| | | | Adult Summer Reading:
Oceans of PossibilitiesHow many books can you read this summer? Read or listen to any fiction or nonfiction books, audiobooks or ebooks; log the titles and register for drawings to win prizes donated by the Friends of the Hoover Library.
Wednesday, June 1 - Sunday, July 31
Fiction & Nonfiction Departments
| | | | Color a seasonal bookmark and be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a gift card. Bookmarks are available at the Circulation Desk. Submit a picture of your completed bookmark by July 31 to HooverCirc@gmail.com to enter the drawing.
Wednesday, June 1 - Sunday July 31
Circulation Department
| | | | Blues guitarist and singer/songwriter Debbie Bond performs her blend of soul, blues, and jazz with her band. Free performance!
Wednesday, June 1 at 7 pm Library Plaza | | | | Read and discuss The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich, the winner of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Thursday, June 2 at 10 am Fitzgerald Room & Zoom | | | | Read and discuss Learning to Speak Southern at this Sunday afternoon book group for adults. Author Lindsey Rogers Cook will join us on Zoom! Sunday, June 5 at 3 pm Allen Board Room & Zoom | | | | Create a red, white, and blue hoop weaving to celebrate the upcoming July 4th holiday. Must register to attend. Adult Program Room Thursday, June 9 at 11 am--REGISTER HEREEast 59 Cafe at Lee Branch (701 Doug Baker Blvd #103) | | | | Get simple and straightforward answers at this workshop with Karen Haiflich. Thursday, June 9 at 1 pm Nonfiction Area | | | | Read and discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Thursday, June 9 at 2 pm Adult Program Room & Zoom | | | | Feed your need for nonfiction and swap titles about women in sports. Saturday, June 11 at 10:30 am Fitzgerald Room | | | | World Wide Knit in Public Day:
Basic Knitting or Crochet Lessons
Learn the basics of knitting or crochet in a one-on-one setting with an instructor. Must register to attend. Saturday, June 11 at 11 am Plaza Reading Room Saturday, June 11 at 11 am Library Plaza | | | | Celebrate with door prizes, food, demonstrations, and fellowship with other handicraft enthusiasts. Saturday, June 11 from 1 pm - 5 pm Library Plaza | | | | Watch and discuss Stonewall Uprising, a documentary about the 1969 riots that erupted after a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in NYC. Sunday, June 12 at 1:30 pm The Library Theatre | | | | Drop in to roll newspapers for the Humane Society. Monday, June 13 from 3 pm - 8:30 pm Adult Program Room | | | | Learn caregiver tips and strategies to respond to some common behaviors exhibited by individuals living with dementia. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association Alabama Chapter. Monday, June 13 at 6 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms | | | | Intermediate/advanced Spanish speakers meet for extra practice over the summer. Tuesday, June 14 at 7 pm
Tuesday, June 28 at 7 pm Adult Program Room | | | | Chef Pamela Loudon shares some of her favorite ways of preparing and serving delicious fish dishes. Wednesday, June 15 at 6 pm Library Plaza | | | | Create your own ocean-themed puzzle. Must register to attend. Sign up begins May 1. Thursday, June 16 at 10:30 am East 59 Cafe at Lee Branch (701 Doug Baker Blvd #103) | | | | Now Showing
See the 2021 adaptation of the classic musical West Side Story, a tale of forbidden love and the rivalry between two teenage street gangs. Free admission and refreshments! The Library Theatre | | | | Dr. Bill Deutsch of Auburn University discusses the paleontology of Alabama, where much of ancient life was ocean dwelling. Wednesday, June 22 at 6 pm Library Plaza | | | | A straitlaced turn-of-the-century father presides over a family of boys and the mother who really rules the roost. Free admission and refreshments! Friday, June 24 at 2 pm The Library Theatre | | | | Local author Bobby Matthews gives a talk on his journey to publication and leads a workshop on log-lines and pitches. Saturday, June 25 at 10:30 am Library Plaza | | | | Come in for an afternoon of fun as we explore this awesome gaming genre. No experience needed. Sunday, June 26 from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Library Plaza | | | | Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? Read and discuss The Babysitter: My Summers with a Serial Killer by Liza Rodman. Tuesday, June 28 at 6:30 pm Allen Board Room & Zoom | | | | Thursday, June 30 at 11 am East 59 Cafe at Lee Branch (701 Doug Baker Blvd #103) | | | | Computer Classes
All computer classes are located in the Training Center on the Administration Level of the library. Must register to attend. Click on each date for more information and a link to register.
One-on-One Tech Help Introduction to Personal Computing Introduction to the Internet Basic Word (2 Parts) Basic Excel (2 Parts) PowerPoint: Crash Course! | | | | |
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