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WON'T YOU BE A FRIEND OF THE LIBRARY?
Friends of the Library (FOL) is a national organization devoted to supporting local libraries. In Madison County we promote the interests of the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) and its related libraries in community activities and in funding. FIND US ON FACEBOOK: Friends of the Library, Huntsville Main.
IT'S FUN TO BE A FRIEND!
Enjoy these perks:
- The company of books and book lovers
- The library newsletter, Cover to Cover, containing library news and services
- Two members-only 50 percent-off sales in June and October
- Reminder e-mails before borrowed library materials are due
- Membership dues fund programs and equipment at HMCPL libraries.
THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOKSTORE
The Bookstore is the Friends' primary source of funding. All revenue goes to the library. The Bookstore, located left of the entrance foyer at the Main Library, is operated entirely by volunteers.
IMAGINE clearing your home of the things that take up needed space.
DONATE your gently used items and reclaim that space!
WE NEED BOOKS -- all kinds, including reference books and foreign language -- AUDIO-VISUALS -- movies (DVD and VHS), books-on-tape, music (CDs and vintage records), video games -- MAGAZINES and comics!
VOLUNTEERS roll up their sleeves!
Inquire at the Bookstore or establish your interest in volunteering by phoning the Bookstore (256-532-5986). You must be a Friends member to work in the Bookstore.
BARGAIN DAYS
The next 25 CENT BOOK SALE is SATURDAY, AUGUST 10. Thousands of books are sold for 25 cents each in the Main Library Auditorium from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Special 50-percent off sales for Friends members are held in the spring and the fall.
Friends of the Library in the branches
| Branch | When? |
|---|---|
| Bailey Cove | Call 256-881-0257 for meeting times. |
| Gurley | TBA |
| Hazel Green | Call 256-828-9529 for meeting times. |
| Madison | 2nd Tuesday |
| Monrovia | 1st Monday |
| Murphy | 3rd Tuesday |
| New Hope | 3rd Monday |
| Russell |
Call 256-859-9050 for meeting times. |
Upcoming Friends Events
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New Hope Friends of the Library: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 12:30pm, Elizabeth Carpenter Public Library of New Hope
Monthly meeting for the Friends of the Elizabeth Carpenter (New Hope) Library.
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Friends of the Bailey Cove Library: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:00am, Bailey Cove Branch Library
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Bailey Cove Library.
Odd numbered months (Jan, March, May, etc.): we will meet the second Thursday at 6:30PM. Even numbered months (Feb, April, June, etc.): we will meet the second Friday at 10:00AM. -
New Hope Friends of the Library: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 12:30pm, Elizabeth Carpenter Public Library of New Hope
Monthly meeting for the Friends of the Elizabeth Carpenter (New Hope) Library.
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Eleanor Murphy Friends of the Library Meeting: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 11:30am, Eleanor E. Murphy Branch Library
Monthly Friends of the Library meeting
All are invited to attend.



