We are thrilled to announce that a new resource is available at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library! As of this August, the library will be offering the online brain training platform BrainHQ to patrons. This resource is free to all HMCPL cardholders thanks to the generous support from donors Dr. Noel and Betsy Estopinal.
But just what is BrainHQ, and what makes it such an important program?
There’s a party bumping at HMCPL! Our Baby Rave program kicked off last October, inspired by the viral children’s dance parties happening in other cities. We have space ready at the library, we have plenty of patrons with children ready to dance, all we needed was a local DJ, fun lights, and as many glow sticks as we could get to throw a unique event for children and caregivers alike.
“The goal of Baby Rave is to offer a free, fun activity for the entire family,” said Jude Mathias, Youth and Teen Services Librarian at the Madison Public Library. “Caregivers dancing with their young ones is a great bonding opportunity, and the unique, trendy nature of Baby Rave brings lots of people to our library that otherwise might never have noticed us!”
Are you looking to take a break from the endless doomscroll of the Internet? You can make your digital detox fun and easy by attending some of our library events! We know the online world can be a scary place, and that’s why we’ve worked to create events and opportunities that everyone can engage with alongside other members of their community!
We love programs that bring people together over something they can all enjoy. That’s why we created Speed Friending and Game On! Mashup, which meets at Beer Hog once a month. This event creates that inviting space for people to turn off their devices, get off Instagram, and play some games while making some new friends!
Have you ever wondered how your hometown experienced the Roaring Twenties? The Korean War? The hippie revolution? Do you want to learn more about what has made your city the way it is?
Most of us have had the desire to know more about where we came from, but finding easy-to-use resources for learning about local history can be a daunting task. If you are anything like me, the idea of having to dig through reels and reels of microfilm and read old records just to find something feels very intimidating.
Looking to start a garden? If you’re anything like me, the warmer weather has got me wanting to start up a flower patch again. The trouble is finding the best way to start and deciding which things to grow. What if I choose something wrong and nothing sprouts up? What if I waste money and time on plants that won’t grow in North Alabama? Don’t worry, the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library has been working to bring back the joy of gardening in a way that anyone can get involved.
