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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.

Required reading lists

If a school in Madison County has a required summer reading list, we'll post it here. If yours isn't listed, send it to lrobinson [at] hmcpl [dot] org and we'll post it here!

Elementary Schools

Heritage Elementary (rising 4th graders only)
Randolph School
Whitesburg Christian Academy

Middle Schools and Junior Highs

Huntsville city middle school
Madison city
Randolph School
Sparkman Middle:
- 6th grade: Loser by Jerry Spinelli
- 6th grade AP: Loser by Jerry Spinelli and Maze Runner by James Dashner
- 7th grade: Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff
- 7th grade AP: Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff and The True Confesssion of Charlotte Doyle by Ruth E. Avi
- 8th grade: Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- 8th grade AP: Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Kiss in Time by Alex Finn

High Schools

Book ideas for kids

Need book ideas for your kids? Try these award lists for ideas:

Kid-friendly mailing lists

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.