Plaza

Playing @ the Plaza - Hooley

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this Irish band. Enjoy the sounds of this versatile trio dedicated to the rich musical heritage of Ireland and Scotland. All ages are welcome.
Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 6:30 pm

Coffee with Mayor Petelos

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Chat with Mayor Tony Petelos. National Library Week Celebration program.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 10:30 am

Hoover Library Big Read Kick-Off!

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Join the Hoover Library as we celebrate Mark Twain’s classic The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the start of Big Read 2010 with an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social and The Red Mountain Family Band as entertainment.

All ages are welcome!

The Big Read provides citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. Pick up a copy today at the Hoover Public Library and join us in our celebration, discussions and special programs during the month of March.

Visit The Big Read: Alabama Reads @ the Hoover Public Library for more information and a schedule of events.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 6:30 pm

Chris and Idie Hastings @ The Plaza

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Talk about local food and their cookbook, Hot and Hot Fish Club Cookbook: A Celebration of Food, Family and Traditions. Book signing to follow.  
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Lunch and Learn - Harry Houdini's Life and Many Deaths

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Join us for a biography presentation of the man known as the King of Handcuffs. Learn about the master illusionist's life from desperate poverty to international stardom. All ages are welcome.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 12:30 pm

Artisans On the Plaza - Spinning a Good Yarn

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Join us as local artist, Victoria Moore details the history of spinning yarn and the various fibers available. She will also demonstrate spinning raw fibers into yarn which she uses to create unique felted purses and totes. This event is free and open to the public.
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 2:30 pm

Instrumentalist on the Plaza - Saxophonist Richard Daviston

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This event is free and open to the public. Call 444-7821 for more information.
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 2:30 pm

Coffee Tasting @ the Plaza

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Join us as Coffee-ol-ogy Coffee Café teaches how to couple coffee with food and deserts. Coffee tasting to follow. This event is free and open to the public.
Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2:30 pm

"Get out of the Drawer!"

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Hoover Public Library will host a writing workshop entitled “Get Out of the Drawer!” Creative nonfiction writer Lisa Plowman Dolensky presents a motivational writing workshop at the monthly Write Club meeting. Open to everyone.
Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 10:15 am

Coffee Tastings @ the Plaza

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Hoover Public Library presents Coffee Tastings @ the Plaza. Join us for a demonstration and lecture on brewing the perfect cup of coffee, presented by Coffee-ol-ogy Coffee Café. Coffee tasting to follow. Free and open to the public.
Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 2:30 pm