Paracord and More Paracord

Paracord is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of parachutes.  But now?  It is used for so much more!  Learn how to knot, twist, and tie it to create a bracelet or a keychain at Paracord Extravaganza on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.  Sign up begins tomorrow, 06/08/22, when you can register online or by calling the Teen desk at 205-444-7826.  If attending the program isn't enough for you, check out one of these books!

Crafting with Paracord: 50 Fun and Creative Projects Using the World's Strongest Cord by Chad Poole
Paracord Fusion Ties: Volume 1: Straps, Slip Knots, Falls, Bars & Bundles by J.D. Lenzen
Paracord Fusion Ties: Volume 2: Survival Ties, Pouches, Bars, Snake Knots & Sinnets by J.D. Lenzen
Paracord Project Inspirations by J.D. Lenzen
Paracords!: How to Make the Best Bracelets, Lanyards, Key Chains, Buckles, and More by Todd Mikkelsen

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It's time for books and blitzes at Hoover Public Library!  Football Family Fun is coming to the Plaza on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 1-4 p.m.  Test your skill with a football toss, a football video game, or play the blast-from

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Summer Reading is winding down, and school is just around the corner.  And the library is hosting two events for students that are entering a milestone year!

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Our sixth and final week of Summer Reading shows brings another new act to our Library Theatre stage!  Beat'n Path Rhythm Events is a family-fun celebration of rhythm, story and song with percussionist Dave Holland.  Get ready to

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Our fifth week of Summer Reading shows welcomes more newcomers to the Library Theatre stage!  New to us, now -- NOT new to wowing large audiences.  Tapping into their GRAMMY-winning original catalog from rapper and hip hop artist Secret Agent 23 Skidoo,

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Celebrate community helpers at our upcoming Day of Play on Saturday, July 8, 2023!  Visit the Kid Zone anytime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and explore a variety of imaginative play stations.  

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Since the library is closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 for Independence Day, we will not be hosting a performer that week.  But fear not!  We will still have something fun happening in our Library Theatre!  We'll be showing a couple of movies on the big screen -- recent releases based on popular ch

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