Main Library

Ponypalooza at Main

Location: Main Library
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

 

Attention, Everypony! All pony fans, bronies and pegasisters won't want to miss Ponypalooza at the Main Library downtown!

Saturday, April 13th at 1PM will be a chance to meet the illustrator of the sensationally popular bestselling comic and Madison resident Andy Price!

Virtual Field Trip: Spring Break Beach Trip!

Location: Main Library
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm

It's Spring Break, so let's go to the Beach! Virtually, that is.  We'll be visiting with Rangers and kid hosts from the National Park Service as they talk about the islands in the Gulf of Mexico, how they track the animals and plants on those islands, and how influences from nature and humans (including the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill) have changed the seashore.   This event is perfect for kids in grades 3 and up.

Preview of Alabama Youth Ballet's Sleeping Beauty

Location: Main Library
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

 

Join our Pajamatime Storytime group for a very special preview of Alabama Youth Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty.   Dancers will show off costumes, talk about the story, and show some of the beautiful ballet moves from the production.

Birthday Party Storytime

Location: Main Library
Date: Monday, March 11, 2013 - 10:00am - 10:30am

 

Its Ms. Lexie’s birthday and we’re using that as an excuse to PARTY!!!  We’ll read books about birthdays, sing songs about birthdays, make party hats, and eat cake.  You won’t want to miss this Birthday Party for EVERYONE! 

Library Board Meeting

Location: Main Library
Date: Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Please note: the Library Board meeting date has changed for February. Meeting time and location remain the same.

Special Edition of the Super Duper Science Club: Soap Monsters!

Location: Main Library
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm

 

Ever wonder what happens when you put a bar of Ivory Soap into the microwave?  You’ve seen it on Pinterest, now experience it in person!  We’ll be blowing up bars of Ivory Soap in our Science Club and Ms. Lorena will explain why this happens.

Book Fair Event: Meet the Author! Heather Montgomery

Location: Main Library
Date: Monday, January 28, 2013 - 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Heather Montgomery will visit the Main Library on Jan. 28 at 4:30pm to meet kids and sign copies of her book, Wild Discoveries: Wacky New Animals (available in our Scholastic Book Fair!)

Black History Month AAMU Choir Concert

Location: Main Library
Date: Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Alabama A&M University choir puts on a concert directed by Dr. Horace Carney.

Civil Rights Bus Tour to Birmingham

Location: Main Library
Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 7:45am - 5:00pm

Enjoy a lecture by Dr. Sonnie Hereford en route to Birmingham, lunch at Niki’s West (extra cost), a 16th Street Baptist Church tour, and a self-guided tour at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Cost is $39, under 65; $35 over 65, and covers bus and entrance fees. A trip liability waiver is required.  Co-sponsored by Huntsville-Madison County Public Library and LearningQUEST.  Contact Sophie Young at 256-532-2362 for more information.

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