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Well-Made Workshop Storytime with Santa2022-12-07T18:30:00Make a holiday craft and enjoy storytime on the Plaza with our special guest!
LOCATION: Plaza Wing
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Make a holiday craft and enjoy storytime on the Plaza with our special guest!
LOCATION: Plaza Wing
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Sam Pointer’s Acoustic Christmas2022-12-08T19:00:00Acoustic holiday music from Sam Pointer & company.
Award-winning entertainer Sam Pointer leads the way on vocals, acoustic guitar, bouzouki, banjo, and mandolin. Hear light-hearted acoustic versions of the best holiday songs, played in an intimate setting by a top-notch band of Alabama artists. From a hot jazz jam session on “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” to a soaring flute rendition of “O Holy Night”, from a sly vocal take on “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” to twin mandolins on "Deck the Halls", this could be your favorite holiday music of the year!
LOCATION: Plaza Wing
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Acoustic holiday music from Sam Pointer & company.
Award-winning entertainer Sam Pointer leads the way on vocals, acoustic guitar, bouzouki, banjo, and mandolin. Hear light-hearted acoustic versions of the best holiday songs, played in an intimate setting by a top-notch band of Alabama artists. From a hot jazz jam session on “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” to a soaring flute rendition of “O Holy Night”, from a sly vocal take on “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” to twin mandolins on "Deck the Halls", this could be your favorite holiday music of the year!
LOCATION: Plaza Wing
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Cozy Christmas2022-12-10T14:00:00Embrace the holiday season Hygge-style. Celebrate with friends and family in the Children's Department with themed crafts and chill activities.
LOCATION: Children's Department
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Embrace the holiday season Hygge-style. Celebrate with friends and family in the Children's Department with themed crafts and chill activities.
LOCATION: Children's Department
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Young Artist Reception2022-12-11T15:00:00A reception honoring this month's featured young artists.
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 A reception honoring this month's featured young artists.
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Treasure Hunt: Introduction to Geocaching2022-12-13T18:00:00
Looking for a fun way to exercise both mind and body? Try geocaching!
What is Geocaching? Geocaching (JEE-oh-cash-ing), is essentially a giant treasure hunt – with GPS devices! Players use the geocaching website and/or app to locate geocaches near them then follow clues and their GPS/smartphone to a certain set of coordinates where they hunt for a geocache that another player has hidden at that location. Start a new hobby in 2023 and learn more with our experienced instructors!
LOCATION: Fitzgerald Room
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216
Looking for a fun way to exercise both mind and body? Try geocaching!
What is Geocaching? Geocaching (JEE-oh-cash-ing), is essentially a giant treasure hunt – with GPS devices! Players use the geocaching website and/or app to locate geocaches near them then follow clues and their GPS/smartphone to a certain set of coordinates where they hunt for a geocache that another player has hidden at that location. Start a new hobby in 2023 and learn more with our experienced instructors!
LOCATION: Fitzgerald Room
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Storytime with Santa @ Lee Branch2022-12-15T18:30:00Join Santa for a special evening storytime and craft at Lee Branch.
Visit hooverlibrary.org to register or call 205-444-7830 for more information.
LOCATION: East 59 Event Room
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Join Santa for a special evening storytime and craft at Lee Branch.
Visit hooverlibrary.org to register or call 205-444-7830 for more information.
LOCATION: East 59 Event Room
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Vintage Videos It's A Wonderful Life (1946)2022-12-16T14:00:00After George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born, an angel (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make George's wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there.
Directed by Frank Capra
Runtime - 2h 9m
FREE admission and refreshments
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 After George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born, an angel (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make George's wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there.
Directed by Frank Capra
Runtime - 2h 9m
FREE admission and refreshments
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
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Ugly Sweater Holiday Party2022-12-16T19:00:00
Celebrate National Ugly Sweater Day!
Join us after-hours for be minute-to-win-it table games, a hot cocoa bar, and an ugly sweater contest judged by none other than the Grinch. This will be a fun-tastic adults-only event.
LOCATION: Plaza Wing
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216
Celebrate National Ugly Sweater Day!
Join us after-hours for be minute-to-win-it table games, a hot cocoa bar, and an ugly sweater contest judged by none other than the Grinch. This will be a fun-tastic adults-only event.
LOCATION: Plaza Wing
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Now Showing: Fred Claus2022-12-19T14:00:00Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
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Now Showing: Fred Claus2022-12-19T18:00:00Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
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Teen Holiday Movie Nite2022-12-20T15:00:00Bring a pillow and blanket and watch a holiday double-feature! Snacks provided. Teens grades 7-12
Elf - After accidentally falling into Santa Claus' gift sack, a human baby is raised at the North Pole, growing up to believe he is an elf. Due to his large size, the "elf" causes chaos in Santa's workshop, forcing Kris Kringle to send him on a mission to find his human roots. 97 mins
The Grinch - The Grinch attempts to undermine the annual Christmas celebration at Whoville with the help of his loyal dog and reindeer. Disguised as Santa Claus he tries to steal all the presents, but his cover is threatened by an earnest young girl. 90 mins
LOCATION: Youth Program Room
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Bring a pillow and blanket and watch a holiday double-feature! Snacks provided. Teens grades 7-12
Elf - After accidentally falling into Santa Claus' gift sack, a human baby is raised at the North Pole, growing up to believe he is an elf. Due to his large size, the "elf" causes chaos in Santa's workshop, forcing Kris Kringle to send him on a mission to find his human roots. 97 mins
The Grinch - The Grinch attempts to undermine the annual Christmas celebration at Whoville with the help of his loyal dog and reindeer. Disguised as Santa Claus he tries to steal all the presents, but his cover is threatened by an earnest young girl. 90 mins
LOCATION: Youth Program Room
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Hoover Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting2022-12-20T17:00:00The Hoover Public Library Board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Library Board Room, located on the Administrative Level of the Library. The public is invited to attend. If you desire to be notified of regular or special meetings to be conducted by the Library Board, contact the Administration Department at (205) 444-7810. You will be provided with instructions for being placed on the official Notification List.
The meeting will be located in the Library Board Room on the Administrative Level of the Library.
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 The Hoover Public Library Board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Library Board Room, located on the Administrative Level of the Library. The public is invited to attend. If you desire to be notified of regular or special meetings to be conducted by the Library Board, contact the Administration Department at (205) 444-7810. You will be provided with instructions for being placed on the official Notification List.
The meeting will be located in the Library Board Room on the Administrative Level of the Library.
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Encanto2022-12-27T10:30:00Bring the family and watch a movie on the big screen!
Deep in the Colombian mountains, the Madrigal family possesses an extraordinary secret. Each member of the family is able to perform magic. Yet at the heart of the family is 15-year-old Mirabel, who does not seem to possess any unusual abilities. Faced with this harsh reality, Mirabel struggles to reconcile her place within her family while searching for who she truly is.
99 minutes
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Bring the family and watch a movie on the big screen!
Deep in the Colombian mountains, the Madrigal family possesses an extraordinary secret. Each member of the family is able to perform magic. Yet at the heart of the family is 15-year-old Mirabel, who does not seem to possess any unusual abilities. Faced with this harsh reality, Mirabel struggles to reconcile her place within her family while searching for who she truly is.
99 minutes
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
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Sonic the Hedgehog2022-12-28T14:00:00Bring the family and watch a movie on the big screen!
Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog, aka The Blue Blur, embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until he accidentally knocks out the power grid and sparks the attention of super-uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now it's super-villain vs. super-sonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic's unique power for world domination. Sonic teams up with The Donut Lord, aka Sheriff Tom Wachowski, to save the planet in this live-action adventure comedy.
99 minutes
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal DriveHooverAL35216 Bring the family and watch a movie on the big screen!
Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog, aka The Blue Blur, embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until he accidentally knocks out the power grid and sparks the attention of super-uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now it's super-villain vs. super-sonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic's unique power for world domination. Sonic teams up with The Donut Lord, aka Sheriff Tom Wachowski, to save the planet in this live-action adventure comedy.
99 minutes
LOCATION: The Library Theatre
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