Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Nature Series: Fall Gardening

Nature Series: Fall Gardening

w/ Texas A&M AgriLfe Extension's Ashely Gregory
2024-11-16 11:00:00 2024-11-16 12:00:00 America/Chicago Nature Series: Fall Gardening McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Auditorium

Saturday, November 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-16 11:00:00 2024-11-16 12:00:00 America/Chicago Nature Series: Fall Gardening Embrace the Fall Season: Fall Gardening Tips with Ashley Gregory from Texas A&M AgriLife! Calling all green-thumbed enthusiasts and nature lovers! McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Auditorium

Embrace the Fall Season: Fall Gardening Tips with Ashley Gregory from Texas A&M AgriLife! Calling all green-thumbed enthusiasts and nature lovers!

Get ready to embrace the cooler weather and cultivate flourishing gardens this fall, as Ashley Gregory, Horticulturalist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, shares expert tips for a successful autumn garden. Learn how to prepare your garden for the changing season, plant fall crops, and keep your landscape thriving throughout the cooler months!

McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center
Phone: 956-681-3000
Branch Manager
Kate P. Horan
Hours
Mon, Oct 21 Closed
Tue, Oct 22 Closed
Wed, Oct 23 Closed
Thu, Oct 24 Closed
Fri, Oct 25 Closed
Sat, Oct 26 Closed
Sun, Oct 27 Closed
previous
this week
next
About the library

Upcoming events

Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Fri, Oct 25, 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.
My First Pet Care
Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Auditorium
Pet Week at the Library!
Adopt-A-Pet at MPL
Sat, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lobby - Lobby
Pet Week at the Library!
Adult Magic the Gathering - Halloween Theme
Sat, Oct 26, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Lark Community Center - Kiskadee
Come play friendly games of “Magic: the Gathering” at Lark Library! The theme for October Black Decks!
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Embark on an epic quest and unleash your imagination at our Dungeons & Dragons event for teens!
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Mon, Oct 28, 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.
Boo-tiful canvas - Painting with Ms. Susie
Mon, Oct 28, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Palm View Branch Library
Patrons will immerse themselves in a creatively spooky experience, painting eerie scenes while enjoying a Halloween-themed environment.
Level Up! Club
Mon, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Palm View Branch Library
Hang out and polish your gaming skills! Play tournaments with our Nintendo Switch or bring your own console and play with friends.
Region One ESL Class
Tue, Oct 29, 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.
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Tue, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Meeting Room A
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
Not-So-Wimpy Release Party
Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Calling all fans of Diary of A Wimpy Kid!
Vida Verse - A Celebration of South Texas Poets
Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room AB
STBF 2024 is sponsored by H-E-B Helping Here, and is a free event for all ages!
Spooky Flix
Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Teen Social Space
Calling all FNAF fans! Come watch the move based on the animatronic game 🧸🎩 and enjoy some snacks! 🍿Bring your own blankets, PJs, and plushies! Film Rated PG-13.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Wed, Oct 30, 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.
Teens Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Join the hunt! Celebrate the spooky season with a night of trivia trickery.
Un Cafecito with the Authors
Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room AB
This is a ticketed event for the 2024 South Texas Book Festival.
Region One ESL Class
Thu, Oct 31, 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.
Toddler Time - with Miss Alyssa
Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Teach your toddler with fun activities for ages 2- 5 years old
Toddler Time - 18 months-4 years
Thu, Oct 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play, and activities.
Trick or Treat Trail - at Main Library
Thu, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
We invite you to our annual Halloween event at Main Library!
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Fri, Nov 01, 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.
Celebrating the 2024 Youth Contest Winners: - Life of Pets Edition
Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Teen Department
McAllen Public Library’s Teen Department will be revealing the winners of the 2024 Youth Bookmark Design Contest!
Hello Gracie Storytime - w/ Angela Rosko
Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 11:20am
Main Library - Children's Department
Celebrate the special bond between grandmothers and their grandchildren at a storytime with author Angela Rosko, featuring her children’s book "Hello Gracie."
Juanito the Mosquito Bilingual Storytime - w/ Tia Lulu
Sat, Nov 02, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Children's Department
Buzz over to our bilingual storytime with local author Ida "Tia Lulu" Villanueva as she reads from her amusing book, "Juanito the Mosquito."
The Hero Twins & the Magic of Song - A Book Discussion w/ David Bowles & Charlene Bowles
Sat, Nov 02, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
David Bowles and Charlene Bowles will discuss their latest graphic novel at the Festival.
Stories of Survival: Exploring the Borderland Experience - w/ Jose Antonio Rodriguez & Juan Ochoa
Sat, Nov 02, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Acclaimed local writers José Antonio Rodríguez and Juan Ochoa join the STBF lineup to explore the complex realities of life along the Texas/Mexico borderlands.
Cool Kids Concert & Paletas - w/ Grammy & Emmy Award-Winner Lucky Diaz
Sat, Nov 02, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Outside Mall Area
Come along for a musical adventure with Grammy & Emmy Award-Winner Lucky Diaz!
Boba Hour with the Author: Nicole Chen
Sat, Nov 02, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Author Nicole Chen will discuss her books "Lily Xiao Speaks Out" and "It's Boba Time for Pearl Li" in this special session for tweens.
Amy Wu & The Perfect Bao - A Magical Storytime with Kat Zhang
Sat, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Main Library - Children's Department
Experience a magical storytime with author Kat Zhang as she presents her latest book, "Amy Wu & The Perfect Bao."
The Brujos of Borderland High: - A Book Discussion w/ Gume Laurel III
Sat, Nov 02, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Gume Laurel III, author of "The Brujos of Borderland High," will talk at the South Texas Book Festival about his latest novel, which chronicles a brujo teen's heartbreak and otherworldly trials.
Paletero Man - A Bilingual Storytime w/ Lucky Diaz
Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Center
Lucky Diaz, award-winning author of the storybook "Paletero Man," will lead an interactive bilingual storytime.
Enchanted Ink: Authors Exploring Paranormal, Mystery, Magic - w/ Ehigbor Okosun, Justine Winans, & Trang Thanh Tran
Sat, Nov 02, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Enchanted Ink: Authors Exploring Paranormal, Mystery, and Magic offers a fascinating blend of the paranormal and magical!
Spanish is the Language of my Family - Bilingual Storytime w/ Michael Genhart
Sat, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center
Award-winning author Michael Genhart will be at the Festival for a special bilingual storytime featuring his picture books "Spanish Is the Language of My Family" and "May Your Life Be Deliciosa."
STBF Presents Hollow Out the Dark: - An Afternoon w/ James Wade
Sat, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Explore the gothic adventure of James Wade’s latest novel, “Hollow Out the Dark,” which is set in a Depression-era Texas town torn apart by a whiskey feud.
Mommies Get Scared Too! - Storytime w/ Gina Lee Mendoza
Sat, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 3:50pm
Main Library - Children's Department
Participate in a special storytime with local author Gina Mendoza as she reads "Mommies Get Scared Too!"
Polvorón de Canela: Una Conversación - con L. Rodriguez
Sat, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
La autora local L. Rodriguez estará en el festival del libro para hablar sobre su novela "Polvorón de Canela."
The Puppy with the Pretty Pink Bow: Making a New Friend - Storytime w/ Liz Huerta
Sat, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 4:20pm
Main Library - Children's Department
Local author Liz Huerta will be at the festival for a heartening storytime featuring her book "The Puppy with the Pretty Pink Bow: Making a New Friend!"
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Mon, Nov 04, 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.
Coffee and Crochet Club - Club de Café y Tejer
Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Join us for a cup of coffee and crocheting. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own materials.
Region One ESL Class
Tue, Nov 05, 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.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
Watercolor With Emily - FRUIT STILL LIFE
Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Community Center - Art Room
Discover how to paint fruit in watercolor
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Wed, Nov 06, 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.
BASIC COMPUTER CLASS - CLASE DE COMPUTACION BASICA
Wed, Nov 06, 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 the Google Chrome Browser.
This event is full
Creative Work Sessions
Wed, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Board Room
Join us for a productive hour of collaborative work sessions to foster creativity and share ideas with other writers featuring Poet Laureate Victoria Lopez.
Region One ESL Class
Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Conference Room B
MPL is hosting a monthly event that brings adults together to meet, watch, and discuss popular manga and anime titles! See you there!
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Fri, Nov 08, 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.
Library Game Day - BOARD GAMES
Sat, Nov 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lark Community Center - Exercise Room
Enjoy a variety of board games and puzzles suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Sunday Book Club
Sun, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Board Room
Step into a world where pages turn and minds expand!
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Mon, Nov 11, 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.
Author Showcase: Celia Thrash - "Code Name: Baker Catcher" - The Human Side of WWII
Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room AB
Join us as local author Celia Thrash discusses her book "Code Name: Baker Catcher", a heartfelt memoir offering a personal glimpse into WWII through the eyes of Lt. Jack Westbrook.
Region One ESL Class
Tue, Nov 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.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
MPL Gaming Club
Tue, Nov 12, 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, Nov 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.
BASIC COMPUTER CLASS - CLASE DE COMPUTACION BASICA
Wed, Nov 13, 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 the Google Chrome Browser.
This event is full
Region One ESL Class
Thu, Nov 14, 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.
Lark Book Club - REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES BY SHELBY VAN PELT
Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lark Community Center - Green Jay
“A heartwarming novel to suit any mood.” — New York Times
Between the Pixels
Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Conference Room B
Discuss and analyze this month's game selection and what their impact meant to you!
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Fri, Nov 15, 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.
Pop Up Book Sale - hosted by the MPL Advocates
Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Bookstore
Announcing the Pop Up Book Sale at the MPL Book Store!
Nature Series: Fall Gardening - w/ Texas A&M AgriLfe Extension's Ashely Gregory
Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Auditorium
Embrace the Fall Season: Fall Gardening Tips with Ashley Gregory from Texas A&M AgriLife! Calling all green-thumbed enthusiasts and nature lovers!
Lark Painting Class - THANKSGIVING
Sat, Nov 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lark Community Center - Celebration Hall
Join us for an afternoon of painting using acrylic paint in this hands-on program.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Mon, Nov 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.
Painting with Ms. Susie - Painting with Ms. Susie
Mon, Nov 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Friends, come create together! Join us for a time filled with crafts and activities as we unravel our creativity.
Lark Virtual Painting Class - THANKSGIVING
Mon, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Facebook/YouTube - https: Facebook.com/MPLAdults/YouTube
Our painting will celebrate "Thanksgiving"
Region One ESL Class
Tue, Nov 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.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
Lark Sketching Class - STILL LIFE
Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Community Center - Art Room
Spend an evening relaxing and brushing up on your art skills.
Unfolded Poetry Workshops
Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Board Room
Join us for a series of poetry workshop designed to nurture your poetic spirit presented by Poet Laureate Victoria Lopez and our local community poets.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Wed, Nov 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.
Region One ESL Class
Thu, Nov 21, 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, 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!
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Fri, Nov 22, 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.
See all events