Guntersville Public Library

09/04/2026

09/01/2026

Did you know that September is the American Library Association's Library Card Sign-Up Month? If you need a card at the Guntersville Library all you need to do is come by the front desk and show a valid ID and current address, cards are available to all ages and are free for anyone who lives or works in Marshall County! 📚

08/26/2026

ALA is heartbroken at the passing of country music legend, cultural icon, and champion of literacy Dolly Parton.

Dolly’s award-winning Imagination Library initiative, inspired by her father’s inability to read or write, has put hundreds of millions of free books into the hands of children across America and was considered by her to be one of her greatest achievements.

“We’re giving books to kids who wouldn’t have a chance to get them otherwise,” she told American Libraries in a 2018 interview. “A lot of people think this is just for poor children—it’s for all children. It’s important to get books into the hands of any child that we can.”

ALA was proud to confer Dolly with an honorary lifetime membership, the Association’s highest honor, in 2023 for her lasting impact on librarianship, libraries, and the communities they serve.

Dolly was also part of ALA’s Celebrity READ campaign, in which she holds a copy of 'The Little Engine That Could.'

“I’ve always related to that book because I’m the little engine that did!” she said.

Thank you, Dolly. ❤️

08/14/2026

Have you missed storytime? We have! Storytime returns this coming Wednesday, August 19, at 10:30am

08/13/2026

Silver Skein Society presents "Kinky Boots" Thursday, August 20th @ 6:00.

Join a new kind of fiber arts club. Settle in at the library for a cozy movie night of crafting.
We provide the movie, comfy seating, and snacks; you bring your crochet or knitting project.

New members of any skill level are always welcome. Share with your local fiber artist friends.
We meet every Third Thursday of the month.

08/05/2026

Congratulations to all of our Summer Reading kids & teen winners, plus a bonus little sister who was jealous of her older siblings getting a picture taken! 😂She had a lovely fox stuffie to show off. Thank you to everyone who participated—it's great to have so many amazing readers in our program!

08/04/2026

Congrats to Tiffany! Winner of the Adult Summer Reading Grand Prize.
Thank you to all who read/reviewed and attended programming!

07/21/2026

Retrieved! This last book was "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien!
For more chances to win the Summer Reading Grand Prize, visit guntersvillelibrary.org/summerreading, submit reviews of your summer reads by July 31st at midnight. The winner will be chosen and contacted the following Tuesday, August 4th.

Last riddle of the summer! Think you've solved it? Be the first to give the correct answer at the circulation desk and the special edition of this classic novel is yours to keep. Plus, you're entered to win the Adult Summer Reading Grand Prize.
Kindle Paperwhite
JBL Tune 720BT Headphones
LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebook
Japanese Gel Pens
Canvas Tote Bag

The title will be revealed once the book is retrieved.

07/19/2026

Thank you to Lauren Denton, Friends of the Library, and everyone that came out yesterday! We had a wonderful morning meeting and hearing about this Alabama author’s journey into writing and publication.

If you missed the event but would still like a signed copy of her book, “A Place to Land,” we still have a few copies here at the library for sale.

Please consider joining our Friends of the Library! Among some perks like early entry into the yearly book sales, your membership supports the library and helps fund events like this. Stop by the library for an application and join the Friends today!

07/18/2026

Some Adult Summer Reading book reviews from our community! Our patrons have been busy reading this summer, and every book review left on our summer reading page (link below) is an entry to win the Grand Prize!
Kindle Paperwhite
JBL Tune 720BT Headphones
LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebook
Japanese Gel Pens
Canvas Tote Bag

You still have two weeks to read/listen and submit your reviews by Friday, July 31st at midnight. The winner will be chosen and contacted Tuesday, August 4th.

Happy Reading, and Good Luck!

guntersvillelibrary.org/summerreading