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Put your future into play

“Discover Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference” turns learning into a game in a hands-on experience for the whole family. Explore the exhibit now through July 9 at the main Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, one of nine libraries nationwide selected to host it. Read more »

Unearth tons of fun

We’re not shallow when it comes to reading at HMCPL. We delve deeply into our books, and summer’s our favorite time for seriously fun reading. Join us for our Summer Reading 2013 programs: Dig into Reading for kids, Beneath the Surface for teens, and Groundbreaking Reads for adults. Read more »

Warsaw Uprising exhibit

An exhibition about the Warsaw Uprising during World War II is on display through May 26 on the third floor of the Main Library. Read more »

Open House at Bailey Cove

The Bailey Cove Public Library invites you to an open house on Monday, April 22, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the library, 1409 Weatherly Plaza S.E. Read more »

Listen to live music

Hear modern country from an up-and-coming new artist when the group Kristina Lynne & Friends performs on June 20 at 6 p.m.for the Thursday Evening Concerts @ the Library series in the Atrium of the Main Library. Read more »

Murphy FOL Spring Book Sale

The Murphy Friends of the Library Bookstore will hold a Spring Sale on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read more »

Forum: Bullying. What is it? How do we prevent it?

Join this Alabama Issues Forum, moderated by the David Mathews Center for Civic Life.

What are different approaches to managing Bullying, and how can our community make a difference?

Box dinners will be provided.  RSVP is required by July 11.

 

Thursday •July 18 •6-7:30pm

Main Library Auditorium

For more information, or to RSVP, contact Sophie Young at 256-532-2362.

Health Forum: Headache

Dr. Melissa DeBerry of Huntsville Hospital Physician Care gives an informative talk on what goes into headaches.

What kinds of headaches are there?  What treatments are available?

Tuesday * June 25 * 11-12Noon

Second Floor Events Room
Main Library

For more information, contact Sophie Young at 256-532-2362.
 

Meet the Author: Skip Tucker

Friendly fire — or murder?

Longtime political aide Skip Tucker discusses his first novel, Pale Blue Light, a historical fiction that dares ask if the shooting of Confederate Lt. Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was an accident, or if more sinister forces were involved.

“Pale Blue Light” was another, much lesser known nickname for Stonewall Jackson.  Skip discusses the setting of this Civil War spy thriller, as well as some of the personalities featured.

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Eleanor Murphy open house

To celebrate National Library Week, the Eleanor Murphy Library will hold an open house on Tuesday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Read more »

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