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Notice of Possible Quorum September 21, 2023

Planning Commission Meeting

One Time Event

Story Time

Come to Story Time - a fun, early literacy program for kids six and under. Join us for interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts. The early literacy practices featured each week help build a foundation for the lifelong love of reading and learning. For parents and caregivers, Story Time offers an opportunity to experience early literacy strategies in action, discover great books and resources for home use, and socialize with other parents afterward. Wednesday and Friday sessions share a theme with something new and exciting each week. Registration is not required. Story Time is now offered on select Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. Join us on Saturday. For more information, please contact Children’s Coordinator Linda Huff at 936-291-5910.

Art Fun for Everyone

Join us for an hour of creativity. Teen Ambassador Caleigh is offering Art Classes for our patrons. The classes are for beginners from the ages of 6 to 16. Caileigh will offer a new project each month. There will be painting, sculpting, and experimenting with several art styles and techniques. Classes will be held each Friday from 1:30 to 2:30. For more information, please contact Children’s Coordinator Linda Huff at 936-291-5910.

Fun Friday

Come to Huntsville Public Library and play with us! We’ll have lots of activities for you to engage with, including Legos, grown-up coloring books, karaoke, and craft stations. This program will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the Fourth Friday of each month in the Rex Children’s Room. The September meeting date is September 22. This program is suggested for ages 5-12.

Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons is the most popular tabletop role-playing game of all time. Players build characters and engage in an adventure. This group will meet from 4-6 pm on Fridays. September dates are September 1, 8, 15, and 22. Teens 11-18 are welcome! No prior experience is necessary!

Story Time

Come to Story Time - a fun, early literacy program for kids six and under. Join us for interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts. The early literacy practices featured each week help build a foundation for the lifelong love of reading and learning. For parents and caregivers, Story Time offers an opportunity to experience early literacy strategies in action, discover great books and resources for home use, and socialize with other parents afterward. Wednesday and Friday sessions share a theme with something new and exciting each week. Registration is not required. Story Time is now offered on select Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. Join us on Saturday. For more information, please contact Children’s Coordinator Linda Huff at 936-291-5910.

The Piney Woods Writers Group

If you are a writer looking for other writers for encouragement and support, Piney Woods Writers Group meets the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month in the Boardroom of the Huntsville Public Library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come and check us out! For more information, please contact Children’s Coordinator Linda Huff at 936-291-5910 or visit the group’s Facebook page “Piney Woods Writers Group.”

Mother Goose Lapsit

Bubbles, rhymes, and books--oh my! You won’t want to miss Mother Goose Lapsit at Huntsville Public Library. This program is a story time designed for children two years or under. Enjoy this early literacy initiative at 10:45 a.m. Mondays in the Rex Children’s Room. Sign-up is not required.

Teen Ambassadors

Teen Ambassadors is a program for teens who want to be leaders. Ambassadors earn service hours and help to lead and design programs. Ambassadors can also work in the Children’s Room, read to children, and assist patrons. This program accommodates several different interests. Applications are required for those interested in joining. Ambassadors meet weekly on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. September dates are September 5, 12, 19, and 26. This program is suggested for ages 11-18.

Foraging

Too many weeds in your yard? How about eating them! That’s what foragers do. It’s surprising how many plants, including those we call weeds, are edible. Forager Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen will present “Edible Weeds” at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26 at Huntsville Public Library. Vorderbruggen, a petroleum chemist, author, and educator of all things in the foraging world, has the experience and knowledge to provide the dos and don'ts of foraging.

Fiber Arts

Looking for company while your hands are busy with yarn or textiles? Join the fiber arts group at Huntsville Public Library to share your knitting and crocheting projects and hang out for some chat. All are welcome – beginners and the more experienced! Sessions are held each Wednesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Meetings this month will be on September 6, 13,20 and 27. Supplies not provided. For more information, please contact Mary Kokot at 936-291-5471.

Story Time

Come to Story Time - a fun, early literacy program for kids six and under. Join us for interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts. The early literacy practices featured each week help build a foundation for the lifelong love of reading and learning. For parents and caregivers, Story Time offers an opportunity to experience early literacy strategies in action, discover great books and resources for home use, and socialize with other parents afterward. Wednesday and Friday sessions share a theme with something new and exciting each week. Registration is not required. Story Time is now offered on select Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. Join us on Saturday. For more information, please contact Children’s Coordinator Linda Huff at 936-291-5910.

Touch-A-Truck

The City of Huntsville’s Main Street Program is hosting the annual Touch a Truck event on September 23, 2023 from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. Touch a Truck is a great event for kids to climb on, learn about, and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicles, such as police vehicles, construction trucks, fire trucks, and more.

The Wynne Home Speaker Series: Charles Jones