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We have lots going on this month!
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Join us for the Community Health Fair on Saturday, August 2nd from 10AM to 1PM at the Main Library, 4001 N. 23rd Street. This free, family-friendly event features a wide variety of health screenings, including blood glucose, blood pressure, BMI, dental, visual, and liver scans (fasting required for liver scans; first-come, first-served). Explore community health resources and meet professionals who are here to help you take charge of your well-being. Featured partners include the Vitalant Blood Mobile, offering whole blood and Power Red donations—each potentially saving up to three lives—and the VA Mobile Unit, which will provide health services and benefits assistance to veterans and their families.
The Children’s Department will host engaging activities for young attendees, including a self-guided Health Fair Scavenger Hunt where kids can explore the library, complete health-themed tasks, and discover great books along the way. From 12:00 to 1:00 PM in the Children’s Storytime Room, teens can join Just Dance for Teens, an exciting, high-energy program using the Nintendo Switch. No experience is needed—just bring your best moves and a willingness to have fun! This active gaming session encourages movement, coordination, and social connection, with players rotating each song so everyone gets a chance to participate and cheer each other on.
I hope to see you and your family at this special event that encourages healthy practices for all ages! |
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What do you enjoy most about being on the Library Advisory Board?
Learning about all the events they have for the community and family and also helping with some of the events.
Do you have any hidden talents?
I can juggle (only 3 items at a time though, and nothing crazy like knives or chainsaws, etc). I also used to make balloon animals as a child with a book I got from a book fair in elementary. The other day I found it at my parents house and started looking at it for when we are at events where children are to help make them balloon animals.
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What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Don't take it personal, This too Shall Pass, and Never give up.
Who has made a positive difference in your life recently?
My family are the biggest positive difference in my life. Other than my family my medical assistant has significantly impacted my workflow with easing the burden of adiminstrative work allowing me to better enjoy time with my family. |
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What is your favorite book genre? And why?
I love reading children's literature with my daughter.
What book are you currently reading?
Sweet Magnolias by Sherryl Woods
What are 3 things that make you happy?
Family. Coffee. Sleeping. |
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| Going On Now at MPL! |
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| MPL Kids Program Highlights |
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Main Library
| Sensory Storytime Wednesday, Aug. 6 & 13
11:00AM | |
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My First Book Club Monday, Aug. 11
5:00PM | | LIT4MOM
Thursday, Aug. 28 9:30AM |
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Lark Branch |
Mini-Book Craft Wednesday, Aug. 6 11:00AM |
| Cre-Ate Your Plate Monday, Aug. 11
11:00AM | | Toddler
Time Tuesday, August 12
11:00AM |
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Palm View Branch
| La hora de los cuentos Bilingual Storytime Every Tuesday
11:00AM | | Toddler Time
Every Thursday 11:00AM | |
In-B-Tween: 3D Print & Paint Wednesday, Aug. 6
6:00PM | |
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MPL Teens Program Highlights
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Main Library
| Totes Into Books
Friday, Aug. 8 3:00PM |
| Mural Unveiling
Party
Tuesday, Aug. 12 6:00PM | |
K-POP Club: Korean 101
Thursday, Aug. 14
6:00PM |
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Lark Branch |
Totally Tuesday: Backpack Charms
Tuesday, Aug. 5
11:00AM | | Teen Anime Club
Saturday, Aug. 16 1:00PM | |
Homeschool
Art Zone Wednesday, Aug. 27
11:00AM |
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Palm View Branch
| FSA ID Help Saturday, Aug. 9 11:00AM - 1:00PM |
| Gamers Unplugged Tuesday, Aug. 12
4:30PM | | Makerspace:
DIY Backpack Charms Tuesday, Aug. 19 4:30PM | |
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MPL Adult Program Highlights
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Main Library
| Healthy Bites,
Healthy Moves Every Friday
10:00AM | |
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Welcome Back, BTS!
Sunday, Aug. 10 6:00PM | |
Diverse Voices
Book Club Thursday, Aug. 21
6:30PM |
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Lark Branch |
Adult Magic
The Gathering Saturday, Aug. 9
1:30PM | | Lark
Book Club Thursday, Aug. 14 6:30PM | |
Intro to Artificial Intelligence Thursday, Aug. 28 2:00PM |
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Palm View Branch
| DHR Health Talk Thursday, Aug. 14 12:00PM |
| Vitalant Presentation Thursday, Aug. 21
2:00PM | | Painting with
Ms. Dominique Monday, Aug. 25 12:00PM |
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Explore Our Reference Collection!
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| The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2025: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes | By Gen Tanabe |
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| Encyclopedia of Public Health: Principles, People and Programs | edited by Sally Kuykendall |
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Library e-Resource of The Month
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| | Follow Us For All Our Events & Updates! |
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| Visit All Our Locations! |
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McAllen Public Library
4001 N. 23rd St. McAllen, TX 78504 PH: (956) 681-3000 |
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday - Saturday 9:00AM - 6:00PM Sunday
1:00PM - 9:00PM |
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Lark Branch
2601 Lark Ave. McAllen, TX 78504 PH: (956) 681-3100 |
Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday - Saturday 10:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday
1:00PM - 9:00PM |
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Palm View Branch
3401 Jordan Rd. W. McAllen, TX 78503 PH: (956) 681-3110 |
Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday - Saturday 10:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday
1:00PM - 9:00PM |
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Content Editors:
Melissa Kobayashi & Sean Wrinkle |
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Layout & Design:
Melissa Kobayashi |
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