McAllen Public Library invites you to the ninth annual Día celebration, honoring El día de los niños/ El día de los libros (Children’s Day/ Book Day). Taking place on Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 2-4 PM at Main Library, this vibrant event promises an engaging lineup of activities for children and teens. Highlights include author […]
McAllen Public Library is excited to announce the Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Party, taking place at Main Library from 11 AM to 1 PM on Saturday, June 1st. Families are invited to join the fun-filled event, featuring a variety of activities for all children and teens. Attendees can look forward to free popcorn, raffles for […]
McAllen Public Library is excited to announce the Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Party, taking place at Main Library from 11 AM to 1 PM on Saturday, June 1st. Families are invited to join the fun-filled event, featuring a variety of activities for all children and teens. Attendees can look forward to free popcorn, raffles for […]
Announcing the Pop Up Book Sale at the MPL Book Store! Discover an excellent selection of gently used books featuring bestselling authors, select non-fiction, children’s, romance, paperbacks, y libros en Español. All proceeds go to support library services and programs. Sale sponsored by the McAllen Public Library Volunteer Advocates. All books (inside and outside of the bookstore) will be priced at: Hardbacks: […]
Announcing the Pop Up Book Sale at the MPL Book Store! Discover an excellent selection of gently used books featuring bestselling authors, select non-fiction, children’s, romance, paperbacks, y libros en Español. All proceeds go to support library services and programs. Sale sponsored by the McAllen Public Library Volunteer Advocates. All books (inside and outside of the bookstore) will be priced at: Hardbacks: […]
It’s time to get healthy with our third annual Family Health Fair on Saturday, August 17th from 10AM-12PM at Main Library on 23rd Street and Nolana Avenue. This free, family-friendly event provides an opportunity to learn, participate, and take proactive measures toward improved health in an engaging setting. Attendees will be able to obtain free […]
Prepare for an exciting evening of traditional casino games (blackjack, poker, roulette, slot machines) during the Monte Carlo Casino Night Fundraiser at the Main Library on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 6:00-10:00PM in support of the South Texas Book Festival. Tickets are $100 each and may be purchased online at bit.ly/stbftickets, by calling (956) 681-3006, and by […]
Celebrate Vida! at the 11th annual South Texas Book Festival (#STBF). This year’s theme celebrates literature and art while highlighting the community’s traditions, including themes of remembering, heritage, and cultural identity. The festival features author panels, story times, book signings, special guests, food vendors, games, activities, and more! Oct. 29th – Nov. 2nd at Mcallen […]
Kick off the South Texas Book Festival on Tuesday evening with Vida Verse, a literary event celebrating contemporary poets from South Texas. Renowned Rio Grande Valley poets César L. de León, Gume Laurel III, Javier Villarreal, and Julieta Corpus will share their works, reflecting the culture and spirit of the region through powerful verse and […]
South Texas Book Festival announces the 2024 Ticketed Session, Un Cafecito with the Authors. Enjoy an intimate evening with authors Alberto Roblest, Rene Saldaña, Richard Santos, and Rubén Degollado as they discuss their works at the Library. Guests will receive a signed book by each of the featured authors, freshly brewed coffee options from a […]
Embark on an exciting adventure with our family-friendly Trick-or-Treat Trail weaving through our entire facility, where you’ll find delightful surprises at every corner! Admission is free, so bring along your family and friends for a booktacular Halloween experience at the Library. STBF 2024 is sponsored by H-E-B Helping Here, and is a free event for […]
McAllen Public Library invites the community to “Celebrate Vida!” at its 11th Annual South Texas Book Festival, taking place at the Main Library (4001 N. 23rd St.) from Tuesday, October 29 to Saturday, November 2. This free event, sponsored by H-E-B Helping Here, offers a weeklong celebration of culture and imagination through a lineup of […]