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January
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We have lots going on this month!
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Bring In the New Year with MPL!
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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! |
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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!
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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.
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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. |
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| MPL Kids Program Highlights |
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Main Library
| Cookie Decorating Friday, Jan. 3 11:00AM |
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| | Hogwarts Holiday
Tuesday, Jan 7 6:00PM | |
Lunar New Year Wednesday, Jan 29 6:00PM |
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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 |
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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
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Main Library
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Meeting Saturday, Jan. 4
3:00PM | | Typing
Tournament Wednesday, Jan. 26 6:00PM | |
Name
that Meme Wednesday, Jan. 22
6:00PM |
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Lark Branch |
Tweens Storytime Fri. Jan. 3 3:00PM |
| Tweens
DYI Slime
Tue. Jan. 7 2:00PM | |
DIY
Keychains Thu. Jan. 30
6:00PM |
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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
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Main Library
| Resume Workshop Friday, Jan. 10 2:00PM |
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Sunday, Jan. 12 2:00PM | |
Women's Health Series: GYN Health Tuesday, Jan. 14
10:00AM |
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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 |
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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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Library e-Resource of The Month
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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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