Auditorium

The auditorium is located on the first floor of the Main Library. After opening the exterior doors of the Main Library, immediately turn right. The auditorium is located straight ahead, at the end of the hallway. Learn more at hmcpl.org/main/auditorium

Huntsville Literary Association Salon

Location: Main Library
Date: Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 2:00pm - 4:45pm

The Huntsville Literary Association presents Dr. Monita Soni, who will present an homage to the magical poetry and art of Rabindra Nath Tagore, first Indian Nobel Laureate for literature.

Meet the Author: Jennifer Garlen

Location: Main Library Auditorium
Date: Friday, October 12, 2012 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Jennifer Garlen discusses her new book, “Beyond Casablanca: 100 Classic Movies Worth Watching.”  In an age of streaming video and booming DVD production, viewers have access to more old movies than ever before, but the number of choices can be staggering. "Beyond Casablanca" offers thoughtful reviews of 100 classic films worth watching, including silent and foreign pictures, musicals, dramas, comedies, Westerns, and even science fiction and horror. From cult classics to Oscar winners, readers will find movies for every taste and mood.

A Virtual Visit with Author J.K. Rowling

Location: Main Library Auditorium
Date: Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 11:00am - 12:15pm

On Thursday, October 11, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling will participate in a live virtual author visit to classrooms across America to discuss the world of Harry Potter including Pottermore, an exciting, free online experience that offers Harry Potter fans the chance to explore and discover exclusive new writing by J.K. Rowling as well as immerse themselves in other interactive content and community activities.

Vive le Livre Preview. Thomas Jefferson: American Perspectives

Location: Main Library Auditorium
Date: Monday, September 24, 2012 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

Get ready for Vive le Livre!

Jefferson enthusiast Cutter Hughes offers a perspective on the changing attitudes toward Thomas Jefferson in our nation’s history.

Cutter outlines Vive author Jon Meacham’s public thoughts on Jefferson, with a special nod to Meacham’s presidential biography, "Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power," available in November 2012.

Creepy Critters Live Animal Show with Animal Tales

Location: Main Library Auditorium
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 10:00am - 11:00am

Creepy Critters focuses on those less cuddly and icky creatures whose importance is often taken for granted. This program features arachnids, insects and snakes to illustrate that such undesirable critters serve an extremely important purpose to the environment. Participants will be allowed to get “hands-on” with several animals and all should walk away with a different view of these creepy critters.

HMCPL 4th Masquerade Ball

Location: Main Library
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 8:00pm - Sunday, October 21, 2012 - 12:00am

The Summer Reading Oracle has spoken: the theme for the annual Masquerade Ball is mythology!

Stamps and Stories of World War II

Location: Main Library
Date: Thursday, August 30, 2012 - 10:00am - 11:00am

“Stamps and Stories of World War II”

Thursday, August 30

10-11:00 a.m.

Main Library, 915 Monroe Street

Auditorium

Free of charge. No registration required.

 

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LearningQUEST presents "11 Years After 9/11" Lunch and Learn (Open to the Public)

Location: Main Library
Date: Friday, September 7, 2012 - 11:45am - 1:15pm

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Location: Main Library
Date: Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 9:00am - 3:30pm

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