• First Friday – Meet the Author of The Cloak Society Trilogy, Jeramey Kraatz

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Meet the Author of The Cloak Society trilogy and Space Runners: The Moon Platoon, Jeramey Kraatz. Mr. Kraatz will be at the Ector County Library on the first floor from 5 pm until 6:30 pm. Mr. Kraatz will be signing copies of The Cloak Society, the first book in the trilogy.

  • Passive Program: Superhero Scavenger Hunt – February 1st – 29th

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    **Ongoing monthly activity available at the Children’s circulation desk** This month’s passive program is a Superhero Scavenger Hunt! Stop by and participate in the Children’s Department Superhero Scavenger Hunt! All participants will receive a surprise! Location: 3rd Floor Children’s Department

  • Storytime + Pizza Craft

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Storytime + Pizza Craft January 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Come join us for Storytime and afterwards head to the basement Activity Room to make a pizza craft! *3rd Floor Auditorium & Basement Activity Room

  • Family Activity Hot Air Balloon

    Ector County Library
    Visual Arts

    It’s a new year so let’s reach up, up, up to new heights with these 3D Hot Air Balloons. Come to the basement activity room and join in the fun to make your hot air balloon. Location: Basement Activity Room

  • Crunchy Snacky Anime Club

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    We will continue with watching Spy X Family.

  • One Book One Basin – Create a Comic Book Class with Artist Caleb Mendes – Session One

    Ector County Library
    Visual Arts

    One Book, One Basin - Create A Comic Course Join us for an exciting event, "One Book, One Basin - Create A Comic Course," happening on Saturday, January 20, 2024 through February 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM. This in-person gathering will take place at the Ector County Library and Midland County Library, where instructor Caleb Mendes and aspiring artists will come together to explore the wonderful world of comic creation. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we dive into the art of crafting captivating comics. This course aims to inspire and guide participants through the process of developing their own unique comic strips. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this event offers something for everyone. During this interactive course, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced comic creators, exchange ideas with fellow participants, and gain valuable insights into the comic industry. We'll cover various aspects of comic creation, including character development, storytelling techniques, panel layouts, and more. January 20 (Ector County Library): Simple figure drawing. Loose shapes to help get a feel for how the body works, but not get too deep into anatomy. Crash course. January 27 (Midland County Library): Narrative and Character. We’ll […]

  • Sensory Storytime

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    We understand that large groups in a storytime can be overwhelming for some of our patrons. So we have partnered with Share, who work with Special Needs families in the Permian Basin for a Sensory Friendly Storytime with a couple of books, a few songs, and craft or sensory toys to play with after storytime. We will also have a calming room set aside for those that get overstimulated. Location: 3rd Floor Auditorium

  • Storytime + ABC’s Craft

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Storytime + ABC’s Craft January 17, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Come join us for Storytime and afterwards head to the basement Activity Room to make a ABC’s craft! *3rd Floor Auditorium & Basement Activity Room

  • Books and Babies

    Ector County Library
    Music

    Babies need books and songs to enjoy, too! Join us in the auditorium for the show and then take the babies to play in the baby room.  *3rd Floor Auditorium

  • Storytime + Fox Craft

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Storytime + Fox Craft January 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Come join us for Storytime and afterwards head to the basement Activity Room to make a fox craft! *3rd Floor Auditorium & Basement Activity Room

  • Bilingual Storytime

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Come join us for Bilingual Storytime with Wolf stories and songs! *3rd Floor Auditorium