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The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library received a grant from The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). LSTA is the only federal program exclusively for libraries. It is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). With the funds provided by the grant, the Library is providing meaningful opportunities for school-aged children and teens throughout Madison County in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

We asked our librarians to recommend their favorite romance book for the month of February.

Before and Again

by Barbara Delinsky

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A Knight in Shining Armor

By Jude Deveraux

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Our youth librarians compiled this list of recommended children's titles in honor of Black History Month. 

Ada Twist, Scientist

by Andrea Beaty

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I Like Myself

by Karen Beaumont

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We are kicking off our new Librarian Book Club pick of the month. Each month, our librarians will select the "next bestseller" for you and/or your book club.

Our February selection is "Bowlaway" by Elizabeth McCracken. 

Release Date: February 5, 2019

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A sweeping and enchanting new novel from the widely beloved, award-winning author Elizabeth McCracken about three generations of an unconventional New England family who own and operate a candlepin bowling alley

February is Love your Library Month. Show your library some love by visiting during the month of February!

International Book Giving Day

February 1 -13

Bailey Cove Branch Library

Help Local Children Love Books by donating new or gently used children’s books at the Bailey Cove library to be given to a local organization that supports children and learning.

Caturday

Resolve to read more in 2019! We have many patrons who ask what their librarians are reading. We've compiled a list of books that we are looking forward to reading in 2019! 

Laurel Best, Executive Director

Good Riddance by Elinor Lipman

Release Date: February 5, 2019

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On Monday, January 7, 2019, Cecil Ashburn Drive will close for critical updates. Here is some handy information from the City of Huntsville on the project:

City's Cecil Ashburn Info Page

Restore our Roads

Happy New Year! This is the time of year where we reflect on our goals and aspirations and resolve to make changes. A great place to start is the library! Whether you want to pick up a new skill, brush up on your finances, or read up on health and meditation, your local branch has something for you. Welcome to Self-Improvement Month at the Huntsville Madison County Public Library!

Improve Yourself at Bailey Cove

Fridays in January at 11:00 am

Bailey Cove Branch Library

Join us this December to celebrate the holidays at the library! Whether it is a story time, a craft night, or live music, we have many programs that will delight the old and young alike. And the best part is that all of them (with the exception of a small supply fee for some), are FREE. 

Tween Time: Gingerbread Houses

December 2  2:00 p.m.

Madison Public Library

Libraries across the country are celebrating National Friends of the Libraries Week, October 21-27, 2018. Our Friends of the Library groups are vital in expanding our resources to better serve the community through fundraising, volunteer and program support and through advocacy. All 12 branches of the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library have a Friends group you can join. Here are five reasons why you should join today: