The Library Plaza

The Library Plaza

The Library Plaza is an exciting place for our citizens to engage in the Hoover community. Features include a coffee shop, comfortable seating, wireless internet, flexible meeting areas, a newsstand, as well as a new space for The Friends Bookstore and much more.

Upcoming Plaza Events

Instrumentalist @ the Plaza - Jazz Pianist Andre Burnett

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Visit the Plaza to relax, read, meet friends and enjoy the beautiful sounds of jazz pianist Andre Burnett. This is a free event. Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 2:30 pm

Authors on the Plaza - Author Dick Burleson

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Attention football fans! Local author Dick Burleson will discuss his book *"You Better Be Right!": My 25 Years as an SEC Football Official*. Book sales and signing to follow. This event is recommended for Teens and Adults.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Artisans on the Plaza Constructing the Bargello Quilt

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Join us as local artist, Mariann Jackson, demonstrates how she uses fabric to create beautiful quilts. This is a FREE event!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 12:30 pm

Playing @ the Plaza - The Cruisers

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Enjoy a mix of oldies from the '50s through the '90s and new sounds of today.
Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 6:30 pm

Coffee Tastings @ the Plaza

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Join Coffee-ol-ogy Coffee Café for a discussion on locally roasted coffees and sample selected specialty coffees.
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 2:30 pm

Lunch and Learn - Mystery in the Amazon: *The Lost City of Z*

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Grab some lunch at Coffee-ol-ogy and then join us to learn how David Grann's book The Lost City of Z examines the mysterious disappearance of British explorer Percy Fawcett.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 1:00 pm

Celebrate South Africa

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Join us for South African cuisine and a performance by Umdabu Dance Company. Fun for the whole family @ the Plaza!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 6:30 pm

Conversations @ the Plaza

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Do you speak a foreign language, but never get to practice? Are you learning a new language and want to practice more? Join us at the Hoover Public Library for Conversations @ the Plaza. The featured languages for September are French, German, Italian and Spanish. Conversations begin at 6:30 p.m. Beginners to the highly-fluent are welcome. Thursday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 6:30 pm

Recent Videos and Photos from The Plaza

Playing @ the Plaza - Sweetwater Road

Watch an awesome performance from a band that blends bluegrass, country and country rock with an acoustic flare recorded Thursday, August 19th 2010.Find out more at:
Sweetwater Road on Myspace
Sweetwater Road on Facebook