Celebrate Poetry with the Hoover Library

Celebrate Poetry with the Hoover Public Library Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop Thursday, March 19 •  6 PM How can an image inspire a poem? Learn to observe and stimulate creativity in your writing. Miriam Calleja will lead a group, with writing prompts responding to visual artist Allison Grant's exhibition in the Theatre Art Gallery. Let the visual art on the walls lead your writing to new places.  Read More Poetry Matters A Celebration of Rhyme and Verse Tuesday, April 7 • 6 PM Honor the importance of poetry with the Magic City Poetry Festival. For our third year, come be a part of the Magic City Poetry Festival! Read original poetry, recite beloved verse and honor the importance of poetry. Performer registration is required but all are welcome to join our audience.  Read More LOOKING FOR MORE EVENTS & PROGRAMS? See Full Calendar Follow us: Hoover Public Library 200 Municipal Drive Hoover, Alabama 35216 (205) 444-7800 www.hooverlibrary.org

Adult Events

March Events Kindness Summit Nonprofit Volunteer Fair Monday, March 9 • 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM Find the perfect volunteer opportunity. Potential volunteers can learn about local organizations in a low-pressure, casual environment.  Read more. Genealogy For You Ancestry.com, Library Edition Thursday, March 12 • 2 PM Broaden your skills for researching your family history. Participants will be introduced to the library edition of the very popular genealogy database. Learn tips and tricks about how to search this database like a librarian. Read more. Game Night Friday, March 13 • 7 PM After-hours board game fun! We have a great selection of board games available, but you are welcome to bring a favorite of your own to share. Read more. Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop Thursday, March 19 • 6 PM How can an image inspire a poem? Learn to observe and stimulate creativity in your writing. Miriam Calleja will lead a group, with writing prompts responding to visual artist Allison Grant's exhibition in the Theatre Art Gallery. Let the visual art on the walls lead your writing to new places. Read more. LOOKING FOR MORE EVENTS & PROGRAMS? See Full Calendar Follow us: Hoover Public Library 200 Municipal Drive Hoover, Alabama 35216 (205) 444-7800 www.hooverlibrary.org

Adult Events

February Events Friends of the Library Book Sale Friday, February 6 • 9 AM-5 PM Saturday, February 7 • 10 AM- 5 PM Find great deals on used books and media. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Read more. Local Author Spotlight Sunday, February 8 • 3 PM Poet Laureates Ashley M. Jones (State of Alabama) and Salaam Green (City of Birmingham) will share their new books of poetry. Read more. Live on the Plaza: Luke Schneider / Saapato Thursday, February 12 • 7 PM Two ambient artists at the forefront of their genre make their Hoover debuts. Read more. Quilt of Souls An Evening with Phyllis Biffle Elmore Tuesday, February 17 • 6 PM Celebrate Alabama's quilting tradition with author Phyllis Biffle Elmore and radio host Burgin Mathews Read more. LOOKING FOR MORE EVENTS & PROGRAMS? See Full Calendar Follow us: Hoover Public Library 200 Municipal Drive Hoover, Alabama 35216 (205) 444-7800 www.hooverlibrary.org