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Adult English Classes | Join us every Tuesday for basic and intermediate level English instruction. Classes are free and no registration is required. Call 444-7820 for information. Tuesday November 5, 12, & 19 at 6:30 pm--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms | |
Veterans Reception | Join us as we kick off Thank A Vet! Week with a reception honoring veterans. Call 444-7821 for information. Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 pm--Library Plaza | |
Friends of Hoover Public Library | Jeanne Averhart, recorder player, will present music to honor all veterans. Refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. Call 444-7840 for information. Monday, November 4 at 10:00 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Monday @ the Movies: Midway | Join us for our special Veterans Week movie showing: Midway (PG, 132 min.). Free admission and refreshments. Call 444-7820 for more information. Monday, November 4 at 2:00 pm & 6:30 pm--The Library Theatre | |
Flag Folding Ceremonies | Join us for flag folding ceremonies all week in front of the library. Call 444-7820 for information. Monday, November 4 - Friday, November 8 at 4:45 pm | |
Learn to Use Your NOOK! | Barnes & Noble staff provide free training on different NOOKs. Call 444-7820 for information. Monday, November 4--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms 6:30 pm: NOOK Simple Touch Class 7:30 pm: NOOK HD/HD+ Class | |
Veterans' Benefits Program | A seminar about VA benefits for veterans and their families. Presented by the Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs and Birmingham's VA Medical Center. Reservations required. Call 444-7816 to register. Tuesday, November 5 at 10:00 am--Adult Programming Room | |
Helping Hands: Holiday Mail for Heroes | Stop by the Nonfiction desk and add a personal message to a holiday card which will be donated to this annual Red Cross project. Call 444-7840 for information. Wednesday, November 6, All Day--Nonfiction Department
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Learn @ the Plaza: The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II | Join us for a fascinating lecture by Catherine Heinzerling. Call 444-7821 for information. Wednesday, November 6 at 12:30 pm--Library Plaza | |
First Thursday Fiction Book Club: Defending Jacob | Join us for a discussion of Defending Jacob by William Landay. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for information. Thursday, November 7 at 10:00 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Purl @ the Plaza | Bring your yarn to knit, crochet or embroider as you enjoy the company of other fiber enthusiasts. Call 444-7821 for information. Saturday, November 9 at 3:00 pm--Library Plaza | |
Global Cuisine @ the Plaza: Moroccan | Enjoy and experience different cultures through Coffee-ol-ogy Cafe's culinary presentations. FREE samples. Call 444-7821 for information. Sunday, November 10 at 2:30 pm--Library Plaza
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Daytime Nonfiction Book Group: Horse Soldiers | Join us as we discuss Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of U.S. Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan by Doug Stanton. Call 444-7816. Tuesday, November 12 at 10:30 am--Adult Programming Room | |
Second Thursday Fiction Book Club: Mission to Paris | Join us as we discuss Mission to Paris by Alan Furst. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for information. Thursday, November 14 at 10:00 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms | |
Playing @ the Plaza: Sue Scrofa | Featured on A Prairie Home Companion and WBHM, Sue Scrofa's delightful indie-pop is sure to charm with its mesmerizing melodies and angelic vocals. Free performance. Call 444-7821 for more information. Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 pm--Library Plaza | |
Write Club Presents- Subliminal Muse: Write What You Hear | Laura Hayden, author of 12 novels ranging from mystery and romantic suspense to fantasy and paranormal, will present a program on how music can influence writing. Call 444-7820 for information. Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 am--Library Plaza | |
Sweet Honey in the Rock--SOLD OUT | The subject of two PBS documentaries and multiple Grammy nominations and awards, this African-American a capella ensemble continues to uplift and instill joy in the lives they touch. Visit www.thelibrarytheatre.com or call the box office at 444-7888 for more information. Saturday, November 16 at 4:00 pm & 8:00 pm--The Library Theatre Tickets $25--SOLD OUT | |
Instrumentalists @ the Plaza: Jason Bailey | Join us for an afternoon with mandolin virtuoso Jason Bailey who plays in a variety of styles including bluegrass, Celtic and swing jazz. Free performance. Call 444-7821 for information. Sunday, November 17 at 2:30 pm--Library Plaza | |
Straight Talk about Long-Term Care Planning | Let Alabama's NBC 13 Certified Financial Planner Scott Cole help you find answers about long-term care. Reservations required. Call 444-7816 to register. Monday, November 18 at 7:00 pm--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms | |
Helping Hands | Help make newspaper rolls that will be donated to a local humane society. Teens and adults welcome. Call 444-7840 for information. Tuesday, November 19 at 2:30 pm--Adult Programming Room | |
No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group | Join us to share a recently read nonfiction title in this month's genre: Early American History. Call 444-7840 for information. Wednesday, November 20 at 10:30 am--Adult Programming Room | |
Glue Gun Gang: Candy Topiary | Make a whimsical candy topiary to display on your holiday table. Adults only. Reservations required. Call 444-7840 to register. Thursday, November 21 at 10:30 am & 2:30 pm--Adult Programming Room | |
Special Movie Showing: The Hunger Games | Missed seeing The Hunger Games in theatres or want to catch up before seeing Catching Fire? Join us for a free showing. Refreshments provided. (2012, PG-13, 142 min.) Thursday, November 21 at 6:00 pm--The Library Theatre | |
After Hours @ the Plaza: The Legendary Pineapple Skinners | Join us for hot New Orleans jazz from one of Birmingham's best local bands. For ticket information, visit www.thelibrarytheatre.com or call the box office at 444-7888. Friday, November 22 at 8:00 pm--Library Plaza Tickets: $12.50 | |
Frugalistics: Coupon Swap | Bring coupons you don't need and swap for ones you do. Call 444-7840 for information. Tuesday, November 26 at 2:30 pm--Adult Programming Room | |
Coffee-ol-ogy Coffee Cafe! | Breakfast, lunch and dinner! Coffee and desserts! Located on the Library Plaza. November's Global Cuisine, Moroccan, features: - Harira
- Moroccan Pizza
- Olive Lemon Chicken with Vegetable Couscous
- Date and Spice Cake
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Sunday: 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Phone: 205-987-0176 | |