Two glass cases display gifts to Shivers from friends and political allies. Another room exhibits the trophies of his safari days, which range from elephant tusks to a lion-skin rug. Plaques, historical documents, and photographs of Shivers with such political figures as John F. Kennedy paper the walls of the upstairs. Political cartoons that appeared in numerous newspapers of that period cover the wall of the downstairs meeting room. The outside patio that separates the museum and library is walled in by a tile mural painted by local ceramic artist, Clyde Gray.
Tours are available.
The library is a member of the Houston Area Library System and serves a population of 18,333. It is the only public library in the county.