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December2025 |
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MPL is launching its Youth Winter Drive to help ensure children and teens in our community stay warm this season. All three library locations are now collecting winter essentials for local youth, with donations directly supporting the Teen Essential Shelves at the Lark, Palm View, and Main branches. This year, the drive has grown to include babies and children ages 0–11, making it even easier for families to access what they need during the colder months. As a library system that has always been a place where families can turn for support, we invite our community to make a difference for kids who deserve to feel warm, safe, and cared for. We welcome donations of new or gently used cold-weather items—coats, sweaters, gloves, scarves, beanies, and other warm essentials—to help our youngest residents stay comfortable this winter. All donated clothing will be cleaned before distribution, thanks to the generosity of Quick Spin Laundromat.
Wishing everyone a warm and joyful holiday season. May we take time to appreciate the blessings that sustain us throughout the year and generously share our kindness and abundance with others. |
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Pictured above are library staff members with donations collected from our community. |
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McAllen Public Library Shines at the 2025 TFEA Kaliff Marketing Awards
McAllen Public Library is proud to announce that we brought home more than thirty awards at this year’s Texas Festival & Events Association (TFEA) Kaliff Marketing Awards, including an impressive twenty-one Gold Awards. Among these honors was the coveted Best in Texas Award, TFEA’s highest overall recognition, marking the fifth consecutive year MPL has earned this award for the South Texas Book Festival. |
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MPL was also recognized for standout sponsorship work during the South Texas Book Festival, its social media campaign for the festival, promotional items for DÃa de los Niños and the World Languages Festival, creative on site décor for Star Wars Day, and a Gold Award for Best Volunteer Program, thanks to the efforts of MPL’s own Teen Advisory Committee.
These achievements reflect the talent, collaboration, and community pride that shape everything we do at McAllen Public Library. |
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What is your favorite book genre? And why?
Magical realism, because it makes even the ordinary seem magical. I like that we co-exist with magic
What book series would you like to live in?
Lord Of The Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
What do you enjoy most about working at a library?
The interaction with the patrons, helping them find books, and getting to talk to them about what they like to read is always fun! |
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| MPL Kids Program Highlights |
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Main Library
| A Very Vintage
Christmas
Friday, Dec. 12
11:00AM | |
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Storytime with
Juan Ignacio
Saturday, Dec. 20 11:00AM | |
Gingerbread
Houses Monday, Dec. 22
2:00PM |
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Lark Branch |
Toddler Time Tuesdays, Dec. 2-16 11:00AM |
| Cre-Ate Your Plate Wednesday, Dec. 17
11:00AM | | Celebrate the
Holidays at Lark Thursday, Dec. 18 6:00PM |
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Palm View Branch
| La hora de los cuentos Tuesdays, Dec. 2-16 11:00AM |
| Stay & Create: Marshmallow Snowflakes
Wednesday, Dec. 17 6:00PM | |
Toddler
Playdate Tuesday, Dec. 12 & 20
11:00AM | |
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MPL Teens Program Highlights
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Main Library
| Cozy Up with Self-Care
Tuesday, Dec. 9 6:00PM | |
Crochet
Coasters Thursday, Dec. 18
6:00PM | | 3D Print & Paint:
Holiday Edition
Tuesday, Dec. 23 1:00PM |
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Lark Branch |
Anime Club! Holiday Moview Saturday, Dec. 13
2:00PM | | Homeschool
Art Zone Wednesdays, Dec. 3 & 17 11:00AM | |
Freddy's
Fight Factory Tuesday, Dec. 30
2:00PM |
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Palm View Branch
| Gamers
Unplugged Friday, Dec. 5
4:30PM | | Makerspace:
Winter Bookmarks
Thursday, Dec. 11 4:30PM | |
Level Up!
Club Friday, Dec. 19
12:00PM | |
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MPL Adult Program Highlights
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Main Library
| MPL Anime Manga Club Thursday, Dec. 4
7:00PM | |
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Nature Series:
Specialty Birds
Saturday, Dec. 13 1:00PM | |
Holiday
Book Swap Sunday, Dec. 21
5:00PM - 7:00PM |
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Lark Branch |
Ornament
Ball Wreaths Saturday, Dec. 6
2:00PM | | 2D House Crafts
Tuesday, Dec. 16 6:00PM | |
Lark Book Club Movie Night
Thursday, Dec. 18
5:30PM |
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Palm View Branch
| Health Talk: Understanding Respiratory Viruses Thursday, Dec. 4
12:00PM | | Connect
To Tech
Saturdays, Dec 6 & 13 10:30AM | |
Painting with Ms. Dominique Monday, Dec. 15
12:00PM |
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Explore Our Reference Collection!
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Holidays, festivals, and celebrations of the world dictionary |
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 | Holiday symbols |
by Sue Ellen Thompson |
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Explore Our Personal Finance Collection!
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Credit repair | By Amy Loftsgordon |
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 | How to make money in any market |
by Jim Cramer |
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Library e-Resource of The Month
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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 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday - Saturday 9:00AM - 6:00PM Sunday
CLOSED |
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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
CLOSED |
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Melissa Kobayashi |
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