January

2025

We have lots going on this month!

Two University Students Talking in the Library
Girl with a Pink Shirt Reading a Blue Book in the Fort

Bring In the New Year with MPL!

Happy New Year! As we welcome another year, all of us at McAllen Public Library want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and patronage. I invite you to make the most of everything MPL has to offer in the year ahead. Whether you’re looking for a quiet space to read and reflect, study for exams, get access to the latest books and ebooks, engage with our diverse programs, or connect with others, MPL is here for you and your family. Let’s start 2025 by turning new pages together! Share your thoughts and aspirations on our Facebook page and help us make our collections even better by making recommendations for purchase at https://mcallenlibrary.net/books-more/suggest-a-purchase/.


Here’s to a year full of inspiration, discovery, and connection. May your new year be safe, healthy, and happy. See you at the Library!

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the 350+ winter wear donations we’ve received for this year’s Winter Drive!  Your generosity will keep so many teens warm and cozy this season.


A special shout-out to our amazing Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) volunteers and the talented members of our community for crafting beautiful, handmade hats and scarves!
We’d also like to extend a huge thank-you to Quick Spin Laundromat for donating their time and resources to ensure all the donated items are clean and fresh for our teens. 


Starting January 6th, teens in 6th to 12th grade can swing by any McAllen Library branch to grab a coat or accessory—while supplies last!

What is your favorite book genre? And why?

I love reading Horror & more specifically that which includes LGBTQ+ themes or characters. I always believe horror to be inherently Queer so it's so interesting for me to draw parallels between fiction to real life.


What do you enjoy most about working at a library?

Having any chance I get to assist Patrons 1-1 with Library needs. It's very full circle for me since Libraries always played an important role for me growing up.


What are 3 things that make you happy?

Trinkets, thrifting, & traveling.

MPL Kids Program Highlights

Main Library

Cookie Decorating

Friday, Jan. 3

11:00AM

Hogwarts Holiday

Tuesday, Jan 7

6:00PM

Lunar New Year

Wednesday, Jan 29

6:00PM

Lark Branch

Once Upon A Time

 at Lark

Mondays, Jan. 6,13 & 20

11:00AM

Creative Mornings

Wednesdays,

Jan. 8,15 & 22 

11:00AM

Morning Movie

Sat. Jan. 18

10:00AM

Palm View Branch

Stay & Create: Silly Melted Snowman

Wed. Jan 8

6:00PM

Homeschool Hangout

Family Board Games

Mon. Jan. 13

12:00PM

Seollal! New Year Celebration

Sat. Jan. 25

11:00AM


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MPL Teens Program Highlights

Main Library

TAC

Meeting

Saturday, Jan. 4

3:00PM

Typing

Tournament

Wednesday, Jan. 26

6:00PM

Name

that Meme

Wednesday, Jan. 22

6:00PM

Lark Branch

Tweens Storytime

Fri. Jan. 3

3:00PM

Tweens

DYI Slime

Tue. Jan. 7

2:00PM

DIY

Keychains

Thu. Jan. 30

 6:00PM

Palm View Branch

Gamers Unplugged

Mon. Jan. 6

Wed. Jan 22

4:30PM

Makerspace:

Cozy Tote Bags

Wed. Jan 15

4:30PM

College

101

Sat. Jan. 18

4:30PM

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MPL Adult Program Highlights

Main Library

Resume Workshop

Friday, Jan. 10

2:00PM

Sunday Book Club

Sunday, Jan. 12

2:00PM

Women's Health Series:

GYN Health

Tuesday, Jan. 14

10:00AM

Lark Branch

Knitting Group

Tuesdays,

Jan. 7, 14, 21

2:00PM

Lark Book Club

Thu. Jan. 16

6:30PM

Magic the Gathering

Sat. Jan. 25

1:30PM


Palm View Branch

Golden Gamers Club

Thu. Jan. 9

11:30 AM

Fire Safety: 

Extinguishers

Wed. Jan. 15

11:30AM

DHR Series:

Cervical Health

Thu. Jan 23

12:00PM

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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

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

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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4001 N. 23rd Street
McAllen, Texas 78504
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