South Huntsville Public Library

Get your craft on this fall! Teens ages 12-18 can join us in the Kids Classroom at South Huntsville Library for a new activity each week. No prior experience required, and all supplies are provided in this free program. This class is first come first served as supplies are limited.
This week we will practice our chef skills and design and assemble no bake cup trifles.

Local Event: Teen Craft: Cup Trifles

Madison County

Huntsville

Alabama

Teen Craft: Cup Trifles

Get your craft on this fall! Teens ages 12-18 can join us in the Kids Classroom at South Huntsville Library for a new activity...

Madison Public Library

The Auditorium opens at 6:00 p.m. and the movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Food and drink are allowed in the auditorium during the film. &nbsp;We will be watching this film in Japanese with English subtitles.

Local Event: Anime Matinee (At Night!)

Anime Matinee (At Night!)

The Auditorium opens at 6:00 p.m. and the movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Food and drink are allowed in the auditorium during the...

The city of Huntsville was the site of many firsts in the state during the Civil Rights Movement. We will take a look into the history of Huntsville’s Community Service Committee and the brilliant actions of local Civil Rights leaders. The presentation will highlight a historical collection of Community Service Committee material held in the archive of HMCPL Special Collections.&nbsp;
Presented by HMCPL Special Collections Manager Cait Monroe
The sessions will be lunch and learn, so bring your own meal to enjoy. &nbsp;

Local Event: America 250: The Civil Rights Movement in Huntsville

America 250: The Civil Rights Movement in...

The city of Huntsville was the site of many firsts in the state during the Civil Rights Movement. We will take a look into the...

America 250: The Civil Rights Movement in Huntsville

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library

Celebrate a full day of reading, writing, and connection at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library! We’re thrilled to present the inaugural Great Big Book Festival on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the <a href="https://hmcpl.org/downtown" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Downtown Huntsville Public Library</a>. This exciting new all-day event brings together authors, book lovers, and anyone who enjoys all things literary. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new stories, meet fellow readers, and connect at Your Library.
The GBBF features a robust lineup of free programming, including an author panel, book signings, and a selection of bookish vendors.Our ticketed keynote event with best-selling author Ariel Lawhon&nbsp;has sold out for both the 12:30 p.m. and the 3:00 p.m. time slots. You can, however, join our Waiting List here:<a href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/7KpzZx4G3g39bnxPImRhZw?_gl=1*1qo7cq8*_gcl_au*MTIwODQzMTg1NC4xNzg4MTk5ODM5LjE3MTkyMzM0ODguMTc5MjAxOTkwMy4xNzkyMDIyMzYxLjE2OTE4ODI3ODIuMTc5MTk5OTM4Ni4xNzkyMDIyMzYx" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/7KpzZx4G3g39bnxPImRhZw?_gl=1*1qo7cq8*_gcl_au*MTIwODQzMTg1NC4xNzg4MTk5ODM5LjE3MTkyMzM0ODguMTc5MjAxOTkwMy4xNzkyMDIyMzYxLjE2OTE4ODI3ODIuMTc5MTk5OTM4Ni4xNzkyMDIyMzYx</a>
For more information, please email <a href="mailto:GBBF@hmcpl.org?subject=Great%20Big%20Book%20Festival">GBBF@hmcpl.org</a>

Local Event: The Great Big Book Festival

The Great Big Book Festival

Celebrate a full day of reading, writing, and connection at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library! We’re thrilled to...

Celebrate a full day of&nbsp;reading, writing, and connection&nbsp;at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library!&nbsp;Join us Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Downtown Huntsville Public Library for the Great Big Book Festival, featuring local authors, artisan vendors, literary activities, exhibits and more.
Our ticketed keynote event with&nbsp;best-selling author Ariel Lawhon has sold out for both the 12:30 p.m. and the 3:00 p.m. events, however you can join our Waiting List here:<a href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/7KpzZx4G3g39bnxPImRhZw?_gl=1*1qo7cq8*_gcl_au*MTIwODQzMTg1NC4xNzg4MTk5ODM5LjE3MTkyMzM0ODguMTc5MjAxOTkwMy4xNzkyMDIyMzYxLjE2OTE4ODI3ODIuMTc5MTk5OTM4Ni4xNzkyMDIyMzYx" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/7KpzZx4G3g39bnxPImRhZw?_gl=1*1qo7cq8*_gcl_au*MTIwODQzMTg1NC4xNzg4MTk5ODM5LjE3MTkyMzM0ODguMTc5MjAxOTkwMy4xNzkyMDIyMzYxLjE2OTE4ODI3ODIuMTc5MTk5OTM4Ni4xNzkyMDIyMzYx</a>
Learn more at&nbsp;HMCPL.org/GBBF.
The Great Big Book Festival is made possible through the generous support of our Presenting Sponsor, the Propst Family Foundation, the Huntsville Madison County Library Foundation, and Hoopla Digital.
#GreatBigBookFestival&nbsp;#GBBF2026&nbsp;#HMCPL&nbsp;#HuntsvilleAL

Local Event: Great Big Book Festival

Great Big Book Festival

Celebrate a full day of reading, writing, and connection at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library! Join us Saturday,...

Stitches for Love is a group of knitters and crocheters that use our gifts and talents to serve the community. Help make washcloths for Shower Up, Knitted Knockers for breast cancer survivors, chemo caps, baby hats and baby blankets.
We meet the first Saturday of every month in the Creative Commons. For more information, please contact Susan (256-457-7681) or Sherry (256-653-6027).

Local Event: Stitches of Love

Stitches of Love

Stitches for Love is a group of knitters and crocheters that use our gifts and talents to serve the community. Help make...

Monrovia Public Library

Prepare for winter weather by stocking up on new-to-you puzzles.
Looking for a new puzzle to put together? From 12-4 you can drop off old puzzles and swap them for new ones. All ages welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:monrovia@hmcpl.org">monrovia@hmcpl.org</a> with any questions.&nbsp;

Local Event: Fall Puzzle Swap

Fall Puzzle Swap

Prepare for winter weather by stocking up on new-to-you puzzles.
Looking for a new puzzle to put together? From 12-4 you can...

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a craft inspired by indigenous art!
Ages 8+ can create their own quill art using pipe cleaners instead and take home their unique work of art. Supplies will be provided.&nbsp;

Local Event: Quill Art

Quill Art

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a craft inspired by indigenous art!
Ages 8+ can create their own quill art using...

Work on your writers craft! Teens ages 12-17 can join us in the Kids Classroom at South Huntsville Library most Mondays for a writers hangout. In this laid back group for young writers, teens can do the following: work on their writing in a group setting; do writing exercises; discuss their writing or writing in general with other teens; receive feedback on a 3-6 page typed, double-spaced &amp; printed excerpt of their writing. This is not a writing class, but a chance work on writing while engaging with peers.
Please note: there will be no meeting December 21 &amp; 28, sessions will resume January 4.

Local Event: Teen Writers Hangout

Teen Writers Hangout

Work on your writers craft! Teens ages 12-17 can join us in the Kids Classroom at South Huntsville Library most Mondays for a...

Four Speed Puzzling rounds in October produced four winning teams! Now they assemble for the Speed Puzzling Championship! Spectators welcome!&nbsp;

Local Event: Speed Puzzling Championship

Speed Puzzling Championship

Four Speed Puzzling rounds in October produced four winning teams! Now they assemble for the Speed Puzzling Championship!...

Local Event: The MAD Movie-A-Thon-O-Rama

The MAD Movie-A-Thon-O-Rama

Join us for a morning of music, arts and crafts, and community! &nbsp;We welcome adults with disabilities and their caregivers to make crafts, enjoy music, and explore the library. &nbsp;Make connections and find out about other opportunities for special needs adults. This program is geared towards adults with disabilities and their caregivers.&nbsp;
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - &nbsp;Arts and Crafts&nbsp;
11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. - Karaoke
Caregivers must stay in the program during the event. &nbsp;Limited space. &nbsp;
This program is in partnership with Kelcie's Place.

Local Event: Library for All: Interactive Program for Adults with Disabilities

Library for All: Interactive Program for Adults...

Join us for a morning of music, arts and crafts, and community!  We welcome adults with disabilities and their caregivers to...

Library for All: Interactive Program for Adults with Disabilities

Many kids feel more at ease reading to a dog who is there to listen. &nbsp;You can sign up for a fifteen minute session with a trained therapy dog from Therapy Partners, Inc. &nbsp;This is for school age children. Families please sign up for one time slot only. Please bring a book to read or come early and choose a book. &nbsp;A grown up must stay in the room during the reading session. &nbsp;
Registration is required

Local Event: Kids Read to a Therapy Dog

Kids Read to a Therapy Dog

Many kids feel more at ease reading to a dog who is there to listen.  You can sign up for a fifteen minute session with a...

Work on your writers craft! Teens ages 12-17 can join us in the Kids Classroom at South Huntsville Library most Mondays for a writers hangout. In this laid back group for young writers, teens can do the following: work on their writing in a group setting; do writing exercises; discuss their writing or writing in general with other teens; receive feedback on a 3-6 page typed, double-spaced &amp; printed excerpt of their writing. This is not a writing class, but a chance work on writing while engaging with peers.

Get your craft on this fall! Teens ages 12-18 can join us in the Kids Classroom at South Huntsville Library for a new activity each week. No prior experience required, and all supplies are provided in this free program. This class is first come first served as supplies are limited.
This week we will make construction paper turkey thank you cards.

Local Event: Teen Craft: Turkey Cards

Teen Craft: Turkey Cards

North Huntsville Public Library

Join us for a special guest speaker who will share how he built a local AI: an AI that runs on his own computer. Hear how it works, what he learned along the way, and bring your questions!

Local Event: Building a Local AI with Guest Speaker Trey DeLaPena, AI Enthusiast

Building a Local AI with Guest Speaker Trey...

Join us for a special guest speaker who will share how he built a local AI: an AI that runs on his own computer. Hear how it...

Building a Local AI with Guest Speaker Trey DeLaPena, AI Enthusiast

Join us at the South Huntsville Public Library to create your own custom collage bookmark out of scraps, magazines, books and other materials. All supplies will be provided and we will laminate your bookmark at the end.
Seating is limited. Please register

Local Event: Collage Bookmarks!

Collage Bookmarks!

Join us at the South Huntsville Public Library to create your own custom collage bookmark out of scraps, magazines, books and...

Bored this summer? Like board games? Tweens &amp; teens ages 11 - 15 can join us to play games and hang out at the South Huntsville Library. Games featured are usually board, card, or party games. Games will be chosen on the day by the teens from a selection provided by our teen librarian. Snacks &amp; water provided.

Local Event: Boardom: Tween Tabletop Gaming

Boardom: Tween Tabletop Gaming

Bored this summer? Like board games? Tweens & teens ages 11 - 15 can join us to play games and hang out at the South Huntsville...

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Teen Craft: Cup Trifles

NOV

4

4:00 PM

South Huntsville Public Library, 7901-L Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL

Anime Matinee (At Night!)

NOV

5

6:00 PM

Madison Public Library, 142 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL

America 250: The Civil Rights Movement in Huntsville

NOV

6

12:00 PM

915 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL

The Great Big Book Festival

NOV

7

9:00 AM

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL

Great Big Book Festival

NOV

7

9:00 AM

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL

Stitches of Love

NOV

7

9:30 AM

South Huntsville Public Library, 7901-L Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL

Fall Puzzle Swap

NOV

7

12:00 PM

Monrovia Public Library, 254 Allen Drake Dr, Huntsville, AL

Quill Art

NOV

7

2:00 PM

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL

Teen Writers Hangout

NOV

9

4:00 PM

South Huntsville Public Library, 7901-L Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL

Speed Puzzling Championship

NOV

10

6:00 PM

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL

The MAD Movie-A-Thon-O-Rama

NOV

12

6:00 PM

Madison Public Library, 142 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL

Library for All: Interactive Program for Adults with Disabilities

NOV

13

10:00 AM

Madison Public Library, 142 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL

Kids Read to a Therapy Dog

NOV

15

2:00 PM

Madison Public Library, 142 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL

Teen Writers Hangout

NOV

16

4:00 PM

South Huntsville Public Library, 7901-L Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL

Teen Craft: Turkey Cards

NOV

18

4:00 PM

South Huntsville Public Library, 7901-L Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL

Building a Local AI with Guest Speaker Trey DeLaPena, AI Enthusiast