Explore your world in May!
We are celebrating the great outdoors during the month of May at our 12 locations! We have partnered with the Land Trust of North Alabama to bring you some great books on the outdoors, as well as some great programs. Check out one of these events, coming to you this month! For our full event calendar, please visit here.
May 3 and 17 · Sunset
Madison Public Library
Join us for a free movie on our patio! May 3- Captain Underpants; May 17- Shrek.
May Crafterwork – Painted Flower Pots
May 6 · 6:00 p.m.
Madison Public Library
Paint a small flower pot to brighten up your indoor or outdoor space and celebrate the return of beautiful weather to Alabama!
A History of Huntsville's Hotels and Motels
May 9 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Huntsville LIbrary
Special Collections- Third Floor
Special Collections staff member Thomas Hutchens will talk about the history of hotels and motels in Huntsville, beginning with the historic Green Bottom Inn.
Joe Cuhaj - Best Dog Hikes – Alabama
May 11 · 10:00 a.m.
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Joe Cuhaj will speak about his new book "Best Dog Hikes-Alabama". If weather and time allow, we may visit the South Huntsville Dog Park with Joe.
May 11 · 1:00 p.m.
Bailey Cove Branch Library
You have seen the Happy Trees on TV! Come make your own painting using the same easy skills!
May 14 and 28 · 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Huntsville Library
Join the Downtown Huntsville Library for our returning Summer Concert Series. Every other Tuesday at 6pm from May to September. 5/14 In the Mood Big Band
Visit Madison’s Greenway Trails with Madison Parks & Recreation
May 15 · 6:30 p.m.
Madison Public Library
Join Madison City Parks & Rec as they highlight the area’s beautiful Greenway trails.
May 18 · 1:00 p.m.
Madison Public Library
Learn about Philippine customs, traditions, and history, watch folk dance performances and a Philippine native attire fashion show, and participate in food sampling!
Paint Along with Cynthia Parsons
May 25 · 10:00 a.m.
Elizabeth Carpenter Public Library of New Hope
Join Cynthia Parsons to paint a pot of geraniums & a nearby watering can. Space is limited. Call now 256-723-2995.
May 28 · 6:00 p.m.
Tillman D. Hill Public Library of Hazel Green
Create a tin can planter and other spring crafts.