Huntsville public library huntsville, tx official website. Sell books from the boutique at the front of the library. You can donate to the special collections departments general fund, or you can stipulate that the donation should be used for any of the following. The fund will purchase childrens print books for the huntsvillemadison county public library hmcpl. Huntsville madison county public library hmcpl is a nonprofit 11branch system that serves all of madison county, ala. If you would like to donate funds to the library, you can mail a cheque or donate online.
The library has an extensive inventory of books and dvds. Our list of huntsville thrift stores and places to donate clothes. Your donation to the huntsville public library helps support the purchase of library materials and support programs and services. Madison public library accepts gifts of new or gentlyused books, magazines, dvds, and music or books on compact disc. It has been five years in the making and now the new madison public library is. You may donate your gently used items to the bookstore and reclaim some home space. We are only able to accept a maximum of ten 10 donated items at one time. The huntsville public library will be continuing to offer our contactless library togo service. Launchpad to literacy fund was developed after the library faced a huge increase in demand for childrens print books since the pandemic, as more.
Decisions on whether and how donated items will be added to the library s collections are based on the same evaluative criteria that are applied to purchased materials. The huntsvillemadison county public library is a public, carnegie library in huntsville. Downtown huntsville friends huntsvillemadison county. Mar 09, 2021 starting march 1, 2021, the huntsville public library will accept donated items such as books, dvds, music cds, or books on cd with a signed item donation form provided by the library. Donated materials become the property of the library. Donate books and materials new and used the friends of west florida public libraries collects books all year long for their semiannual book sales. Transforming lives, enriching families, building community.
How local libraries turned the page during a pandemic. Robert shurney legacy center, an elevenacre campus featuring the new north huntsville library and recreation. Contributions may also be used to purchase books, materials, equipment and furniture for the library. Special book sales at christmas and during the spring and summer. Fol membersonly book sales occur twice a year in the bookstore. The huntsville madison county public librarys downtown branch. We appreciate your support and invite you to create, explore, and connect with people, information, and resources within our community. Additionally, masks will now be required when visiting library locations due to a recent county order. Once the library reopens, please call us or come in to visit and make a donation. The current facilitys main branch, sometimes referred to as fort book for its fortresslike appearance, opened on monroe street. Downtown huntsville friends huntsvillemadison county public. Jul 08, 2020 huntsville madison county public library receives donation, able to gift books to hundreds of children the library will be handing books out at its popup storytime sessions. The triana public library is a branch of the huntsville madison county public library system.
Library foundation receives joint donation as demand for. Overview of the services that huntsville public library provides for all ages and includes books and ebooks, collections, loans, rentals, programs for youth. We invite you to share your time and talents with the huntsville public library. The library is accepting new book donations, particularly best sellers. Memorial funds for special projects or acquisitions may be established if approved by the library board. Donations the library is accepting new book donations, particularly best sellers. New library and recreation center opens in north huntsville. Enter your library card number and pinpassword to log in.
Sep 16, 2020 a large donation was given to the huntsville library foundaion intended for childrens literacy. Friends of the library bookstores view website give. Starting march 1, 2021, the huntsville public library will accept donated items such as books, dvds, music cds, or books on cd with a signed item donation form provided by the library. Friends of decatur public library hosting book drive waff. In accordance with our policy, books donated to the library may be added to the collection or placed for sale with the proceeds going to the librarys donation fund. Mayor tommy battle and district 1 council member devyn keith hosted a ribboncutting on april 7 to open the dr. Donors and recipients at any level will be listed in the friends of the library newsletter. The huntsville library foundation says theyve seen a spike in demand for print childrens books during the pandemic even after theyve taken a lot of their services virtual. Friends of decatur public library hosting book drive. Book donations the huntsville public library regularly accepts donations of books from individuals. The huntsville library foundation says theyve seen a spike in demand for print childrens books during the pandemic even after theyve taken a lot of their servic. The library especially needs donations of old huntsville isd and sam houston state university yearbooks. Huntsville madison county public library had its first outdoor storytime for the spring and summer seasons. All proceeds go directly to the murphy friends of the library.
Thank you to our community and your continued support. Public library web site and click on my accountmy catalogmy digital library. Fol 25cent book sales occur twice a year in the library auditorium. The huntsville public library will be closed on friday, april 2 for easter weekend. Friends of the library huntsvillemadison county public library. The triana public library is a branch of the huntsville madison county public library. Photo by huntsville public library on march 29, 2021. The muchanticipated south huntsville library is now under construction on bailey cove road.
Your generous donation to the huntsville library foundation helps make a great library for a great community. Computers are available for use as well as free wireless internet access. The huntsville public library will have modified hours on tuesday april 6. Large donations more than one bag should be made at the friends sort facility, 325 e. Welcome to the hmcpl store thank you for visiting the huntsvillemadison county public library store, a onestop shop to purchase event tickets, donate books, or contribute financial gifts to your library. Mar 11, 2020 the digital media zone is the huntsville madison county public library s place for patrons to go to browse and check out ebooks and audiobooks for free browse through over 1500 audiobook titles and more than 1600 ebook titles. The sales help fund the childrens summer reading club and other special events at wfpl. The library will be handing books out at its popup storytime sessions. They started the event last year due to the pandemic and want to keep the tradition going. If you have gently used books that youd like to donate, please visit one of the following websites for organizations that accept donations. The huntsville public library regularly accepts donations of books from individuals. The coretta scott king book awards donation grant round tables. For 200 years, the library has been dedicated to enriching the educational, recreational and cultural lives of communities in madison county through materials, information and programs that foster a lifelong love of learning. Huntsville madison county public library receives donation.
Need to keep those library books, audiobooks or dvds an extra week. The public is invited to the friends 25cent book sales. Books please note that if you want a specific book, we request that you donate the book itself. On the upper right side, you will see log in to my account. Fol is a national organization devoted to supporting local libraries.
Donations to the huntsville public library help support. During the pandemic, covid19 we are not accepting any donations. In striving for public service excellence, the madison county public library is a welcoming community center whose employees, resources, programs and. Thousands of books of all kinds are sold at 25 cents each. The library does not accept donations of items such as magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, textbooks, dictionaries, or items deemed to be in poor condition. Huntsville library foundation says theyve seen a spike in demand for print childrens books during the pandemic.
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