Exhibits

Various exhibitions are on display throughout the year at both the Downtown and Centennial Library. These exhibits are always free and are open to the public at the same hours as the library.  

Families looking at Storyland exhibit.


Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites

Opening Feb 2, 2019 - Closing Apr 18, 2019. Brought to us by the Minnesota Children's Museum.  Immersive child-sized book environments bring popular stories to life! Stories include:

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Abuela by Arthur Dorros
Tuesday by David Wiesner
Where’s Spot? by Eric Hill.

quilts hanging from the ceiling

Midland Quilters Guild 

Exhibition of beautiful quilts by guild members through May 14 at Centennial Library. 

PROGRAMS

In conjunction with each exhibit, we offer a variety of programs. Check out our exhibit programs for a list and description of all the exhibit programs and the library events calendar.

FIELD TRIPS

If you are an educator and are interested in scheduling a field trip to see the exhibit, please call the Centennial Library's Youth Services department at 432-742-7445 or see our Field Trip Requests (PDF).

Volunteer opportunity

Now open at Centennial Library, the exhibit Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood FavoritesTM immerses children and adults in favorite picture books. Midland County Public Library needs volunteers to monitor the exhibit area, keeping visitors safe and maintaining a tidy and inviting atmosphere for children and adults to explore and learn.

This opportunity is perfect for anyone who enjoys working with children in an active environment. Students in need of Legacy hours are encouraged to sign up for weekends, after-school hours and spring break.

Volunteers who are 18 or older must undergo a background check prior to their volunteer shift. Please contact Megan Buck, Social Impacts and Community Engagement Coordinator.  

Community display requests

Display space is available at the library for educational, artistic, and cultural materials that support the mission of the library - Midland County Public Libraries: A center of learning and literacy empowering the community to explore, connect and create.

Groups desiring to use the exhibit space should submit a Community Exhibit Request Form (PDF) to Frances Atha, Exhibits and Learning Experiences Coordinator.