Huntsville-Madison County Public Library
Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Public library in downtown Huntsville, Alabama.
The main branch building encompasses 123,000 square feet of space with extensive collections, reading areas, and community meeting rooms.
Founded in 1818 in attorney John Nelson Spotswood Jones's office, this institution stands as the oldest continuously operating library in Alabama.
The library received the Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grant in 2009 to expand collections for children from diverse backgrounds.
The facility houses over 530,000 volumes and provides public access to computers, internet resources, and research assistance for Madison County residents.
The current headquarters building earned the nickname 'Fort Book' due to its architectural design resembling a fortress.
Location: Alabama
Part of: Huntsville - Madison County Public Library
Address: 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35804
Phone: +12565325950
Website: http://hmcpl.org
GPS coordinates: 34.72270,-86.58950
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:09
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