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This is the public's library. Our mission is to enrich the educational, recreational, and cultural life of our community through materials, information, and programs that foster a lifelong love of learning.

Eleanor Murphy Public Library is temporarily closed for repairs due to damages caused by flooding. Please use either the Bailey Cove or Main libraries for services. We apologize for your inconvenience. A firm re-opening date has not been established. Thank you.

Print publications

We have several publications available:

Annual Report

The library's 2007 annual report, published by the Huntsville Library Foundation is available as a PDF download.

Cover to Cover

Cover to Cover is the bimonthly newsletter mailed to all Friends of the Library members.

Eden of the South

Eden of the South: A Chronology of Huntsville, Alabama 1805-2005 Edited by HMCPL archivist Raneé Pruitt, and researched by 20 Huntsville historians, Eden of the South contains over 700 photographs from the Library's collection. Copies may be purchased for $29.95 at all Library locations.

Strategic Plan

Our Strategic Plan is available in PDF format.

Get a library card or AVL card!

Don't have a library card or AVL (Alabama Virtual Library) card? Find out if you're eligible, and download an application.

Art at your library

These local artists will display their work at the Atrium Art Gallery:

Hal Conkhite and Janice C. Byers: Huntsville Art League artists Mar 1 2012 - Apr 30 2012
various: Celebrating African-American Artists Feb 2 2012 - Mar 31 2012

Become a Friend.

A Friends membership helps support the library you love by putting books on our shelves. Find out more, and how to join, here.