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Wiggle & Woof Tails

STBF Presents: Pet Week
2025-10-14 11:00:00 2025-10-14 12:00:00 America/Chicago Wiggle & Woof Tails Lark Branch Library -

Tuesday, October 14
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-14 11:00:00 2025-10-14 12:00:00 America/Chicago Wiggle & Woof Tails Fun pet stories for kids & free engraved tags for your furry friends! (While supplies last!) Lark Branch Library -

Fun pet stories for kids & free engraved tags for your furry friends! (While supplies last!)

Fun pet stories for kids & free engraved tags for your furry friends! (While supplies last!)

AGE GROUP: | Family (0-99) | Early Learners (0-5) | Children (0-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/Creator | Community Event |

TAGS: | #STBF |

Lark Branch Library
Phone: 956-681-3100
Branch Manager
Edward Reyna
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From painting to sculpture, tweens will explore different art forms, discover new skills, and express themselves in fun, hands-on projects!

Upcoming events

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Healthy Bites Healthy Moves Nutriton Classes! - with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Meeting Room AB
Learn to eat healthier, stay active, save money & build better habits with The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program-includes food tasting samples while supplies last!
Registration is now closed
TAC Meeting
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB
Join the Teen Advisory Committee to earn community service hours! Volunteer and help the library.⭐🙍‍♂️🙍‍♀️
Spooky Stories!
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Do you like scary stories? Join us for an afternoon of eerie tales, haunting legends, and spooky fun made just for teens. Come if you’re brave enough… 🕷️📖👻
Tiny Forest Tour
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Orchid Park
October is Planta Nativa Month, and we invite you to tour Main Library's Tiny Forest!
craft and chat
Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Conference Room B
Join us this October for a chance to relax and get crafty through a series of different crafting activities, open to all skill levels!
Tween Takeover
Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Calling all tweens ages 8-12 years only! Paint bold, glowing neon signs on a black canvas - bright designs that pop with color, creativity, and personality! *While Supplies Last
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Sun, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
Sew & Quilt 101
Mon, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Unleash your creativity and learn a new skill! Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild will offer free beginner sewing and quilting classes for adults.
This event is full
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Tuesday’s are for toddlers at the Lark Branch Library! Each week, we will be featuring a different activity for toddlers and families.
Bilingual Storytime - Palm View Branch - La hora de los cuentos con Ms. Maria.
Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Childrens dept
Share bilingual stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Tue, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
Eating Smart, Being Active
Tue, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Area
Join Health & Human Services for a 5-week nutrition course to learn about healthy eating habits and how to stay active at any age.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
Lark Sketching Class - STILL LIFE
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Community Center - Art Room
Spend an evening relaxing and brushing up on your art skills.
Unfolded Poetry Workshops
Tue, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - 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.
Sensory Storytime
Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for an inclusive storytime full of interactive songs, stories, rhymes, and sensory exploration.
Cre-Ate Your Plate
Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library - Lark - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Join us for "Cre-Ate Your Plate," a hands-on program where families can work together to create delicious and healthy snacks. It's a fun way for children to get creative in the kitchen!
Homeschool Art Zone!
Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Calling all homeschoolers! Unlock your creativity at the Homeschool Art Zone! 
Tech Help 1-on-1 - Basic Library E-Services Assistance
Wed, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Study Rooms - Study Room 1 (max 4 people)
1-on-1 assistance for patrons needing basic help with technology related to library services.
Tech Help 1-on-1 - Basic Library E-Services Assistance
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Study Rooms - Study Room 1 (max 4 people)
1-on-1 assistance for patrons needing basic help with technology related to library services.
Colorful Constructors
Wed, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lark Branch Library
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.
Code & Create - For Children in 4th to 7th grade
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Ready to code and create? Join the Rogue Rangers, a local robotics team, for awesome hands-on robotics workshops, where you will learn the basics of coding and then get to build your very own robot.
This event is full
Cancelled
Creative Work Sessions
Wed, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library
Join us for a productive hour of collaborative work sessions to foster creativity and share ideas with other writers featuring Poet Laureate Victoria Lopez.
Toddler Time - with Miss Alyssa
Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library
An interactive Storytime for caregivers and toddlers to have fun and encourage early literacy through books, songs, finger plays, and body movement.
Books & Bonding
Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Connect with your child through the magic of reading! This program provides a curriculum for parent-led Storytime, helping you foster a lifelong love of books and create lasting memories together.
Pan y plática
Thu, Oct 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Palm View Branch Library
Do you want to see a new program offered at the library? Come and tell us!
Spooky Game Night - Luigi's Mansion
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Department
Don't be a scaredy-cat. Bring the whole gang, and get ready to see who can bust the most ghosts and ghouls in a thrilling game of Luigi's Mansion!
Lark Book Club - VAMPIRES OF EL NORTE BY ISABEL CANAS
Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lark Community Center - Art Room
Vampires, vaqueros, and star-crossed lovers face off on the Texas-Mexico border in this supernatural western from the author of The Hacienda.
This event is full
MPL Anime / Manga Club
Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - 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!
Stay & Create
Fri, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Children's Area
Get ready for gooey fun! Make your very own squishy slime creations and experiment with spooky textures and colors—if you dare! For ages 5–8.
Adult Magic Cards - October
Fri, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Lark Branch Library - Lark - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Join us at Lark Brach Library for friendly games of the multiplayer fantasy card game
Cat Café & Adoption
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Meeting Room AB
The Cat Café & Adoption is a one-day community event at McAllen Public Library designed to promote pet adoption and responsible pet ownership.
Little Cocina - celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Families and their children are invited to make and eat simple comidas in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. While supplies last.
2nd Annual Spooktacular! - at Lark Branch Library
Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at our 2nd Annual Spooktacular! Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with candy, games, and spooky surprises around every corner.
For Teens By Teens - Hocus Pocus Potions
Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room B
Have a blast learning about chemical reactions while making your own creepy density lamp and creating magical potions!! While supplies last. Limited Seating 🧪⚗️🔮
Sunday Book Club
Sun, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - 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!
This event is full
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Sun, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
Starbooks Cafe - Book Club
Sun, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room A
Calling all coffee and book lovers ages 14 to 18! Join our book club! This month's pick is Fateless by Julie Kagawa. Pick up a free copy while supplies last. 📖☕
Bark & Bling - STBF Presents: Pet Week
Mon, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Fun pet stories for kids & FREE engraved tags for your furry friends! (While supplies last!)
Crochet Club
Mon, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Reference Department
Calling all crafters! Join our monthly Crochet Club for fun cozy projects for adults of all skill levels.
Pet Walk at the Park
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View Park
Calling all pet lovers! Join us for a stroll at the park along with outdoor games, community partners, and a special Pet Bilingual Storytime at the park!
La Hora de los Cuentos - Pet Walk at the Park
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View Splash Pad and Park
Pet Bilingual Storytime at the park!
Wiggle & Woof Tails - STBF Presents: Pet Week
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Fun pet stories for kids & free engraved tags for your furry friends! (While supplies last!)
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
Pet Portraits
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Department
Pet Week goes artsy! Join us in making meowtastic paw-traits of your pets! Just bring your creativity and a photo of your pet (or your own imagination)! Supplies will be provided.🐶🎨
Textured Fall Leaves - SPECIAL PAINTING CLASS
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Community Center - Art Room
Join us for a fun evening painting fall leaves.
This event is full
Makerspace: Paws-itively Charmed
Wed, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Teens get ready to accessorize! Design trendy jewelry with adorable charms that match your pet’s unique eye color or coat. Supplies will be provided.
Howl-o-ween Photos - STBF Presents: Pet Week
Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us with Raising Cane’s and grab your phone to snap fang-tastic photos of your pets! All pets must be secured with a leash or kept in a travel kennel to ensure their safety and safety of others.
In-B-Tween Club - Conchas y alebrijes
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Calling all tweens! Create your own colorful Alebrije with painted designs and enjoy traditional Mexican sweet bread—Conchas!
Toddler Time - Tails that Teach
Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library
Join us for a special Storytime with Tails That Teach’s Love Me Gently! Tails That Teach inspires young children to be kind to pets and people.
DIY CRAFTY CORNER @ PALM VIEW
Thu, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - 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.
DIY Dog Treats
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB
Teens, your furry friend deserves a treat too! Join us and make a healthy treat for your dog plus learn about nutritional benefits for your pup! 🐶🍖 Supplies will be provided.
Adult Tiny Canvas - October
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Community Center - Art Room
Have fun painting on tiny canvases!
Diverse Voices Book Club!
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Conference Room A
Join MPL's Diverse Voices Book Club! Discover great reads and share meaningful conversations with friendly faces in a welcoming space!
Connect to Tech / Conéctate con la tecnología - Module 1
Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Join us for a 7-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.
Lark Painting Class - FALL OWL PAINTING
Sat, Oct 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lark Community Center - Celebration Hall
We will be painting an owl on a pumpkin
This event is full
Craft and Chat: Pumpkin Party!
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Meeting Room AB
Join us this October for a chance to relax and celebrate Halloween with a spooky activity!
Boo-vie Night
Sun, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Department
Chill and thrill! Our first TeenTober Boo-vie Night features a scary flick, free popcorn, and spooky vibes. BYO snacks & creepy cozy fits! 🍿👻
Sew & Quilt 101
Mon, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Unleash your creativity and learn a new skill! Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild will offer free beginner sewing and quilting classes for adults.
This event is full
Lark Virtual Painting Class - FALL OWL PAINTING
Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Facebook/YouTube - https: Facebook.com/MPLAdults/YouTube
Our theme will be an "Owl on a Pumpkin"
Switch it Up!
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Stop by and challenge your friends on our new Switch2! From Mario Kart races to epic Smash battles, it’s all about fun, laughs, and a little friendly competition. 🏎️⭐🕹️
Lark Sketching Class - STILL LIFE
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00am - 8:00pm
Lark Community Center - Art Room
Spend an evening relaxing and brushing up on your art skills.
Teentober - Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Oct 21, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Teen Department
Drop by the Teen Department for a quick spooky challenge and snag a prize! Part of our month-long TeenTober celebration of all things teens, fun, and library!🎃✨
Once Upon a Time at Lark: Author Suzanne Shepard
Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library
STBF Presents Read Around Town with author Suzanne Shepard. Join us for out-of-this-world stories & crafts. Fun for the whole family!
Playtime at the library - ¡Únete a nosotros para jugar!
Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Childrens area
Join us for playtime! Toddlers and their caregivers are welcomed to a fun-filled morning with our library toys and play space. Ven a Divertirte!
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
Crochet 101
Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Ready to stitch up something fun? Learn the basics of crochet and start creating your own handmade pieces. No experience needed—supplies provided!
Read Around Town - with Author Naivi Vera
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View Branch Library
Join us with Naivi Vera for a Special Storytime of “El maravilloso mundo de Susy, la hormiguita aventurera”
Unfolded Poetry Workshops
Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - 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.
Sensory Storytime
Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for an inclusive storytime full of interactive songs, stories, rhymes, and sensory exploration.
Homeschool Art Zone!
Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library - Lark - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Calling all homeschoolers! Unlock your creativity at the Homeschool Art Zone! 
Community STEM Night - Robotics
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Palm View Branch Library
Join us for a family night of STEM exploration with RGV's award-winning community robotics team, Rogue Rangers!
Mexican American Folk Medicine
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Discover curanderismo, a blend of Old & New World healing traditions. Presented by Dr. Servando Z. Hinojosa, Professor of Anthropology, UTRGV.
Toddler Time - with Miss Alyssa
Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library
An interactive Storytime for caregivers and toddlers to have fun and encourage early literacy through books, songs, finger plays, and body movement.
DHR Health Talk - Breast Cancer Awarness
Thu, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
DHR Health Wellness Center invites adults to a health discussion on important health issues affecting our community.
Adult Sculpting - October
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Community Center - Art Room
Come have fun with clay at Lark Branch Library's Adult Sculpting Program!
Rescheduled
Adult Coloring
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, October 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Tired of coloring by yourself? Interested in getting together with other coloring enthusiasts?  If so, join us for an evening of coloring. We will provide materials, but you can bring your own.
STBF Presents: Un Cafecito with the Authors - a ticketed event
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room AB
South Texas Book Festival announces the 2025 Ticketed Session, Un Cafecito with the Authors.
Register
Celebrating the 2025 Youth Contest Winners - a South Texas Book Festival Event
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library
McAllen Public Library’s Teen Department will be revealing the winners of the 2025 Youth Bookmark Design Contest!
"Scorch, Hedgehog of Doom!": Storytime w/ Cate Berry - a South Texas Book Festival Event
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:25am
Main Library
Cate Berry shares children’s books filled with humor and mischief.
"My Mother Cursed My Name" w/ Anamely Salgado Reyes - a South Texas Book Festival Event
Sat, Oct 25, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library
Author Anamely Salgado Reyes shares story of family and memory.
"I Love You Mucho Mucho" w/ Rachel Más Davidson - a South Texas Book Festival Event
Sat, Oct 25, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
Author-illustrator Rachel Más Davidson shares heartfelt bilingual storytime session.
Realms Unleashed Book Talk w/ Julie Kagawa - a South Texas Book Festival Event
Sat, Oct 25, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
Julie Kagawa discusses "Fateless," "Lightningborn," and her fantasy writing journey.
"The Witches of El Paso" Book Discussion w/ Luis Jaramillo - a South Texas Book Festival Event
Sat, Oct 25, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Main Library
Author Luis Jaramillo will be at STBF to discuss his book, "Witches of El Paso."
Folktales from Africa w/ Elizabeth Kahura - a South Texas Book Festival Event
Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Main Library
Elizabeth Kahura shares African folktales through music, stories, and fun.
Stargazing & Secrets Book Talk w/ Jen Wang - a South Texas Book Festival Event
Sat, Oct 25, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Main Library
Jen Wang presents graphic novels exploring identity, friendship, and connection.
"Vampires of El Norte": An Afternoon with Isabel Cañas - a South Texas Book Festival Event
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library
History, horror, and folklore collide in Isabel Cañas’ novel, which she will discuss with us at the South Texas Book Festival.
"Halal Hot Dogs" Storytime w/ Susannah Aziz - a South Texas Book Festival Event
Sat, Oct 25, 2:30pm - 2:55pm
Main Library
Susannah Aziz presents debut picture book celebrating food and family.
"The Search Committee" Book Talk w/ José Skinner - a South Texas Book Festival Event
Sat, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library
Author José Skinner shares borderland fiction in "The Search Committee."
"Danny Phantom" Sketch & Tell w/ Gabriela Epstein - a South Texas Book Festival Event
Sat, Oct 25, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Main Library
Behind the scenes with Gabriela Epstein’s "Danny Phantom" graphic novel.
"The Prince of Stars" Storytime w/ M.O. Yuksel - a South Texas Book Festival Event
Sat, Oct 25, 3:30pm - 3:55pm
Main Library
Storytime with M.O. Yuksel, who will share a story celebrating curiosity and discovery.
Boo-vie Night
Sun, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Department
Let's celebrate Twilight's 20th anniversary by joining an all-day movie marathon in the Teen Dept! Drop by for a movie or two + a vampire-approved craft. 🩸📿
Painting with - Ms. Dominique
Mon, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Palm View Branch Library
Whether you are a beginner or seasoned artist, get ready to explore your artistic side, relax, and enjoy a fun afternoon of art and socializing.
Bilingual Storytime - Palm View Branch - La hora de los cuentos con Ms. Maria.
Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Childrens dept
Share bilingual stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Tue, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
Lark Knitting Group - LOOM KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tue, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us for loom knitting and crocheting
MPL Gaming Club
Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Meeting Room AB
Calling all adults to join us to play some board games, DnD and more!
Spooktacular Soirée
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Department
Teens are in for a frightful delight! Join us for snacks, fun games, and a costume contest where the best-dressed wins a spooky prize!
Calavera Creators
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Bring your own vibrant sugar skull to life using colorful Perler beads! 💀🎨
Sensory Storytime
Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for an inclusive storytime full of interactive songs, stories, rhymes, and sensory exploration.
Intro to Artificial Intelligence - Session 3
Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lark Community Center - Green Jay
Come learn all about A.I. in this interactive lecture series.
Once Upon a Time at Lark: Halloween
Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us at Lark Branch Library for a not-too-spooky Halloween story time with festive music and crafts! Kids of all ages are welcome to wear their costumes.
FAMILY CRAFTS - Ghoul-icious Treats
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Palm View Branch Library
Join us for a frightfully fun food adventure at the library! Create spooky (but tasty!) snacks and enjoy a Halloween treat experience perfect for kids and families.
Toddler Time - with Miss Alyssa
Thu, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library
An interactive Storytime for caregivers and toddlers to have fun and encourage early literacy through books, songs, finger plays, and body movement.
Level Up! Club
Thu, Oct 30, 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.
Adult Coloring
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Tired of coloring by yourself? Interested in getting together with other coloring enthusiasts?  If so, join us for an evening of coloring. We will provide materials, but you can bring your own.
Breast Cancer Awareness - Stronger Together
Thu, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Auditorium
Join us for an informative presentation on Breast Cancer Awareness with Dr. Lisa Chapa from DHR. Learn valuable insights on prevention, early detection, and resources available for our community.
STBF Presents: Trick or Treat Trail
Fri, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Embark on an exciting adventure with our family-friendly Trick-or-Treat Trail weaving through the entire Main Library, where you’ll find delightful surprises at every corner!
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