BOOK NOOK W E L C O M E O U R N E W E S T P E D I A T R I C I A N
Books and Coffee Belong Together The current café inside the library, East 59, has recently opened a new branch in Hoover, and now in partnership with café owner Amber Tolbert, we are excited to announce our newest project inside their new location. We call it “Library in a Café.” Beginning this fall, the Hoover Library will offer remote pickup and programming at East 59 Cafe’s new location in the Village at Lee Branch on Highway 280. The pickup service is a self-service locker system.* Using this new system is simple. Put materials on hold by visiting our website, using our app or calling the library, and then just select “Remote Locker” as your pickup location. You will receive a notification when the Library Director materials arrive at the lockers. Once inside the café, our lockers are located to the left of the main counter. Swipe your library card, and your specific locker will pop open. You may also return materials at this location. Just follow the online instructions and use the door marked “Returns.” Locker access will be available during café hours: Monday- Friday 7 a.m.- 8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Remote programming will also feature weekly programs held in the café’s event space. Starting in September, we have children’s storytime (all ages) planned for every Tuesday with one of our talented storytellers. We are also planning special events for adults, teens and families, which will include book clubs, crafts, game nights and more. Coming in December, we will host a special storytime with Santa! For more information, please download our app or visit our newly updated website at hooverlibrary.org. Building an additional branch in East Hoover has been atop our wish list for many years, but until then our remote lockers and programming will provide convenience to our eastern residents and serve as our next step toward a new full branch in that area. Oh, and if I haven’t mentioned it already, East 59 offers sandwiches, soups and one of the best cups of coffee in the city. Yes, books and coffee really do belong together, and we are very excited about our café and library pairing. *The remote locker system was purchased with funds from a Library Services and Technology Act grant, administered by the Alabama Public Library Service, along with a 20-percent match from the City of Hoover.
Sarah Spencer, MD
Amanda Borden
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