Exhibits

Current and Upcoming Exhibits

On the set of "The Woman Racket" at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Sir Jagjit Singh of India (in the center with moustache) is surrounded by a group of young starlets and chorus girls, including Sally Starr (standing, fourth from left), Ann Dvorak (standing, fifth from left), and Blanche Sweet (standing, third from right).

MGM at 100: the Rise and Fall of Hollywood’s Grandest Studio

March 22, 2024 to September 22, 2024

Central Library, History & Genealogy Department

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) was the movie studio known for “More stars than there are in heaven.” During its heyday in the 1930s and ‘40s...

colorful cartoon of a city skyline with a park in the foreground

StoryWalk®

January 01, 2024 to December 31, 2024

, Various

Explore the world, move your body, and read a story at the same time! StoryWalks® are a fun and innovative way to engage young readers...

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