Kindergarten Kickstarter

August 2, 2021 - August 9, 2021 @ Hoover Public Library

Are you starting Kindergarten this month? Congratulations, and welcome to the class of 2034! Celebrate this milestone with a Kindergarten Kickstarter pack from the Kid Zone. Pick up your Kickstarter pack in the Kid Zone while supplies last.

First Thursday Fiction Book Group

August 5, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Hoover Public Library

Join us to discuss The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate IN PERSON! Let's gather and get reacquainted to discuss a great book! Bestselling author Lisa Wingate brings to life startling stories from actual “Lost Friends” advertisements that appeared in Southern newspapers after the Civil War, as newly freed slaves desperately searched for loved ones who had been sold away. This will be our first in-person gathering, so we will respect social distancing in order to make everyone comfortable. There will be no virtual component. AGE GROUP: | Adults | Location: Fitzgerald Room, Theater Level

Stitch Your Mark Cross-stitch a Bookmark via Zoom

August 5, 2021, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Hoover Public Library

Join us on Zoom and learn to cross-stitch at home. Registration required. Recommended ages 12 & up. Supplies provided. Ready for pick up July 29 - Aug. 4 Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7800 for more information.

D1 Nation Sports Basketball Tournament

August 6, 2021 - August 8, 2021 @ The Finley Center at The Hoover Met Complex

Perfect Game Youth Baseball Tournament

August 6, 2021 - August 8, 2021 @ Hoover Met Complex - Baseball Complex

Sunday NovelTea : Will the Circle Be Unbroken? A Memoir of Learning to Believe You’re Gonna Be Okay

August 8, 2021, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Hoover Public Library

Sunday afternoon book group for adults. Join us as we discuss Will the Circle Be Unbroken by Sean Dietrich. Refreshments provided or grab your favorite cup of tea and join us on Zoom! Location: Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms, Theater Level. Also on Zoom. Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7800 for more information.

Film Club: Nanook of the North (1922) 79 mins

August 9, 2021, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Hoover Public Library

Join us as we watch and discuss the classic documentary, Nanook of the North (1922) 79 mins. FREE REFRESHMENTS! The film showing will begin at 5:30 PM, followed by discussion at 7 PM. Attend the movie, the discussion, or both! You can also watch the film on Kanopy. See the trailer for more information: https://youtu.be/SmzIZWpxIa0 Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7840 for more information. AGE GROUP: | Adults | Location: The Library Theatre

The A, B, C & Ds of Medicare

August 12, 2021, All Day @ Hoover Public Library

Get simple and straightforward answers at this workshop with Karen Haiflich. AGE GROUP: | Adults | Location: Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms, Theater Level

Second Thursday Fiction Book Group AFTERNOON VIA ZOOM

August 12, 2021, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Hoover Public Library

Join us to discuss Normal People by Sally Rooney VIA ZOOM. New time, 2 pm, and virtual -- for those that want to connect but can't attend in person. Normal People explores an unlikely relationship. Connell and Marianne grew up in the same small town, but the similarities end there. At school, Connell is popular and well liked, while Marianne is a loner. But when the two strike up a conversation—awkward but electrifying—something life changing begins. Register to receive an email reminder and a link to the Zoom program. Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7820 for more information. AGE GROUP: | Adults |

Global Grassroots Basketball Tournament

August 13, 2021 - August 15, 2021 @ The Finley Center at The Hoover Met Complex

Perfect Game Youth Baseball Tournament

August 13, 2021 - August 15, 2021 @ Hoover Met Complex - Baseball Complex

Insatiable Readers: Man's Best Friends Learn about Nonfiction Titles!

August 14, 2021, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Hoover Public Library

Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations. AGE GROUP: | Adults | Location: Fitzgerald Room

Purl on the Plaza -- IN PERSON!

August 14, 2021, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Hoover Public Library

Purl on the Plaza returns to our open, sunny Plaza! We will have door prizes, show-and-tell, cookies and snacks! Bring a friend or just meet up with old ones. This will be our first in-person experience, so we will respect social distancing in order for all to feel comfortable. There will not be a virtual option. If you'd like to receive notifications/reminders about the monthly event, including all kinds of crafty news, subscribe to the Purl on the Plaza newsletter. Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7820 for more information. AGE GROUP: | Adults | Location: Plaza Wing

Miss Hoover Pageant 2022

August 15, 2021, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Hoover Public Library

Miss Hoover Pageant 2022 Location: Theater Level

SciFi/Fantasy Fest Presents: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

August 17, 2021, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Hoover Public Library

The SciFi/Fantasy Fest Team takes on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Join members of the SciFi/Fantasy Fest team as we discuss that beloved 90's classic, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Program will be streamed live via Facebook and YouTube. Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7820 for more information. AGE GROUP: | Adults |

Adult ESL Classes - Join us for virtual English classes!

August 19, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Hoover Public Library

Beginner to intermediate level ESL instruction for adult speakers of other native languages. Classes are free and include course materials. Two beginner to intermediate level classes offered weekly. Each class is limited to 10 participants and a waitlist will be available once classes are full. Course materials may be picked up from the Hoover Public Library or emailed to you on a weekly basis. Registration is required and repeat "no shows" may be skipped in future classes. Class times are 10:00 am and 6:30 pm. For questions, please email Kim at hvrefdesk@hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7840. AGE GROUP: | Adults |

Adult ESL Classes - Join us for virtual English classes!

August 19, 2021, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Hoover Public Library

Beginner to intermediate level ESL instruction for adult speakers of other native languages. Classes are free and include course materials. Two beginner to intermediate level classes offered weekly. Each class is limited to 10 participants and a waitlist will be available once classes are full. Course materials may be picked up from the Hoover Public Library or emailed to you on a weekly basis. Registration is required and repeat "no shows" may be skipped in future classes. Class times are 10:00 am and 6:30 pm. For questions, please email Kim at hvrefdesk@hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7840. AGE GROUP: | Adults |

CHOPPED: Back to School via Zoom

August 19, 2021, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Hoover Public Library

Join us on Zoom to make a sweet back-to-school treat with mystery ingredients! Registration required. All ages. Mystery ingredient kit ready for pick up 8/13 - 8/19. Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7800 for more information.

Hoover High School Volleyball Tournament

August 20, 2021 - August 21, 2021 @ The Finley Center at The Hoover Met Complex

Perfect Game Youth Baseball Tournament

August 20, 2021 - August 22, 2021 @ Hoover Met Complex - Baseball Complex

Adult ESL Classes - Join us for virtual English classes!

August 26, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Hoover Public Library

Beginner to intermediate level ESL instruction for adult speakers of other native languages. Classes are free and include course materials. Two beginner to intermediate level classes offered weekly. Each class is limited to 10 participants and a waitlist will be available once classes are full. Course materials may be picked up from the Hoover Public Library or emailed to you on a weekly basis. Registration is required and repeat "no shows" may be skipped in future classes. Class times are 10:00am and 6:30pm. For questions, please email Kim at hvrefdesk@hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7840.

Adult ESL Classes - Join us for virtual English classes!

August 26, 2021, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Hoover Public Library

Two beginner to intermediate level classes offered weekly. Each class is limited to 10 participants and a waitlist will be available once classes are full. Course materials may be picked up from the Hoover Public Library or emailed to you on a weekly basis. Registration is required and repeat "no shows" may be skipped in future classes. Class times are 10:00 am and 6:30 pm. For questions, please email Kim at hvrefdesk@hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7840.

Trivia Night Online via Zoom

August 26, 2021, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Hoover Public Library

Compete in our trivia night on Zoom. Play with a team or solo! Test your knowledge of early architecture, deities, and culture with our Ancient Civilizations trivia, starring famous (and infamous) empires and dynasties from all over the world! Registration is not required. Sign up to receive an email with a link to the Zoom program. Visit hoover library.org or call 205-444-7820 for more information. AGE GROUP: | Adults |

Perfect Game Youth Baseball Tournament

August 27, 2021 - August 29, 2021 @ Hoover Met Complex - Baseball Complex

Artist Talk Series: Artist Talk with Wade F. MacDonald - HPL Galleries

August 27, 2021, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Hoover Public Library

Meet artist and educator Wade F. MacDonald in this Zoom artist talk. Wade will discuss and share his artwork in this prerecorded virtual event. This event will be released and will be continually available on our social media platforms. HPL Galleries on Instagram HPL Galleries on Youtube The Library Theatre on Facebook AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7888 for more information.

CASC Gun Show

August 28, 2021 - August 29, 2021 @ The Finley Center at The Hoover Met Complex

Write Club via Zoom

August 28, 2021, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Hoover Public Library

Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers at the Hoover Library Write Club. Write Club is an informal group where local writers can get together and share pieces of their works (novels, short stories, memoirs, poetry, plays, scripts, articles, essays, etc.) and get feedback and constructive criticism from their peers. We provide a friendly and welcome atmosphere to discuss the craft of writing and share information on local literary events and resources. This group is open to everyone. To request more information or to sign up for the Write Club's monthly newsletter, email hoover.writeclub@gmail.com. Registration is not required. Sign up to receive an email with a link to the Zoom event. Visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7820 for more information. AGE GROUP: | Adults |

Friends of Hoover Library Board Meeting

August 30, 2021, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Hoover Public Library

Friends of Hoover Library Board Meeting Theatre Conference Room

True Crime Book Club: If You Tell by Gregg Olsen

August 31, 2021, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Hoover Public Library

Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you! If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood by Gregg Olsen AGE GROUP: | Adults | For more information, visit hooverlibrary.org or call 205-444-7747.