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In Our Art Galleries
| | Enjoy the works on display by local and regional artists. Call 444-7888 for more informaton. Friends Gallery: Chip Cooper
Plaza Gallery: Jill Billions
Administrative Gallery: Bruce Phillips
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First Thursday Fiction Book Group: The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry
| | Join us for a discussion of The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information. Thursday, October 1 at 10 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Global Cusine @ the Plaza: Poland
| | Coffee-ol-ogy Cafe presents a free program on the food and culture of Poland. Complimentary samples provided. Call 444-7821 for more information. Sunday, October 4 at 2:30 pm--Library Plaza
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Friends of the Hoover Library: The Seasoned Readers
| | The Seasoned Readers perform haunting tales for the October Friends of the Hoover Library meeting. Refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. Call 444-7840 for more information.
Monday, October 5 at 10 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Helping Hands
| | Drop in any time to make newspaper rolls for a local humane society. Teens and adults welcome. Call 444-7840 for more information. Monday, October 5 from 3 pm - 8:30 pm--Adult Programming Room
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Financial Planning Expo
| | Attend educational workshops and meet with financial planners. Volunteer advisors from the Financial Planning Association of North Alabama will provide free, no-strings-attached advice. Call 444-7816 for more information. Tuesday, October 6 from 1 pm - 5 pm--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Adult English Classes
| | FREE basic or intermediate English classes offered every Tuesday evening. No registration required. Call 444-7820 for more information or visit our website at http://www.hooverlibrary.org/services/esl-classes. Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 6:30 pm - 8 pm--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Second Thursday Fiction Book Group: The Husband's Secret
| | Join us for a discussion of The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information. Thursday, October 8 at 10 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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After Hours @ the Plaza: Brewing in the Magic City
| | Author Carla Jean Whitley highlights the history of Birmingham brewing. Book signing to follow the presentation and free tasting. Call 444-7840 for more information. Friday, October 9 at 7 pm--Library Plaza
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Purl @ the Plaza
| | Join us in recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month by knitting chemo caps and lap blankets. Free refreshments and special raffle items this month. Call 444-7821 for more information. Saturday, October 10 from 1 pm - 5 pm--Library Plaza
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Golden Dragon Acrobats--SOLD OUT
| | The Golden Dragon Acrobats are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premire Chinese acrobatic touring company today. Call the Library Theatre Box Office at 444-7888 or visit www.thelibrarytheatre.com for ticket and waiting list information. Tickets $25
Saturday, October 10 at 4 pm--SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 10 at 7:30 pm--SOLD OUT
The Library Theatre
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Andy Spain
| | Singer/songwriter Andy Spain writes eclectic but accessible songs that merge folkways with futurism in a style he calls "Sci-Folk." FREE! Call 444-7821 for more information. Sunday, October 11 at 2:30 pm--Library Plaza
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Buena Vista Social Club
| | Experience the music of Cuba with some of the island's legendary performers in the Oscar-nominated film. Free admission and refreshments! (1999, Rated G, 101 minutes) Call 444-7840 for more information. Monday, October 12 at 2 pm & 6:30 pm--The Library Theatre
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Neuroscience Cafe: Beyond Pharma
| | The UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center presents "Exercise, Medicine and Deep Brain Stimulation as Therapeutic Strategies for Parkinson's Disease." FREE! Call 444-7840 for more information. Monday, October 12 at 6:30 pm--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Trivia Night
| | Round up your friends and compete for great prizes at local Hoover restaurant Beef 'O' Brady's (5519 Grove Blvd.). Call 444-7820 for more information. Monday, October 12 at 7 pm--Beef 'O' Brady's at the Grove
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Daytime Nonfiction Book Group: The Presidents Club
| | Join us for a discussion of The Presidents Club by Nancy Gibbs. Call 444-7816 for more information. Tuesday, October 13 at 10:30 am--Adult Programming Room
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Chip Cooper Presentation
| | Photos and a presentation accompany a month long art exhibit based on a collaborative project from Chip Cooper and Julió Angel Larramendi Joa which chronicles the lives of campesinos, or peasant farmers, in Cuba. The UA Press will publish a book in 2016 featuring the photographs, titled Campesinos, The Heart and Soul of Cuba. Cuban refreshments provided. Book signing to follow presentation. FREE! Call 444-7888 for more information. Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 pm--Theatre Level
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Spanish Conversation Club
| | All Spanish fluency levels welcome to practice and learn. Call 444-7820 for more information. Tuesday, October 13 from 7 pm - 8 pm--Library Plaza
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Star City Games State Finals for "Magic: The Gathering"
| | Everyone is welcome to observe the participants competing in the fun, but intense tournament. Sponsored by Hoover game store, Excelsior. Register by calling 822-0227. Saturday, October 17 from 9 am - 9 pm
Sunday, October 18 from 9 am - 9 pm
Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Guided Library Tour
| | Learn about our resources, services and events. Refreshments provided. Reservations required. To register, call 444-7800. Monday, October 19 at 6 pm--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Glue Gun Gang: Pumpkin House Party
| | Create a spooky little house with a craft pumpkin. Adults only. Free, but reservations required. To register, call 444-7840 beginning October 1. Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 pm
Thursday, October 22 at 10:30 am
Adult Programming Room
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No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group
| | This month's genre: Truly Spooky Tales. Call 444-7840 for more information. Wednesday, October 21 at 10:30 am--Adult Programming Room
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Sally Barris & the Birmingham Boys
| | Gifted singer/songwriter from Nashville is backed by a group of Birmingham musicians including mandolin player Jason Bailey. Call 444-7821 for more information. Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 pm--Library Plaza
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Nighttime Nonfiction Book Group: Space Chronicles
| | Join us for a discussion of Space Chronicles by Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Call 444-7816 for more information. Thursday, October 22 at 7 pm--Allen Board Room
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Write Club
| | Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers. Call 444-7820 for more information. Saturday, October 24 at 10:30 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Managing Small Business Financials: Your Pathway to Success
| | Learn how to properly manage credit, spend, save and invest in your small business. Presented by Operation HOPE and the Alabama Securities Commission. Lunch will be provided, but seating is limited. Registration required. Call 444-7816. Monday, October 26 from 12 pm - 1 pm--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Monday at the Movies: Marnie
| | Join us for a screening of Alfred Hitchcock's Marnie (PG, 125 minutes). Free admission and refreshments! Call 444-7820 for more information. Monday, October 26 at 2 pm & 6:30 pm--The Library Theatre
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Backyard Foraging
| | Southern Folk Herbalist Antonia Viteri will give an informative talk about edible plants you can forage in your own yard. She will discuss traditional and medicinal uses for common plants of the southeast. Call 444-7840 for more information. Monday, October 26 at 6:30 pm--Adult Programming Room
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| Coffee-ol-ogy Coffee Cafe! | | Breakfast, lunch and dinner! Coffee and desserts! Located on the Library Plaza. October's Global Cuisine, Polish, features: - Pierogies
- Polish Sausage Panini
- Stuffed Cabbage Casserole
- Makowiec (Lemon Poppy Seed Cake)
NEW HOURS:
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday-Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Phone: 205-987-0176 | |
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