Huntsville-Madison County Public Library

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Check in at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library and sign up for a library card, learn about our events, and reserve books online.

This is the public's library. Our mission is to enrich the educational, recreational, and cultural life of our community thr...ough materials, information, and programs that foster a lifelong love of learning. Visit us at any of our 12 branches located throughout Madison County as well as online at hmcpl.org. See More

The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library was founded in 1818, when Alabama was still a part of the Mississippi Territory and it is the oldest continuing library in the state.

The current facility's main branch, sometimes referred to as "Fort Book" for its fortress-like appearance, opened on Monroe Street in April 1987 and serves as the headquarters for the Huntsville-Madison County Public...

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library