What to watch: Midland libraries offer story times, family movies, Thanksgiving crafts, and more in November. The Julia Child exhibit continues at Centennial Library, with interactive displays and coordinating activities for children and adults.

Centennial Library serves as a voting location in Midland for Election Day on November 3rd. Use that opportunity to visit the exhibit, explore the community cookbook, and cast your vote for our Texas government officials.

The big picture: Julia Child: A Recipe for Life remains at Centennial Library through Jan. 9, 2027. The exhibit follows Child from her early days in Paris to her work as a cookbook author and television host. Visitors can also contribute a recipe to a community cookbook.

Here’s what families can look forward to at Midland County Public Libraries this month: 

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All ages

  • Saturday Morning Flix: Saturdays, Nov. 7 and 14 at 11 a.m. at Centennial Library – Showing Ratatouille on Nov. 7 and The Princess and the Frog on Nov. 14. These movies are free and open to all.
  • Project Literacy Author Signing with Nancy Churnin: Monday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Centennial Library – Meet and Greet with Churnin as she signs her award-winning children’s picture book The William Hoy Story.
  • Beyond the Exhibit: Community Cookbook: Through Jan. 9, 2027 at Centennial Library – Contribute to the Julia Child exhibit by filling out a recipe card to share in the community cookbook or find one in the book you want to try.

Kids

  • Fine Motor Mondays (ages 1–6): Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the Downtown Library – Explore play with blocks and building materials. Supplies and space will be available for an hour and a half. 
  • Baby Rhythm & Rhyme (ages 0–24 months): Tuesdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 11 a.m. at the Downtown Library – Parents and babies can enjoy books, songs, and movement activities. 
  • Dog Tales: Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 18 and 25 at 3:30 p.m. at Centennial Library – Children can practice reading aloud by sharing stories with a real live dog, Bruno, the Irish Setter.
  • Toddler Tales (ages 3–5): Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12 and 19 at 11 a.m. at Centennial Library – Stories, rhymes and songs designed to enhance literacy and cognitive development.
  • Born to Read Birthday Celebration (ages 1–5): Thursday, Nov. 19, following Toddler Tales at Centennial Library – Young readers celebrating a November birthday can receive a free book from the library. 
  • Bookaneers (ages 7–10): Friday, Nov. 20 at 4 p.m. at Centennial Library – Children will discuss Dog Man by Dav Pilkey and make a coordinating craft. 

Teens

  • Tutor Tuesdays: Tuesdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 at 5 p.m. at the Downtown Library – A dedicated time for students to study and receive help with material and using library resources.
  • O-Talk-U: Thursday, Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Centennial Library – Make a craft while discussing  favorite anime and mangas. 
  • Gaming Club: Friday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. at Centennial Library – The Gaming Club returns with a Mario Party Superstars tournament. 
  • Young Adulting 101: Life Lessons: Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. at Centennial Library – Learn the basics of job searching and hiring while enjoying creative activities. 
  • Beyond the Exhibit: Perler Bead Food Magnets: Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Centennial Library – Open to all crafting session where you create food-themed magnets. All skill levels are welcome.
  • Beyond the Exhibit Book Club: Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. at Centennial Library – The group will discuss Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley. 
  • BeTWEEN the Pages (ages 9–12): Thursday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. at Centennial Library – Discuss The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland and make a coordinating craft. 
  • How to Use Databases for Research: Friday, Nov. 20 at 4:30 p.m. at Centennial Library – Learn best search practices and how to use library databases. 

Adult

  • Beyond the Exhibit: Food Diamond Painting: Thursday, Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Centennial Library – Create a food-themed diamond painting project, no experience is necessary. 
  • Thanksgiving Napkin Craft: Friday, Nov. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Downtown Library – Decorate a cloth napkin for your Thanksgiving table. 
  • Page Turners Book Club: Monday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Centennial Library – This month, the group will discuss Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. 
  • Cozy Coasters: Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. at Downtown Library – Design and paint fall themed wooden coasters to take home. 
  • Circle of Thanks: Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 4:30 p.m. at Downtown Library – Design and create a turkey-inspired wreath. Space is limited, so call 432-688-4328 to register. 
  • Mahjong Open Play: Thursday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. at Centennial Library – The library provides a few game sets so you can play Mahjong for free. Instruction is not provided but other players may be willing to help.
  • Tile Coaster Creations: Monday, Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. at Centennial Library – Paint autumn designs or bring photos to make your own coasters. 

Go deeper: Catch the Midland County Public Libraries Bookmobile at these stops around the community in November: 

  • Midkiff Library: Thursday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m., 12848 FM 2401 Midkiff 
  • Greenwood: Thursday, Nov. 12, from 2–4 p.m., 10909 FM 307 
  • Festival of Trees: Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m.–6 p.m., 4906 Briarwood Ave. 

Both libraries will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Centennial Library will close at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, for Veterans Day. Both locations will close at 6 p.m. Nov. 23–25, and all day Nov. 26–28, for Thanksgiving.