A city cannot be great without a great Library. The Huntsville Library Foundation's mission is to help the Huntsville Madison County Public Library be great. As advocates for the Library, we raise awareness and funds to purchase books and other resources that the Library uses to inspire readers and improve our community's quality of life.
Bestselling Author Bill Bryson comes to Vive le Livre November 11, 2010
Vive le Livre has a new date but our guest speaker makes it worth the wait!
The Huntsville Library Foundation presents the 24th annual Vive le Livre, Long Live the Book, event on November 11, 2010. Vive le Livre traditionally has been in September, but this year the date has been moved to welcome bestselling author Bill Bryson.
A masterful and irreverent storyteller, Bryson takes readers on a memorable trip with his charm, warmth and self-effacing humor. Former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw agrees saying this about Bill’s book, The Life and Times of Thunderbolt Kid: “Bill Bryson’s laugh-out-loud pilgrimage through his Fifties childhood in heartland America is a national treasure. It’s full of insights, wit, and wicked adolescent fantasies.”
Bryson has written over twenty books with more than six million copies being sold in the United States. His newest book, At Home: A Short History of Private Life, is being released October 5, 2010 by Doubleday.
Bill Bryson's Official Website
Vive le Livre is a celebration of literature and libraries through the ages. Proceeds benefit Huntsville Madison County Public Library. Tickets A convenience fee will be added to all credit card purchases.
24th Annual Vive le Livre
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Von Braun Center – South Hall at 6 p.m.
Ticket Information:
Benefactor -- $500
- Two reservations for the Author's Cocktail Reception
- Two reservations for dinner, author keynote address and book signing
- One autographed copy of the author's book
- Event program listing honoring your gift
Scholar -- $150
- One reservation for the Author's Cocktail Reception
- One reservation for dinner, author keynote address and book signing
Bibliophile -- $100
- One reservation for dinner, author keynote address and book signing
Our Valley Events - Your One-Stop Destination for Planning Your Weekend!
Ever wished you could check just ONE community events calendar to find out what's happening all across the Tennessee Valley? Well, now you can!
The Huntsville Library Foundation is a proud sponsor of ourvalleyevents.com, a MASTER community event calendar of the arts, music, sports, theater, politics, and more. It's one-stop shopping to ensure you are in the know about everything fun to do in Huntsville and Madison County!
In addition to theater, concerts, and sporting events, Our Valley Events will also feature the Huntsville-Madison County Public LIbrary's author appearances, book clubs, and library programs - be sure to book mark it today!
Triana Public Library Fire Fund
The Triana Public Library was destroyed by fire the night of September 20, 2009. The library is a total loss from smoke, water, and fire damage—including all of the books and computer equipment it contained. As a result, children and job-seekers have lost not just books, but computer and Internet access.
Photos of the damage are here on Flickr.
The Triana library lost 6,122 books and 3 computers to the fire. We are grateful that no one was injured.
How can I help?
Your donation, no matter the size, can help buy new materials for the Triana Public Library. Every $5 gets us closer to buying books, furniture, and computer equipment. (To donate to the building fund, please visit any branch of First Commercial Bank: Town of Triana Library and Boys & Club Building Fund.)
Want to do more? $30 puts a book back on Triana's shelves.
Want to be amazing? $850 replaces a computer.
You can donate any amount, and your donations are tax-deductible. Just edit the 'Amount' field to tell us how much you'd like to donate.
Price: $5.00
What's YOUR Library Story?
Leave us a comment telling us about your favorite experience in the library - past or present!
About this Video: The Huntsville Library Foundation hosted the annual Vivre Le Livre fundraising gala on September 6th, 2007 at the North Hall of the Von Braun Civic Center. This video, a collection of stories from people who love their library, was shown to more than 800 attendees prior to best-selling author Carl Hiassen's hilarious keynote address. Produced by Stephenie Walker for the Foundation with videography and editing by Marianne Lenox. Open-source music by Dan Weatherill
Our Library, the "Eden of the South".
Browse the history of the oldest library in Alabama, The Huntsville Madison County Public Library. From the Library's roots in 1818 when the area surrounding Huntsville was a part of the Mississippi Territory, through the Carnegie years, the enormous growth as "Rocket City, USA" and on to the future as one of the busiest libraries in the South. "This is the Public's Library. Our mission is to enrich the educational, recreational, and cultural life of our community. Our knowledgeable and courteous staff will serve as the gateway to library materials, information, and programs."
The Huntsville Library Foundation invites you to learn more about this "Eden of the South."
