The Midland County Public Library runs two full-service locations, a law library, and a bookmobile, and a card is free for county residents. Here is where each one is, when it is open, and what it is good for.
Centennial Library
2503 W Loop 250 N, Midland, TX 79705
Centennial is the system’s flagship location, sitting on the north loop in the 79705 zip. The current building opened in 2013 and runs about 33,000 square feet, with a modern, non-traditional layout built around technology and exhibition space rather than stacks alone. It hosts museum-quality exhibitions alongside the standard collection, and it has meeting and study space, public computers, and a children’s area.
Regulars tend to use Centennial as the study and work location of the two, since the newer building has more open seating and more outlets.
The Downtown Library
301 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701
The downtown location sits on West Missouri Avenue, a short walk from the courthouse and the downtown business core. It is the second full-service branch, carrying a general circulating collection, public computers, and programming.
If you work downtown, this is the branch within walking distance of lunch. Our guide to where to eat lunch in downtown Midland covers the block.
The Law Library and the Bookmobile
The county also operates a law library on North Loraine Street, which holds legal reference materials for public use. It keeps its own hours and is a reference collection rather than a general circulating branch.
The bookmobile travels on a published weekly route to city parks, schools, and community events, which is how the system reaches neighborhoods and kids who are not near either branch. The current route and stop schedule are posted on the county library pages at co.midland.tx.us.
Getting a Library Card
Cards are issued at either full-service branch. Walk in with a photo ID and proof of a current address, and staff can set up a card the same visit. Card holders get access to the physical collection plus the system’s digital offerings, which typically include ebooks, audiobooks, and research databases through the library’s online catalog.
Requirements for minors, non-residents, and replacement cards vary, so confirm what to bring at co.midland.tx.us before you make the trip.
What Locals Use the Library For
Beyond checking out books, a few uses come up repeatedly in Midland.
- Free things to do with kids. Story times, summer reading programs, and the children’s areas at both branches are among the most-used free family options in town. Our guide to free things to do in Midland with kids has more.
- Study and work space. Both locations have public seating, computers, and wifi. If you need something with more privacy or a desk you can leave things on, our guide to coworking spaces in Midland covers the paid options.
- Landing in town. For people new to Midland, a library card is one of the easier first errands, and the branches are a low-friction way to get a feel for the community calendar. See our newcomer’s guide to Midland.
- Exhibitions and programming. Centennial’s exhibition space rotates, and both branches run adult and youth programming through the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Midland County Public Library?
There are two full-service locations: Centennial Library at 2503 W Loop 250 N and the downtown location at 301 W Missouri Ave. The county also operates a law library on North Loraine Street and a bookmobile.
How do I get a Midland library card?
Visit either full-service branch with a photo ID and proof of your current address. Staff can issue a card during the visit. Requirements differ for minors and non-residents.
Is the Midland library free?
Yes. Library cards and use of the branches are free for county residents. Some services, such as printing, may carry a small fee.
Does the Midland library have ebooks and audiobooks?
Card holders get access to the system’s digital collection alongside the physical one. The current list of digital services is on the library’s pages at co.midland.tx.us.
Where does the Midland bookmobile go?
The bookmobile runs a weekly route to city parks, schools, and community events. The current schedule is published on the county library site.
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