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Valley Roots

Memorial Day
2025-05-23 14:00:00 2025-05-23 15:00:00 America/Chicago Valley Roots McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room B

Friday, May 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-23 14:00:00 2025-05-23 15:00:00 America/Chicago Valley Roots A reflection on the history, meaning, and enduring significance of Memorial Day for the RGV. McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room B

A reflection on the history, meaning, and enduring significance of Memorial Day for the RGV.

Join us for a thoughtful presentation with Dr. James Barrera from UTRGV honoring the meaning and legacy of Memorial Day. Discover the history behind this national day of remembrance and how communities continue to pay tribute. Let’s reflect together on the sacrifices made for our freedoms.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | History |

TAGS: | #MemorialDay | #History |

McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center
Phone: 956-681-3000
Branch Manager
Kate P. Horan
Hours
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 25 1:00PM to 9:00PM
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Toddler Time - with Miss Alyssa
Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
An interactive Storytime for caregivers and toddlers to have fun while encouraging early literacy through books, songs, finger plays, and body movement.
Mindfulness - with NAMI South Texas Rio Grande Valley
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Mental Health Awareness Month with NAMI
Oh Scrap! - Journaling Club
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Teen Social Space
🗣📖Attention journaling enthusiasts! ✨🧠Prepare to get your minds in the creative headspace and join us for a scrap and yap sesh! 💌Supplies will be provided.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Fri, May 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.
Take & Make Crafts
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Stop by the Lark Branch Library for our Take & Make craft kits for kids! Available at the circulation desk while supplies last.
Valley Roots - Memorial Day
Fri, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room B
A reflection on the history, meaning, and enduring significance of Memorial Day for the RGV.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Sat, May 24, 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.
Adult Sculpting - May
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lark Community Center - Art Room
Come have fun with clay!
Craft and Chat
Sat, May 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Conference Room B
Join us this May for a chance to relax and get crafty through a series of different crafting activities, open to all skill levels and ages!
This event is full
The Independents
Sun, May 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Activities that will make you go oooh, yay, eeek and more... Ages 6-10 only
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Mon, May 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.
Cancelled
Page to Screen - Book Club
Mon, May 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Palm View Branch Library
Read it. Watch it. Discuss it.
Cancelled
Page to Screen - Book Club
Mon, May 26, 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.
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Tue, May 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room - Meeting Room A
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
MPL Gaming Club
Tue, May 27, 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!
Kind Minds - Maintaining a Healthy Mindset
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Teen Social Space
Join us in learning how to maintain a healthy mindset 🧠 with Each Day in Gratitude Counseling and Wellbeing Services. 🙌 Enjoy a snack while we learn about mental health awareness.🍪
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Wed, May 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.
Parent Perks
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Come for the coffee and stay for the connection! Join our community partners and fellow parents for some reading, learning, and playing!
Level Up! Club
Wed, May 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Palm View Branch - Teens Space
Hang out and polish your gaming skills! Play tournaments with our Nintendo Switch or bring your own console and play with friends.
Colorful Constructors
Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Department
Children and Tweens are invited to channel their imagination and bring to life your very own work of art with Legos 🎨✨ All finished creations will be on display until the following program 🖼️
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Fri, May 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.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Sat, May 31, 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.
Build & Bond
Sat, May 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Rediscover the joy of Lego and unleash your inner child with our Adult Lego Club!
KPOP Club - Snack Taste Test
Sat, May 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A & B
Teens and KPOP fans!🌟 Join us to taste test 😋 yummy Korean snacks. Guess the brand correctly and win a special prize!🏆 Limited supplies available.
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
We Want The Funk! - IndieLens Pop-Up Series
Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Auditorium
Join us for IndieLens Pop-Up movie screening of We Want the Funk!, a celebration of funk music’s impact on culture and history, featuring iconic artists and the sounds that changed the world.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Mon, Jun 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.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
Lark Sketching Class - STILL LIFE
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Community Center - Art Room
Spend an evening relaxing and brushing up on your art skills
Unfolded Poetry Workshops
Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room AB
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, Jun 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.
Sensory Storytime
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Join us for an inclusive storytime full of interactive songs, stories, rhymes, and sensory play.
Toddler Playdate - At Palm View Branch
Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Children's Area
Join us for playtime!
Toddler Playdate - Get Ready For Summer!
Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for playtime! Toddlers and their caregivers are welcomed to a fun-filled morning with our library toys and play space.
DIY CRAFTY CORNER @ PALM VIEW - Beach Combers Art
Thu, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Attention all Crafters! Come to the learn tips and tricks on different crafting techniques. Beginners to intermediate crafters welcome.
Toddler Time - 16 months-4 years
Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A - Meeting Room A
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play, and activities.
MPL Anime / Manga Club
Thu, Jun 05, 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, Jun 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.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Sat, Jun 07, 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.
Lark Painting Class - "SUMMER"
Sat, Jun 07, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lark Community Center - Celebration Hall
Our painting will celebrate "Summer"
Craft and Chat
Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Conference Room B
Join us this June for a chance to relax and get crafty through a series of different crafting activities, open to all skill levels and ages!
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Sun, Jun 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
Sunday Book Club
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Board Room
Join us for our Sunday Book Club where we dive into great stories, share insights, and enjoy thoughtful conversations. Perfect for book lovers looking to connect!
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Mon, Jun 09, 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.
Fun Monday - Community Puzzle
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us every Monday for a new adventure! Enjoy fun activities and meet new friends!
LIT Summer Series: Pride & Prejudice
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
You're cordially invited to a Jane Austen inspired story and tea time! Best tea attire encouraged but not required
Lark Virtual Painting Class - "Summer"
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Facebook/YouTube - https: Facebook.com/MPLAdults/YouTube
Our theme will be "Summer"
Toddler Time - with Miss Alyssa
Tue, Jun 10, 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.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
MPL Gaming Club
Tue, Jun 10, 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!
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Wed, Jun 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.
Sensory Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Join us for an inclusive storytime full of interactive songs, stories, rhymes, and sensory play.
Dads and donuts story time
Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, and donuts to share with dad.
Creative Work Sessions
Wed, Jun 11, 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.
Pop-Up Library at Starbucks - Starbucks (La Plaza Mall)
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Starbucks-La Plaza Mall - Starbucks-La Plaza Mall
Starbucks (La Plaza Mall)
DIY CRAFTY CORNER @ PALM VIEW - Diamond Painting
Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Attention all Crafters! Come to the learn tips and tricks on different crafting techniques. Beginners to intermediate crafters welcome.
Toddler Time - 16 months-4 years
Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A - Meeting Room A
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play, and activities.
Lark Book Club - FIRST LIE WINS BY ASHELY ELSTON
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Branch Library
“First Lie Wins delivers a fun and unpredictable suspense ride that keeps the guessing going until the end.” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Valley Roots - Juneteenth and the Journey to Freedom
Thu, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room B
Discover the history and meaning behind Juneteenth in this insightful presentation at McAllen Public Library.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Fri, Jun 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.
Sat, Jun 14, 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.
Cognitive Decline And When To Worry
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room A
In partnership with South Texas Research Institute, join us for a talk on early signs of cognitive decline and local Alzheimer’s resources, caregiver support, and research opportunities.
World Wide Knit in Public Day - AT MCALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
McAllen Public Library - Foyer
Join the Lark Knitting Group at the McAllen Public for World Wide Knit in Public Day!
STEAM Saturday
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Calling all 3rd - 5th Grade Levels! Learn about Tangrams and what shapes you can create out of them. While supplies Last.
Nature Series: Bringing Tiny Forest to McAllen - with John Brush
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Auditorium
Join Urban Ecologist John Brush from Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center as he shares how Tiny Forests can transform McAllen into a greener, more vibrant community! 🌿🌳
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Sun, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Mon, Jun 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.
My First Book Club
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Check off a Summer Reading Challenge and dive into the mystery of the Mysterious Benedict Society! For tweens ages 8-12 years old
Women's Health Series - Primary Care
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Conference Room A
Planned Parenthood and VAIL will be presenting a six-part series regarding gynecological health.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
Lark Sketching Class - STILL LIFE
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Community Center - Art Room
Spend an evening relaxing and brushing up on your art skills.
Unfolded Poetry Workshops
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room AB
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, Jun 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.
Sensory Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Join us for an inclusive storytime full of interactive songs, stories, rhymes, and sensory play.
Wow Wednesday - Edinburg World Birding Center
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library
Get wild with Edinburg’s World Birding Center!
Wicked Book Edges - A Romantasy-Inspired DIY
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McAllen Public Library - Meeting Room AB
Join us for a Romantasy-inspired, hands-on session designed for book lovers and craft enthusiasts who want to personalize their book collection with custom-painted edges.
Toddler Playdate - At Palm View Branch
Thu, Jun 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Children's Area
Join us for playtime!
Juneteenth
Thu, Jun 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Celebrate Juneteenth with Us!
Toddler Time - 16 months-4 years
Thu, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A - Meeting Room A
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play, and activities.
Board Games at the Library - LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for an afternoon of board games
Diverse Voices Book Club
Thu, Jun 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, Jun 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.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Sat, Jun 21, 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.
Tween Takeover
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Calling Tweens ages 8-12 years old! Join us for a creative time learning how to draw animation characters! While supplies last.
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