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E-readers for you

You want to check out that new e-book at the library, but you don’t have an e-reader. No problem. Now you can check out the e-reader, too.

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Youth Craft Programs

Check out our crafting events for children and teens at our branches.
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Good gifts from Koha

Koha is a Māori, or native New Zealand, word that refers to a gift-giving custom. At the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, it’s also the name of our new library services platform. Koha goes online on March 18.
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Douglas Stoffer, Photographer and Author, to visit the Madison Library

Douglas Stoffer, local author of Reflections, A Photographic Journey in Black and White, will talk about his work on Monday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Madison Library.
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Here, There, and Everywhere

The physical laws of the universe work the same on Earth as they do on the other side of the galaxy. Find out more in the NASA exhibit Here, There, and Everywhere, on view on the second floor of the Main Library downtown March 5-30.
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Expect a Lovely Day

The Sister 2 Sister Brother 2 Brother Book Club presents bestselling author Lutishia Lovely and her alter-ego Zuri Day in a two-for-one author event on Saturday, March 15, at 2 p.m. at the Main Library downtown.
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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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Helping young adults with special needs

Amanda Clardy from Huntsville Hospital will discuss services available to young adults with special needs in our community on Friday, March 7, at noon during the Health Matters @ Madison program at the Madison Public Library.
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Become a smarter investor

Are you ready to rev up your finances in 2014? HMCPL can improve your money savvy and investing know-how through our Mind Your Money program for beginning investors.
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Bond ... James Bond: The Connery Years

"From Russia with Love" continues our James Bond film series on Monday, March 3, at 6 p.m. at the Main Library downtown.
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Read Shakespeare with us

Our annual Community Read program focuses on William Shakespeare and his works throughout the month of April. All branches will host events centered on this theme. We’ll also offer a series of special presentations and speakers.
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Book sale at Bessie K. Russell Library

The Bessie K. Russell Public Library will hold a book sale on March 7 and 8 during regular library hours.
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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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Writing Good Books That Sell

TOR/Forge editor Whitney Ross and USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Lang give tips on on how to strengthen your writing and get your book noticed by agents, editors, and readers on Sunday, June 15, at 2 p.m. at the Main Library downtown.