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Basic Excel (Part 2 of 2)

Thursday, 20 June 2013 - 10:00am
This class is designed to introduce new users to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application. It covers an introduction to the application and how to perform common tasks through the use of menus and toolbars.
The class includes a demonstration of the application and its basic features, along with guidance on how to use the ribbon interface. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to create and edit spreadsheets.
The class is free of charge and designed for library patrons who are new to Microsoft Excel.
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That Puppet Guy - Summer Reading Program

Thursday, 20 June 2013 - 10:30am
Join Dr. Dinosaur on an exciting expedition of prehistoric proportions!
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That Puppet Guy - Summer Reading Program

Thursday, 20 June 2013 - 1:30pm
Join Dr. Dinosaur on an exciting expedition of prehistoric proportions!
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Lost Antarctica with Dr James McClintock

Thursday, 20 June 2013 - 7:00pm
Join us for a special evening with Dr. James McClintock author of Lost Antarctica: Adventures in a Disappearing Land. McClintock is an Endowed Professor of Polar and Marine Biology at the UAB. Since 1983, Dr. McClintock has been a member of 14 research expeditions to Antarctica.
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Come Back Babies!

Friday, 21 June 2013 - 10:00am
Miss Polly presents 20 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for babies (birth to 12 months) and their caregiver. Registration begins June 7.
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Come Back Babies!

Friday, 21 June 2013 - 11:00am
Miss Polly presents 20 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for babies (birth to 12 months) and their caregiver. Registration begins June 7.
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Monsters U

Saturday, 22 June 2013 - 10:30am
You have been accepted into our University where you will learn the fine art of scaring, sneaking and hiding. Scaring is Caring! All ages.
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We Dig Gardens!

Monday, 24 June 2013 - 10:30am
Summer storytime for children under four. Hosted by Miss Laura and Miss Katie Jane.
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Monday at the Movies - Stardust

Monday, 24 June 2013 - 2:00pm
In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm.

Starring Claire Danes with Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro.

(2007, PG-13, 127 minutes)

Free admission and refreshments!
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Dirt Don’t Hurt!

Monday, 24 June 2013 - 6:30pm
Get down and dirty with gnomes,
worms and garden games.
Grades 1 - 3
Registration begins June 3.
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Monday at the Movies - Stardust

Monday, 24 June 2013 - 6:30pm
In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm.

Starring Claire Danes with Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro.

(2007, PG-13, 127 minutes)

Free admission and refreshments!
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Basic PowerPoint (Part 1 of 2)

Tuesday, 25 June 2013 - 10:00am
This class introduces patrons to Microsoft PowerPoint, a
multimedia presentation application. It covers an introduction
to the application and how to perform common tasks
through the use of menus and toolbars.
Microsoft PowerPoint is a digital version of a the traditional
slide show. PowerPoint allows you to organize, illustrate,
and present your ideas in a multimedia presentation.
This class covers the use of clipart, WordArt, charts and
graphs, slide templates and presentation options.
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Safari Greg - Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, 25 June 2013 - 10:30am
Safari Greg presents Amazing Urban Safari
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Safari Greg - Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, 25 June 2013 - 1:30pm
Safari Greg presents Amazing Urban Safari
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Retro Game Night

Tuesday, 25 June 2013 - 6:30pm
Stroll down memory lane as we play old school video games.
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Safari Greg - Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, 25 June 2013 - 6:30pm
Safari Greg presents Amazing Urban Safari
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Safari Greg - Summer Reading Program

Wednesday, 26 June 2013 - 10:30am
Safari Greg presents Amazing Urban Safari
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Safari Greg - Summer Reading Program

Wednesday, 26 June 2013 - 1:30pm
Safari Greg presents Amazing Urban Safari
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Basic Excel (Part 2 of 2)

Wednesday, 26 June 2013 - 6:00pm
This class is designed to introduce new users to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application. It covers an introduction to the application and how to perform common tasks through the use of menus and toolbars.
The class includes a demonstration of the application and its basic features, along with guidance on how to use the ribbon interface. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to create and edit spreadsheets.
The class is free of charge and designed for library patrons who are new to Microsoft Excel.
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Call 444-7747 to register.
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Basic PowerPoint (Part 2 of 2)

Thursday, 27 June 2013 - 10:00am
This class introduces patrons to Microsoft PowerPoint, a
multimedia presentation application. It covers an introduction
to the application and how to perform common tasks
through the use of menus and toolbars.
Microsoft PowerPoint is a digital version of a the traditional
slide show. PowerPoint allows you to organize, illustrate,
and present your ideas in a multimedia presentation.
This class covers the use of clipart, WordArt, charts and
graphs, slide templates and presentation options.
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Call 444-7747 to register.
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Safari Greg - Summer Reading Program

Thursday, 27 June 2013 - 10:30am
Safari Greg presents Amazing Urban Safari
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Safari Greg - Summer Reading Program

Thursday, 27 June 2013 - 1:30pm
Safari Greg presents Amazing Urban Safari
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Rats, Bats and Roaches!

Thursday, 27 June 2013 - 6:30pm
Journey underground with Gregor the Overlander and escape the enemy and help fulfill the prophecy. Grades 4 - 6 Registration begins June 6.
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Nonfiction Book Group

Thursday, 27 June 2013 - 7:00pm
Join us for a discussion of Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard.
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Write Club

Saturday, 29 June 2013 - 10:30am
Mingle and share with your fellow amateur writers. Call 444-7820 for more information.
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Advanced Office: Mail Merge

Saturday, 29 June 2013 - 2:00pm
This class is designed to instruct patron in using Mail Merge, a feature of Microsoft Word. It covers an introduction to the feature and how to use it to create labels, letters, and envelopes.
Patrons should already be familiar with the Word and Excel applications.
The class is free of charge and designed for all library users new to personal computing.
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Instrumentalists @ the Plaza - Carter and Joanna Laney

Sunday, 30 June 2013 - 2:30pm
Carter Laney is a veteran fiddler that’s played with countless acts like Yahoos String Band, Vulcan’s Britches and more. Join us for an afternoon of fiddle tunes.
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We Dig Pirates!

Monday, 1 July 2013 - 10:30am
Summer storytime for children under four. Hosted by Mr Jeremy and Miss Shawna.
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NOOK Simple Touch Class

Monday, 1 July 2013 - 6:30pm
Barnes & Noble partners with the library to teach you to use your NOOK Simple Touch.
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Shiver Me Timbers!

Monday, 1 July 2013 - 6:30pm
Aaargh! Swab the deck and hoist the mainsail. Avast, me hearties to our
pirate party. Grades 1 - 3
Registration beings June 10.
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NOOK HD/HD+ Class

Monday, 1 July 2013 - 7:30pm
Barnes & Noble partners with the library to teach
you to use your NOOK HD/HD+.
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Mark Seymour - Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, 2 July 2013 - 10:30am
Mark Seymour presents Be-at at Your Best!
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Mark Seymour - Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, 2 July 2013 - 1:30pm
Mark Seymour presents Be-at at Your Best!
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Styrofoam Printmaking

Tuesday, 2 July 2013 - 6:30pm
Make your own Styrofoam print. Supplies provided. Registration begins June 18.
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Mark Seymour - Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, 2 July 2013 - 6:30pm
Mark Seymour presents Be-at at Your Best!
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Mark Seymour - Summer Reading Program

Wednesday, 3 July 2013 - 10:30am
Mark Seymour presents Be-at at Your Best!
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Mark Seymour - Summer Reading Program

Wednesday, 3 July 2013 - 1:30pm
Mark Seymour presents Be-at at Your Best!
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Global Cuisine @ the Plaza - Celebrate the USA: Foods and Coffees

Sunday, 7 July 2013 - 2:30pm
Taste the world! Coffee-ol-ogy Cafe presents fun and interactive programs on food and coffees from around the globe. We'll celebrate the food and coffees of the United States in July. Complimentary samples provided.
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We Dig Food!

Monday, 8 July 2013 - 10:30am
Summer storytime for children under four. Hosted by Miss Polly and Miss Traci.
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Bubblemania - Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, 9 July 2013 - 10:30am
BubbleMania: Comedy . . . with a Drip! An eye-popping, belly-laughing, fun-filled bubble extravaganza!
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New!!! Daytime Nonfiction Book Club

Tuesday, 9 July 2013 - 10:30am
Join us for a discussion of In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. Call 444-7816 for more information.
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Bubblemania - Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, 9 July 2013 - 1:30pm
BubbleMania: Comedy . . . with a Drip! An eye-popping, belly-laughing, fun-filled bubble extravaganza!
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Bubblemania - Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, 9 July 2013 - 6:30pm
BubbleMania: Comedy . . . with a Drip! An eye-popping, belly-laughing, fun-filled bubble extravaganza!
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Minute to Win It

Tuesday, 9 July 2013 - 6:30pm
Test your skills with silly challenges using everyday items and only 60 seconds on the clock.
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Bubblemania - Summer Reading Program

Wednesday, 10 July 2013 - 10:30am
BubbleMania: Comedy . . . with a Drip! An eye-popping, belly-laughing, fun-filled bubble extravaganza!
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Bubblemania - Summer Reading Program

Wednesday, 10 July 2013 - 1:30pm
BubbleMania: Comedy . . . with a Drip! An eye-popping, belly-laughing, fun-filled bubble extravaganza!
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First Thursday Fiction Book Group - The Man in the Blue Moon

Thursday, 11 July 2013 - 10:00am
Author Michael Morris will join us to discuss his novel, The Man in the Blue Moon, set during the WWI era in Appalachicola, Florida.

Join us for Hoover Public Library's First Thursday book discussion group. Sessions are the first Thursday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Theatre level Conference Room. One novel is discussed each session. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Feel welcome to join us!
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Bubblemania - Summer Reading Program

Thursday, 11 July 2013 - 10:30am
BubbleMania: Comedy . . . with a Drip! An eye-popping, belly-laughing, fun-filled bubble extravaganza!
Summer Reading Program
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Bubblemania - Summer Reading Program

Thursday, 11 July 2013 - 1:30pm
BubbleMania: Comedy . . . with a Drip! An eye-popping, belly-laughing, fun-filled bubble extravaganza!
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Legosaurus Max

Thursday, 11 July 2013 - 6:30pm
Take your Lego skills to the max and design paleo creations. Grades 4 - 6. Registration begins June 24.
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