Huntsville - Madison County Public Library

This is the public's library. Our mission is to enrich the educational, recreational, and cultural life of our community through materials, information, and programs that foster a lifelong love of learning.

Eleanor Murphy Public Library is temporarily closed for repairs due to damages caused by flooding. Please use either the Bailey Cove or Main libraries for services. We apologize for your inconvenience. A firm re-opening date has not been established. Thank you.

Upcoming Friends of the Library events

Mark your calendar for the return of the Hertha Heller Forums and the 25 cents Book Sales, sponsored by the Friends of the Library!

College Readiness: Writing the College Essay Prep for college by attending our College Readiness Series, beginning with a workshop on writing essays for college applications on February 7.	Presidents' Day Concert The Four Star Jazz Orchestra of the U.S. Army Materiel Command Band and the Rocket City Jazz Orchestra return to the Library for an evening of big band music and dancing in celebration of President’s Day.	Black History Month 2012: Looking to the Future This year we're celebrating Black History Month with a variety of programs that not only reflect on our past, but look ahead to our future.
Sign-ups are open for Little Learners Workshop The Kiwanis Little Learners Workshop is back!	February Small Business Classes Two training opportunities for February! Improve both your presentation and business research skills.	Enter the HMCPL Tagline Contest! Tap into your creativity and submit up to three taglines in the HMCPL Tagline Contest January 30 - March 11!
Sign up for Audiobooks, Ebooks, and More! The Computer Training Center will be holding four more of its popular Audiobooks, Ebooks, and More! workshops in February.	Screwball Romantic Comedy Before the War Join us for a comprehensive exploration of screwball comedies made during the 1930s and early 40s.	Take Heart! Health Event Take Heart! We're here to help you get all the information you need to enjoy excellent heart health, on February 7.
Valentine's Day Painting @ Madison Join us on Friday, February 10, as we paint a Valentine's Day picture on 5"x7" canvas.

We're hiring!

Reference and Adult Services Clerk - Main

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OUR WEBSITE PURPOSE. We recognize that the nature of libraries is changing. We recognize that our online presence is as important as our physical locations. We seek to enrich our community through materials, information and programs that are accessible to all, and foster learning in environments that optimally serve our patrons.

Upcoming Events

See more events: for kids, for teens, for adults

Date	Time	Event name	Suitable for	Where
Mon, February 6, 2012	10:00am - 11:00am	Bailey Cove Classics: Metamorphosis	adults	Bailey Cove
Mon, February 6, 2012	10:00am - 12:00pm	What to do with the Mad that You Feel	adults, children	Madison
Mon, February 6, 2012	12:00pm - 1:00pm	Small Business Lunch & Learn: “"Speaking for a Change!”	adults	Main Library
Mon, February 6, 2012	3:00pm - 4:00pm	Family Craft Day	children, family-friendly	Madison
Mon, February 6, 2012	4:00pm - 5:00pm	Wacky Science Club at Bailey Cove	children, family-friendly	Bailey Cove
Mon, February 6, 2012	4:30pm - 6:30pm	LEGO Mania	children, family-friendly	Main Library
Mon, February 6, 2012	6:00pm - 8:30pm	Monday Movie Night: Screwball Comedies	adults, children, family-friendly, teens	Main Library
Tue, February 7, 2012	11:30am - 12:30pm	Crunch Time by Diane Mott Davidson	adults	Murphy
Tue, February 7, 2012	12:00pm - 1:00pm	Take Heart! Health Event	adults
Tue, February 7, 2012	4:30pm - 5:30pm	College Readiness: Writing the College Essay	teens	Main Library

Get a library card or AVL card!

Don't have a library card or AVL (Alabama Virtual Library) card? Find out if you're eligible, and download an application.

Art at your library

These local artists will display their work at the Atrium Art Gallery:

Hal Conkhite and Janice C. Byers: Huntsville Art League artists Mar 1 2012 - Apr 30 2012
various: Celebrating African-American Artists Feb 2 2012 - Mar 31 2012

Become a Friend.

A Friends membership helps support the library you love by putting books on our shelves. Find out more, and how to join, here.

Upcoming Friends of the Library events

College Readiness: Writing the College Essay

Presidents' Day Concert

Black History Month 2012: Looking to the Future

Sign-ups are open for Little Learners Workshop

February Small Business Classes

Enter the HMCPL Tagline Contest!

Sign up for Audiobooks, Ebooks, and More!

Screwball Romantic Comedy Before the War