Sneak a peek! North Huntsville Library construction update

Mayor Tommy Battle, North Huntsville Library Campaign Chair Kim Lewis, Huntsville Public Library Executive Director Laurel Best, major donors and friends will hold a construction update on Monday, Feb. 3, at the site of the new North Huntsville Public Library on Sparkman Drive. The outdated Bessie K Russell branch, occupying just 1,700 square feet, is making way for a new 19,000-square-foot facility. Designed to meet the information-seeking needs of residents, it will have state-of-the-art technology, a café, children’s reading areas, interactive literacy center and a makerspace for entrepreneurs.

Best of all, the library will be located next to a new City park which will feature walking trails, pickleball courts, multi-purpose fields, pavilion and children’s play areas.

WHO:  Mayor Tommy Battle, City Council President Devyn Keith, North Huntsville Library Campaign Chair Kim Lewis, Huntsville Public Library Executive Director Laurel Best, major donors and library friends

WHAT:  News conference and construction update at the North Huntsville Library

WHEN:  Monday, Feb. 3, 2 p.m.

WHERE:  North Huntsville Library and Berachah Park construction site, 3011 Sparkman Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35810.

MEDIA ALERT:  Media should plan to arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the news conference. Media parking will be available in the lot adjacent to the Bessie K Russell Library.