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September2026 | We have lots going on this month! |
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This September, McAllen Public Library celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month! Get your free MPL card and unlock access to more than 330,000 items, plus eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies, eMagazines, online resources, programs, technology, and more!
Children signing up for their first MPL card can also receive a new card featuring Marty the Library Cat. Discover how a library card can connect you to something for every interest! |
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at all McAllen Public Library (MPL) branch locations! Join us throughout the month of September and October for children’s activities, crafts, historical presentations, book displays, and more as we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, stories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
There’s something for all ages, so visit your local MPL branch and celebrate with us! |
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The Local Author Showcase celebrates writers from across the Rio Grande Valley and gives readers a chance to connect with the people behind the books. Meet local authors, hear more about their work, and discover stories inspired by the voices and experiences of our region.
Books will be available for purchase during the event. Admission is FREE.
Learn more about our authors and events at www.SouthTexasBookFestival.com |
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Share your story through art in the 2026 South Texas International Book Festival Youth Bookmark Contest! Youth ages 5–18 from Starr, Hidalgo, Willacy, and Cameron Counties are invited to create an original bookmark inspired by this year's theme, Pages to Possibilities.
The contest opens August 3 and entries are due by October 2. Learn more and download an official entry form at https://mcallenlibrary.net/stbf/get-involved/youth-contest |
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A Special Treat for Young Readers
Starting September 1, children signing up for their very first MPL card will receive our brand-new "Imagine More With Your Library Card" patron card featuring Marty the Library Cat. Even better? Every new cardholder gets to dip into our treasure chest for a fun prize! A free library card is so much more than a pass to check out books, magazines, and ebooks -- it is an all-access key that invites children to explore our dynamic year-round programs and services |
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Free Homework Help with Tutor.com
With the start of the new school year comes the return of homework! To help your students succeed, MPL offers free, on-demand homework support through Tutor.com. Students from kindergarten through college can access live, one-on-one tutoring, homework assistance, and comprehensive test prep tools online using their library card |
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Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
September also marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) across all MPL locations. This nationwide celebration is deeply meaningful to our community, offering a dedicated time to recognize the profound history, vibrant cultures, and invaluable contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Our heritage shapes the very fabric of McAllen, and MPL is proud to honor the stories and traditions that bind us together. Join us all month long for special children's activities, hands-on crafts, historical presentations, and curated book displays that celebrate this rich legacy. |
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Introducing the Serenity Suite
& Breastfeeding Support
I am also proud to announce the opening of the new Serenity Suite at the Main Library. Designed specifically for nursing mothers, this private space offers a comfortable environment to nurse or pump while visiting us. To expand on this commitment to local families, MPL is partnering with Blooming with Grace Lactation Services to host a free monthly Breastfeeding Support Group. Led by Barbara Z. Ceres, RN, IBCLC, the group is open to expectant and nursing mothers, partners, |
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grandparents, and caregivers. Meetings will cover practical topics such as preparing to nurse, returning to work, boosting milk supply, self-care, and dispelling common myths. The Serenity Suite ensures mothers have the comfort and privacy they deserve without missing out on everything the library has to offer.
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Brianna "Breezy" Zuniga
Library Assistant | Children's Department | What do you enjoy most about working at the library?
My favorite thing about working at MPL is getting to work with the public & sharing our love of books adn the magic of the library with others.
What moment at the library has stayed with you?
My favorite memory at the library was getting to meet the authors at STBF and getting writing advice from some incredible published writers!
What book series would you like to live in?
The Lord of the Rings! I want to live in Middle Earth in the Shire in a cottage with lots of books and homecooked meals. |
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Daniel Seitz
Library Clerk | Technical Services | What moment at the library has stayed with your?
Staying open for the big freeze and giving so many people warmth they wouldn't otherwise have.
What do you enjoy most about working at the library?
I enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and the people I work with.
What has surprised you most about working at the library?
The sheer amount of services we offer. |
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| MPL Kids Program Highlights |
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Main Library
| Bloom & Bond: Breast Feeding
Support Group
Thursday, Sept. 10 10:00AM | |
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Essential Skills
For Tweens:
First Aid Skills Saturday, Sept. 19 10:30AM | |
Little Cocina Sunday, Sept. 27 2:00PM |
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Lark Branch |
Family
Game Night Tuesday, Sept. 8
6:00PM | | Tummy Time!
Fridays, Sept. 11 & 18 11:00AM | |
Bidi Bidi Bom
Watch Party Saturday. Sept. 19
2:00PM |
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Palm View Branch |
La hora de los cuentos Bilingual Storytime
Every Tuesday
11:00AM | | Toddler Time
Thursdays, Sept 3-17 11:00AM | |
Family Place Workshop: Hidalgo County - Health
& Human Services
Monday. Sept. 21 11:00AM |
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MPL Teens Program Highlights |
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Main Library
| Where it Clicks: AI Game Design Workshop
Saturday, Sept. 5
2:00PM | | TAC Meeting
Saturdays, Sept. 12 & 26 2:00PM | |
Trinket Tuesday: Book Magnets
Tuesday, Sept. 29
6:00PM |
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Lark Branch |
Short
Story Circle Wednesdays, Sept. 9 & 23
2:00PM | | Homeschool
Art Zone! Wednesday, Sept. 16 11:00AM | |
Where It Clicks! Thursday, Sept. 24 6:00PM |
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Makerspace: Junk Journaling for Teens
Thursday, Sept. 10 4:30PM | |
Crochet 101 for Teens: Loom Knitting
Tuesday, Sept. 15
4:30PM | | Teen Salsa
101 Class Tuesday, Sept. 29 5:00PM |
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MPL Adult Program Highlights |
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Main Library
| Film Screening: The Extraordinary Caterpillar Friday, Sept. 4
10:00AM | |
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Growing Nourishing Healthy Communities
Every Tuesday 2:00PM | |
Diverse Voices
Book Club Thursday, Sept. 17
6:30PM |
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Lark Branch |
The Jigsaw Social Wednesday, Sept. 9 2:30PM |
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Fiesta
Saturday, Sept. 12 1:30PM | |
Painting Workshop: Raíces on Canvas
Saturday. Sept. 16
1:00PM |
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Palm View Branch |
Unidos Contra
la Diabetes Thursday, Sept. 3
12:00PM | | Painting with
Ms. Danice Wednesday, Sept. 16 6:00PM | |
Chips and Salsa Friday, Sept. 18 11:00AM |
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Explore Our Reference Collection!
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Intellectual Freedom Manual | By Erin Jones, editor. |
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The language of mathematics : the stories behind the symbols | By Raúl Rojas |
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Explore Our Personal Finance Collection!
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Master your money : a step-by-step journey
to financial strength | By Ron Blue |
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 | The Savvy Spender |
by Megan Micklewright |
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Library e-Resource of The Month |
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Discover your family history with Ancestry Library, available FREE through McAllen Public Library! Search billions of historical records, including census, birth, marriage, death, immigration, military, and family history records to uncover more about your ancestors and family connections. Available in-library only.
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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 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday - Saturday 9:00AM - 6:00PM Sunday
CLOSED |
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Palm View Branch
3401 Jordan Rd. W. McAllen, TX 78503 PH: (956) 681-3110 |
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday - Saturday 9:00AM - 6:00PM Sunday
CLOSED |
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Content Editors:
Melissa Kobayashi & Sean Wrinkle |
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Layout & Design:
Melissa Kobayashi |
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