BREAK THE STIGMA THROUGH ART PermiaCare's First Mental Health Creative Art Contest aims to Raise Awareness on Common Mental Health Challenges. We encourage Texans of all ages to participate. Winner will be chosen by 3 age categories: 6 -13, 13 - 18, and 18+ Deadline to submit, May 28th. Winners announced May 31st. For more information on rules, guidelines, and how to submit, please visit Art-Contest-2024.pdf
Face it, every family has their awkward moments, there is no way around it. Awkward Family Photos: The Exhibition, aims to explore the imperfectly perfect moments that come with being a family, while taking comfort in the fact that your family is not alone. Awkward Family Photos features over 200 authentic photographs, each framed in vintage, era appropriate frames, capturing the essence of awkward family moments. Visitors will not only enjoy the visual display but also delve into the hilarious “behind the awkwardness” stories shared by the actual families involved. Created by the minds behind AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com, this exhibition has been on the road since 2012, capturing audiences with its humor and relatability. Whether you’re looking for a delightful family outing or seeking a good laugh, Awkward Family Photos is an exhibition you won’t want to miss. Open March 21 – June 2, 2024 Opening day is March 21st.
Come to the 3rd Floor Children’s Department, grab a book and read to our special friend of the library Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by any and all readers! ***Event Subject to Change***
Join us at the library for an evening with Steven Porterfield, owner of The Cat’s Meow vintage clothing store in Midland, and curator of the 2020 exhibition, Betrothed: 250 Years of Wedding Fashion. Delve into A History of American Fashion with insights from this seasoned expert and a long-time friend and supporter of the Ellen Noël Art Museum.
