - 8:30 pm
Adult Program Room
Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
 
Learn caregiver tips and strategies to respond to some common behaviors exhibited by individuals living with dementia. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association Alabama Chapter.
 
Monday, June 13 at 6 pm
Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
Independent Spanish Practice
 
Intermediate/advanced Spanish speakers meet for extra practice over the summer.
 
Tuesday, June 14 at 7 pm
Tuesday, June 28 at 7 pm
Adult Program Room
Cooking With Fish
 
Chef Pamela Loudon shares some of her favorite ways of preparing and serving delicious fish dishes.
 
Wednesday, June 15 at 6 pm
Library Plaza
Puzzle Painting @ Lee Branch
 
Create your own ocean-themed puzzle. Must register to attend. Sign up begins May 1.
 
Thursday, June 16 at 10:30 am
East 59 Cafe at Lee Branch (701 Doug Baker Blvd #103)
Now Showing
 
See the 2021 adaptation of the classic musical West Side Story, a tale of forbidden love and the rivalry between two teenage street gangs. Free admission and refreshments!
 
Monday, June 20 at 2 pm
Monday, June 20 at 6 pm
The Library Theatre
Ancient Life in Alabama
 
Dr. Bill Deutsch of Auburn University discusses the paleontology of Alabama, where much of ancient life was ocean dwelling.
 
Wednesday, June 22 at 6 pm
Library Plaza
Vintage Videos: Life With Father
 
A straitlaced turn-of-the-century father presides over a family of boys and the mother who really rules the roost. Free admission and refreshments!
 
Friday, June 24 at 2 pm
The Library Theatre
Write Club Presents: Bobby Matthews
 
Local author Bobby Matthews gives a talk on his journey to publication and leads a workshop on log-lines and pitches.
 
Saturday, June 25 at 10:30 am
Library Plaza
Pen & Paper RPG Society
 
Come in for an afternoon of fun as we explore this awesome gaming genre. No experience needed.
 
Sunday, June 26 from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Library Plaza
True Crime Book Club
 
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? Read and discuss The Babysitter: My Summers with a Serial Killer by Liza Rodman.
 
Tuesday, June 28 at 6:30 pm
Allen Board Room & Zoom
Ocean Wave Macrame @ Lee Branch

Celebrate Adult Summer Reading by crafting an ocean-themed macrame wall hanging. Must register to attend.
 
Thursday, June 30 at 11 am
East 59 Cafe at Lee Branch (701 Doug Baker Blvd #103)
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
Thursday, June 2 at 10 am
Thursday, June 2 at 11 am
Saturday, June 25 at 2 pm
Saturday, June 25 at 3 pm
 
Introduction to Personal Computing
Tuesday, June 7 at 10 am
 
Introduction to the Internet
Thursday, June 9 at 10 am
 
Basic Word (2 Parts)
Tuesday, June 14 at 10 am (Part I)
Thursday, June 16 at 10 am (Part II)
 
Basic Excel (2 Parts)
Tuesday, June 21 at 10 am (Part I)
Tuesday, June 23 at 10 am (Part II)
 
PowerPoint: Crash Course!
Tuesday, June 28 at 10 am
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