Huntsville-Madison County Library Foundation

08/25/2026

We’re grateful for the books, the readers, and the lasting impact she leaves behind.

Today, we remember Dolly Parton, a beloved storyteller, songwriter and lifelong champion of reading ❤️📚

Her love of books and learning inspired generations, and her words remind us that curiosity is something we never outgrow.

Thank you, Dolly, for filling the world with stories, music and a love of reading. You will be deeply missed.

08/25/2026

NEW VENUE!

Due to overwhelming interest, An Evening with Tayari Jones has moved to a larger venue at Alabama A&M University!

Tickets for our original location at North Huntsville Public Library sold out quickly, so we’re thrilled to move this special event to Alabama A&M University’s Clyde Foster Multipurpose Room so even more readers can join us. We’re incredibly grateful to AAMU for generously accommodating us!

We’re honored to welcome New York Times bestselling author Tayari Jones to Huntsville this October to celebrate her powerful new novel, KIN, an Oprah’s Book Club selection and one of The New York Times’ best novels of the year so far.

Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot today!
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08/17/2026

Long Live the Book!

We’re just one month away from our 40th annual Vive le Livre, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Join us on Wednesday, September 16, at 6 p.m. at the Jackson Center for an unforgettable evening featuring internationally bestselling author Mitch Albom.

Enjoy a reception, seated dinner, and keynote conversation with Mitch as we celebrate four decades of Vive le Livre and the incredible impact of the Huntsville Madison County Public Library.

We are so grateful to Redstone Federal Credit Union, our Presenting Sponsor, and the Ashburn Foundation, our Reception Sponsor, for helping make this special evening possible.

Come celebrate our wonderful library system and help support the programs, services, and resources that make HMCPL such a vital part of our community.

We’d love to see you there!
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08/14/2026

Last night was such a great reminder of what happens when you bring a bunch of people together who love books, authors, and libraries! 📚

We loved welcoming two bestselling authors to the South Huntsville Public Library as we celebrated Beatriz Williams's new novel, "When You Loved Me." Author Karen White led a meaningful conversation filled with thoughtful insights and a lot of laughs!

Thank you, Beatriz and Karen, for spending the evening with us, and thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Library Foundation. We love bringing our community together to celebrate books, authors, and libraries!

Stay tuned for more author and community events this fall!



Huntsville Madison County Public Library

08/06/2026

📚 Join us next Thursday, August 13, at 6:00 p.m. at the South Huntsville Public Library for an evening with New York Times bestselling author Beatriz Williams!

Beatriz will discuss her new novel, "When You Loved Me," in conversation with fellow New York Times bestselling author Karen White.

If you love romance and historical fiction, this is an event you won't want to miss. We hope you'll join us for a wonderful evening of books and conversation with two bestselling authors!

Tickets: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/uYfEnFL7j6BljPxzlGcE3Q

Event proceeds benefit YOUR library system!

Huntsville Madison County Public Library

08/03/2026

📅 Have you marked Saturday, November 7 on your calendar yet?

You won't want to miss the inaugural Great Big Book Festival at the Downtown Huntsville Public Library! This free, all-day celebration will bring together authors, book lovers, and anyone who enjoys all things literary.

Spend the day browsing a huge selection of bookish vendors, meeting local authors, enjoying free programs, and connecting with fellow readers.

We're thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Ariel Lawhon, author of "The Frozen River", as the festival's keynote speaker! Ariel will discuss her highly anticipated new novel, "The Pirate Queen", a sweeping historical adventure inspired by the legendary Irish heroine Grace O'Malley.

Our readers have checked out The Frozen River (physical copies) nearly 600 times, making Ariel one of HMCPL's most-loved historical fiction authors. We love bringing the authors you already love to Huntsville, and we can't wait to welcome her to the library!

📚 The Great Big Book Festival is free to attend. A ticket is required only for Ariel Lawhon's keynote event, and every ticket purchased benefits the Huntsville-Madison County Library Foundation, supporting programs, collections, and opportunities at YOUR library.

A special thank you to the Propst Family Foundation, the Presenting Sponsor of the inaugural Great Big Book Festival.

🎟️ For more information or to purchase your Ariel Lawhon ticket, please visit https://hmcpl.org/gbbf

07/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for "Are You Smarter Than a Librarian?!" We had a blast watching teams battle it out and proving that librarians and library supporters are a pretty smart bunch!

A huge thanks to The Beer Hog - Madison for hosting us and giving us the perfect spot for an evening of friendly competition and America 250 trivia!

The room was packed with people who love libraries, including 10 HMCPL librarians who joined the competition and put their knowledge to the test. We loved seeing library supporters and library staff come together for such a fun night!

We’re so grateful for everyone who played, cheered, volunteered, and supported the Library Foundation.

Thanks for making our first "Are You Smarter Than a Librarian?!" one for the books!

07/30/2026

From Salvador Dalí to Vincent van Gogh, the Triana Public Library's Homeschool Art(ist) Education series allows young patrons to explore the lives and techniques of some of history's most influential artists while creating artwork inspired by each one.

Watch the video to hear from Kim Holmes, Branch Manager of the Triana Public Library, as she shares why this program has become such a meaningful and impactful experience for children and families.

For more information and to view the full class schedule, visit: https://go.hmcpl.org/HomeschoolArtistEducation

We’re grateful for the opportunity to spotlight this program through the Video Grant Challenge with the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville.

Huntsville Madison County Public Library

07/27/2026

Kelly Rimmer was an absolute delight! We are so grateful she stopped by the South Huntsville Public Library yesterday, all the way from Australia!

Kelly's newest novel, "The Story Keeper", was released just last week, and we had a wonderful time celebrating this beautiful new book. A special thank you to Lorie Hubsher, Assistant Branch Manager of the South Huntsville Public Library, who did a phenomenal job moderating the conversation. Thanks, Lorie!

Many readers also know Kelly from her bestselling novel "The German Wife", which is set right here in Huntsville, making her visit even more special.

Thank you to the nearly 100 readers who joined us for the afternoon. A room full of book lovers is always the best place to be!

When you attend events like these, you’re not only getting the chance to meet bestselling authors and celebrate great stories, you’re also supporting the Library Foundation in ways that make a lasting impact. Thank you for helping us bring more unforgettable literary experiences to our library system!



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07/17/2026

Rep. Marilyn Lands led a special storytime at the Triana Public Library yesterday! She read "Dinosaurs in the Supermarket" to our young readers, and with the HMCPL’s Summer Reading theme, "Unearth a Story," there couldn’t have been a more perfect book for a roaring good time!

Thank you, Rep. Lands, for supporting the library and making such a tremendous impact on our youngest patrons!