Storytime: Flowers/Spring

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

We are going to talk about spring and flowers today in storytime.

Toddler Tales Storytime – CENTENNIAL

Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United States

Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5.

Toddler Tales Storytime – DOWNTOWN

Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown) 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, United States

Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5.

Art Tales: Sleep Like a Tiger

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States

Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to immerse yourselves in a beautifully illustrated story and a fun art activity. This free event offers an engaging children's story followed by a hands-on art project related to the tale. Our featured book for this session is Sleep Like a Tiger by Mary Logue. Young attendees will be entertained by the charming story of a young girl who just isn’t tired at bedtime. After the story, children will participate in an art activity inspired by her adventures. It’s a wonderful opportunity to foster a love of reading and creativity in young children while spending quality time together. We look forward to welcoming you and your little artists to the museum for this fun and inspiring event!

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas

After mesmerising audiences across Europe and the UK, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify the USA once again. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy. In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal. Performing the music of iconic bands including: Metallica, AC/DC, Rolling Stones, Pantera, My Chemical Romance, Linkin' Park, SOAD, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Papa Roach, The Cranberries & MORE!

Bilingual Storytime: Spring

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

Our bilingual storytime today is all about spring. Nuestra hora de cuentos bilingües de hoy tiene que ver con la primavera.

Canvas Tote Bag Painting – DOWNTOWN

Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown) 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, United States

Use your creativity and design a masterpiece! Adults.

Beginning Ukulele – DOWNTOWN

Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown) 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, United States

Join our six-week beginner ukulele program! Learn essential skills with instruments provided. Registration required. Ages 10-13.

Habia una vez un cuento – DOWNTOWN

Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown) 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, United States

Build early literacy skills in a welcoming environment through meaningful stories and crafts. This storytime in both English and Spanish is a great introduction to different languages. Family.

Illuminated Manuscripts – CENTENNIAL

Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United States

Make a creative craft inspired by the illuminated manuscripts of medieval times. Adults.

Art Talk

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States

Join us for an engaging evening at the Ellen Noël Art Museum's Art Talk! This event is a wonderful opportunity for art enthusiasts to come together and delve into the mysteries of a particular painting as they enhance their visual literacy skills. Gather with friends and fellow art lovers as we interpret, comprehend, and appreciate the art in ways that advance thinking, decision-making, communication and learning. Art Talk is all about exploring different perspectives and sparking lively conversation. Whether you’re an art aficionado or just curious, share your thoughts and insights in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We go through a three question process that allows visitors to share their perceptions while viewing a piece of art from our Permanent Collection. Come be a part of Art Talk at the Ellen Noël Art Museum and experience art in a whole new way. We can't wait to see you there!