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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.

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Have you seen our new catalog? It has better searching, better filtering, and better sharing. See it now at hmcpl.org/catalog or read more about the changes.

Some of these resources require you to log in with your library card and PIN before you can access them:

Get ebooks, audiobooks

Our Digital Media Zone offers downloadable e-books and audiobooks.

How to access: Log in at dmz.hmcpl.org with your library card and PIN.

Get music

Get DRM-free mp3s from Freegal Music -- yours to keep, forever.

How to access: Log in from this page with your library card and PIN.

Get books and more

Go to our catalog to search, renew your items, change your PIN, or place holds on items you want.

How to access: Search without logging in; log in at the catalog to manage your account.

Get information and research help

Alabama Virtual Library (AVL)

A collection of databases and online resources for Alabama residents.

Demographics Now
Business and demographics research

Fold3 (formerly Footnote)
Search history and genealogy databases as well as historical documents and photos.

Grzimek's Animal Life
Information about animals.

Heritage Quest
Search history and genealogy databases

Homework Alabama

Get free, online homework help from real tutors!

Learning Express Library
Skill-building resources, test preparation courses, and practice tests.

NoveList Plus
Get recommendations for your next read based on author or subject matter.

ReferenceUSA
Business and residential information for reference and research.

Rocket Languages
Learn a language at your own pace.

Library events and book suggestions - in your inbox!

Our NextReads service can help you find your next great read and keep up with library events too - all from the comfort of your inbox.

How it works: First, provide your email address, and pick which lists you want. Click 'subscribe' and then check your inbox for a confirmation email. Follow the directions in that email to confirm your subscription, and you'll be kept up-to-date on just the events and new books that interest you!

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HMCPL events and book clubs
Bailey Cove Book Clubs Events @ HMCPL	Friends of the Library Genealogy	Huntsville Library Foundation Kids' Events @ HMCPL	Sister 2 Sister / Brother 2 Brother What our book clubs are reading
New York Times bestsellers
Fiction Bestsellers	Nonfiction Bestsellers
Books for kids and young adults
Kids' Books	Picture Books	Teen Scene	Tween Reads
New non-fiction
Armchair Travel Biography and Memoir Business & Personal Finance	History & Current Events Home, Garden, and DIY	Mind and Body Fitness Nature and Science	Popular Culture Spirituality & Religion
New fiction
Audiobooks Christian Fiction Fantasy	Fiction A to Z Historical Fiction Horror	Mystery Romance	Science Fiction Thrillers & Suspense

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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.