| | | | Adult Summer Reading: Libraries Rock!
The Adult Summer Reading program continues through the end of July. To participate: - Pick up a reading log or register online.
- Read or listen to books and log the titles.
- For every five books you read, register for drawings to win great prizes donated by the Friends of the Library!
| | | | Stump the Librarian
Draw a card. Pick a question. If the Nonfiction staff can't answer it, enter to win a gift card donated by the Friends of the Library. Play once a day every day during July. All ages are welcome to play. Call 444-7840 for more information. Sunday, July 1 - Tuesday, July 31 Nonfiction Department | | | | Holiday Closing
Wednesday, July 4: CLOSED for Independence Day | | | | First Thursday Fiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 or visit our website for more information. Thursday, July 5 at 10 am Adult Program Room | | | | Sunday NovelTea Fiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman over tea and refreshments. Call 444-7820 or visit our website for more information. Sunday, July 8 at 3 pm Public Lounge, Administration Level | | | | Standing in the Shadows of Motown
This documentary gives an evocative profile of Motown's studio musicians known as the Funk Brothers (2002, PG, 116 minutes). Free admission and refreshments! Call 444-7840 for more information. Monday, July 9 at 2 pm & 6:30 pm The Library Theatre | | | | The A, B, C & Ds of Medicare
Get simple and straightforward answers to your questions about Medicare at this workshop with Karen Haiflich. Call 444-7816 for more information. Tuesday, July 10 at 1 pm Adult Program Room | | | | Second Thursday Fiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of Fierce Kingdom by local bestselling author Gin Phillips. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information. Thursday, July 12 at 10 am Adult Program Room | | | | Purl @ the Plaza
In honor of the SciFi/Fantasy Fest, bring your nerdy knits to share! Join us to knit, crochet or embroider at our monthly gathering. For more information call 444-7821. Saturday, July 14 from 1 pm - 5 pm Library Plaza | | | | How to Find Grants
Learn how to use the Foundation Center Cooperative Database to find grants for nonprofits and individuals. No reservations required, but seating is limited. Call 444-7816 for more information. Saturday, July 14 at 2 pm Fitzgerald and Shakespeare Rooms | | | | Mark Schantz
Birmingham-Southern professor Mark Schantz presents a mix of jazz, folk and classical guitar tunes. FREE! Call 444-7821 for more information. Sunday, July 15 at 2:30 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, July 16 from 3 pm - 8:30 pm Adult Program Room | | | | Glue Gun Gang: Sunflower Pins
Create a sunflower pin out of felt. Adults only. Class size is limited. Beginning July 1, register for one of three sessions by calling 444-7840. Tuesday, July 17 at 6:30 pm Thursday, July 19 at 10:30 am Sunday, July 22 at 3 pm Adult Program Room | | | | Merrilee Challiss Art Reception
A gallery talk and reception will mark the opening of Birmingham artist Merrilee Challiss' solo exhibit in the Friends Gallery. Thursday, July 19 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Theatre Level | | | | Insatiable Readers: Amazing Animals
Feed your need for new nonfiction titles and bookish conversations while you enjoy a cup of coffee. Call 444-7840 for more information. Saturday, July 21 at 10:30 am Fitzgerald Meeting Room | | | | Write Club
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers. Call 444-7820 for more information. Saturday, July 21 at 10:30 am Shakespeare Room | | | | Nighttime Nonfiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann. Call 444-7816 for more information. Thursday, July 26 at 7 pm Adult Program Room | | | | SciFi/Fantasy Trivia Night
Test your knowledge of the Science Fiction and Fantasy genre from books to comics and films. Play with a team or go solo. Call 444-7821 for more information. Thursday, July 26 at 7 pm Library Plaza | | | | 4th Annual SciFi/Fantasty Fest
The Hoover Library, in partnership with Kingdom Comics, brings you the ultimate in convention weekends! This FREE three-day convention features cosplay workshops and contests; a tabletop gaming room; guest panelists, professional writers, artists, cosplayers and performers; and discussion panels on Star Wars, Star Trek, comics, gaming and much more. Visit www.hplscifi.com/ or call 444-7820 for more information about special guests, panels, & activities. Friday, July 27 from 7 pm - 11 pm Saturday, July 28 from 10 am - 10 pm Sunday, July 29 from 1 pm - 6 pm Hoover Library & Hoover Senior Center | | | | Monday at the Movies
Join us for a screening of Arrival (PG-13, 118 minutes). Free admission and refreshments! Call 444-7820 for more information. Monday, July 30 at 2 pm & 6:30 pm The Library Theatre | | | | |
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