{"id":26978,"date":"2021-05-18T10:12:23","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T15:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsvilleherald.com\/?p=26978"},"modified":"2021-05-18T10:12:23","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T15:12:23","slug":"visit-huntsville-madison-county-public-library-bailey-cove-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/huntsvilleherald.com\/visit-huntsville-madison-county-public-library-bailey-cove-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Huntsville-Madison County Public Library & Bailey Cove Library"},"content":{"rendered":"

“To build up a library is to create a life. It\u2019s never just a random collection of books.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 Carlos Mar\u00eda Dom\u00ednguez<\/strong><\/p>\n

We totally agree with this profound quote – libraries are indeed places where a life is created, whether a life from the book or a life of community. As R. David Lankes<\/strong> said: “…great libraries build communities.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today we’re presenting two libraries in Huntsville: Huntsville-Madison County Public Library and Madison Public Library.<\/p>\n

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is the oldest public library system in Alabama, originally founded in 1818, but since then, it has gone through many restorations and moved into newer buildings through the years.<\/p>\n

With over half-a-million books, digital collections and other resources in their facility they are constantly getting new members. Some services they are offering: free GED tutoring, job training, computer classes, private room reservations and social services.<\/p>\n

They are often holding Storytime events, the next one is today, on May 18th: Pop-Up Storytime in the Park<\/strong>. Head here<\/a> <\/strong>for more info. Check out their YouTube channel here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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