| | | | 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 Microsoft Office: Business Skills Basic Word (2 parts) PowerPoint: Crash Course! Basic Excel (2 parts) Intermediate Excel (2 parts) | | | | Practice your French and celebrate the culture! All levels, beginner to fluent are welcome. Use what you know or expand your vocabulary with the help of our trained facilitator. Adults only, 17+ please. Call 205-444-7840 with any questions. Tuesday, May 2 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fitzgerald Room | | | | Read and discuss The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. A sensitive coming-of-age story about a boy born with ocular albinism — red pupils — who is tormented by his classmates and grows up to be an ophthalmologist. Attend in person or register online to attend virtually. Thursday, May 4 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am Fitzgerald Room, Zoom | | | | Professional calligrapher Louise Meredith presents an introduction to the lower- and upper-case Foundational Hand. Foundation is the basic Roman hand that is excellent for teaching lettering to beginners. Foundational Hand is used for clarity, proportion and simplicity. This class is presented by the Birmingham Calligraphy Guild and sponsored by the Hoover Public Library. Registration and supplies for your first class are free! The BCG and HPL ask that you join the Guild for subsequent classes to allow more patrons the opportunity to attend. Saturday, May 6 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms | | | | STEP (Suzuki Talent Education Program) Birmingham is a music school based on the teaching of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Several different string ensembles (violin, viola and cello) perform a selection of classical music pieces during this program. Saturday, May 6 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Library Plaza | | | | Listen to Dolores Hydock speak on her book Momorabilia: Stories About Mothers and the Ties That Bind. Momorabilia is a collection of funny, affectionate stories to celebrate the woman whose story will always be linked to your own: mom. There will be light refreshments available before the performance, starting at 1:00 pm. Reserved seat tickets are $25 and are on sale now! Sunday, May 7 from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Library Theatre | | | | Teen and adult volunteers can drop in on one Monday each month to roll newspapers for the Humane Society. Monday, May 8 from 3:00 pm - 8:30 pm Adult Program Room | | | | Practice your Spanish and celebrate the culture! All levels, beginner to fluent, are welcome. Use what you know or expand your vocabulary with the help of our trained facilitator. Adults only, 17+ please. Call 205-444-7840 with any questions. Tuesday, May 9 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Iguana Grill Mexican Restaurant | | | | Learn how to hand-tie paracord to create a flower bracelet. All supplies are provided. Recommended age is 13+. Registration required. Wednesday, May 10 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms | | | | Learn how to hand-tie paracord to create a flower bracelet. All supplies are provided. Recommended age is 13+. Registration required. Thursday, May 11 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am East 59 Meeting Room - Lee Branch | | | | True Stories Book Club
Read and discuss The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation by Anna Malaika Tubbs. Much has been written about Berdis Baldwin's son, James Baldwin, about Alberta King's son, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Louise Little's son, Malcolm X. But virtually nothing has been said about the extraordinary women who raised them, who were all born at the beginning of the 20th century and forced to contend with the prejudices of Jim Crow. Thursday, May 11 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fitzgerald Room | | | | Join us for a celebration of the Legend of Zelda video game series the night before Tears of the Kingdom releases! Take photos with Link & The Great Deku Tree, go on a Trivia Dungeon Crawl or a Korok Hunt, or enter a costume contest to win great prizes. Thursday, May 11 from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Library Plaza/Reading Room | | | | On a train trip West to become a mail-order bride, Susan Bradley meets a cheery crew of young women travelling out to open a "Harvey House" restaurant at a remote whistle-stop. Directed by: George Sidney. Starring: Judy Garland, John Hodiak and Angela Lansbury. Runtime: 101 minutes Friday, May 12 from 2:00 pm - 4:00pm The Library Theatre | | | | Feed your need for nonfiction and swap titles with other members! This month's topic is "Experience the World." Saturday, May 13 from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Fitzgerald Room | | | | Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty meeting of all fiber enthusiasts. We love to see anyone with a portable craft such as knitting, crochet, tatting, embroidery or other fiber crafts. Saturday, May 13 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Library Plaza | | | | Exchange houseplants with others, share tips and tricks and get to know other plant addicts. Bring in healthy plants, rooted in dirt or loose cuttings and be ready to trade with others! Sunday, May 14 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Library Plaza | | | | Now Showing: Jurassic World: Dominion Four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, Biosyn operatives attempt to track down Maisie Lockwood, while Dr. Ellie Sattler investigates a genetically engineered swarm of giant insects. Runtime: 147 minutes The Library Theatre | | | | Learn to master the skill of nature journaling in a beautiful, outdoor environment. We will meet in the front lobby of the library and walk over to Howard Lake, across Municipal Lane, as a group. Tuesday, May 16 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Library Entrance Lobby | | | | Read and discuss The Speckled Beauty: A Dog and His People by Rick Bragg. Speck is not a good boy. He is a terrible boy, a defiant, self-destructive, often malodorous boy. When a cancer diagnosis, chemo, kidney failure and a recurring pneumonia left Rick Braggs lethargic, melancholic and uncertain in life, Speck appeared on the ridgeline behind Rick's house. Thursday, May 18 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm East 59 Event Room - Lee Branch | | | | Heed the call of the tabletop and come out to the library for a night of board game fun! Friday, May 19 from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Library Plaza | | | | Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers. This event is open to everyone and no registration is required. Saturday, May 20 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Public Lounge/Book Nook | | | | Get an introduction to fly fishing at this one-time class with Parker Young from Orvis at the Summit. Meet at Chase Lake Park for a hands-on learning experience. Saturday, May 20 from 10:30 am -12:00 pm Chase Lake Park | | | | Create artwork and jewelry with puzzle pieces, relax with coloring pages and put together fun puzzles. For more information, call 205-444-7840. Saturday, May 20 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm East 59 Event Room - Lee Branch | | | | In this award-winning documentary, filmmaker Kimi Takesue finds an unlikely collaborator while visiting her resilient Japanese-American grandfather in Hawaii. Grandpa Tom immerses himself in his daily routines until he shows unexpected interest in his granddaughter's stalled romantic screenplay and offers advice bother shrewd and surprising. Runtime: 84 minutes Sunday, May 21 from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm The Library Theatre | | | | Read and discuss The Next Ship Home by Heather Webb. Inspired by true events, this historical novel probes America's history of prejudice and exclusion. When entry at Ellis Island promised a better life, but often delivered something drastically different, immigrants needed strength, resilience and friendship to fight for their futures. Sunday, May 21 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms, Zoom | | | | Learn tips for managing someone else's finances, how to prepare for future medical care and living costs and the benefits of early planning. Tuesday, May 23 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms | | | | At the Pen & Paper RPG Society meetings, you will create larger than life heroes and join forces with fellow gamers as you adventure through dungeons, haunted tombs and forgotten regions of space. Let us show you a new, exciting hobby! No experience needed! Sunday, May 28 from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Library Plaza | | | | Read and discuss Green River, Running Red: The Real Story of the Green River Killer — America's Deadliest Serial Murderer by Ann Rule. Attend in person or on Zoom. Tuesday, May 30 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Allen Board Room, Zoom | | | | |
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