Huntsville-Madison County Public Library
Summer Reading Program

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Upcoming Events
Title
Toddler Storytimes
Date
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Time
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Description
Birth - 3 years
Story time for toddlers and their parents.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Toddler Storytimes
Date
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Age appropriate for: birth - 3 years
Story time for toddlers and their parents
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Children's Story Time
Date
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
Come join us for story, song and crafts.
Library
Elizabeth Carpenter Public Library of New Hope
Title
Discover the Science Behind Animal Tracking
Date
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Description
Meet Heather Montgomery, author of Wild Discoveries: Wacky New Animals as she talks about the research that went into her book, and the technology the discoverers used to find these animals. Some of the tools were very low tech (a magnifying glass) to high tech (GPS Systems). If you love animals and technology, you’re going to love this program! This Science Club is a part of the Discover Tech Program.
Location
Youth Services
Library
Main Library
Title
Toddler Storytimes
Date
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Time
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Description
Birth - 3 years
Story time for toddlers and their parents.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Preschool Storytime
Date
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Preschool storytime. Ages 3-5.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Summer Reading Kick-Off featuring Michael's
Date
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Description
Come do arts and crafts with guests from Michael's to kick off the 2013 Summer Reading at Murphy Library!
Grades K-5
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Eleanor E. Murphy Branch Library
Title
Preschool Storytime
Date
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Time
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Description
Preschool storytime. Ages 3-5.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Preschool Storytime
Date
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Preschool storytime. Ages 3-5.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Storytime ... Going on a Bear Hunt!
Date
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
Join Mrs. Tina for stories, music, and a craft.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Gurley Public Library
Title
Helen P Lee Memorial Fun Run
Date
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Time
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description
More details TBA
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Pre-School Story Time at Monrovia
Date
Monday, June 03, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
story time and crafts for children from birth to five years
Library
Monrovia Public Library
Title
Summer Reading at Monrovia - Kick Off Party
Date
Monday, June 03, 2013
Time
1:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Description
Summer Reading at Monrovia begins with a Dig Into Reading kick-off party. Books, games and fun.
Library
Monrovia Public Library
Title
Summer Reading: Book Explorers
Date
Monday, June 03, 2013
Time
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Description
This series of programs is perfect for children in grades K-2nd.
Location
Auditorium
Library
Main Library
Title
Wacky Science Club
Date
Monday, June 03, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Fun hands-on science experiement each week with Ms. Melissa.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Garden Rangers - Edible Earth Parfaits
Date
Monday, June 03, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
It's getting hot outside, and everyone needs water (including our children's garden)! In a fun and easy way, we'll learn about the geology of an aquifer, and why pollution through our soil matters. Each child will build their own edible aquifer (an ice cream float!) Supplies will be limited, so make your reservation now!
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
LEGO Mania
Date
Monday, June 03, 2013
Time
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Description
The Library will provide LEGOS, you provide the imagination! Chidren can build creations out of their wildest dreams. The Library will put these creations on display for 1 week, until the next LEGO Mania.
Location
Youth Services
Library
Main Library
Title
Toddler Storytimes
Date
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Time
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Description
Birth - 3 years
Story time for toddlers and their parents.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Toddler Storytimes
Date
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Age appropriate for: birth - 3 years
Story time for toddlers and their parents
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Children's Story Time
Date
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
Come join us for story, song and crafts.
Library
Elizabeth Carpenter Public Library of New Hope
Title
Children's Grab Bag Tuesday: Family Movie Time
Date
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description
Join us to sing-along with our favorite Disney musical!
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Paper Airplanes
Date
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
More details TBA
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Book Buddies
Date
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Time
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Description
Preschool story time is for ages 3 - 5 years including books, rhymes, music, and a simple craft.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Toddler Storytimes
Date
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Time
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Description
Birth - 3 years
Story time for toddlers and their parents.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Science Club
Date
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Time
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Description
The Super Duper Science Club is perfect for all kids in grades 3-5.
Location
Auditorium
Library
Main Library
Title
Family Movies
Date
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Time
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Description
Every Wednesday afternoon we'll show a family friendly movie at 2:30pm. Popcorn and lemonade provided. Call each week for the selection title.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Alabama Youth Ballet @ Murphy Library
Date
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Description
Come see dancers from Alabama Youth Ballet demonstrate ballet and learn a few moves yourself!
Grades K-5
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Eleanor E. Murphy Branch Library
Title
Preschool Storytime
Date
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Time
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Description
Preschool storytime. Ages 3-5.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Book Buddies
Date
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
Preschool story time is for ages 3 - 5 years including books, rhymes, music, and a simple craft.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Preschool Storytime
Date
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Preschool storytime. Ages 3-5.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Pre-School Story Time at Monrovia
Date
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
story time and crafts for children from birth to five years
Library
Monrovia Public Library
Title
Summer Reading at Monrovia -Michael's Craft Day
Date
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Time
1:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Description
Summer Reading at Monrovia is fabulous.
Library
Monrovia Public Library
Title
All Ages Storytime
Date
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Time
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Description
This Storytime program is perfect for all ages!
Location
Auditorium
Library
Main Library
Title
The beTWEEN Club: Cupcake Showdown
Date
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Description
Show off your skills as you decorate a cupcake. Don’t worry we will eat them too!
This program is intended for tweens in grades 5th-7th.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Corps of Engineers
Date
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Join us for a special school age (K-5th) program every Thursday afternoon at 4pm during Summer Reading.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Adult Programming
Date
Friday, June 07, 2013
Time
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description
Adult Programming
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Bailey Cove Summer Reading Kick Off Party
Date
Friday, June 07, 2013
Time
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description
Our Kick -Off Party starts off with a visit from Alabama Youth Ballet at 2:00. Learn about the ballet and watch the dancers peform. Afterwards, there will be a craft, a fun "hands on" science experiment, and refreshments.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Family Storytime
Date
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Time
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description
Can't come during the week - No problem! Join us for a special saturday morning family storytime twice each month.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Spanish Storytimes
Date
Monday, June 10, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
Special guest, Ms Susana, will present an all Spanish storytime suitable for children ages 2-5 yrs every 2nd Monday at 10:30am
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Pre-School Story Time at Monrovia
Date
Monday, June 10, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
story time and crafts for children from birth to five years
Library
Monrovia Public Library
Title
Summer Reading at Monrovia -Green Team
Date
Monday, June 10, 2013
Time
1:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Description
Summer Reading at Monrovia is fabulous!
Library
Monrovia Public Library
Title
Wacky Science Club
Date
Monday, June 10, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Fun hands-on science experiement each week with Ms. Melissa.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
LEGO Mania
Date
Monday, June 10, 2013
Time
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Description
The Library will provide LEGOS, you provide the imagination! Chidren can build creations out of their wildest dreams. The Library will put these creations on display for 1 week, until the next LEGO Mania.
Location
Youth Services
Library
Main Library
Title
Toddler Storytimes
Date
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Time
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Description
Birth - 3 years
Story time for toddlers and their parents.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Toddler Storytimes
Date
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Age appropriate for: birth - 3 years
Story time for toddlers and their parents
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Children's Story Time
Date
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
Come join us for story, song and crafts.
Library
Elizabeth Carpenter Public Library of New Hope
Title
Children's Grab Bag Tuesday: Dinosaur Puppet Show
Date
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description
We love dinosaurs! This is a fun-filled pupppet show featuring stories and music about dinosaurs.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
AL Youth Ballet
Date
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Description coming soon.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Dinosaur Puppet Show
Date
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Time
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Description
We love dinosaurs! This is a fun-filled pupppet show featuring stories and music about dinosaurs.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Toddler Storytimes
Date
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Time
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Description
Birth - 3 years
Story time for toddlers and their parents.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Preschool Storytime
Date
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Preschool storytime. Ages 3-5.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Dinosaur Puppet Show
Date
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
We love dinosaurs! This is a fun-filled pupppet show featuring stories and music about dinosaurs.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Science Club
Date
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Time
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Description
The Super Duper Science Club is perfect for all kids in grades 3-5.
Location
Auditorium
Library
Main Library
Title
Family Movies
Date
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Time
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Description
Every Wednesday afternoon we'll show a family friendly movie at 2:30pm. Popcorn and lemonade provided. Call each week for the selection title.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Magic with Mr. Krugh @ Murphy Library
Date
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Description
The Library's favorite magician, Mr. Krugh joins us again for a wonderful show full of magic and mystery!
Grades K-5
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Eleanor E. Murphy Branch Library
Title
Dinosaur Puppet Show
Date
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Description
We love dinosaurs! This is a fun-filled pupppet show featuring stories and music about dinosaurs.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Preschool Storytimes
Date
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Description
3 years - 5 years
Storytime for preschoolers & their parents.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Dinosaur Puppet Show
Date
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
We love dinosaurs! This is a fun-filled pupppet show featuring stories and music about dinosaurs.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Preschool Storytime
Date
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Preschool storytime. Ages 3-5.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Pre-School Story Time at Monrovia
Date
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
story time and crafts for children from birth to five years
Library
Monrovia Public Library
Title
Summer Reading at Monrovia -Magical Mr. Krugh
Date
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time
1:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Description
Summer Reading at Monrovia is fabulous!
Library
Monrovia Public Library
Title
All Ages Storytime
Date
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Description
This Storytime program is perfect for all ages!
Location
Auditorium
Library
Main Library
Title
The beTWEEN Club: Challenge Day
Date
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Description
See how many of the teen summer reading challenges you can complete in one afternoon!

This program is intended for tweens in grades 5th-7th.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Friday Fun and Games
Date
Friday, June 14, 2013
Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description
Botanical Gardens visit Friday Fun and Games. Today we will learn about worms, dirt, and garbage. This is a family friendly program especially for elementary age children.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Pre-School Story Time at Monrovia
Date
Monday, June 17, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
story time and crafts for children from birth to five years
Library
Monrovia Public Library
Title
Summer Reading at Monrovia -Huntsville Drum Line
Date
Monday, June 17, 2013
Time
1:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Description
Summer Reading at Monrovia is fabulous!
Library
Monrovia Public Library
Title
Summer Reading: Book Explorers
Date
Monday, June 17, 2013
Time
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Description
This series of programs is perfect for children in grades K-2nd.
Location
Auditorium
Library
Main Library
Title
Wacky Science Club
Date
Monday, June 17, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Fun hands-on science experiement each week with Ms. Melissa.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
LEGO Mania
Date
Monday, June 17, 2013
Time
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Description
The Library will provide LEGOS, you provide the imagination! Chidren can build creations out of their wildest dreams. The Library will put these creations on display for 1 week, until the next LEGO Mania.
Location
Youth Services
Library
Main Library
Title
Toddler Storytimes
Date
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Time
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Description
Birth - 3 years
Story time for toddlers and their parents.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Toddler Storytimes
Date
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Age appropriate for: birth - 3 years
Story time for toddlers and their parents
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Children's Story Time
Date
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
Come join us for story, song and crafts.
Library
Elizabeth Carpenter Public Library of New Hope
Title
Children's Grab Bag Tuesday: Board Games
Date
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description
Enjoy some family-friendly board games at the library!
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Little Gym
Date
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Description coming soon.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Book Buddies
Date
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Time
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Description
Preschool story time is for ages 3 - 5 years including books, rhymes, music, and a simple craft.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Toddler Storytimes
Date
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Time
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Description
Birth - 3 years
Story time for toddlers and their parents.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Preschool Storytime
Date
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Preschool storytime. Ages 3-5.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Science Club
Date
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Time
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Description
The Super Duper Science Club is perfect for all kids in grades 3-5.
Location
Auditorium
Library
Main Library
Title
Family Movies
Date
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Time
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Description
Every Wednesday afternoon we'll show a family friendly movie at 2:30pm. Popcorn and lemonade provided. Call each week for the selection title.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Little Gym @ Murphy Library
Date
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Time
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Description
Little Gym visits the Murphy Library for an active program full of music and movement!
Grades K-5
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Eleanor E. Murphy Branch Library
Title
Preschool Storytimes
Date
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Time
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Description
3 years - 5 years
Storytime for preschoolers & their parents.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Book Buddies
Date
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
Preschool story time is for ages 3 - 5 years including books, rhymes, music, and a simple craft.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Preschool Storytime
Date
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Preschool storytime. Ages 3-5.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
Pre-School Story Time at Monrovia
Date
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
story time and crafts for children from birth to five years
Library
Monrovia Public Library
Title
Summer Reading at Monrovia -Botanical Gardens
Date
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Time
1:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Description
Summer Reading at Monrovia is fabulous!
Library
Monrovia Public Library
Title
All Ages Storytime
Date
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Time
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Description
This Storytime program is perfect for all ages!
Location
Auditorium
Library
Main Library
Title
Sci-Quest Volcanoes
Date
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Join us for a special school age (K-5th) program every Thursday afternoon at 4pm during Summer Reading.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Madison Public Library
Title
The beTWEEN Club: Board Games
Date
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Time
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Description
Enjoy some new and old board games with Ms. Betty and some snacks!

This program is intended for tweens in grades 5th-7th.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Title
Friday Fun and Games
Date
Friday, June 21, 2013
Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description
Little Gym will present a fun, interactive program. This is a family friendly event for children of all ages.
Location
Meeting Room
Library
Bailey Cove Branch Library
The program has not started yet but will begin on Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
Important Messages
*Important: To be eligible for prize drawings please fill out your reading logs and turn them into your library each time one is completed.

Dig Into Reading!

We're going green this summer!

Join HMCPL this summer as we Dig into Reading! Children can join the
Summer Reading Club at any location simply by picking up their
Summer Reading kit – that’s all!

Pick your kit up at any HMCPL location starting May 28th.

Start reading and join in on the fun with a treasure trove of programs worth unearthing. This year we'll be visited by Sci-Quest, Mr. Krugh, Little Gym, The Huntsville Botanical Gardens, Michael's, Huntsville Lacrosse Assoc., HudsonAlpha, and more!

Programs begin on June 3rd and end on July 26th.

And be sure to save your reading logs over the summer to enter into a prize drawing with prizes donated by: Tennessee Aquarium, Point Mallard, My Spirited Art, Huntsville Museum of Art, EarlyWorks Museum, Hogan YMCA, and Rocket City Mom.

This year our partnering organization for Summer Reading is Operation Green Team. Affiliated with Keep America Beautiful, Inc., Operation Green Team is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving waste handling practices in American communities. They offer curricula that teach our youth how to manage the waste we produce, intelligently and responsibly. Not only will children learn about their environment, they will also be visited by Green Team’s robot, Seymore Green!

Thank you to our Summer Reading 2013 sponsors:

Doris Burwell Foundation, Junior League of Huntsville, Madison County Commission, PPG Aerospace, and the Huntsville Library Foundation!

*Children up to 5th grade are eligible to register for the Children's Summer Reading program. We will be logging hours read.