The Friends of the Huie Library

08/31/2026

📚✨ Monday KidLit & Teen Treats! ✨📚

Today’s picks have a little something for everyone! 🐧🌊🌙

🐧 KidLit Pick: Mr. Popper’s Penguins — A classic, funny adventure featuring one very unexpected penguin-filled household!

🌊 Teen Pick: Refugee by Alan Gratz — Three powerful stories of young people fleeing danger and searching for safety. A moving, unforgettable read.

🌙 Bonus Classic: The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare — Secrets, friendship, and finding where you belong make this Newbery Medal winner a timeless favorite.

Which one are you adding to your TBR list? 👀📖

Come check them out at William Bradford Huie Library! 💙📚

08/24/2026

Check out the library for your young readers!

08/21/2026

🌊☀️ Flip into Friday! ☀️🌊

If you’re not ready to say goodbye to summer just yet, neither are we! This week’s recommendations are full of sunshine, beach houses, romance, and all the delicious drama that makes a summer read so much fun. 📚💙

Whether you’re headed to the beach or just wishing you were, we’ve got a stack waiting for you at the William Bradford Huie Library!

📖 One Golden Summer — Carley Fortune
📖 One Italian Summer — Rebecca Serle
📖 Breakfast at the Beach House — Judith Keim
📖 Beach House — Kristy Woodson Harvey

Come find your next summer escape! 🌴✨

08/14/2026

📚✨ Flip into Friday! ✨📚

Need a good book to get lost in this weekend? We’ve got a few suggestions waiting for you! 👀

From a mysterious stolen treasure, to a charming small-town story, to a trip to space 🚀—there’s a little something for every kind of reader on this shelf!

Stop by the William Bradford Huie Library and flip into your next great read! 💕📖

08/12/2026

08/07/2026

📚 Meet the Heart of Huie Library ❤️

We've reached our final Meet the Heart of Huie Library spotlight, and today we're introducing Sarah!

If you've spent time at William Bradford Huie Library, there's a good chance you've met Sarah! Whether she's helping patrons find their next great read, planning children's programs, creating book displays, or pitching in wherever she's needed, Sarah wears many hats and loves helping make the library a welcoming place for everyone.

Here's a little more about her!

📚 Role at Huie Library:
Official title: Librarian Assistant

Unofficial title: Children’s Librarian (Sarah is in charge of children’s programming, digital content creator, and decorating)

📖 Currently Reading:
In His Eyes by Stephania H. McGee and The Rivalry Reset by Amy Lea

📚 Favorite Book:
Picture book: Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans

Kid’s chapter book: The Ballad of Lucy Whipple by Karen Cushman

Adult fiction: There’s too many to choose from!! A Happier Life by Kristy Woodson Harvey

📍 Favorite Place to Read:
You can find me reading on my back deck or my front porch!

☕ Favorite Reading Drink or Snack:
I don’t like to eat while I read, but I do love a good cup of coffee or a cool, crisp glass of sweet tea.

✨ Fun Fact:
When I travel, I like to take fun photos with statues and visit cemeteries.

❤️ What is your favorite part of serving the Hartselle community through Huie Library?
“My favorite part is the friendships and connections I’ve built with patrons!"

📖 What do you hope every visitor feels when they walk through our doors?
“We do our best to cater to our patrons’ needs and interests."

Thank you for following along with our Meet the Heart of Huie Library series this week! We hope you've enjoyed getting to know the people behind the shelves. Whether you're stopping in for a book, a program, or just to say hello, we're always happy to see you at William Bradford Huie Library!

08/07/2026

She is friendly, helpful and creative. She puts the library first. What a great asset to the library.

📚 Meet the Heart of Huie Library ❤️

Our Meet the Heart of Huie Library spotlight continues today with Michelle!

While much of Michelle's work happens behind the scenes, she plays an important role in helping guide William Bradford Huie Library and supporting the team that serves our community each day.

Here's a chance to get to know her a little better!

💼 Role at Huie Library:
Library Manager

📚 Favorite Book or Author:
Oathbound and Oathbreakers by Mercedes Lackey

📖 Currently Reading:
The Journal of a Thousand Years by C.J. Archer

☕ Favorite Reading Drink or Snack:
Summer-Cherry limeade

Winter-Hot cocoa
✨ Fun Fact:
I have seven children, and I love to sew and bake!

💛 What do you enjoy most about being part of Huie Library?
“Currently it is getting to be on the design team for the new library!"

🌟 What do you hope people know about the library?
“We are here to serve our community! I am so excited that Hartselle is going to get a new library. We will be able to expand our programming and meet the needs of our growing community!"

Thank you, Michelle, for the leadership and support you provide to William Bradford Huie Library. Your work behind the scenes helps make our library a welcoming place for the entire community.

Come back tomorrow as we wrap up our Meet the Heart of Huie Library series with one more member of our amazing team!

08/06/2026

Something new at the library. Go by and check them out.

08/04/2026

📚 **Meet the Heart of Huie Library** ❤️

Our librarian spotlight series continues today as we introduce you to **Alex!**

Alex is one of the friendly faces you'll find here at William Bradford Huie Library, always ready to help you find your next great read, answer your questions, or simply brighten your day.

💛 **Role at Huie Library:**
Assistant Librarian (adult art classes, collections management, decorating)--and fun fact: Alex has her Master's Degree in Library and Information Studies!

📚 **Favorite Book:**
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid and Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco

📖 **Currently Reading:**
Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes and The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

☕ **Favorite Reading Drink or Snack:**
Spearmint tea (no sugar or cream)

📍 **Favorite Place to Read:**
Her couch

✨ **Fun Fact:**
If Alex is not reading, she's playing Disney's Dreamlight Valley. Disney is her favorite hobby, and she has been to half of all the Disney Parks around the world!

When asked what she loves most about working at Huie Library, Alex shared:

*"I enjoy sharing my love for books with patrons."*

And when asked what makes our library special, Alex said:

*"The friendships I have made through coworkers and patrons make this a special place."*

We're so thankful to have Alex as part of the Huie Library family! If you see Alex around the library, be sure to say hello—we're sure she'd love to help you discover your next favorite book. 💙

Come back tomorrow as we continue introducing the wonderful people who make Huie Library feel like home!