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KJ's Reader Zoomaway
2021-04-05 19:00:00 2021-04-05 20:00:00 America/Chicago KJ's Reader Zoomaway It's National Library Week, and kid lit enthusiast Katie Jane wants to talk about books! Hoover Public Library

Monday, April 05
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-04-05 19:00:00 2021-04-05 20:00:00 America/Chicago KJ's Reader Zoomaway It's National Library Week, and kid lit enthusiast Katie Jane wants to talk about books! Hoover Public Library

Hoover Public Library

Online Program

It's National Library Week, and kid lit enthusiast Katie Jane wants to talk about books!

It's National Library Week, and kid lit enthusiast Katie Jane wants to talk about books!  Join her on Zoom to learn about the latest and greatest titles.

You will receive an invitation to join the Zoom session after you are registered.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Children's Program |

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Hoover Public Library
hvcontact@hooverlibrary.org
Phone: 205-444-7800
Branch manager
Amanda Borden
Hours

Hoover Public Library

Mon, Apr 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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200 Municipal Drive
Hoover, AL 35216
Tel: 205-444-7800
About the branch

Located in Hoover, Alabama, at 200 Municipal Drive, the Hoover Public Library has been operating since 1983. The Hoover Public Library seeks to reinvent the way communities view libraries. As the heart and soul of the Hoover community, we are more than just a library. We’re the place you come to meet your friends, experience live theater, peruse art, listen to music, entertain your children, learn about new technology, seek job searching assistance, explore your interests, find good book recommendations and much, much more. We seek to grow our patronage by offering an unparalleled customer experience.

Upcoming events

Hoover Library Peeps Show - Vote for the Peeples Choice - In celebration of National Library Week
Sun, Apr 11, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction department to check out our Library Peeps Show diorama entries and vote for the Peeples Choice! Winners announced April 26.
Sunday NovelTea : Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls
Sun, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Sunday afternoon book group for adults. Join us as we discuss our first non-fiction selection - Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris. Grab your favorite cup of tea and join us on Zoom!
Hoover Library Peeps Show - Vote for the Peeples Choice - In celebration of National Library Week
Mon, Apr 12, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction department to check out our Library Peeps Show diorama entries and vote for the Peeples Choice! Winners announced April 26.
Outdoor Storytime
Mon, Apr 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Patio
Register to reserve a socially distanced spot for storytime. Bring a blanket for you and your kids. Weather permitting. Masks recommended.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Gardening Fun
Mon, Apr 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Children's Dept.
Pick up a gardening kit to plant at home. Kits can be picked up April 12-16. Ages 6-12
Registration is now closed
Outdoor Storytime
Mon, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Patio
Register to reserve a socially distanced spot for storytime. Bring a blanket for you and your kids. Weather permitting. Masks recommended.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Hoover Library Peeps Show - Vote for the Peeples Choice - In celebration of National Library Week
Tue, Apr 13, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction department to check out our Library Peeps Show diorama entries and vote for the Peeples Choice! Winners announced April 26.
Storytime Shorts - Off We Grow: Rainy Days
Tue, Apr 13, 10:30am - 10:45am
Hoover Public Library - Online
Grow with stories and rhymes!
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online Program
Practice your Spanish and celebrate the culture!
Hoover Library Peeps Show - Vote for the Peeples Choice - In celebration of National Library Week
Wed, Apr 14, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction department to check out our Library Peeps Show diorama entries and vote for the Peeples Choice! Winners announced April 26.
Virtual Storytime - Stories in Motion: Rainy Days
Wed, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Online
Engage in stories, movement and music! Themed grab-and-go craft available.
Spring Into Reading - Watercolor Bookmarks
Thu, Apr 15, All day
Hoover Public Library
Paint a bookmark at home to be entered to win a gift card! Ask for your bookmark set at the front desk. April 1 - May 31.
Hoover Library Peeps Show - Vote for the Peeples Choice - In celebration of National Library Week
Thu, Apr 15, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction department to check out our Library Peeps Show diorama entries and vote for the Peeples Choice! Winners announced April 26.
Storytime in the Park
Thu, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hoover Public Library
Meet us outside for storytime. In an effort to keep everyone safe, please bring your own chairs or a blanket for seating. Social distancing is expected.
Storytime Shorts - Curious University: Rainy Days
Thu, Apr 15, 10:30am - 10:45am
Hoover Public Library - Online
Learn with a hands-on, STEAM-based activity.
Neuroscience Cafe: COVID-19 Update: - Where Are We With Testing, Treatment, and Vaccination?
Thu, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Presented by Drs. Jeanne Marazzo and David Kimberlin in conjunction with UAB's Comprehensive Neuroscience Center. Via Zoom https://uab.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtduCopj0qE9ZyjGm2vCIJmUfSg9MKn9XP
Live From My Living Room with New Old Fools
Thu, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online
Live From My Living Room seeks to connect musicians with music lovers in a digital space. This week we're joined by New Old Fools.
Another River to Cross - The Alabama Indian - From Tommy V. Wier, producer/director of Direct Action.
Thu, Apr 15, 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Hoover Public Library
Airing on Alabama Public Television
Hoover Library Peeps Show - Vote for the Peeples Choice - In celebration of National Library Week
Fri, Apr 16, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction department to check out our Library Peeps Show diorama entries and vote for the Peeples Choice! Winners announced April 26.
Outdoor Storytime
Fri, Apr 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Patio
Register to reserve a socially distanced spot for storytime. Bring a blanket for you and your kids. Weather permitting. Masks recommended.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Outdoor Storytime
Fri, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Patio
Register to reserve a socially distanced spot for storytime. Bring a blanket for you and your kids. Weather permitting. Masks recommended.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Teen RPG
Fri, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online Program
Go on a Virtual pen and paper adventure with other teens! Teens ages 13-17
Hoover Library Peeps Show - Vote for the Peeples Choice - In celebration of National Library Week
Sat, Apr 17, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction department to check out our Library Peeps Show diorama entries and vote for the Peeples Choice! Winners announced April 26.
Hoover Library Peeps Show - Vote for the Peeples Choice - In celebration of National Library Week
Sun, Apr 18, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction department to check out our Library Peeps Show diorama entries and vote for the Peeples Choice! Winners announced April 26.
Another River to Cross - The Alabama Indian - From Tommy V. Wier, producer/director of Direct Action.
Sun, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoover Public Library
Airing on Alabama Public Television
Hoover Library Peeps Show - Vote for the Peeples Choice - In celebration of National Library Week
Mon, Apr 19, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction department to check out our Library Peeps Show diorama entries and vote for the Peeples Choice! Winners announced April 26.
Outdoor Storytime
Mon, Apr 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Patio
Register to reserve a socially distanced spot for storytime. Bring a blanket for you and your kids. Weather permitting. Masks recommended.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Outdoor Storytime
Mon, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Patio
Register to reserve a socially distanced spot for storytime. Bring a blanket for you and your kids. Weather permitting. Masks recommended.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
SciFi/Fantasy Fest Presents: The Legend of Zelda
Mon, Apr 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Join the SciFi Fantasy Fest team for a lively discussion of The Legend of Zelda.
Hoover Library Peeps Show - Vote for the Peeples Choice - In celebration of National Library Week
Tue, Apr 20, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction department to check out our Library Peeps Show diorama entries and vote for the Peeples Choice! Winners announced April 26.
Storytime Shorts - Off We Grow: Explore the Rainforest
Tue, Apr 20, 10:30am - 10:45am
Hoover Public Library - Online
Grow with stories and rhymes!
French Conversation Club
Tue, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Practice your French and celebrate the culture!
Hoover Library Peeps Show - Vote for the Peeples Choice - In celebration of National Library Week
Wed, Apr 21, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction department to check out our Library Peeps Show diorama entries and vote for the Peeples Choice! Winners announced April 26.
Virtual Storytime - Curious University: Explore the Rainforest
Wed, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Online
Laugh and learn with a story and a hands-on, STEAM-based activity. Themed grab-and-go craft available.
Spring Into Reading - Watercolor Bookmarks
Thu, Apr 22, All day
Online
Paint a bookmark at home to be entered to win a gift card! Ask for your bookmark set at the front desk. April 1 - May 31.
Hoover Library Peeps Show - Vote for the Peeples Choice - In celebration of National Library Week
Thu, Apr 22, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction department to check out our Library Peeps Show diorama entries and vote for the Peeples Choice! Winners announced April 26.
Earth Day Herb Day
Thu, Apr 22, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
In honor of Earth Day, April 22, stop by the Circulation desk and pick up a starter herb kit to plant at home! One day only, while supplies last...
Storytime in the Park
Thu, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hoover Park
Meet us outside for storytime. In an effort to keep everyone safe, please bring your own chairs or a blanket for seating. Social distancing is expected.
Registration opens Friday, April 16 2021 at 9:00am
Storytime Shorts - Stories in Motion: Explore the Rainforest
Thu, Apr 22, 10:30am - 10:45am
Hoover Public Library - Online
Engage in movement and music!
CHOPPED: Sweet Bouquet - with pastry chef, Laurie Hicks
Thu, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Registrants will pickup a mystery box of ingredients to create a delicious treat at home. Join us on Zoom for an evening of creative and sweet fun!
Live From My Living Room with Rachel Hebert
Thu, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online
Live From My Living Room seeks to connect musicians with music lovers in a digital space. This week we're joined by singer/songwriter Rachel Hebert from her home in Birmingham.
Hoover Library Peeps Show - Vote for the Peeples Choice - In celebration of National Library Week
Fri, Apr 23, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction department to check out our Library Peeps Show diorama entries and vote for the Peeples Choice! Winners announced April 26.
Outdoor Storytime
Fri, Apr 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Patio
Register to reserve a socially distanced spot for storytime. Bring a blanket for you and your kids. Weather permitting. Masks recommended.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Teen Grab & Go Crafts - Tassel Bookmarks
Fri, Apr 23, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Teen Department
Fancy giving your book a makeover? Swap boring bookmarks for a cute one. Pick up a kit to make your own!
Outdoor Storytime
Fri, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Patio
Register to reserve a socially distanced spot for storytime. Bring a blanket for you and your kids. Weather permitting. Masks recommended.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Hoover Library Peeps Show - Vote for the Peeples Choice - In celebration of National Library Week
Sat, Apr 24, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction department to check out our Library Peeps Show diorama entries and vote for the Peeples Choice! Winners announced April 26.
Write Club
Sat, Apr 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Zoom Room 2
Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers on Zoom.
Hoover Library Peeps Show - Vote for the Peeples Choice - In celebration of National Library Week
Sun, Apr 25, All day
Hoover Public Library - Nonfiction Area
Stop by the Nonfiction department to check out our Library Peeps Show diorama entries and vote for the Peeples Choice! Winners announced April 26.
Outdoor Storytime
Mon, Apr 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Patio
Register to reserve a socially distanced spot for storytime. Bring a blanket for you and your kids. Weather permitting. Masks recommended.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Outdoor Storytime
Mon, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Patio
Register to reserve a socially distanced spot for storytime. Bring a blanket for you and your kids. Weather permitting. Masks recommended.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Storytime Shorts - Off We Grow: Time for Dessert
Tue, Apr 27, 10:30am - 10:45am
Hoover Public Library - Online
Grow with stories and rhymes!
Writing to Heal: Healing through Poetry
Tue, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Zoom Room 2
Participants will explore healing through poetry and have an opportunity to construct their own poems or share their healing journeys throughout the workshop.
True Crime Book Club: Columbine - Columbine by Dave Cullen
Tue, Apr 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Zoom Room 3
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!
Virtual Storytime - Stories in Motion: Time for Dessert
Wed, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Online
Engage in stories, movement and music! Themed grab-and-go craft available.
Spring Into Reading - Watercolor Bookmarks
Thu, Apr 29, All day
Hoover Public Library
Paint a bookmark at home to be entered to win a gift card! Ask for your bookmark set at the front desk. April 1 - May 31.
Storytime in the Park
Thu, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hoover Public Library
Meet us outside for storytime. In an effort to keep everyone safe, please bring your own chairs or a blanket for seating. Social distancing is expected.
Registration opens Friday, April 23 2021 at 9:00am
Storytime Shorts - Curious University: Time for Dessert
Thu, Apr 29, 10:30am - 10:45am
Hoover Public Library - Online
Learn with a hands-on, STEAM-based activity.
Trivia Night: Memes & Internet Culture
Thu, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Zoom Room 2
Compete in our trivia night on Zoom. Play with a team or solo!
Outdoor Storytime
Fri, Apr 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Patio
Register to reserve a socially distanced spot for storytime. Bring a blanket for you and your kids. Weather permitting. Masks recommended.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Outdoor Storytime
Fri, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoover Public Library - Children's Patio
Register to reserve a socially distanced spot for storytime. Bring a blanket for you and your kids. Weather permitting. Masks recommended.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Artist Talk with Astri Snodgrass - HPL Galleries: Artist Talk Series
Fri, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:40am
Hoover Public Library - Online
Meet artist and educator Astri Snodgrass in this Zoom artist talk. Astri will discuss and share her artwork in this pre-recorded virtual event.
Spring Into Reading - Watercolor Bookmarks
Sat, May 01, All day
Online
Paint a bookmark at home to be entered to win a gift card! Ask for your bookmark set at the front desk. April 1 - May 31.
Sunday NovelTea : The Great Alone
Sun, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Sunday afternoon book group for adults. Join us as we discuss The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. Grab your favorite cup of tea and join us on Zoom.
Learn Basic Bird Songs
Mon, May 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Zoom Room 2
Learn the basics of common bird songs with Greg Harber of Alabama Audubon.
Spring Into Reading - Watercolor Bookmarks
Thu, May 06, All day
Hoover Public Library
Paint a bookmark at home to be entered to win a gift card! Ask for your bookmark set at the front desk. April 1 - May 31.
Insatiable Readers: Transportation - Learn about nonfiction titles!
Sat, May 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations via Zoom. Send an email to hvrefdesk@hooverlibrary.org with Insatiable Readers in the subject to request a link to the program.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online Program
Practice your Spanish and celebrate the culture!
Spring Into Reading - Watercolor Bookmarks
Thu, May 13, All day
Hoover Public Library
Paint a bookmark at home to be entered to win a gift card! Ask for your bookmark set at the front desk. April 1 - May 31.
True Crime Book Club: Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil - Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt
Tue, May 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Zoom Room 3
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!
French Conversation Club
Tue, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online Program
Practice your French and celebrate the culture!
Spring Into Reading - Watercolor Bookmarks
Thu, May 20, All day
Hoover Public Library
Paint a bookmark at home to be entered to win a gift card! Ask for your bookmark set at the front desk. April 1 - May 31.
Neuroscience Cafe: Understanding anxiety & stress disorders - following traumatic medical events
Thu, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Presented by Drs. David Knight & Amy Knight in conjunction with UAB's Comprehensive Neuroscience Center. Join Zoom Meeting by emailing cnc@uab.edu to register for the Zoom link!
Exploring the Cahaba Lilies with Dr. Randy Haddock
Tue, May 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Zoom Room 2
Learn more about the habitat, pollinators and significance of the Cahaba lily.
Picture Perfect Postcards - Watercolor Workshop - The Cahaba Lily
Wed, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hoover Public Library
Join us on Zoom for this watercolor workshop celebrating the Cahaba Lily!
Spring Into Reading - Watercolor Bookmarks
Thu, May 27, All day
Hoover Public Library
Paint a bookmark at home to be entered to win a gift card! Ask for your bookmark set at the front desk. April 1 - May 31.
Artist Talk with Carlton Nell - HPL Galleries: Artist Talk Series
Fri, May 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hoover Public Library - Online
Meet artist and educator Carlton Nell in this Zoom artist talk. Carlton will discuss and share his artwork in this pre-recorded virtual event.
Sunday NovelTea : The Summer House
Sun, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Sunday afternoon book group for adults. Join us as we discuss The Summer House by Lauren Denton. Grab your favorite cup of tea and join us on Zoom.
Insatiable Readers: Unique Locales - Learn about nonfiction titles!
Sat, Jun 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hoover Public Library - Online
Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations via Zoom. Send an email to hvrefdesk@hooverlibrary.org with Insatiable Readers in the subject to request a link to the program.
True Crime Book Club: The Baby Thief - The Baby Thief by Barbara Bisantz Raymond
Tue, Jun 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hoover Public Library - Zoom Room 3
Enjoy playing armchair detective? Fascinated by cold cases? This book club is for you!
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