| | | | You Asked! We Listened!
During our strategic planning survey last year, three needs were continually mentioned:
A USER-FRIENDLY APP
Coming soon to the Apple and Google Play stores!
LONGER HOURS
We are now open at 1 pm on Sundays!
TEXT NOTIFICATIONS
Text SIGNUP to 205-358-4149 & follow the instructions! We want you to know that we strive to meet your needs and have implemented these changes. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to exceeding your expectations! | | | | AARP Tax Assistance
Beginning in February and running through April, AARP offers free tax preparation help to anyone. If you're 50 or older, this service was made especially for you. Reservations are required. Call
444-7816 to sign up for an appointment. Monday, February 5 - Thursday, April 12
Adult Program Room | | | | First Thursday Fiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of Sycamore by Bryn Chancellor, a former University of Montevallo professor. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information. Thursday, February 1 at 10 am Fitzgerald Room | | | | Coffee Classes by East 59 Cafe
Learn about growing, brewing, and drinking coffee and espresso from East 59 Cafe on the Plaza. Visit the cafe website or c all 518-6264 for more information. Saturday, February 3 10 am - 2 pm: Coffee Sample Tasting--FREE!
10:30 am - 11:30 am: Coffee & Espresso 101--$5 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Brew Methods Class--$10 2 pm - 3 pm: Coffee with a Barista: Ethics in the Coffee World--FREE! East 59 Cafe, Library Plaza | | | | Sunday NovelTea Fiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult over tea and cookies. Call 444-7820 for more information. Sunday, February 4 from 3 pm - 4 pm Plaza Reading Room | | | | Alabama Idioms with Jim Langley
Jim Langley, author and Oak Hill Cemetery historian, shares sayings unique to Alabama in a humorous presentation showing the history and reasons behind the lyrical words and phrases we use and misuse. The monthly Friends of the Hoover Library Business Meeting will follow. Call 444-7840 for more information. Monday, February 5 at 10 am Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms | | | | Adult English Classes
The library offers FREE Beginner and Intermediate level English classes for adult speakers of other native languages. No registration is required. Call 444-7820 or visit our website for more information. Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20* & 27 from 6:30 pm - 8 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
*On February 20, classes will meet on the Administration Level | | | | Second Thursday Fiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information. Thursday, February 8 at 10 am Fitzgerald Room | | | | Harlequin Jazz Band
This five-piece jazz band from Huntsville utilizes banjo, trumpet, bass, clarinet, washboard and vocals. FREE event! Call 444-7821 for more information. Thursday, February 8 at 7 pm Library Plaza | | | | Purl at the Plaza
Share your winter projects! Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty gathering of fiber enthusiasts. Call 444-7820 for more information. Saturday, February 10 from 1 pm - 5 pm Library Plaza | | | | Helping Hands
Drop in to make newspaper rolls for a local humane society. Teens and adults welcome. Call 444-7840 for more information. Monday, February 12 from 3 pm - 8:30 pm Nonfiction Department | | | | Spanish Conversation Club
Practice your Spanish and celebrate the culture! Some experience with the language is recommended. Adults only, 17+ please. Call 444-7820 for more information. Tuesday, February 13 from 7 pm - 8 pm Library Plaza | | | | How to Write Grants
Grant writer Kim Richardson shares her 20-plus years experience in securing and managing $62 million in grant awards. Call 444-7816 for more information. Thursday, February 15 at 6:30 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms | | | | TV Trivia Night
Test your television trivia knowledge and compete for prizes. Play with a team or go solo. Call 444-7821 for more information. Thursday, February 15 at 7 pm Library Plaza | | | | After Hours @ the Plaza: Library Bingo
Compete for great prizes while playing a classic game with a library twist. Call 444-7800 for more information. Friday, February 16 at 7 pm Library Plaza | | | | Insatiable Readers: Discovery and Invention
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations on this month's theme while you enjoy a cup of coffee. Call 444-7840 for more information. Saturday, February 17 at 10:30 am Fitzgerald Room | | | | Write Club
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers. Call 444-7820 for more information. Saturday, February 17 at 10:30 am Public Lounge | | | | Neuroscience Cafe
Brain Tumor Wars: A New Hope
Speakers Burt Nabors, M.D., and Anita Hjelmeland, Ph.D., discuss brain tumor advances. Presented by the UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center. Call 444-7840 for more information. Monday, February 19 at 6:30 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms | | | | Southern Voices Festival: Photography from The Do Good Fund: Opening Reception
A public charity based in Columbus, Georgia, The Do Good Fund focuses on building a museum-quality collection of photographs taken in the American South. Call 444-7888 for more information. Tuesday, February 20 Lecture by photographer Baldwin Lee at 6 pm Reception from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Theatre Level | | | | French Conversation Club
Practice your French and celebrate the culture! Some experience with the language is recommended. Call 444-7820 for more information. Tuesday, February 20 from 7 pm - 8 pm Library Plaza | | | | Southern Voices Festival: The Roosevelts In Concert
Indie rock/pop band The Roosevelts have cultivated a sound that's a bit bluesy, a little bit pop, and a little bit rock 'n' roll, making them a band that music fans of any genre can't afford to miss. Purchase tickets online or by calling The Library Theatre Box Office at 444-7888. Tickets $27.50 Wednesday, February 21 at 7:30 pm Thursday, February 22 at 7:30 pm The Library Theatre | | | | English Conversation Club
Speakers of other languages can practice their English, from beginner to intermediate. Call 444-7820 for more information. Thursday, February 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm Administrative Conference Room & Public Lounge | | | | Nighttime Nonfiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of Crazy Horse and Custer: The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors by Stephen E. Ambrose. Call
444-7816 for more information. Thursday, February 22 at 7 pm Administrative Board Room | | | | Southern Voices Festival: An Evening with Steve Berry
Former trial lawyer and Southern Voices alumnus, Steve Berry, is the internationally best-selling author of more than 15 novels and four e-book originals. Known for his historical thrillers, he also founded History Matters, a foundation dedicated to historic preservation with his wife Elizabeth. A reception and book signing will follow the event. For ticket and waiting list information, visit the Southern Voices Website or contact The Library Theatre Box Office at 444-7888. Tickets $35--Limit 6 Friday, February 23 at 7:30 pm The Library Theatre | | | | Southern Voices Festival: Authors Conference
This year's author conference features Taylor Brown, Kelly Grey Carlilse, Andrew Gross, Lisa Ko, Paula McLain, Daren Wang, Stephanie Powell Watts, and Lisa Wingate. Book sales and signings will follow the afternoon session. Lunch on your own, but boxed lunches may be pre-ordered from East 59 Cafe. Tickets may be purchased for either The Library Theatre or the Library Plaza by visiting the Southern Voices Website or contacting The Library Theatre Box Office at 444-7888. Tickets $40 Saturday, February 24 from 9 am - 5 pm The Library Theatre or Library Plaza | | | | Monday at the Movies: Loving
Join us for a screening of Loving (PG-13, 123 minutes). Free admission and refreshments! Call 444-7820 for more information. Monday, February 26 at 2 pm and 6:30 pm The Library Theatre | | | | |
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