Huntsville-Madison County Public Library
🏢 Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) · Huntsville, Alabama
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Huntsville-Madison County Public Library
Founded in 1818, Huntsville-Madison County Public Library is the oldest public library system in Alabama — a 10-branch nonprofit serving over a million visits and 3 million circulations a year from its downtown Monroe Street flagship.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 915 MONROE STREET, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Phone: +1 256-532-5940
Website: hmcpl.org
Plus Code: 866MPCF5+7R (HUNTSVILLE, AL)
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📖 About Huntsville-Madison County Public Library
Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) traces its founding to 1818, making it Alabama's oldest continuously operating public library system. Today it operates as a 10-branch nonprofit system — supplemented by a Bookmobile, Holds Lockers, and Outreach services — serving all of Madison County and the Rocket City's rapidly growing population. The Downtown branch at 915 Monroe Street is the flagship location, offering the system's widest range of services including a Makerspace Studio with 3D printers and a Cricut Maker, notary services, free computer classes on Microsoft and Google tools, a Genealogy and Local History department with archive collections dating back generations, and an extensive digital collection circulating over 3 million items annually. The library's 1.5-million-item collection and workforce development programs make it a cornerstone of Huntsville's nationally recognized innovation economy.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1818 — the oldest public library system in Alabama, now celebrating over 200 years of service
- Makerspace Studio with 3D printers, Cricut Maker, woodcarving machines, and on-demand print pickup
- Free notary services available at the Downtown branch
- Genealogy & Local History department with archive collections, photographs, maps, and microfilm
- Free computer classes in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe tools
- 10-branch system with Bookmobile — serving every corner of Madison County
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free HMCPL card unlocks a wide range of digital resources:
📚 Services
- Public computers & free Wi-Fi
- Notary services (at Downtown branch)
- Makerspace Studio — 3D printing, Cricut Maker, woodcarving
- Black & white and color printing, copying, fax
- Mobile printing & on-demand print pickup
- Genealogy & Local History department with archive access
- Free computer classes (Microsoft, Google, Adobe)
- Meeting and study room reservations
- Interlibrary loan (ILL)
- Workforce development & job-search assistance
- Bookmobile, Holds Lockers, and Outreach services
🎸 Programs
- Adult computer classes (ongoing)
- Summer Library Program for all ages
- Youth storytimes & STEM programming
- Teen programs and events
- Book clubs (adult and youth)
- Workforce development workshops
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library?
HMCPL was founded in 1818, making it the oldest public library system in Alabama. The institution has been serving Madison County communities for more than 200 years, evolving from a reading room into a 10-branch system with a Bookmobile and digital collections.
Does the Downtown Huntsville library offer notary services?
Yes. Notary services are available at the Downtown branch at 915 Monroe Street. No appointment is necessary — visit during open hours and ask at the service desk. Call (256) 532-5940 or email askus@hmcpl.org to confirm current availability.
Can I use the Makerspace Studio at the Huntsville library?
Yes. The HMCPL Makerspace Studio is open to library cardholders and offers 3D printers, a Cricut Maker, woodcarving machines, and more. On-demand 3D print pickup is also available. Visit hmcpl.org/studio for current equipment, reservation requirements, and pricing for materials.
What genealogy resources are available at HMCPL?
The Genealogy and Local History department at the Downtown branch holds archive collections, heritage books, maps, microfilm, photographs, and organizational records covering Huntsville and Madison County history. Staff offer research assistance, and an online database allows searching from home. African American, Native American, and military genealogy guides are also available.
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📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
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