Friends of the Hoover Public Library

05/06/2026

It's that time again for the Friends' Spring Book Sale!

9 AM to 5:30 PM Friday, May 15
10 AM to 5:30 PM on Saturday, May 16

Theatre Level

04/21/2026

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The Warblers will perform a concert fundraiser benefitting the Friends of the Hoover Public Library, Thursday, April 30 at 7 pm.For ticket information visit the

04/17/2026

It's not too late to get your tickets to see the Warblers! They will be performing on Thursday, April 30 at 7PM. Tickets are only $30.

Support the best library in Alabama and enjoy some patriotic, spiritual, traditional and nostalgic singing!

Tickets are available at the box office or by calling (205) 444-7888.

03/29/2026

There's still time to get tickets for the Warblers, the Friends' annual fundraiser. They will be appearing at 7PM on Thursday, April 30 and tickets are only $30.

The Warblers Club is a men's chorus that specializes in traditional, spiritual, religious and patriotic numbers. In 2029 they look forward to celebrating their 100th anniversary!

The Warblers Club originated with the 1929 boys' glee club of Woodlawn High School in Birmingham. Come be entertained by wholesome music that you can tap your feet to - and support the Hoover Public Library in the bargain!

Tickets are available by visiting the box office, online at thelibrarytheatre.com or by calling (205) 444-7888.

03/14/2026

Don't forget to buy your tickets for The Warblers, this year's Friends fundraiser. Help us support the best library in Alabama with your purchase - and be pleasantly entertained in the bargain!

Showtime is 7 PM on Wednesday, April 30 and tickets are only $30.

The Warblers Club is a men's chorus whose roots originated with the 1929 boys' glee club of Woodlawn High School in Birmingham. Music performed by the Warblers includes traditional, spiritual, religious and patriotic numbers. In 2029 the club looks forward to celebrating its 100th anniversary!

Tickets are available by visiting the box office, online at thelibrarytheatre.com or by calling (205) 444-7888.

03/02/2026

Come see The Warblers on Wednesday, April 30. Showtime is 7 PM and tickets are only $30.

The Warblers Club is a men's chorus whose roots originated with the 1929 boys' glee club of Woodlawn High School in Birmingham. In the mid-1970s the Warblers ceased to exist and in 1988 a group of Woodlawn Warblers alumni reformed the chorus for a reunion show held at the Alabama Theatre.

Today the membership includes many men who participated with the Warblers during their high school days. Music performed by the Warblers includes traditional, spiritual, religious and patriotic numbers. In 2029 the club looks forward to celebrating its 100th anniversary!

The Friends invite you to this year's fundraiser of the Warblers. Tickets are available by visiting the box office, online at thelibrarytheatre.com or by calling (205) 444-7888.

02/27/2026

Spring is (almost!) here: got questions about gardening tips? Ralph Yeilding, Master Gardener and former 40-year attorney, will be on hand at our March 2nd meeting on the Plaza to discuss gardening in public places, and also will discuss his efforts to rid the Red Mountain Expressway of litter.

Also, the nominating committee will present the slate of officers for the 2026-27 club year.

So come join us Monday, March 2 on the Plaza at 10 AM for business - and pleasure!

02/25/2026

Ariel Lawhon is one of the featured authors presenting at this year's Southern Voices author conference to be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Lawhon is a New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction celebrated for blending rich research with powerful storytelling. Her works have been selected for the Good Morning America Book Club, Book of the Month and other national reading programs. Her books, which include The Frozen River, Code Name Helene, and I was Anastasia, have been translated into numerous languages and praised for their emotional depth and strong female protagonists.

She lives with her husband and four sons outside Nashville, Tennessee.

Southern Voices, a celebration of writing, music and art, runs through February 25-28, 2026. For more information, visit southernvoices.info.

02/18/2026

Megan Abbott is one of the featured authors at this year's Southern Voices author conference, to be held Saturday, February 28, 2026.

She is the Edgar Award-winning author of several acclaimed thrillers, and her work is known for its psychological tension and sharp insight into human desire. She is co-creator and showrunner of the television series "Dare Me," based on her novel, and has written for HBO's" The Deuce."

A Detroit native, Abbott earned her Ph.D. in English and American Literature from New York University.

She lives and writes in New York.

Southern Voices, a celebration of writing, music and art, will be held from February 19, 25-28, 2026. For more information, visit southernvoices.info.

02/15/2026

Katherine Center is one of the featured authors at this year's Southern Voices author conference, to be held Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Katherine Center is a New York Times bestselling author known for her heartwarming, funny and deeply human novels about resilience and joy. Her books have been called "comfort reads" and her novel "The Lost Husband" was adapted into a hit Netflix film, and "Happiness for Beginners" followed as a Netflix Original in 2023.

She lives with her husband, two children and dog in Houston, Texas.

Southern Voices, a celebration of writing, music and art, will be held February 19, 25-28, 2026. For more information, visit southernvoices.info.