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Celebrate Romance: Romance BINGO
| | Win a "Love Basket" filled with romance books, chocolates, a gift card to a local restaurant and more by playing Romance BINGO. Pick up a BINGO card at the Fiction desk to participate. The prize will be awarded at our After Hours "Love in the Library" Authors Event on Friday, August 1, featuring bestselling romance author Lauren Willig and a panel of romance authors, including Abbi Glines, Suzanne Johnson and Beatriz Williams. Call 444-7821 for program information.
Friday, May 16 - Friday, August 1--Fiction Department
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Adult Summer Reading: "Literary Elements"
| | Do you love to read or listen to books? Yes? Well, pick up a reading log and get started so you can register for great prizes donated by the Friends of the Library! You could win an e-reader, gas cards, movie tickets or gift cards to local restaurants. For more information, call 444-7840 or 444-7820. Friday, May 16 - Thursday, July 31--Fiction and Nonfiction Departments
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Stump the Librarian
| | Test the knowledge of the Nonfiction librarians by asking a question from a popular trivia game. If they're wrong, you can register for a chance to win a Galleria gift card donated by the Friends of the Library. For more information, call 444-7840.
Tuesday, July 1 - Thursday, July 31--Nonfiction Department
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English Practice
| | Beginner and intermediate level English practice for non-native speakers. For information, call 444-7820.
Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15 & 22 at 6:30 pm--Library Plaza
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First Thursday Fiction Book Group:
The Beginner's Goodbye
| | Join us for a discussion of The Beginner's Goodbye by Anne Tyler. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. For more information, call 444-7820.
Thursday, July 3 at 10 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Holiday Closing
| Hoover Library will be closed on Friday, July 4, to observe Independence Day. Regular library hours resume Saturday, July 5, at 10 am.
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Global Cuisine @ the Plaza: American Classics
| | Coffee-ol-ogy Cafe explores American culture and foods. Complimentary samples provided. Call 444-7821 for information. Sunday, July 6 at 2:30pm--Library Plaza
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Helping Hands
| | Join us in making newspaper rolls for a local humane society. Teens and adults welcome. Call 444-7840 for more information. Monday, July 7 from 3 pm - 8:30 pm--
Adult Programming Room
Monday, July 21 from 3 pm - 8:30 pm--
Adult Programming Room
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Daytime Nonfiction Book Group: Who Stole the American Dream?
| | Join us for a discussion of Who Stole the American Dream? by Hedrick Smith. Call 444-7816 for more information. Tuesday, July 8 at 10:30 am--Adult Programming Room
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Second Thursday Fiction Book Group:
The Forgotten Garden
| | Join us for a discussion of The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information.
Thursday, July 10 at 10 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Travel to Paris
| | Photo blogger Virginia Jones presents hints and tips for traveling to the City of Light. Call 444-7840 for more information. Thursday, July 10 at 2 pm--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Friday Night at the Movies:
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
| | Free admission and refreshments! (PG-13, 146 min.) Call 444-7888 for more information. Friday, July 11 at 6:30 pm--The Library Theatre
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Purl @ the Plaza
| | Learn to crochet a lace bookmark. Reservations required. Call 444-7821 to register. Following the class, join us for an afternoon of crafting on the plaza. Saturday, July 12--Library Plaza
1 pm - 3 pm: Lace Crochet Class (Reservations required)
3 pm - 5 pm: Purl @ the Plaza
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CEFA Free Career Training Opportunities
| | The Construction Education Foundation of Alabama (CEFA) will teach you how to get FREE training in electrical, plumbing, masonry, welding, HVAC and other high demand trades. Monday, July 14 at 10:30 am--Adult Programming Room
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Read Your Own Adventure Book Group
| | Share your favorite adventure fiction book and learn about more great reads. Call 444-7820 for more information. Monday, July 14 at 7 pm--Plaza Reading Room
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Glue Gun Gang: Pretty Parasol Wreath
| | Make a colorful wreath using mini beach umbrellas to celebrate summer. Adults only. Reservations required. Call 444-7840 to register. Tuesday, July 15 at 6:30 pm--Adult Programming Room
Thursday, July 17 at 10:30 am--Adult Programming Room
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No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group
| | This month's genre: from book to box office. Call 444-7840 for more information. Wednesday, July 16 at 10:30 am--Adult Programming Room
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Author Time @ Hoover Library: Sarah MacLean
| | Skype with Sarah MacLean, the bestselling author of No Good Duke Goes Unpunished. Call 444-7820 for more information. Thursday, July 17 at 10 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Sweet Licks Jazz Band
| | Sweet Licks Dixieland Jazz Band performs music from the early days of jazz like Louis Armstrong through mid-century bands like the Dukes of Dixieland. The band features Doug McCullough on banjo, John Taylor on trumpet, Larry Wade on clarinet and Ron Alexander on upright bass. FREE! Call 444-7821 for more information.
Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 pm--Library Plaza
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Frugalistics: Monthly Coupon Swap
| | Bring coupons you don't need and swap for ones you do. Call 444-7840. Saturday, July 19 at 11 am--Adult Programming Room
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Eating Fresh from the Garden with Chef "E"
| | A demonstration using fresh herbs and veggies to make delicious meals. Reservations required. Call 444-7840 to register. Monday, July 21 at 6:30 pm--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
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Nighttime Nonfiction Book Group: The Man in the Rockefeller Suit
| | Join us for a discussion of The Man in the Rockefeller Suit by Mark Seal. Call 444-7816 for more information. Thursday, July 24 at 7 pm--Allen Board Room
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After Hours on the Plaza: Game Nite
| | Put your game face on and team up with your fellow gamers. Call 444-7821 for more information. Friday, July 25 from 7 pm - 10 pm--Library Plaza
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Write Club
| | Jeanie Thompson, poet, educator and director of the Alabama Writers' Forum, will preview her current writing project, The Myth of Water: Poems from the Life of Helen Keller, in "Writing Ourselves into History through Persona Poetry." Call 444-7820 for more information. Saturday, July 26 at 10:30 am--Library Plaza
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Justin Cross
| | Justin Cross is a Birmingham based singer/songwriter. His songs explore faith, mortality and the grand questions of life. His song "Drink the Water" has over 1,000,000 views on YouTube. FREE! Call 444-7821 for more information. Sunday, July 27 at 2:30 pm--Library Plaza
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Monday @ the Movies: Casablanca
| | Free admission and refreshments! (NR, 102 minutes) Call 444-7820 for more information. Monday, July 28 at 2 pm and 6:30 pm--The Library Theatre
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Love in the Library Authors Event
| | Topping off our summer-long celebration of romance, best-selling romance author Lauren Willig will speak, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A featuring Abbi Glines, Suzanne Johnson and Beatriz Williams. The evening will also include a dessert reception and book signing, with book sales provided by Barnes & Noble. Call 444-7821 for more information or visit our website at www.hooverlibrary.org/romance.
Friday, August 1 from 7 pm - 10 pm--Library Plaza
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| Coffee-ol-ogy Coffee Cafe! | | Breakfast, lunch and dinner! Coffee and desserts! Located on the Library Plaza. July's Global Cuisine, American, features: - All-American Chili
- Burger Platter
- Coney Island Dog
- Apple Cobbler
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 | |
