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June2026 | We have lots going on this month! |
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As the weather warms up, things are absolutely bustling here at the McAllen Public Library. I have some incredibly heartwarming news to share, followed by an invitation to the most magical party of the season.
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A Beautiful Beginning:
The Heart Gallery of Texas |
On May 20, we were deeply honored to welcome Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, alongside Mayor Javier Villalobos, to our Main Library for the official launch of the Heart Gallery of Texas exhibit.
If you haven't walked by the display yet, we invite you to take a moment to visit it in Main’s Children’s Department. The Heart Gallery highlights children in foster care who are eagerly awaiting their forever families. Right now, nearly 5,000 children across Texas -- many of them older youth, groups of siblings who want to stay together, and children with special medical needs -- are searching for a place to call home.
This beautiful exhibit is a true labor of love, made possible by a wonderful collaboration between the City of McAllen, the Heart
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Gallery of South Texas, and Foster Angels of South Texas. To help spread the word, you’ll see these smiling faces highlighted not just on our walls, but also on digital displays at the McAllen International Airport. I am so proud that our library can serve as a bridge to connect these wonderful children with loving families in our community. |
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Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Our Summer Kick-Off Ren Faire
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Are you ready to unearth some magic? Dust off your capes, polish your tiaras, and get ready for a legendary morning!
To celebrate the start of our annual Summer Reading Challenge, we are transforming the Main Library into a medieval kingdom. You are cordially invited to our Summer Kick-Off Ren Faire on Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 AM to noon. The dress code is your finest family-friendly fantasy, fairy tale, or medieval attire.
We have a spectacular morning planned for lords and ladies of all ages. The brilliant actors from The Player’s Studio will be performing a live play, and we’ll have themed crafts, games, and delicious snacks. Best of all? Our very own Marty the Library Cat will be presiding over the realm as "King Marty" for the day. We promise he won't be too strict with his royal decrees, as long as he gets a few high-fives! |
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The Ren Faire marks the official start of our Summer Reading Challenge, and this year's theme is "Unearth a Story. "Whether you are a toddler discovering picture books, a teen diving into graphic novels, or an adult tackling that giant stack on your nightstand, this challenge is for you. It runs from June 1 through July 10 at all McAllen Public Library locations. Reading over the summer keeps young minds sharp, but let’s be honest -- it’s also just a whole lot of fun, especially when you can earn a prize at the end of the Challenge!
To register for the Summer Reading Challenge, stop in at any location or go to mcallenlibrary.beanstack.org. Thank you for making MPL such a vibrant, compassionate, and joyful place to be. We can’t wait to see you at the Ren Faire! |
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Jessica Villanueva
AV Assistant | Marketing Department | What do you enjoy most about working at the library?
Photographing our events and listening to the patrons express how much they enjoy our events and also watching them have fun.
What program or service at the library do you highly recommend?
I recommend Libby and Cloudlibrary. It's awesome and we have a large collection of digital books.
What book series would you like to live in?
Any series where I can befriend a dragon |
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Jesenia Garcia
Library Assistant | Lark Branch Library | Who is your favorite author? And Why?
David Bowles. I love paranormal history especially from the Valley. I loved that he made a book about RGV haunted history.
What has surprised you most about working at the library?
The different people that come in.
What do you enjoy most about working at the library?
Creating the programs and seeing the joy in families & patrons that attend our programs! |
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| MPL Kids Program Highlights |
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Main Library
| Sounds
of Summer Every Wednesday
2:00PM | |
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Through The
Storm with Sunny
Tuesday, June 23 11:00AM | |
Campfire
Stories Thursday, June 25
2:00PM |
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Lark Branch |
Dino Dig Tuesday, June 9 11:00AM |
| Jammin'
Juneteenth
Friday, June 19 1:00PM | |
Dino
Egg Hunt Wednesday, June 24
10:00AM |
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Palm View Branch |
Enearth a Story with McDonald Play Van Wednesday, June 3 2:00PM |
| Magical Monday: Perler Dinos
Monday, June 15 2:00PM | |
Juneteenth
Crafternoon Friday, June 19
12:00PM |
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MPL Teens Program Highlights |
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Main Library
| Camp
Half-Blood Trivia
Thursday, June 4 2:00PM | |
Scary Stories
& S'mores Wednesday, June 17
2:00PM | | Summerween
Party Sunday, June 28 2:00PM |
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Lark Branch |
Rainbow
Phone Charms Thursday, June 11
2:00PM | | Spooky Stories:
Romania Edtions
Wednesday, June 24 3:00PM | |
Water Trivia with
McAllen Public Utility Tuesday, June 30
11:00AM |
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Palm View Branch |
Makerspace: Fairy Jars
Friday, June 12
3:00PM | | Teen Treat Lab:
Dino Pudding
Thursday, June 18 3:00PM | |
Makerspace: Ren Faire Rings
Friday, June 26
3:00PM |
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MPL Adult Program Highlights |
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Main Library
| Fit & Lit:
Audiobook Walk Club Wednesdays,
June 3, 17 & 24 6:30PM | |
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Diabetes 101:
Prevention & care
with ASAS Health
10:00AM | |
Valley Root Series: Juneteenth: A Journey
to Freedom
Thursday, June 25 7:00PM |
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Lark Branch |
Fandom
After Five Thursday, June 11
6:00PM | | Mini
Terrariums Tuesday, June 16 6:00PM | |
Lark Book Club Thursday, June 18
6:30PM |
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Palm View Branch |
Health Talk:
Hurricane Preparedness Thursday, June 4
12:00PM | | Crafty Corner:
Stained Glass Suncatcher Thursday, June 11 12:00PM | |
Palm View
Book Club Wednesday, June 24
6:00PM |
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Explore Our Reference Collection!
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Estate planning basics : what you need to know about wills, trusts & avoiding probate | By Denis Clifford |
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 | Botanica: the illustrated A-Z of over 10,000 garden plants and how to cultivate them |
Writers: Geoff Burnie [and others]] |
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Explore Our Personal Finance Collection!
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The art of spending money :
simple choices for a richer life | By Morgan, Housel |
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 | Millionaire answers : 25 years of winners' wisdom for building, managing, and enjoying wealth freedom |
by Jim Stovall |
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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
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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
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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
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