The Ector County Library will be kicking off their annual Summer Reading Program on May 26th in the Noel Heritage Plaza located next to the library. The kickoff will start at 4:00 PM and will last until 6:00 PM. The fun will include bouncy houses, face painting, snow cones, and much more! Kids and Young Adults, through age 18, will be able to register for the Summer Reading Program at that time and start checking out books from the library right away. Can't make it? That's all right! We'll still do the sign ups later. Just like previous years, we have local sponsors who have provided some fabulous coupons for every 15 books that are read. Come on by, check out the fun, and start reading!

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Family Activity: Coloring Night

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

Coloring is a wonderful activity for the whole family. We provide the materials, you provide the fun! This activity is designed for all ages. Call 432-332-0633 for more information.

Free

Sunken Cities

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

Myths and legends are filled with tales of cities under the ocean. Come and build one of your own! This program is designed for young adults ages 12-18. Due to material limitations, we will only be able to accommodate up to 10 participants. Please call 432-332-0633 for more information or to register.

Free

Painted Mermaid Rocks

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

Do you like the look of a mermaid’s tail? Come paint a rock to look like your favorite mermaid. Add sea creatures or scenes instead of scales if you like. Let your imagination be taken by the sea. This program is designed for ages 6-12. Call 432-332-633 for more information.

Free

Sea Creatures Scavenger Hunt

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

This program is being held all month long in the Children's Department. Come on by and see how many you can find!

Ocean Painting

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

Try your skills at painting the ocean or ocean creatures! This program is limited to 10 participants.

Percy Jackson Book Club: Sea of Monsters

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

Sea of Monsters: Join other kids to discuss Sea of Monsters in the Percy Jackson book series by Rick Riordan. Check the books out from the library. Get them from the library’s Hoopla services. This program is designed for children ages 8-12. Call 432-332-0633 for more information.

Family Program: Jellyfish Lanterns

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

Learn to make a lantern that looks like a jellyfish to hang from your ceiling! We provide the materials, you come and have fun!

Zen Rock Beach

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

You've heard of a Zen Rock Garden? Come and make a Zen Rock Beach! This program is designed for patrons ages 12-18 and will need to have registration due to limited materials. Call 432-332-0633 ext 2114 to register. Take some time for relaxation at the beach!

Origami/Cleaner & Greener/Book Exchange

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

Come by the Young Adult Department and pick up an origami paper to create! Grab instructions on how to make green cleaning supplies! Bring a book or two that you are finished with and pick up books that are new to you! So much going on this week!

Odessa Fire Department Puppet Show

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

Come and see the famous Odessa Fire Department Puppet Show! This program is for all ages.

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Storytime with Craft

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

Explore the world through books and crafts!

Free

D&D Character Creation Clinic

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

Learn how to create a character for a Dungeons and Dragons game from scratch.

Free