Hoover Library Events

Napoleon's Buttons

By Penny Le Couteur

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Find Napoleon's Buttons in the catalog.

Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Join us for Hoover Public Library's Nonfiction book discussion group in the Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Feel welcome to join us!

The Pursuit of Happyness

Directed By Gabriele Muccino

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Find The Pursuit of Happyness in the catalog.

Monday, February 27, 2012 at 2:00 pm - Monday, February 27, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Join us for Monday at the Movies in the Library Theatre. Movies and refreshments are free!

The Widower's Tale

By Julia Glass

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Find The Widower's Tale in the catalog.

Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 10:00 am
Join us for Hoover Public Library's First Thursday book discussion group in the Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Feel welcome to join us!

Friends of the Hoover Public Library - Learn About Bees

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Sallie M. Lee of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will talk about bees. Refreshments begin at 9:45 am and the meeting begins at 10 am. FREE and open to everyone. For information call 444-7840.
Monday, March 5, 2012 at 9:45 am

TWEEN SCENE: Lego Block Party

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We provide the Legos, you bring your imagination.  All participants entered into a drawing for Lego door prizes.  Ages 7-12.  Call 444-7833 to register beginning Feb. 21.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 6:30 pm

Civil War Series - Dolores Hydock presents Soldiers in Hoop Skirts

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Dolores Hydock presents Soldiers in Hoop Skirts: Spies, Nurses and Other Fighting Women of the Civil War.

This event will be in the Library Theatre and is FREE. No reservations will be taken. Come early to get a seat. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hoover Public Library. Call 444-7840 for more info.

This program is part of "Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War", a reading and discussion series. This series has been made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 7:00 pm

Maisie Dobbs

By Jacqueline Winspear

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Find Maisie Dobbs in the catalog.

Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 10:00 am
Join us for Hoover Public Library's Second Thursday book discussion group in the Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Feel welcome to join us!

Music Trivia @ the Plaza

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Test your music knowledge from rock to rap to jazz and all points in between in our multimedia music trivia contest. Play in teams or by yourself.
Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 7:00 pm

Coffee Tastings @ the Plaza: Experience Creole Cuisine & Cafe Au Lait

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Taste the world! Coffee-ol-ogy Cafe presents fun and interactive programs on food and coffees from around the globe. Complimentary samples provided.
Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 2:30 pm

Reader's Studio: No Nonsense Nonfiction

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A super-cool book club for grades 2-5!  Bring a book in our featured genre.  This month we're learning all sorts of interesting things from informational books.  Each meeting begins with a book discussion and ends with creating a book-inspired masterpiece.  Space is limited, so register soon by calling 444-7833.

Monday, March 12, 2012 at 6:30 pm

Civil War Series - The Shape of War

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Join Dr. John Mayfield of the History Department at Samford University for a discussion of the book Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam by James M. McPherson. We will meet in the Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. Call 444-7816 for more info and to register.

This program is part of "Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War", a reading and discussion series. This series has been made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 7:00 pm

Taxes and Tax Issues

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Certified Financial Planner Scott Cole will discuss common tax issues and answer your tax questions. FREE. Theatre-level Meeting Rooms.
Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 7:00 pm

Shillelagh Law - After Hours @ the Plaza

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Celebrate St. Patty's Day with Shillelagh Law! Just like seeing the band in your own living room. We provide the music, you provide your own snacks and favorite beverages, if you like.

Friday, March 16, 2012 at 8:00 pm

St. Patty's Day Celebration

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It's St. Patrick's Day!  Wear your green and dance a jig with us at the Hoover Public Library.  Call 444-7833 to register beginning Mar. 2.

Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 10:30 am

SPRING BREAK - Atlantic Coast Theatre presents Sherlock Holmes and the Opera House Mystery

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The world's most famous detective is called to investigate a diamond theft.  Holmes must use his skills of observation and disguise, along with audience participation, to solve the mystery.  Grades K-8.  In the Library Theatre.

Part of SPRING BREAK: SUSPENSE IN THE STACKS  A super sleuth, a K9 gumshoe, young detectives . . . there is only one conclusion we can draw from this collection of clues.  The library has caught mystery madness!

Monday, March 19, 2012 at 10:30 am