Title: Get a Life, Chloe Brown
Author: Talia Hibbert
Release Date: November 5, 2019
Talia Hibbert, one of contemporary romance’s brightest new stars, delivers a witty, hilarious romantic comedy about a woman who’s tired of being “boring” and recruits her mysterious, sexy neighbor to help her experience new things—perfect for fans of Sally Thorne, Jasmine Guillory, and Helen Hoang.
We are celebrating small businesses this month! November is National Entrepreneurship Month and it is also Small Business Saturday (November 30). Your public library is a great resource if you are either looking to start a small business or looking for ways to showcase your business through our markets.
Check out what we are doing at your local library during November:
Saturday, November 16, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Showers Center Library
Saturday, October 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Spooktober Horror Movie Marathon
Downtown Huntsville Library
Thursday, October 24 at 5:30 p.m.
Madison Public Library
Saturday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m.
Triana Public Library
Saturday, October 26 at 8:00 p.m.
Parents, teachers, caregivers and other concerned citizens will have two opportunities to learn more about human trafficking this month at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library. The North Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force will present on the topic at the following locations:
Tuesday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the Madison Public Library
Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Downtown Huntsville Library (second floor events room).
We are so excited about our October book club pick! The authors, Judy Christie and Lisa Wingate, will here for a special Community Conversation with the Huntsville Library Foundation on October 29. More information may be found here.
Before and After: The Incredible Real-Life Stories of Orphans Who Survived the Tennessee Children's Home Society by Judy Christie and Lisa WingateRelease Date: October 22
The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library has a book club for every level and interest, across its 12 locations. We wanted to highlight some of our more unique/popular adult book clubs across the system.
Here are 5 book clubs that you should check out if you are looking for a group of like-minded individuals:
Fantasy Flight Book Club
Meets: Das Stahl Bierhaus; 7914 Memorial Parkway SW (Sponsored by the Eleanor Murphy Library)
When: First Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Book Picks: Science fiction and fantasy
For people who like: structure but in a fun setting, friendly conversation, good beer.
NEW: High Octane Book Club
Our Librarian Book Club pick for September is a new release by one of our librarians' favorite authors, Ann Patchett.
"The Dutch House" promises to be a bestseller, so place your hold today!
Release Date: September 24, 2019
From Goodreads:
It is only 32 days until it is officially fall. If you are more of a summer person, we have a book list that will extend the season of sand and sun for you (aside from the Alabama temps!)
The Friends We Keep
By Jane Green
The Wedding Party
By Jasmine Guillory
Our August Librarian Book Club pick is a novel set in North Alabama....."Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe," by Heather Webber
Release Date: July 16, 2019
From Goodreads:
Heather Webber's Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe is a captivating blend of magical realism, heartwarming romance, and small-town Southern charm.
Nestled in the mountain shadows of Alabama lies the little town of Wicklow. It is here that Anna Kate has returned to bury her beloved Granny Zee, owner of the Blackbird Café.
CELEBRATE SUMMER READING AT THE DAVIDSON CENTER
Huntsville-Madison County Public Library hosts a free family event
The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) is celebrating another successful year of summer reading with a free family event from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26 at the Davidson Center located at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.
