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Videos on Vimeo

Recordings of events as well as promotional videos can be found on our Vimeo page.

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RSS Feed

RSS is a protocol, an application of XML, that provides an open method of syndicating and aggregating Web content. Using RSS files, you can create a data feed that supplies headlines, links, and article summaries from your Web site. Users can have constantly updated content from web sites delivered to them via a news aggregator, a piece of software specifically tailored to receive these types of feeds.

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Kidzone Blog

Get information, book recommendations, and other things staff are thinking about from our Kidzone blog.

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Teens Blog

Get information, book recommendations, and other things staff are thinking about from our Teens blog.

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Adult Blog

Get information, book recommendations, and other things staff are thinking about from our Adult blog.

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Pinterest

Follow the Hoover Library on Pinterest. We post information on new materials, programs and other fun things!

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Kindle Class

Learn about the Kindle e-reader and how to find and use library e-books. This class will discuss the available options for Kindle e-readers, as well as the basics of finding, checking out, and managing library e-books for the Kindle. Topics include: finding and selecting e-books in the Kindle format; managing and transferring e-books to your Kindle; returning expired items and more! Classes are weekdays, weeknights and weekends when available. Check our current class schedule for more information.

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Nook Classes

Barnes & Noble partners with the library to teach you to use your NOOK. Call 444-7820 for more information. See current class listings.

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Learning Express Library

Whatever your goal, LearningExpress Library's resources will help you succeed. Each of our Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.
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Homework Alabama

Alabama's Free Live online homework help service offers free homework help from subject specialists.

Available Sunday - Thursday from 3pm until 10 pm
Free Tutoring for: Math - Science - Social Studies - English
Grades K3-12, College Intro, and Adult Learner

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Computer Classes

If you want to learn about the Internet, how to use a computer, or need help learning to use Microsoft Office products, these classes are for you. The current month class calendar can be viewed on our online class calendar. Call 444-7747 to sign up for our computer classes.

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e-Readers for Checkout

Enjoy incredible reading & entertainment on NOOK Readers preloaded with books. We have several nook's to choose from. Check them out just like a book and take them home. It's the perfect solution to getting items not available on overdrive or if you just like to try one out. If you really like the convenience of a eReader but want to not deal with the effort of downloading books yourself this is a fun and easy solution. Read more about this fabulous service with the link below.
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Birmingham News Archive

The Birmingham News was launched in March 1888 as The Evening News and in 1895 became known as The Birmingham News. From world, national, state and local news to business, culture, technology, religion, style, health, and more, the paper provides news coverage and insightful commentary to the people living in Alabama's largest metropolitan area. Date Range: (4/27/1993 - Current)
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GoodReads Teens

Hoover Library's book recommendations from the Children's department on Goodreads. GoodReads is the largest site for readers and book recommendations in the world. They have more than 13,000,000 members who have added more than 450,000,000 books to their shelves. A home for casual readers and bona-fide bookworms alike, Goodreads users recommend books, compare what they are reading, keep track of what they've read and would like to read, find their next favorite book, form book clubs and much more.
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GoodReads Kids

Hoover Library's book recommendations from the Children's department on Goodreads. GoodReads is the largest site for readers and book recommendations in the world. They have more than 13,000,000 members who have added more than 450,000,000 books to their shelves. A home for casual readers and bona-fide bookworms alike, Goodreads users recommend books, compare what they are reading, keep track of what they've read and would like to read, find their next favorite book, form book clubs and much more.
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GoodReads Adults

Hoover Library's book recommendations on Goodreads. GoodReads is the largest site for readers and book recommendations in the world. They have more than 13,000,000 members who have added more than 450,000,000 books to their shelves. A home for casual readers and bona-fide bookworms alike, Goodreads users recommend books, compare what they are reading, keep track of what they've read and would like to read, find their next favorite book, form book clubs and much more.
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Weekly Storytimes

The Hoover Library Children's Department has storytimes for all ages. Check the following page for information about each storytime.
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Technology and Classes

In the Technology Hub, located on the main level, we offer 12 workstations for word processing and business automation software so patrons can type research papers, resumes, create spreadsheets, publications and projects. In addition we have two scanners and laptops for in library use. Headphones are sold for $2 and Flash Drives for $5 at the service desk. Basic computer classes and Microsoft Office training is available each month. Click the following link for more information.
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Southern Voices

Southern Voices is a four-day conference exploring culture as reflected in our contemporary arts. Sponsored by Hoover Public Library and open to the public, the conference brings together a chorus of artistic voices, writers, editors, musicians, performers and public figures. For more information, call 444-7820.
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The Library Theatre

The Library Theatre Is A Professional Venue Bringing World-Class Entertainment To An Intimate Setting In The Heart Of Hoover. Box-Office: (205) 444-7888.
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Laptops for Checkout Inside the Library

The Technology Hub has laptops for checkout within the library. These PCs have access to the internet, Microsoft Office 2007 and are connected to a wireless printer. These laptops can be checked out and used in the library until 15 minutes before close. In order to check out a laptop you have to have a Government issued ID and a library card that allows you to check out materials. You must owe $5 or less in order to check out items. Call 205.444.7747 for more details.
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Kids Art Gallery

Take a look fabulous art from elementary schools in Hoover!

 

 

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Get a Library Card

Any resident of Hoover or Jefferson County can get a library card at the Hoover Public Library, free of charge. Patrons over the age of fifteen must show a driver's license with current address or a form of government issued photo ID and verification of current address (i.e., piece of mail, lease agreement, checkbook, bill statement, etc.). Children under fifteen must have a parent or legal guardian sign a responsibility statement. The parent or legal guardian must sign the application.
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Coffee-ol-ogy Cafe´

Coffee-ol-ogy Coffee Cafe is located on the Hoover Library Plaza where you’ll have plenty of comfortable seating, lots of parking, free WiFi service and ready access to library reading and technology, planned programs and cultural events.
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Book Groups

Join us for Hoover Public Library's book discussion groups. Sessions are monthly. One book is discussed each session. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
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Twitter

Follow us on Twitter and get up to the minute updates about events, book reviews and other hot links to information that we find interesting.
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Facebook

Stay in tune with what the Hoover Library is doing by friending us on Facebook. We also post information about upcoming events and post links to various book reviews. We look forward to see you online!
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Events Newsletters

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Wireless Hotspot

Relax and enjoy free wireless internet access anywhere in our library. We also have a wireless printer available in the technology hub. Prints are 10¢ for Black and White and 50¢ color.
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Tumblebooks

TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
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