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About Me:
| I grew up in McAllen and attended Sharyland High School. I attended the University of Texas at Austin and then received my J.D. from St. Mary's Law School. I also received a Masters' in Political Science with a Certification in Campaign Management. I spent the next 30 years in Washington, DC and Pennsylvania working in the areas of politics and policy. I moved back to McAllen in 2017 and got involved in local politics and policy. |
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What do you enjoy most about being on the Library Advisory Board?
I have always had a special feeling about libraries. Growing up, I spent most afternoons at the old McAllen library on Main Street. When my mom retired from teaching after 42 years at Sharyland High School, they named the school library after her. So, I jumped at the chance to be on the Library Advisory Board when approached by Commissioner Cabeza de Vaca. I have the chance to interact with some wonderful people including Kate Horan, the Library Director.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? "Don't give up on your principles" and "stay true to yourself"
What are 3 things that make you happy?
I am happiest when I am able to spend time with my six grandchildren. Working on a campaign for either an issue or a candidate is another thing that makes me happy. Finally, being on a cruise where I can spend the whole time reading while watching the ocean makes me happy. |
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What is your favorite book genre? And why?
Fantasy! I'm a visual thinker, so reading fantasy books is like watching a movie in my head.
What book series would you like to live in?
I would like to live in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. I love dragons so I want to go live with them. |
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What do you enjoy most about working at a library?
I've always enjoyed going to the library as a kid so I'm happy that I get to work here and work with awesome people.
What game show do you think you could win?
The Price is Right Maybe? I'm not good at the trivia games. |
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| Going On Now at MPL! |
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| MPL Kids Program Highlights |
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Main Library
| My First Book Club Wed., Mar. 12 4:30PM |
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| | St. Patrick's Day Craft
Mon. Mar. 17 While Supplies Lasts | |
Women's History Month Word Search Sat. Mar. 29 All Day |
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Lark Branch |
Once Upon A Time at Lark Mondays, Mar. 3,10 & 17
11:00AM | | Creative Mornings
Wednesdays, Mar. 5, 12, 19 11:00AM | |
Color Corner Thu. Mar. 27 11:00AM |
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Palm View Branch |
La hora de los cuentos Bilingual Storytime
Every Tuesday
11:00AM | | Homeschool Hangout
Karaoke with the Stars Mon. Mar. 10 12:00PM | |
In-B-Tween Club: Lego Hangout Wed., Mar. 12
6:00PM |
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MPL Teens Program Highlights |
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Main Library
| Starbooks Cafe
Book Club Sun. Mar. 9
6:00PM | | Book Launch
Party Wed. Mar. 19 3:00PM | |
Teen
Volunteer Day Sat. Mar. 29
2:00PM-5:00PM |
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Lark Branch |
Paintings
To Gogh Mon. Mar. 10
6:00PM | | Spooky Stories!
Mysterious Women
of History Sat. Mar. 15
2:00PM | | Printmaking!
Thu. Mar. 27 6:00PM |
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Palm View Branch |
Makerspace:
Buttons for Hestory! Wed. Mar. 5
4:30PM | | Destress Before
STAAR Test Sat. Mar. 8 4:30PM | |
Libflix Wed. Mar. 19 4:30PM |
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MPL Adult Program Highlights |
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Main Library
| Women's Health Series: Family Planning
Tue. Mar. 11
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Nature Series with Rebecca Reyes
Sat. Mar. 22 11:00AM | |
Valley Roots Series: Stories from the Shadows-Women in Migration
Thu. Mar. 27
7:00PM |
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Lark Branch |
Knitting
Group Every Tuesday
2:00PM | | Lark
Book Club Thu. Mar. 13 6:30PM | |
Magic
the Gathering Sat. Mar. 22
2:00PM |
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Palm View Branch |
Golden Gamers Club
Thu. Mar. 6 12:00PM |
| DHR Health Talk Thu. Mar. 20
12:00PM | | Page to Screen:
Little Women
Mon. Mar. 24 12:00PM |
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