Book It To The Library: October Edition
We’ve sung the praises of the Huntsville Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) system before and with it pointed out all the awesome things they do for the community and how almost everything they do is FREE. But we still feel that we can’t emphasize enough the critical importance that a great library system plays in the educational and mental health of the area it serves. Both children and adults benefit from the classes, story times, and events that occur within its walls and so Rocket City Mom is bringing you a new feature titled “Book It To The Library.” Each month we’ll bring you highlights of upcoming events from the libraries within HMCPL.
Home School Story Time
BRANCH: Monrovia Public Library
TIME: Tuesday, October 8, 1:00 p.m.
AGES: 5-10
INFO: Home School students from Kindergarten to fourth grade are invited to learn about the “Science of Fall” at this month’s story time when we read, do experiments and more about why leaves change their color. Sign up required. For more information contact Cindy Hewitt at 256-489-3392 or chewitt@hmcpl.org.
Tween Thursdays @ Bailey Cove
BRANCH: Bailey Cove Library
TIME: October 10th at 4PM
AGES: 10-14
INFO: Join us for a three piece collage painting. Sign-ups required to ensure materials at (256) 881-0257.
Supernova Science Club
BRANCH: Eleanor E. Murphy Branch Library
TIME: Thursday, October 10, 2013 – 4:00pm – 5:00pm
AGES: Grades K-5
INFO: Join Ms. Haley for a fun, hands-on science experiment and investigation every Thursday. This week, we’ll be doing an experiment exploring density. For more information contact Ms. Haley at handerson@hmcpl.org.
Family Movie Night
BRANCH: Monrovia Public Library
TIME: Friday, October 11, 6:00 p.m.
AGES: All ages
INFO: Enjoy a free family movie night with a family-friendly movie shown on our big screen. Tickets available at the circulation desk at Monrovia Library. For more information contact Cindy Hewitt at 256-489-3392 or chewitt@hmcpl.org.
Spanish Storytime
BRANCH: Madison Library
TIME: Monday, October 14 at 10:30 AM
AGES: 2-5
INFO: Special guest Ms Susana will host an all-Spanish storytime with fun songs and stories on the second Monday of each month. Books and songs will be appropriate for ages 2-5. It’s a great event for little immersion language learners and ESL families! Contact Maggie Allen at mallen@hmcpl.org or 256-461-0046 for more information.
Teen Art Night
BRANCH: Monrovia Public Library
TIME: Monday, October 14, 6:30 p.m.
AGES: 12-18
INFO: Try a new painting technique as we learn how to do swirled art on canvas for our monthly teen night. For more information contact Cindy Hewitt at 256-489-3392 or chewitt@hmcpl.org.
Anime Club
BRANCH: Gurley Library
TIME: Tuesday, October 15 from 5:00 – 6:30PM
AGES: Targeted to 12-17
INFO: Teens meet each month to watch an anime movie, draw manga, and eat Japanese snacks.
Teen Fueled Art Painting Class
BRANCH: Madison Library
TIME: Tuesday, October 15 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
AGES: 13-18
INFO: Get your fix: coffee and hot beverages await as sound cocoons you. Delve into new creative projects each month as we guide a new painting theme. From starry nights to funky giraffes, owls and swirly trees, this class has it all! RSVP required at (256) 461-0046.
Studio Night: Pumpkinology & Mask Making
BRANCH: Bailey Cove Library
TIME: Thursday, October 17, 2013 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm
AGES: teens & adults
INFO: Join us this evening for a free art/craft “getaway” for grown-ups each 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:00. We will begin with a brief slide show of the art of pumpkin carving and decorating, as well as the art and history of maskmaking. Then we will then receive a demo of processes and techniques. Lastly, we will break out into groups or as individuals to create our own mask to wear for the spookiest of seasons! Maskmaking supplies and beverages will be provided. Stay tuned for a new theme each month! Reserve your spot by calling (256) 881-0257.
Books & Bricks: Monster Lab Edition!
BRANCH: Main Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
TIME: Friday, Oct. 18th @ 3:30pm
AGES: 6-12
INFO: We’re calling all monster makers to try their hands at building their very own LEGO Halloween creatures! Kids can use bricks provided by the Tennessee Valley LEGO Club and HMCPL to build their scary, funny monster creations during our Monster Lab! Prizes awarded for the best creations. And guess what? You can take your monster home to keep! Space is limited to 24, so register with Youth Services Main today by calling 256-532-5949. For more information contact Annie Pendergrass at 256-532-5949 or apendergrass@hmcpl.org
Pinterest Passion
BRANCH: Madison Library
TIME: Tuesday, October 22, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
AGES: 13-18
INFO: Love Pinterest? Have you pinned a million crafts but haven’t made any? We have the group for you! We’ll tackle a popular pinned item each month. Sometimes you’ll use a needle, sometimes you’ll use a drill. No matter what we use, you walk away with an amazing DIY craft! We’ve made book purses, invisible book shelves, book planters, paper bead jewelry, book wreaths and much more. What can YOU make?
Wild Things Puppet Show
BRANCH: Bailey Cove Library
TIMES: Wednesday, October 23rd at 9:15 AM and again at 10:30 AM
Thursday, October 24th at 9:15 AM, 10:30 AM, and 4:00 PM
AGES: Preschool – 4th grade
INFO: We’ll celebrate all things spooky with this awesome puppet show! There will be fun puppets, books, songs, and a crafts at each storytime Wednesday & Thursday.
High School Heroes
BRANCH: Madison Public Library
TIME: Thursday, October 24, 2013 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm
AGES: Middle & High School
INFO: The Masquerade Ball is two days away. Still need a costume? Come to the Madison library to make a ComicCon worthy superhero mask. Whether you want to be Nightwing or Black Cat, you’ll find all the supplies you’ll need to hide your true identity. Please sign up in advance to make sure we provide enough supplies. For questions, call Doom at 256-461-0046 or email at rdoom@hmcpl.org.
Masquerade Ball
BRANCH: Main Library
TIME: Saturday, October 26, from 8 p.m. to midnight
AGES: Middle & High School only
INFO: Calling all heroes and villains! Come to the Main Library for the fifth annual Masquerade Ball, a celebration of Cosplay. The party promises an epic evening of food (NO alcohol), music, and dancing. Express your creativity by dressing up as one of your favorite fictional characters. Costumes must be appropriate for a public gathering. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Tickets at $10 per person are available at all library locations. Admission at the door is $15 per person. You may also purchase tickets online at the Library Store. For details, contact Mandy Pinyan at 256-532-5962 or mpinyan@hmcpl.org.
Halloween Party @Monrovia
BRANCH: Monrovia Public Library
TIME: Tuesday, October 29, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
AGES: All ages
INFO: Children are invited to dress up and come to the library for stories, crafts, songs and more as we celebrate Halloween. For more information contact Cindy Hewitt at 256-489-3392 or chewitt@hmcpl.org.
Trick-or-Treat the Main Library
BRANCH: Main Library
TIME:Thursday, Oct. 31st from 10am-12pm & 4pm-6pm
AGES: All ages
INFO: Goblins, witches, pirates, princesses and ghouls of all sorts are welcome to trick-or-treat the Main Library! For more information contact Annie Pendergrass at 256-532-5949 or apendergrass@hmcpl.org
Spooktacular Puppet Show
BRANCH: Main Library, Youth Services Department
TIME: Thursday, Oct. 31st @ 10:30am & 4:30pm
AGES: All ages
INFO: It’s a Halloween Spooktacular Puppet Show, featuring fun tales pulled from some of our favorite books, rhymes, and songs! Bring along the whole family to enjoy your Halloween treats, a show and a creepy craft, too! For more information contact Annie Pendergrass at 256-532-5949 or apendergrass@hmcpl.org.
Mandy Pinyan has been a passionate book lover from an early age, where being busted for bringing Stephen King to school (a book, not the guy) led to much reading by flashlight. She turned out okay. She is the Youth Services Coordinator and Manager of Outreach Services at the Huntsville Madison County Public Library Extension and Outreach Department, where she can be seen driving a Rainbow Van or a Bookmobile in between gigs. Mom to a tween, Adelyn and wife to a ruggedly handsome outdoorsman with an obsession with planting bamboo, Mandy finds enjoyment in painting, gardening and geeking out over various pop culture. A small menagerie of pets - dachshunds Matt Damon and Angel, kitty BB and Boston-Chihuahua-chupacabra mix Bailey just make the chaos complete.