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.
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 arts and nonprofit events, SEC football games, political events, and more. It's one-stop shopping to ensure the event you're planning doesn't conflict with other local events. Use this when you are planning your library events!
In addition to theater, concerts, and sporting events, Our Valley Events will also feature author appearances, book clubs, and library programs - be sure to book mark it today!
Primrose Schools Give $5,000
Students from the Primrose Schools in Madison and Huntsville presented a $5,000 check to the Huntsville Library Foundation to support early-childhood development & literacy efforts in their community.
The students raised the money through their helping hands project which included a variety of fundraisers and programs. Primrose School owners Ray and Ronda Bellenfant are committed to creating life-long learners from their students, and participate in storytimes and literacy events weekly at the public library.
"Our goal is to raise awareness of children in terms of being better citizens of tomorrow and how they can give back to the community," said Primrose Research park director, Martha Ginn.
The money donated will go towards the library's Great Big Book Bash event February 19 & 20, 2010. this year's guest is renowned illustrator and New Yorker cartoonist, Harry Bliss.
Primrose students celebrate literacy as library foundation board member Carter Wells presents certificate of support to school director, Martha Ginn.
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."
