McAllen Public Library invites the community to “Celebrate Our Roots & Stories” at the 12th Annual South Texas Book Festival, happening at the Main Library (4001 N. 23rd St.) on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This free festival, presented by H-E-B Helping Here, is a celebration of books, culture, and imagination with a lineup of authors […]
South Texas Book Festival announces the 2025 Ticketed Session, Un Cafecito with the Authors. Enjoy an intimate evening with authors Diana Rojas, Francisco Cantú, and José Skinner as they discuss their works at the Library. Guests will receive signed books by the featured authors, freshly brewed coffee options from a full expresso bar, and delicious […]
Our once a month Connecting With Artists & Crafters event will be held on Saturday, September 20th between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Come on by and support local small farmers, artists, and home crafters. Potential Vendors: Only local handmade craft/products will be allowed. No resale items, no imports, no independent distributors, no group vendors, […]
Give the gift of life. Join us in supporting those in need through blood donations! Your donation can help save lives and make a lasting impact. Walk-ins welcome, or sign up using the QR Code. ID Required.
Come have fun with clay at Lark Branch Library’s Adult Sculpting Program! Explore the possibilities of creativity with air dry clay that can be painted once dry! Sculpting tools and clay provided.
Explore the untold history of women landowners who shaped early ranching in Hidalgo County through Spanish and Mexican land grants. Join us for a compelling Valley Roots presentation by Dr. Starling as he explores “Women and Ranch Ownership in the RGV, 1767–1860.” Discover the overlooked legacy of early Hispanic women ranchers in the Rio Grande […]
McAllen Public Library’s Community Health Fair 📅 Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 🕙 10 AM – 1 PM📍 Main Library | 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen, TX Join McAllen Public Library for its annual Community Health Fair, themed “Building a Stronger, Healthier Community—One Step at a Time.” Enjoy free health screenings (blood pressure, glucose, vision, […]
Join us as the McAllen Farmers Market invites local artists and home crafters to sell their locally crafted products. Shopping at McAllen Farmers Market you not only help local small farmers and small business owners but you help the local economy. Shop local when you get your vegetables and value-added product. Are you a local […]
Join us for a volunteer morning at the McAllen Public Library Tiny Forest! We’ll be helping the forest grow through weeding, litter pick-up, and documenting the biodiversity already living in the forest. We encourage volunteers to be prepared to be outdoors by bringing a hat, garden gloves, refillable water bottle, close-toed shoes, and anything else […]
McAllen Public Library has partnered with Workforce Solutions to host the 2025 MPL Job Fair at Main Library on Saturday, June 21 from 10AM-1PM. Attendees will have the chance to connect with a wide range of employers offering job opportunities across different industries. This event is free and open to the public. Be sure to […]
Join Urban Ecologist John Brush from Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center as he shares how Tiny Forests can transform McAllen into a greener, more vibrant community! 🌿🌳 Join Urban Ecologist John Brush from the Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center for an inspiring presentation on “Bringing Tiny Forests to McAllen!” Discover how small but mighty […]
You’re invited to MPL’s Summer Reading Challenge Kick-off Party! Come by for a fun-filled afternoon with activities, FREE hotdogs and giveaways while supplies last. Community partners will be on-site with activities for the whole family, and Marty the Library Cat will make a special appearance. While you’re here, register for the Summer Reading Challenge and […]