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STBF Presents: Poetry Night-Verses From Our Roots
2025-04-10 18:00:00 2025-04-10 20:00:00 America/Chicago STBF Presents: Poetry Night-Verses From Our Roots Meeting Room B - Meeting Room B

Thursday, April 10
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-10 18:00:00 2025-04-10 20:00:00 America/Chicago STBF Presents: Poetry Night-Verses From Our Roots Experience the RGV's rich culture through poetry! Join us for an inspiring celebration of identity, heritage, and tradition as talented poets share their verses and stories. Meeting Room B - Meeting Room B

Experience the RGV's rich culture through poetry! Join us for an inspiring celebration of identity, heritage, and tradition as talented poets share their verses and stories.

The evening kicks off with our Teen Poetry Showcase, highlighting the creativity of young voices ages 11-18.

Featured Poets:

  • Amanda Puryear El
  • Cesar L. De Leon
  • Emmy Perez
  • Gume Laurel III
  • Jan Seale

AGE GROUP: | Seniors (50+) | Adults (18+) | Adults (16+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Event |

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Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
MPL Gaming Club
Tue, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room AB
Calling all adults to join us to play some board games, DnD and more!
Lark Sketching Class - STILL LIFE
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Community - Art Room
Get in touch with your inner artist with our Adult Sketching Class!
Recycle Vinyl Record Painting!
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Transform old vinyl records into unique works of art with recycle vinyl painting! Eco-friendly and artistic, it's the perfect way to give new life to old vinyl!
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Wed, Apr 23, 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.
Creative Mornings
Wed, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us at the Lark Branch Library for Creative Mornings! Children of all ages and families are welcome to make fun morning crafts.
Homeschool Art Zone!
Wed, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Unlock your imagination in the Homeschool Art Zone!
Connect to Tech | Conéctate con la tecnología - Module 3 Mobile Devices Android
Wed, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library- Electronic Classroom B - Main Library- Electronic Classroom B
Brought to you by the Public Library Association (PLA) Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T
Teen Sketch Nights
Wed, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Palmview Branch  - Study Room A
Teens are invited to attend our teen sketch program. Teens can draw sketch and chat about art.
In-B-Tween Club - LEGO Hangout
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
A club hangout where we do fun activities and events for tweens, by tweens! Share your ideas with the library and meet new friends. For ages 9 - 12 years old
Adult Coloring
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Tired of coloring by yourself? Interested in getting together with other coloring enthusiast? If so, join us for an evening of coloring. We will provide materials, but you can bring your own.
Graphic Novel Club
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Teen Social Space
Fans of manga, comics, and manhwa! 💬 Join us to talk about Delicious in Dungeon and your other favorite reads at our first meeting.💥Snacks will be provided.🍟
Toddler Time - with Miss Alyssa
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Toddler Time is an interactive Storytime for caregivers and toddlers to have fun while encouraging early literacy through books, songs, finger plays, and body movement.
Toddler Time - 16 months-4 years
Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A - Meeting Room A
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play, and activities.
Valley Roots: Stories from the Shadows - Women in Migration
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Auditorium
Join us for a presentation by Professor Jennifer Clark (STC) on Women in Migration.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Fri, Apr 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.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Sat, Apr 26, 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.
Connect to Tech / Conéctate con la tecnología - Module 3: Email Basics
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Join us for a 5-week digital literacy courses! Whether you are a beginner or looking to refresh you skills, these courses will cover essential topics. Sign up today and gain the skills you need.
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Adult Magic
Sat, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Lark Community Center - Kiskadee
Come play friendly games of “Magic: the Gathering” at Lark Library!
Study 101
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Need studying advice? Join us for a conversation with tutors on how we can encourage ourselves to build better study habits.
Tween Takeover
Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Storytime Room - Children's Storytime Room
Calling all Tweens ages 8-12 years old. Do you possess the skill to create art with a continuous line without lifting your pencil? Come join the fun and let’s unleash our inner Picassos together!
Poetry Awards Ceremony
Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium
Everyone is invited to our Poetry Ceremony!💌 We will be announcing the winners of the Teen Poetry Contest.🏆 Enjoy poetry readings from the winners and light refreshments.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Mon, Apr 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.
Page to Screen - Book Club
Mon, Apr 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Palm View Branch Library
From Page to Screen Book Club Join us as we dive into the world of books that have been transformed into movies.
Page to Screen - Book Club
Mon, Apr 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Read it. Watch it. Discuss it.
Connect to Tech / Conéctate con la tecnología - Module 4: Internet Basics
Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room B (Max 8 People)
Join us for a 5-week digital literacy courses! Whether you are a beginner or looking to refresh you skills, these courses will cover essential topics. Sign up today and gain the skills you need.
Bilingual Storytime -Palm View Branch - La hora de los cuentos con Ms. Maria
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Children's Area
Bilingual Storytime. Share bilingual stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Tue, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room - Meeting Room A
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Wed, Apr 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.
Connect to Tech | Conéctate con la tecnología - Module 4 Video Conferencing
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library- Electronic Classroom B - Main Library- Electronic Classroom B
Brought to you by the Public Library Association (PLA) Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T
Toddler Time - 16 months-4 years
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A - Meeting Room A
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play, and activities.
MPL Anime / Manga Club
Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Conference Room A,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, May 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.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Sat, May 03, 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, May 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Bookstore
Announcing the Pop Up Book Sale at the MPL Book Store!
Connect to Tech / Conéctate con la tecnología - Module 4: Internet Basics
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Join us for a 5-week digital literacy courses! Whether you are a beginner or looking to refresh you skills, these courses will cover essential topics. Sign up today and gain the skills you need.
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