MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2016
Midland County Public Libraries
A center of learning and literacy empowering the community
to explore, connect, and create.
October 8th, 2016
Midland ISD Special
Election voting at the
Centennial Library
7:00am - 7:00pm
More family-friendly opportunities at
the Downtown Library this fall!
Orchestra concerts, special events, and so much more
If you haven’t visited the Downtown Library recently, now is definitely the
time to make your plans! Between October 1st and December 31st we are
hosting over 30 special events – all free to the public – that range from
musical performances to presidential exhibits to early literacy initiatives.
Our new hours have opened up a huge variety of great opportunities, all
planned with you in mind. We look forward to seeing you Downtown this
fall!
- Jessica Waller, Downtown Library and Bookmobile Manager
NEW HOURS
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
CENTENNIAL LIBRARY
Monday-Saturday
10am-7pm at both
library locations
301 W. Missouri Ave
Midland TX 79701
(432) 688-4320
2503 W. Loop 250 N
Midland TX 79705
(432) 742-7400
October 11th, 2016
Last day to register to
vote in the November
presidential election.
Voter registration
cards are available at
either library
Early Voting at
the Centennial
Library
October 24th October 28th, 2016
8:00am-5:00pm
October 29th, 2016
7:00am-7:00pm
October 30th, 2016
1:00pm-6:00pm
October 31stNovember 4th, 2016
7:00am-7:00pm
Election Day
November 8th, 2016
The Downtown and
Centennial Libraries
are Election Day vote
centers. Election Day
voting hours are
7:00am-7:00pm
Story Time Schedule
Saturday Movies
Wednesdays at the Centennial Library
Join us for a movie and free popcorn! All
movies begin at 2pm. Minors must be
accompanied by an adult at all times.
Birth-2 years at 10:30am
2-6 years at 11:30am*
*Space is limited. Tickets must be picked up from the Youth
Services desk the morning of story time.
Thursdays at the Downtown Library
Birth-2 years at 10:30am
2-6 years at 11:30am
Pretend & Play
Pretend & Play provides a structured
environment for caregivers and their children
aged 2-6 years to learn and imagine through
come and go interactive play activities.
Every other Monday at Downtown, Every other
Friday at Centennial at 10:30am beginning
September 12th
Evening Story Time
2-6 years at 4:30pm
Every other Friday at Centennial beginning
September 9th
Fall Festival
Join us at the Downtown Library on Saturday,
October 29th from 1:00pm-3:00pm for an
afternoon of crafts, games, and more. All ages
are welcome. Costumes are encouraged!
Downtown
Centennial
10/1/16
Jungle Book
Peanuts
10/8/16
Peanuts
Zootopia
10/15/16
Zootopia
Goosebumps
10/21/16
Goosebumps
Hocus Pocus
10/29/16
No Movie
No Movie
Teen Events
All events will take place in the Centennial
Library Bat Cave.
10/9/16/10/15/16
Teen Read Week activities all week
long
10/14/16
Book Quote Art @4:30pm
10/21/16
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
5:45pm-6:45pm
10/22/16
Nerd Gated Community
Masquerade Mask Making @4:00pm
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN KICKOFF EVENT
Reading aloud to your child is the best way to prepare them for
reading and writing success in school. The time before a child
enters kindergarten is crucial for language and brain
development, as well as for fostering a lifelong love of reading.
Come join us for a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Kickoff at the
Downtown Library on October 13th from 4:00pm-5:00pm.
Sign up for the program and enjoy some fun early literacy
activities!
For more information, visit the Youth Services desk at either library
location or the library website at www.co.midland.tx.us/lib.
October Exhibits
Midland Gem & Mineral Society
Various minerals and gems are on display in the
display cases at the Centennial Library until
October 22nd, 2016. Live rock-polishing demos
will take place from 12:00am-4:00pm on
October 8th and October 22nd.
Political Cartoon Series
The Herb Block Foundation presents five panel
exhibitions displaying reproductions of the
work of legendary Washington Post editorial
cartoonist Herb Block, famously known as
“Herblock.”
Herblock: Presidents
at the Centennial Library
October 1st-November 30th
President–watching was part of the job of being
a political cartoonist, and Herblock insisted that
no president was “above caricature or
comment.” From Herbert Hoover to George W.
Bush, Herblock took every opportunity to let
our presidents know he was right there with a
keen eye and a bottle of ink. He spent most of
his time at the Washington Post where he
worked from 1946 to 2001. Over seven decades
Herblock portrayed thirteen presidents with
characteristic humor, intelligence, and a passion
for good government.
Herblock: Black and White
DVD Showing at the Centennial Library
October 18th at 5:00pm
This feature documentary traces the life, times
and influence of Herbert Block, whose career as
an editorial cartoonist spanned over 70
remarkable years. Block’s legacy is revealed
through reflections from fellow journalists
(from both print and television), backstories
involving many of his iconic cartoons, and
Block’s own words, as spoken through an actor portraying the artist in a recreated
Washington Post office overflowing with sketch
pads and pens.
Herblock: A President’s Vision
at the Downtown Library
October 23rd-December 3rd
A President’s Vision features six poster panels,
each examining a single U.S. president’s
aspirations and illustrating the programs and
initiatives that advanced his vision. A
corresponding online resource center contains a
rich set of teaching materials to supplement the
use of the poster series. Raul “III” Gonzalez
Author Visit
Texas Bluebonnet Award
nominee Raul “III” Gonzalez,
illustrator of Lowriders in
Space, will visit the
Centennial Library on October 17th from
4:00pm-6:00pm. Join the library and the
Hispanic Cultural Center of Midland for a book
signing at 4:30pm and a Lowrider Car Show in
the library parking lot. Raul the Third will also
visit Bush, Scharbauer and Bowie Elementary
schools.
More Fall Events
10/18/16
10/25/16
11/1/16
Midland Storytelling Festival
Workshops, 5:00pm-6:15pm at the
Downtown Library
10/21/16
Midland Genealogical Society Lock-In
12:00pm-5:00pm at the Centennial
Library. Bring a sack lunch!
10/22/16
MOSC Halloween Concert,
2:00pm-3:00pm at the Downtown
Library
10/24/1612/3/16
A President’s Vision exhibit at the
Downtown Library
10/26/16
Nature storytime with Sibley Nature
Center followed by Halloween Dance
Party. Wear your costumes! 11:30am
at Centennial
10/27/16
Halloween-themed storytime at
Downtown Library, 11:30am
10/29/16
Fall Festival at the Downtown Library,
1:00pm-3:00pm
11/8/16
Election Day performance by Permian
Basin String Quartet 5:00pm-6:00pm
at the Downtown Library
11/8/16
Election Day MOSC performance by
5:15pm-6:30pm at the Centennial
Library
11/18/16
Miss Texas visits the Downtown
Library
12/6/16
Holiday Open House at the
Downtown Library
12/8/16
Holiday Open House at the
Centennial Library
12/9/16
Midland Storytelling Festival
Homeschool Event
12/12/1612/22/16
Library artist-in-residence at the
Downtown Library
3D Printer Classes and
Events
10/22/16
Beginner 3D print class at the
Downtown Library, 11:00am-12:00pm
10/28/16
3D Print Costume Contest, 6pm at the
Downtown Library
To participate in the 3D Print Costume Contest,
submit your files to be printed prior to October
17th. For more information contact Valerie
Rodriguez at (432) 688-4325 or
[email protected]. All ages are
welcome to participate.
Bookmobile
The bookmobile will be at the Midland
Downtown Farmers Market (located at the
Museum of the Southwest) on October 15th,
2016 from 8:30am-12:00pm. Join us for
storytime and more!
The Midland County Public Library Bookmobile
visits the Midland Farmers Market, Casa de
Amigos, Boys & Girls Club, Stonegate Housing
Community, Desert Gardens, the Aphasia
Center, and various other locations. For a
complete schedule of bookmobile stops, visit
the library website.
For more information:
Website: www.co.midland.tx.us/lib
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