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Would you like to learn a fun and calming skill and also have a homemade scarf to take home as we head into fall? Come knit with us at Huntsville Public Library! Our knitting circle will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 10 and June 24. This event is for children ages 10-14. No prior experience is necessary!

Bubbles, rhymes, and books--oh my! You won’t want to miss Mother Goose Lapsit at the 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.

Greetings, space cats! Are you looking for a fun, social activity that lets you practice your reading skills? Mission Accomplished at Huntsville Public Library! Whether you like funny cats, space battles, magical kingdoms, or just relatable stories about real kids, there will be something for you! At each book club meeting, you can enjoy fun crafts and activities related to the story. The Early Readers Space Cats Book Club will meet weekly at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 13 and 27. Children between the ages of 6 and 10 are welcome to attend. Selections will include books such as Binky the Space Cat and Narwhal and Jelly. Titles do not need to be read before the start of each meeting.

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, and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays 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.

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. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday sessions all share a theme with something new and exciting each week. Sign up is not required.

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. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday sessions all share a theme with something new and exciting each week. Sign up is not required. Story Time is held Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:45 a.m. in the Staggs Community Room.

Dive right into your summer of reading with Huntsville Public Library’s Middle Grade Magic Book Club. Whether you like stories about magical creatures or just relatable stories about kids like you, there will be something for you! At book clubs, we’ll do fun crafts and activities related to the books we’ll read. This book club is best suited for ages 10 to 14. Join us at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15 and 29. Selections will include Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer and Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword. Didn’t read the book? Come anyway!

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, and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays 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.

Are you looking for something fun and creative to do this summer? Why not come to the library to make some special crafts? At this event, you can make your own fairy puppet, wearable butterfly wings, and more! Enjoy “Hands-On Crafting Day” at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 30 in the Staggs Community Room. Projects are available while supplies last.