| | | | New Hoover Library App!
Download the NEW Hoover Library App, beginning March 1 from the Apple or Google Play stores! Search the catalog, manage your library account, browse our digital collections, see event listings, and more! | | | | First Thursday Fiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information. Thursday, March 1 at 10 am Public Lounge, Administration Level | | | | English Conversation Club
Speakers of other languages can practice their English, from beginner to intermediate. Call 444-7820 for more information. Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 6:30 pm Library Administration Level | | | | Rhythm of the Dance--SOLD OUT
Since it's debut performance in 1999, Rhythm of the Dance has played to over 5 million fans in 58 countries worldwide, and along with River Dance, to which it has been compared, has heralded a new era in Irish entertainment. Both shows are currently SOLD OUT. Contact The Library Theatre Box Office for waiting list information by calling 444-7888. Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 pm
Friday, March 2 at 7:30 pm The Library Theatre | | | | Coffee Classes by East 59 Cafe
Learn about growing, brewing, and drinking coffee and espresso from East 59 Cafe on the Plaza. For more information, visit the cafe website or call 518-6264. Saturday, March 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: The Seed to Cup--FREE! East 59 Cafe, Library Plaza | | | | Sunday NovelTea Fiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See over tea and refreshments. Call 444-7820 for more information. Sunday, March 4 at 3 pm Plaza Reading Room | | | | Grace O'Malley: Lady Pirate
Terri Lynne Hicks presents a program on pirate Grace O'Malley at the monthly Friends of the Hoover Library meeting. Refreshments provided. A Friends business meeting will follow the presentation. Call 444-7840 for more information. Monday, March 5 at 10 am Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms | | | | Adult English Classes
The library offers FREE Beginner and Intermediate English classes for adult speakers of other native languages. No registration is required. Call 444-7820 or visit our website for more information. Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 6:30 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms | | | | Second Thursday Fiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of Sycamore by Bryn Chancellor. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information. Thursday, March 8 at 10 am Fitzgerald Room | | | | Purl at the Plaza
Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty gathering of fiber enthusiasts. Call 444-7821 for more information. Saturday, March 10 from 1 pm - 5 pm Library Plaza | | | | Documentary Screening: Blindsight
In Blindsight (2006, PG, 104 minutes), six blind Tibetan teenagers attempt a dangerous trek up a Himalayan mountain. Free admission and refreshments. Call 444-7840 for more information. Monday, March 12 at 2 pm & 6:30 pm The Library Theatre | | | | Helping Hands
Drop in to make newspaper rolls for a local humane society. Teens and adults welcome. Call 444-7840 for more information. Monday, March 12 from 3 pm - 8:30 pm Nonfiction Department | | | | 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, March 13 at 1 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms | | | | 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, March 13 at 7 pm Library Plaza | | | | How to Find Grants
Learn to use the Foundation Center Cooperative database to find grants. Registration required. Call 444-7816 to reserve your spot at one of two sessions. Thursday, March 15 at 6 pm or 7:30 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms | | | | Trivia Night
Test your general knowledge and compete for great prizes at this month's trivia night. Call 444-7821 for more information. Thursday, March 15 at 7 pm Library Plaza | | | | Insatiable Readers: Ireland
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations while you enjoy a cup of coffee. This month's theme: Ireland. Call 444-7840 for more information. Saturday, March 17 at 10:30 am Fitzgerald Room | | | | Neuroscience Cafe
Janaki Nimmagadda, MD, Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, will discuss ADHD in children and adolescents. Presented by the UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center. Call 444-7840 for more information. Monday, March 19 at 6:30 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms | | | | French Conversation Club
Practice your French and celebrate the culture! Some experience with the language is recommended. Call 444-7820 for more information. Tuesday, March 20 at 7 pm Library Plaza | | | | Nighttime Nonfiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of Sons and Soldiers: The Untold Story of the Jews Who Escaped the Nazis and Returned with the U.S. Army to Fight Hitler by Bruce Henderson. Call 444-7816 for more information. Thursday, March 22 at 7 pm Theatre Conference Room | | | | After Hours @ the Plaza: Game Nite
Team up with your friends and fellow gamers and heed the call of the tabletop! We have a great selection of board games or feel free to bring your own. Call 444-7821 for more information. Friday, March 23 from 7 pm - 10 pm Library Plaza | | | | Write Club Presents: Flash Fiction
Come enjoy an afternoon of poetry, fiction, and other readings from the members of the Write Club. A reception will follow the program. Call 444-7820 for more information. Saturday, February 24 at 2 pm The Library Theatre | | | | Monday at the Movies:
Florence Foster Jenkins
Join us for a screening of Florence Foster Jenkins (PG-13, 111 minutes). Free admission and refreshments! Call 444-7820 for more informtion. Monday, March 26 at 2 pm & 6:30 pm The Library Theatre | | | | Iron Giant Percussion
Birmingham-based percussion ensemble Iron Giant Percussion will perform Steve Reich's landmark 1971 work, Drumming, in its entirety. Call 444-7821 for more information. FREE! Thursday, March 29 at 7 pm The Library Theatre | | | | Holiday Hours & Closings
Friday, March 30: CLOSED (Good Friday) Saturday, March 31: OPEN 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, April 1: CLOSED (Easter) | | | | |
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