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Jazz and jingle bells

Join us for a jazzy Christmas concert on Saturday, December 7, at the Main Library. The U.S. Army Materiel Command Four-Star Jazz Orchestra and the Rocket City Jazz Orchestra will perform.

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Meet the Author: Sena Jeter Naslund

Just in time for Christmas, New York Times bestseller Sena Jeter Naslund comes back to the Library to discuss her new book, The Fountain of St. James Court; or, Portrait of the Artist as an Old Woman: A Novel.
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Adult Craft Programs

From wearable art to romantic expressions, you'll find lots to love in our crafting classes for adults.
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Youth Craft Programs

Check out our crafting events for children and teens at our branches.
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Mental health matters

Marie Hodges will discuss mental health issues and substance abuse as part of our wellness series Health Matters @ Madison on Friday, December 13, at noon at the Madison Public Library.
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Alabama Girls Collaborative Project

The National Girls Collaborative Project is growing into Alabama. Help us launch the Alabama Girls Collaborative Project on Monday, December 9, at 1 p.m. at the Main Library downtown.
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Craft Expo

Artists and artisans from Madison County’s craft guilds will present demonstrations and works from their members on Saturday, January 11, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Main Library downtown.
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Shelf space just for you

Care to help us keep our books in order – plus our CDs, DVDs, etc? We’re launching a new volunteer program, Adopt-a-Shelf, aimed at keeping our materials in top display shape for our patrons.
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Artist's view of Fort Book

Local artist Cynthia Massey Parsons loves the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, she's expressed her feelings through her art.
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Health Forum: Flu

Dr. Susie Lynn talks about influenza and how to take care of yourself if the bug bites you on Tuesday, December 17, at 11 a.m. at the Main Library.
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Explore the history behind the magic

You can learn about the Renaissance traditions that inspired Harry Potter's magic in the exhibit “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine,” on view at the Main Library downtown through December 28. Admission is free.
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Explore the Civil Rights Movement in Huntsville

Fifty years ago, local African-American parents and their children integrated Huntsville’s all-white public schools. "On the Front Lines of History: Huntsville and the Civil Rights Movement" honors their courage and determination.
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Movies, TV shows added to digital services

You can check out popular movies and television shows from your Huntsville-Madison County Public Library without leaving home. HMCPL has joined the Library Ideas network of public library websites, which offers access to streaming movies and television content.