Every season brings change\, and for the A merican Girl Historical Characters\, winter marked a time of growth\, refl ection\, and new beginnings. Join Blake Changnon and The Changnon Family M useum of Toys and Collectibles as we explore the beloved Changes stories from the first seven Historical Characters.
\nThis mini-muse um brings to life the sixth and final book in each character's original si x-book journey. Through rare and original artifacts from the museum's coll ection\, visitors will discover how each girl faced unexpected challenges\ , embraced new opportunities\, and found the strength to move forward with hope and confidence.
\nWhether coping with loss\, welcoming new fam ily members\, rebuilding after hardship or learning to see the world in a new way\, each Historical Character discovered that change is a natural pa rt of life. Along the way\, every girl grew in courage\, compassion and re silience\, finding that even life's most difficult moments can lead to new beginnings.
\nThis exhibit is hands-off to help preserve these rare \, one-of-a-kind items from the museum's collection. Visitors of all ages are welcome\, as long as museum etiquette is observed\; however\, we recom mend this experience for ages nine and up.
\nCome discover how seven remarkable girls learned to embrace life's seasons of change\, and how th eir journeys continue to inspire readers with hope\, resilience and the pr omise of new beginnings.
\nThis exhibit is independently curated and is not affiliated with or endorsed by American Girl or Mattel.
\nRe gistration is \;required \;for this event\, and w ill open on November 1\, 2026. Registrants will have the opportunity to vi ew the collection and walk through the exhibit. Groups will be contacted p rior to the event with an assigned fifteen minute time slot to walk throug h the collection. Requests as to timeslots will be honored when possible\, but are not guaranteed. Same day walk-ins will be permitted as time and s pace allows. As part of County Government\, MCPL does not collect personal information other than for the purpose of providing programs or services.
\nQuestions about this program? \;Contact the branch 24 0-777-0970
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\nLibrary Program A ttendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants with in the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL prog ram under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
\nIf you plan to attend with a group of ten or more\, please contact the branc h at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.
\nTo request an accommodation\, contact the library branch where you want the accommodati on. If they are unable to help\, or if you need an accommodation for an on line resource or event\, complete our Accommodation Request Form online or call Library Administration at 240-777-0002.
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