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Diverse voices Book Club

Diverse Voices Book Club
2024-11-21 18:30:00 2024-11-21 19:30:00 America/Chicago Diverse voices Book Club McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room

Thursday, November 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-21 18:30:00 2024-11-21 19:30:00 America/Chicago Diverse voices Book Club Join MPL's Diverse Voices Book Club! Enjoy a variety of literary works and meaningful discussion amongst peers! McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room

McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center

Children's Program Room

Join MPL's Diverse Voices Book Club! Enjoy a variety of literary works and meaningful discussion amongst peers!

Join MPL's Diverse Voices Book Club! Enjoy a variety of literary works and meaningful discussion amongst peers!

Diverse Voices Upcoming Book Club Titles:

September - "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno Garcia

October - "Sisters of the Lost Nation" by Nick Medina 

November - "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich 

December - "The Love of My Life" by Rosie Walsh 

 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors (50+) | Adults (21+) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

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McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center
Phone: 956-681-3000
Branch Manager
Kate P. Horan
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 1:00PM to 9:00PM
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Thu, Nov 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
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Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Diverse voices Book Club - Diverse Voices Book Club
Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Join MPL's Diverse Voices Book Club! Enjoy a variety of literary works and meaningful discussion amongst peers!
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Sat, Nov 23, All day
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Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Praisesong for the People
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium
Poems celebrating everyday Texans
VR Game Day - VR Game Day
Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB - Meeting Room AB
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Dream Catchers & Cookies - Dream Catchers & Cookies
Sun, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Teen Social Space
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Mon, Nov 25, 9:00am - 6:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Study Rooms - Study Room 5 (max 8 people)
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Book Club - Movie to Film
Mon, Nov 25, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
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Mon, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Using your favorite snacks, you will make and eat all kinds of delicious treats.
KPOP Club: Bias Bracelets - KPOP Club: Bias Bracelets
Mon, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Teen Social Space
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Gamers Unplugged - PV Teens
Mon, Nov 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Let's unplug and play card and board games for an hour, so bring your friends and/or family. Hope to see you!
Region One ESL Class
Tue, Nov 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom B
McAllen Public Library in collaboration with Region One is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes. Call 956-984-6274 to register.
Bilingual Storytime - Palm View Branch - La hora de los cuentos con Ms. Maria
Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Children's Area
Share bilingual stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Tue, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Play Area
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
Turkey Bot Takeover! - Turkey Bot Takeover!
Tue, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Teen Social Space
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MPL Gaming Club
Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room AB
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Wed, Nov 27, 9:00am - 6:00pm
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Individual in-person appointments with an MHP Salud Navigator for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act health insurance. By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125 to make an appointment.
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Fri, Nov 29, 9:00am - 6:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Study Rooms - Study Room 5 (max 8 people)
Individual in-person appointments with an MHP Salud Navigator for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act health insurance. By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125 to make an appointment.
Movie Matinee - Limited Supplies
Fri, Nov 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Play Area
Enjoy a movie with the whole family as we eat some popcorn.
Board Game Day - Board Game Day
Fri, Nov 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Teen Social Space
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Sat, Nov 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Sat, Nov 30, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Lark Branch Library
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Mon, Dec 02, 9:00am - 6:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Study Rooms - Study Room 5 (max 8 people)
Individual in-person appointments with an MHP Salud Navigator for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act health insurance. By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125 to make an appointment.
Region One ESL Class
Tue, Dec 03, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom B
McAllen Public Library in collaboration with Region One is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes. Call 956-984-6274 to register.
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Tue, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Wed, Dec 04, 9:00am - 6:00pm
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Wed, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Region One ESL Class
Thu, Dec 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom B
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Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
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Region One ESL Class
Tue, Dec 10, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom B
McAllen Public Library in collaboration with Region One is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes. Call 956-984-6274 to register.
MPL Gaming Club
Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
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Individual in-person appointments with an MHP Salud Navigator for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act health insurance. By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125 to make an appointment.
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Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center
BASIC COMPUTER CLASS - Come join us and learn basic computer skills in this classroom setting. This class will be focused on basic Excel.
Region One ESL Class
Thu, Dec 12, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom B
McAllen Public Library in collaboration with Region One is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes. Call 956-984-6274 to register.
MPL Anime / Manga Club
Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Fri, Dec 13, 9:00am - 6:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Study Rooms - Study Room 5 (max 8 people)
Individual in-person appointments with an MHP Salud Navigator for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act health insurance. By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125 to make an appointment.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Mon, Dec 16, 9:00am - 6:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Study Rooms - Study Room 5 (max 8 people)
Individual in-person appointments with an MHP Salud Navigator for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act health insurance. By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125 to make an appointment.
Region One ESL Class
Tue, Dec 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom B
McAllen Public Library in collaboration with Region One is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes. Call 956-984-6274 to register.
MPL Gaming Club
Tue, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room AB
Calling all Gamers!
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Wed, Dec 18, 9:00am - 6:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Study Rooms - Study Room 5 (max 8 people)
Individual in-person appointments with an MHP Salud Navigator for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act health insurance. By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125 to make an appointment.
Region One ESL Class
Thu, Dec 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom B
McAllen Public Library in collaboration with Region One is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes. Call 956-984-6274 to register.
Diverse voices Book Club - Diverse Voices Book Club
Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Conference Room A
Join MPL's Diverse Voices Book Club! Enjoy a variety of literary works and meaningful discussion amongst peers!
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Fri, Dec 20, 9:00am - 6:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Study Rooms - Study Room 5 (max 8 people)
Individual in-person appointments with an MHP Salud Navigator for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act health insurance. By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125 to make an appointment.
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