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Tourism Advisory Board

12.13.22 Library Board

City Council Finance Committee

City Council Meeting October 25, 2022

Canva Class

Want to design your own personalized Holiday Greetings Card? Do you need to create social media images for work, school, or for your personal life? Canva is a free online graphic design tool, which allows you to quickly create eye-catching content. Come learn this user-friendly tool at Huntsville Public Library from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7 and 5 to 6 p.m on Thursday, December 8 in the Monday Computer Room. This FREE two day course will introduce the basic tools used in design, the strategic use of color and font, how to make the best of layouts, and advanced tips to expedite your design process. This program is for adults 18 years or older and a library card is required to attend the class.

Sittercise

Get fit while you sit with Sittercise! Everybody’s favorite exercise program is being offered from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Huntsville Public Library in conjunction with Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Sittercise is designed to help those who are aging and/or dealing with chronic illnesses. Sittercise focuses on strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and overall improved function. Please consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program. Liability waivers are required to participate and are available from the instructor. The class is free and open to adults ages 18 and older. Class is limited to 25 so social distancing can be maintained.

Piney Woods Page Turners Book Club

Be part of the Piney Woods Page Turners Book Club at the Huntsville Public Library. All interested persons are welcome to join in person or virtually. The in-person meeting will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on second Thursday of each month in the Nash Board Room. You may join via Zoom at the same time. Current and future book choices can be found at www.myhuntsvillelibrary.com. Book Clubs are an excellent way to enjoy books, challenge one’s mind, and socialize with other book lovers! They can also encourage one to read more often, or to read books one might not otherwise choose. We have fun reading a wide variety of books, making friends, meeting like-minded people, and stimulating the brain cells!

Craft Circle: Sparkly Beanie Time!

This winter, make and take home a sparkly beanie of your very own! We will be crocheting these hats, so if you’ve learned to knit with us in the past, come and learn a new technique. No prior experience is necessary. If you already know how to crochet, then that’s great too! Craft Circle will meet at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 9. This event is for children ages 10-14.

The Piney Woods Writers Group

If you are a writer looking for other writers for encouragement and support, Piney Woods Writers Group meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month in the Boardroom of the Huntsville Public Library from 2 to 4 PM. Come and check us out! For more information 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.

Tween Coloring Book Program

This isn’t your little siblings’ coloring book–or your grandma’s book club! This is a social event where we’ll hang out and color pictures that are more detailed with high quality art supplies like gel pens and metallic markers. Color princesses in elaborate enchanted forests, mind-boggling cityscapes, or scenes from mythology! While we’re coloring, you can chat and eat snacks. This event will take place on Monday, December 12 at 5 p.m. and is appropriate for ages 9-13.

Sittercise

Get fit while you sit with Sittercise! Everybody’s favorite exercise program is being offered from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Huntsville Public Library in conjunction with Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Sittercise is designed to help those who are aging and/or dealing with chronic illnesses. Sittercise focuses on strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and overall improved function. Please consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program. Liability waivers are required to participate and are available from the instructor. The class is free and open to adults ages 18 and older. Class is limited to 25 so social distancing can be maintained.

Fiber Arts

Looking for company while your hands are busy with your latest textile project? Join the Fiber Arts Group in Huntsville Public Library’s Nash Board Room to share your knitting and crocheting projects and enjoy chatting with others who share similar interests. All are welcome, from beginners to the more experienced! Sessions are held every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Be sure to bring your own supplies!

Sittercise

Get fit while you sit with Sittercise! Everybody’s favorite exercise program is being offered from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Huntsville Public Library in conjunction with Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Sittercise is designed to help those who are aging and/or dealing with chronic illnesses. Sittercise focuses on strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and overall improved function. Please consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program. Liability waivers are required to participate and are available from the instructor. The class is free and open to adults ages 18 and older. Class is limited to 25 so social distancing can be maintained.

Young Adult Book Club

Young Adult Book Club is best suited for ages 14 to 18 and will meet at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 2 and 16. We will be sampling a variety of genres in the club. For more information, please contact Children’s Coordinator Dr. Elissa Myers at 936-291-5910.

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.

Winter Karaoke for Kids

Oh, the weather outside is…hopefully not still hot? Come and celebrate the changing of the seasons and the holidays with your favorite seasonal songs! This event will take place on Monday, December 19 at 5 p.m. and is recommended for ages 7-14.

Sittercise

Get fit while you sit with Sittercise! Everybody’s favorite exercise program is being offered from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Huntsville Public Library in conjunction with Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Sittercise is designed to help those who are aging and/or dealing with chronic illnesses. Sittercise focuses on strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and overall improved function. Please consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program. Liability waivers are required to participate and are available from the instructor. The class is free and open to adults ages 18 and older. Class is limited to 25 so social distancing can be maintained.

Dungeons and Dragons: Create a World of Magic!

Once upon a time, there was a band of loyal misfits who came together despite their differences to achieve an important goal. What was that goal? Who were those misfits? That’s up to you! D and D is a game that allows players to create their own characters and embark on an adventure they write together. But one thing’s for sure–there will be magic, dragons, monsters, and more fun than you can imagine at Huntsville Public Library! D and D also builds creativity, writing skills, and teamwork. This group will meet at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7 and 21, and will continue to meet at the same time the first and third evening of most months. The December 21 event will feature cappuccinos and hot chocolate for participants to enjoy. Teens 14-18 are welcome! No prior experience is necessary!

Fiber Arts

Looking for company while your hands are busy with your latest textile project? Join the Fiber Arts Group in Huntsville Public Library’s Nash Board Room to share your knitting and crocheting projects and enjoy chatting with others who share similar interests. All are welcome, from beginners to the more experienced! Sessions are held every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Be sure to bring your own supplies!

Sittercise

Get fit while you sit with Sittercise! Everybody’s favorite exercise program is being offered from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Huntsville Public Library in conjunction with Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Sittercise is designed to help those who are aging and/or dealing with chronic illnesses. Sittercise focuses on strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and overall improved function. Please consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program. Liability waivers are required to participate and are available from the instructor. The class is free and open to adults ages 18 and older. Class is limited to 25 so social distancing can be maintained.

Sittercise

Get fit while you sit with Sittercise! Everybody’s favorite exercise program is being offered from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Huntsville Public Library in conjunction with Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Sittercise is designed to help those who are aging and/or dealing with chronic illnesses. Sittercise focuses on strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and overall improved function. Please consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program. Liability waivers are required to participate and are available from the instructor. The class is free and open to adults ages 18 and older. Class is limited to 25 so social distancing can be maintained.

Fiber Arts

Looking for company while your hands are busy with your latest textile project? Join the Fiber Arts Group in Huntsville Public Library’s Nash Board Room to share your knitting and crocheting projects and enjoy chatting with others who share similar interests. All are welcome, from beginners to the more experienced! Sessions are held every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Be sure to bring your own supplies!

Sittercise

Get fit while you sit with Sittercise! Everybody’s favorite exercise program is being offered from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Huntsville Public Library in conjunction with Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Sittercise is designed to help those who are aging and/or dealing with chronic illnesses. Sittercise focuses on strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and overall improved function. Please consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program. Liability waivers are required to participate and are available from the instructor. The class is free and open to adults ages 18 and older. Class is limited to 25 so social distancing can be maintained.

The Edward Twins

Tourism Advisory Board Meeting

Dennis Hickman Exhibit

The Dennis Hickman exhibit will be open and free to the public starting with the opening reception on September 30th at 5-7PM. It will be available until January 8th, 2023 on Tuesdays-Fridays from 10AM-5PM and Saturdays from 10AM-2PM.

Ornament Painting Workshops

All ages are welcome to come an choose a ceramic ornament to paint this holiday season. After painting, ornaments will be fired in the kiln and available for pick-up on December 15th.

Create A Bowl

It's that time of year again! We are looking for volunteers to make ceramic bowls for our annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser, scheduled for March 7, 2023! No previous experience is necessary and an instructor will be on hand to teach you the proper techniques.