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:
The youth services department of the Downtown Huntsville Library recently debuted their new set of literacy backpacks. These backpacks are available for check-out and function as portable literacy kits for caregivers and educators of young children.
Each of the six kits contains a selection of books and activities tailored to a specific subject. Check out the contents of each backpack below!
Theme: Colors
Theme: Farm
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.
A donation turned preservation project…
The third season of the Netflix series, "Stranger Things" was just released in time for the Independence Day and is a thrill ride of 80's nostalgia! Whether you've already binged the entire season in one day, are working through it slowly or haven't started it yet, we've curated some of our favorite library materials to fully immerse yourself in the world of "Stranger Things!" If you're looking to catch up, we have both the first and second seasons in the system as well as the officially licensed book and comic book that give you a look at even more of the back story of the peculiar events in Hawkins:
We are so excited to have Renasant Bank as our sponsor again for this summer's movie series at the Madison Public Library.
The movies will be on select Fridays. Bring your picnic blanket or chairs and join us on the patio! While we make every attempt to control the weather on movie nights, any decisions on rescheduling due to inclement weather will be made by 5:00 p.m. (but fingers crossed for beautiful weather each evening!) Also, if you are prone to bug bites, bring your bug spray!
Here is the schedule:
If you are like me, your "to-read" list is pretty ambitious, which is why I am still trying to get through last year's releases. Here is a great list of "not so new" summer reads to pick up while you are enjoying some down time (or air conditioning)......
The Last Cruise
by Kate Christensen
Mary B: A Novel
by Katherine J. Chen
