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Armless Victory creates instrumental electronic music utilizing live samples, loops, beats and effects via an arsenal of laptops, pedals and other gadgetry.

The IMF is shut down when it's implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization's name.

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The Library Theatre

Gene Fambrough performs the music of Debussy and original compositions for solo marimba.

Guidelines

• Read or listen to any adult fiction or nonfiction book or e-book.
• Sign up for the program in the Fiction or Nonfiction Department.
• Register for great prizes every time you complete five books.
• Pick up your free Hoover Public Library book-bag after completing ten books.

Prizes are donated by the Friends of the Library. Find our more by calling 444-7820.

May 21 - July 31

Practice your language skills. Beginners to the highly-fluent are welcome.

Foods and Coffees -- Coffee-ol-ogy Coffee Café presents fun and interactive programs on food and coffees from around the globe. Complimentary samples provided.

Presented by Barnes & Noble. Learn how to use your Nook and NookColor and learn how to download FREE ebooks from the library.

Nook Class 6:30 pm -7:30 pm
NookColor Class 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Monday, June 4, 2012

Enjoy an afternoon of jazz standards from the Great American Songbook with pianist/vocalist Ray Reach.

Our Books-to-You liaison, Catherine Heinzerling, will give a lively presentation on two famous European cities, Prague and Budapest. She will be focusing on their history and culture.

Come Purl @ the Plaza. Celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day! Bring your knitting and share refreshments, prizes and fun! All skill levels welcome.

Learn to Knit class: Noon – 2:00pm Call 444-7820 for reservations.
Saturday, June 16 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Learn the key components of a proposal to a foundation.

For those new to proposal writing, this class will cover:

• How the proposal fits into the overall grantseeking process
• What to include in a standard proposal to a foundation?
• Tips for making each section of your proposal stronger
• What funders expect to see in your proposal and attachments
• Tips for communicating with funders during the grant process
• Additional resources on proposal writing, including sample proposals

Space is limited. Register online, by calling 205-444-7816, or via email to brycet@bham.lib.al.us.

Please arrive on time or your seat may be given away to others who are waiting to attend. If you need further information, please call 205-444-7816.

The Blue Galaxy String Project is an instrumental pop group formed in 2003 that plays an eclectic mix of originals and arrangements ranging from Radiohead, Flaming Lips, The Police, Dave Brubeck, Mark O’Connor and Talking Heads to JS Bach! Just like seeing them in your own living room. Bring your own favorite snacks and beverages, if you like. Tickets $12. Call 444-7888 for more information.

This event takes place on The Library Plaza.

A handler from Hand in Paw will bring one of their dogs and discuss their Sit, Stay, Read program. Door prizes. Call 444-7840 for information. This event takes place on The Library Plaza.

 

Singer-songwriters with local record labels share their music and songs.

Test the knowledge of the librarians in the Nonfiction Department by asking a question from a popular trivia game for a chance to win a Galleria gift certificate donated by the Friends of the Library.

July 1 - July 31

Learn to use our wonderful nonprofit resources in the Business Department. Call 444-7816 to register and for more info. FREE.

Training Center. Sunday, July 1, 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm

Foods and Coffees -- Coffee-ol-ogy Coffee Café presents fun and interactive programs on food and coffees from around the globe. Complimentary samples provided.

Presented by Barnes & Noble. Learn how to use your Nook and NookColor and learn how to download FREE ebooks from the library.

Nook Class 6:30 pm -7:30 pm
NookColor Class 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Monday, July 2, 2012

Guitarist Blaine Goodwin plays traditional Celtic & British folk songs.

Join us as we geek out the library with Star Wars, Harry Potter, LOTR and more in an after-hours extravaganza for sci-fi/fantasy/gaming fans of all ages.

Friday, July 13, 2012
8-10 pm