MPL Connect
                                   May 2023
From the Director:
 
May is the month that MPL celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and reflects on the many influences, contributions, and achievements of people with this heritage. Since 1979, the month of May has been a dedicated time to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. How can you and your family join in the festivities? MPL has lots of recommendations!
  •  Check out book recommendations using one of the QR codes in this newsletter or visit our Book River when you open our catalog to search for titles. The Book River streams titles right on your screen so you can simply click on a book cover to see where it’s available.
  • Check out digital book recommendations using the free Libby app or CloudLibrary app. You will need your patron card number and your PIN to borrow e-content for free!
  • ·Come to any of our professionally curated programs for children, teens and adults, such as Korean Calligraphy, Ramen + Anime, book clubs, an interactive movie day, and children’s craft activities. You can see the full roster of activities on the flyer, below, or go to our website at www.mcallenlibrary.net and click on events to see programming at all three MPL locations.
  • ·Watch films, documentaries, and movies with Asians and Pacific Islanders in them. You can borrow a DVD or Blu-Ray, or stream great films through our Kanopy service with your patron card and PIN.
Summer Reading Challenge isn’t far away! Registration for the 6-week, literacy-based program for all ages starts on Thursday, June 1st with a Kick-Off Party on Saturday, June 3rd! You are all invited to take part in this fun challenge.
In closing, I want to wish all the Moms and Grandmas a very Happy Mother’s Day! May your special day be one of family and joy.
 
Kate P. Horan, MLS
Library Director
 
 
Current Hours of Operation 
 
Main Library
Monday - Thursday
9 AM - 9 PM
 
Friday - Saturday
9 AM - 6 PM
 
Sunday
1 PM - 9 PM
 
Lark & Palm View Branches
Monday - Thursday
10 AM - 9 PM
 
Friday - Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
 
Sunday
1 PM - 9 PM 
 






Even though the above event is in June, 
Art Gallery Kits will be available on May 15th. 
 


 



 
 
 
Children's Programs
 
For more information on children events, visit the MPLKids Facebook!
  
Program Highlights:  Kids Lego  Club (Lark Branch)
May 8th at 6PM 
 
Like to build with LEGO? Show us your creativity as we build from our theme of the month!
 
 
 
 
 
                           
 
Children's Programs 
 
 
Baby Storytime
May 1st & 8th  at 1PM
 
Post Partum Support Circle 
May 2nd at  6:30PM
 
 Toddler Time 
May 4th at 10AM
 
May the 4th Grab-n-Go 
May 4th all day
 
Nintendo Night 
May 5th at  5PM 
 
AAPI Crafternoon
May 11th at 5PM
 
Saturday Storytime
May 13th at  11AM
 
 Once Upon a Time 
(Lark) 
May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th,,10th  15th,  16th, 17th,  and 18th,
at 11AM
 
Family Storytime 
(Lark)
May 2nd, 9th & 16th at 6:30PM 
 
Crafty Kids 
(Lark)
 May 3rd, 10th & 17th at 6PM
 
Kids Lego Club 
May 10th at 6PM
 
Interactive Family Movie Day
(Lark)
 May 13th at 2PM 
 
Bilingual Storytime
 La hora de los cuentos 
(Palm View)
Mondays at 11AM
 
TODDLER TIME 
 with Miss Dominique
(Palm View)
Wednesdays at 11AM
  
Teen Programs
 
For more information on teen events, visit MPLTeenFacebook!
  
Program Highlights: Planting Wellness Workshop 
May 16th at 6PM 
 
Join us for an afternoon with plants! We will be decorating pots and repotting plants while learning about mental health & wellness. Everyone gets to take home their own plant! While supplies last.
 
 
Makerspace Station: Bobba Tea (Palm View Branch) 
May 16th at 6PM
 
 
Teen Programs
 
 
Ramen + Anime 
May 7th at 6PM 
 
Mazes & Monsters Club 
May 13th at 6PM 
 
Mazes & Monsters Club 
Character Creation 
May 27 at 6PM 
 
Interactive Movie 
The Force Awakens 
(Lark) 
May 6th at 2PM
 
Mother's Day DIY 
Trinket Dish 
(Lark)
May 9th at 6PM
 
Virtual Reality 
(Lark) 
May 16th at 6PM
 
Movie Day 
Shang-Chi 
(Lark) 
May 18th at 6PM  
 
Makerspace Station: 
Mother's Day Charm
(Palm View) 
May 2nd at 2PM
 
Makerspace Station:
Robot Wars 
(Palm View)
May 4th at 4PM
 
Libflix 
(Palm View) 
May 5th at 3PM
 
Makerspace Station:
Bobba Tea
(Palm View)
May 9th at 3PM  
 
Gamers Unplugged
(Palm View) 
May 16th, 23nd, & 30th at 4PM
 
Level UP Club
(Palm View) 
May 25th at 4PM
 
Adult Programs
 
For more information on adult events, visit the MPL Adults Facebook!
  
Program Highlight: Basic Computer Class (Lark Branch)
May 25th at 6PM
 
This class is designed for people who want to learn the basics of how to use a computer. You will learn the basics and build a strong computer skills foundation. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration is required. Please call Lark Branch at 956-681-3100.
 
 
 
 
              
Adult Programs
 
 Region One ESL + Citizenship Class
Mondays & Wednesdays at 9AM
 
MPL Gaming Club 
May 9th & May 23rd 
5:30PM 
 
Coffee and Crafts 
May 10th at 3PM
 
Knitting Club 
Club de Tejedores
May 10th & 24th at 5PM
 
Knitting Group
(Lark)
Tuesdays at 2PM
  
Tech Help
(Lark) 
Saturdays at 10AM & 2PM
 
Sketching Class 
(Lark)
 May 9th & 23rd at 6PM
 
Mother's Day Cards
(Lark)
May 4th at 6PM
 
Adult Coloring 
(Lark) 
May 17th at 6PM 
 
Virtual Painting Class
(Lark) 
May 19th at 2PM
 
Adult Painting Class 
(Lark) 
May 20th at 1:30PM 
 
Basic Computer Class
(Lark) 
May 25th at  6PM
 
Basic Computer Classes
(Palm View) 
Mondays at 1PM 
 
 Clases de Computación Básica 
(Palm View) 
Wednesdays at 1PM
 
Korean Calligraphy 
(Palm View) 
May 4th at 11AM 
 
Mommy's Craft Time 
(Palm View) 
May 11th at 11:30AM
 
Cooking Well
With High Blood Pressure 
(Palm View)
May 17th & 24th at  11AM
 
DIY Tiki Bookmark 
(Palm View) 
May 18th at 10AM
    



Marriage of a Thousand Lies by SJ Sindu
 
“SJ Sindu has written an important novel about Sri Lankan immigrant culture. Here, the intersections of migration, sexuality and culture are explored in loving and heartbreaking detail. A book that reveals the secrets of a community caught between East and West.”
—Nayomi Munaweera, author of Island of a Thousand Mirrors
 
Registration is required for new members.
Contact reference at 956-681-3000 to register.
The Joy Luck Club  by  Amy Tan
  
"The Joy Luck Club is one of my favorite books. From the moment I first started reading it, I knew it was going to be incredible. For me, it was one of those once-in-a-lifetime reading experiences that you cherish forever. It inspired me as a writer and still remains hugely inspirational.”
—Kevin Kwan, author of Crazy Rich Asians
  
Registration required. Please call 681-3100 to register
 
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
 
Our Missing Hearts is the story of 12-year-old Bird, a quest to find his mother and the power of small acts of rebellion. Saddled by grief, this quasi-dystopian novel is ultimately propelled by hope, Our Missing Hearts is an old story made new, of the ways supposedly civilized communities can pretend to ignore the most searing injustice. It’s a story about the power—and limitations—of art to create change, the lessons and legacies we pass on to our children, and how any of us can survive a broken world with our hearts intact.
 
Registration required. Please call 681-3000 to register  
The Immortal Life of Herietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

“It’s extremely rare when a reporter’s passion finds its match in a story. Rarer still when the people in that story courageously join that reporter in the search for what we most need to know about ourselves. When this occurs with a moral journalist who is also a true writer, a human being
with a heart capable of holding all of life’s damage and joy, the stars have aligned.
This is an extraordinary gift of a book, beautiful and devastating—a work of outstanding literary reportage. Read it! It’s the best you will find in many many years.”
—Adrian Nicole Leblanc, author of Random Family 
 
Registration required. Please call 681-3000 to register
Kim Jiyoung Born 1982  by Cho Nam-Joo 
 
“"A touchstone for a conversation around feminism and gender."- Sarah Shin, Guardian.
 
Registration is required and limited seating is available. 
For more information, please call 956-681-3110
 
Thousands of books at your fingertips.
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Check out items from the comfort of your home. We have e-books, e-audiobooks, and reads for all ages and tastes, all available with a McAllen Public Library card.
 
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Collection of guides listed by topic. 
Library Subject Guides
 
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McAllen Public Library                                                        
4001 N. 23rd Street
McAllen, Texas 78504
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