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Starbooks Cafe
2025-05-18 18:00:00 2025-05-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Starbooks Cafe Conference Room B -

Sunday, May 18
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-18 18:00:00 2025-05-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Starbooks Cafe Calling all coffee and book lovers ages 15 to 18! Come join our book club!💗📚Discuss Lightlark by Alex Aster and connect with fellow book lovers! 📖☕ Conference Room B -

Calling all coffee and book lovers ages 15 to 18! Come join our book club!💗📚Discuss Lightlark by Alex Aster and connect with fellow book lovers! 📖☕

Main Library
Sunday, May 18th | 6PM-8PM
Calling all coffee and book lovers ages 15 to 18! Come join our book club!💗📚Discuss Lightlark by Alex Aster and connect with fellow book lovers! 📖☕

AGE GROUP: | Adults (16+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

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McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center
Phone: 956-681-3000
Branch Manager
Kate P. Horan
Hours
We're closed Monday May 26 due to Holiday Closings
Mon, May 26 Closed
(Holiday Closings)
Tue, May 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 1:00PM to 9:00PM
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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.
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.
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.
Cupcakes & Coloring
Sun, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Teen Social Space
Teens! Join us for a delightful blend of creativity and sweetness! Enjoy a stress-free afternoon of color, creativity, and tasty treats.💟
Paintings to Gogh! - Summer Edition!
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Lark Branch Library
Take your creativity on the road this summer!
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.
Bilingual Storytime - Palm View Branch - La hora de los cuentos con Ms. Maria.
Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Childrens Area
Share bilingual stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
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.
Makerspace:Perler Bead Art
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Calling all crafty teens! Get creative and bring your imagination to life with vibrant Perler bead designs!
Adult Tiny Canvas Painting  - June
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Have fun painting on tiny canvases!
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.
Matcha & Mochi
Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Teen Social Space
Learn about yummy new foods, with a live demo and a taste test at the end!!!
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.
Kick-off Party - 2025 Summer Reading Challenge
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Center
You're invited to MPL’s Summer Reading Challenge Kick-off Party!
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!
DIY - Sea Shell Picture Frames
Sun, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Teen Social Space
Join us for a chill, creative session where you’ll design your own photo frame using real seashells.
Art Wall!
Mon, Jun 09, All day
Lark Branch Library
Unleash your inner artist and help us transform blank paper into a vibrant tapestry of expression!
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.
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"
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!
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.
Tween Tuesday!
Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People),Study Room B (Max 8 People)
Every Tuesday in June at Lark Branch: crafts and fun for tweens!
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
FAMILY CRAFTS - Family Crafts with Mrs. Susie
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Families and friends, come create together! Join us for an afternoon filled with crafts and activities for the whole family!
DIY Book Nook
Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Design and create your very own book nook. From cozy cottages to enchanted alleys, you’ll bring your favorite stories to life in 3D. All materials provided, just bring your imagination!
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.
DIY Father's Day Cards
Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Celebrate Dad with a handmade card!
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.
Donuts with Dad
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library
In celebration of Father’s Day, start your engines and bring your appetite!
Paper Making
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Teen Social Space
Want to find a new way to use paper? Join us for a fun DIY where we learn how recycling can take your arts & crafts to the next level! 📜♻
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.
ART FRIDAY - SUMMER READING CHALENGE
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PALM VIEW BRANCH LIBRARY - CHILDRENS AREA
Join us in our department every Friday this SRC for color-pop fun, creative inspiration, and endless possibilities!
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!
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! 🌿🌳
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.
DIY Button Making
Sat, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Teen Social Space
Make your own button merch of your favorite characters or your own art. Great for decorating your backpack, sweaters, and more!🎒🔘
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.
In-B-Tween Club: Crochet 101
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library
Calling all tweens! Are you ready to get hooked? Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly intro to crochet just for tweens!
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
Tie Dye Bucket Hats!
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lark Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Make a splash with your own custom creation!
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.
Tween Tuesday! - Mario Kart Races!
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lark Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Rev up your engines and race through wild tracks in Mario Kart!
Bilingual Storytime - Palm View Branch - La hora de los cuentos con Ms. Maria.
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Childrens Area
Share bilingual stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
FAMILY CRAFTS - Family Crafts with Mrs. Susie
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Families and friends, come create together! Join us for an afternoon filled with crafts and activities for the whole family!
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.
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.
Makerspace: Juneteenth Charms
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Celebrate Juneteenth by creating meaningful bracelets and charms
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.
ART FRIDAY - SUMMER READING CHALENGE
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PALM VIEW BRANCH LIBRARY - CHILDRENS AREA
Join us in our department every Friday this SRC for color-pop fun, creative inspiration, and endless possibilities!
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.
MPL Job Fair - in partnership with Workforce Solutions
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Center
McAllen Public Library has partnered with Workforce Solutions to host the 2025 MPL Job Fair at Main Library on Saturday, June 21 from 10AM-1PM.
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.
Summer Of Art Series
Sun, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room AB
Join us for a fun afternoon of painting and artmaking! This seven part series encourages participants to engage with and explore different artistic techniques. Registration required.
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Sun, Jun 22, 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 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.
LIT Summer Series: Dracula
Mon, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Join us for a fang-tastic storytime that is sure to thrill! Help us black out the storytime room with your best vampire swag
Fun Monday - 3D Paint Your Pop
Mon, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us every Monday for a new adventure! Enjoy fun activities and meet new friends!
Tween Tuesday! - FNAF Cardboard Art!
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People),Study Room B (Max 8 People)
Into jump scares and animatronics?
Toddler Time - with Miss Alyssa
Tue, Jun 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.
Family Video Game Tournament
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Get ready to play, dance, and compete in the ultimate Family Video Game Competition!
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 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.
Sensory Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
Spooky Stories!
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Gather 'round as we share eerie tales, ghostly legends, and creepy campfire-style stories that will send shivers down your spine!
Wow Wednesday - Easterseals RGV
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library
Join us for a special Storytime with Easterseals Rio Grande Valley!
Adult Coloring
Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Tired of coloring by yourself? Interested in getting together with other coloring enthusiast?
DIY CRAFTY CORNER @ PALM VIEW - Summer in a Bottle
Thu, Jun 26, 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 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A - Meeting Room A
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play, and activities.
Sketch Hangout
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View - Teens Space
Teens are welcome to sketch, draw, and relax in a friendly environment. Supplies are available in a variety of mediums and materials.
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
ART FRIDAY - SUMMER READING CHALENGE
Fri, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PALM VIEW BRANCH LIBRARY - CHILDRENS AREA
Join us in our department every Friday this SRC for color-pop fun, creative inspiration, and endless possibilities!
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Sat, Jun 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.
Craft and Chat
Sat, Jun 28, 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!
Summer Of Art Series
Sun, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room AB
Join us for a fun afternoon of painting and artmaking! This seven part series encourages participants to engage with and explore different artistic techniques. Registration required.
The Independents
Sun, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Activities and games to make you go eeek, oooh and aaah. Ages 6-10 only.
Dash & Craft!
Mon, Jun 30, All day
Lark Branch Library
On the go? No problem!
Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance with MHP Salud - By appointment only. Please call (956) 246-4125.
Mon, Jun 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.
MPU Loteria - A Watertastic Twist On The Traditional Game!
Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lark Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
It’s the classic game of Lotería—with a Watertastic Twist! 
In-B-Tween Club: Upcycle & Relove
Mon, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room B (Max 8 People)
Bring your gently used clothing items (shirts, jeans, hats, etc.) and give them a fresh twist through fun, hands-on DIY fashion.
Family Storytime
Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes together with Ms. Sandra!
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