The Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library in Downtown McKinney will close on June 13, 2025 for a major renovation project. This exciting update will help us serve you better in the future.
You are receiving this email because you have signed up for a library card at the McKinney Public Library and indicated that the Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library is your home library.
Hold Pickups
Your library account is set to the Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library as your home library. On June 14, your default hold pickup location will be changed to McKinney City Hall located at 401 E. Virginia Street.
📚 Holds will be available for pickup in the first floor lobby of City Hall during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
📕 Returns can be made at John & Judy Gay Library located at 6861 Eldorado Parkway.
Modify Your Pickup Location
You can change your preferred pickup location at any time:
Online via desktop: Log in at mckinney.aspendiscovery.org, go to Your Account → Account Settings → Your Preferences, and choose a different default pickup branch.
Using the Aspen LiDA mobile app: Select your preferred pickup location when placing each individual hold (note: the app does not currently support default changes).
Need help? Check out our step-by-step instructions on how to update your hold pickup location. You can also stop by and a librarian can assist with account changes.
Get Updates
Stay in the know about changes. We will communicate changes to our hold or pickup process through our newsletter and on our Facebook page.
The library will be closed for approximately one year for construction.
The goal of the library renovation is to transform the library into a dynamic community centerpiece that extends the downtown experience and serves as a gateway to McKinney's rich cultural landscape. Planned enhancements include:
Youth and Teen Spaces: Dedicated areas tailored to younger audiences.
Planetarium: A 26-foot diameter full-dome planetarium with seating for 55, offering unique educational opportunities.
Interactive Exhibit Space: 2,500 square feet for rotating and interactive exhibits.
Local History Room: A space dedicated to preserving and showcasing McKinney's heritage.
Quiet Wing: A tranquil area designed for focused study and reading.
Additional Amenities:
Enhanced technology
Additional restrooms, including two family restrooms