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Mission: The huntsville library foundation (hlf) was established in 1980 to assist in fundraising for a new main library to serve huntsville and madison county. Since that time, the foundation has grown in both scope and board member size. The foundation's primary role today is to raise awareness and funding for the huntsville madison county public library, currently consisting of 13 locations; 7 within the city of huntsville, and 6 others across madison county: triana public library, madison public library, monrovia public library, hazel green public library, gurley public library and new hope public library. The library system's mission statement is: this is the public's library. We empower individuals to create their own futures, explore the universe of ideas, and connect with our community and world. All foundation activities and efforts are in support of the library mission. Therefore, the foundation has dual missions: 1) to advocate for the huntsville madison county public library, and 2)
Programs: Support the huntsville madison county public library and raise community awareness. Enhance the public library programs: through financial support the foundation funds the purchase of books, media, and equipment for the entire madison county public library system. Working as advocates for the library, we raise awareness & inspire.