Time Before Texas
A Time Before Texas was a special exhibit at the Honey Grove Library & Learning Center, highlighting ancient Indigenous cultures of the region. On display from March 1–29, 2025, the exhibit featured artifacts on loan from Humanities Texas alongside local discoveries. The opening included a presentation by archaeologist Cody Davis, who shared insights from his work around Bois d'Arc Lake. The exhibit offered a meaningful look into the early history of the area, free for all to attend.
The Honey Grove Library & Learning Center was pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit on Saturday, March 1st. Entitled "A Time Before Texas," the exhibit focused on ancient Indigenous cultures in the area. On display was an exhibit on loan from Humanities Texas, along with locally collected artifacts.
In addition, the library hosted a presentation by local archaeologist Cody Davis, Principal Investigator and Project Manager with AR Consultants, Inc. Cody presented on Saturday, March 1st at 11 a.m. in Lyday Hall, where he shared insights into his work around the Bois d'Arc Lake area.
The exhibit remained on display from March 1–29, 2025, during regular library hours. Those interested in the early history of the region were encouraged to attend. Both the exhibit and the presentations were free of charge.
Art of Birds
The Art of Birds exhibit at the Honey Grove Library & Learning Center celebrated the beauty of birds through a diverse collection of artwork and photography. Showcasing pieces from Gary and Sandra Fernandes, local photographers, and student artists, the exhibit ran for six weeks beginning April 13, 2024. Visitors also enjoyed a series of expert-led Saturday presentations on birding and nature, making the exhibit a vibrant blend of art, education, and community.
The Honey Grove Library & Learning Center was excited to open its exhibit, Art of Birds, in April. This six-week exhibit featured pieces from the personal collection of Gary and Sandra Fernandes, photographs by members of the Honey Grove Photography Club, and artwork created by students in the library’s after-school art program.
In addition, the exhibit included four Saturday morning presentations at 11 a.m. by Master Naturalists and other experts, beginning April 13th, 2024. Bird and art lovers alike were welcomed to the Opening Event on Saturday, April 13th and encouraged to visit throughout the duration of the exhibit.
State Fair
The State Fair exhibit, hosted by the Honey Grove Library & Learning Center, showcased photographer Arthur Grace’s vivid journey through fairs in ten states. On display from September 12 to October 21, 2023, the exhibit captured the quirky charm and evolving spirit of these iconic American events. Produced by the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History and presented with Humanities Texas, the exhibit offered a nostalgic and colorful glimpse into fair culture across the country.
The Honey Grove Library & Learning Center was excited to bring a new exhibit to the community in September! The State Fair Exhibit was on view in the Crockett Room from September 12th through October 21st, 2023. State Fair was a visual distillation of Arthur Grace’s photographic journey through fairs in ten states—California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia.
Grace’s images consistently captured the unique blend of tradition, kitsch, and eccentricity found at these annual events, which began as celebrations of rural American life and evolved into large-scale extravaganzas.
This exhibition was produced by the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin and presented in partnership with Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.