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Mini Pet Sculptures
2026-10-07 18:00:00 2026-10-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago Mini Pet Sculptures Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Teen Social Space

Wednesday, October 07
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Celebrate Pet Week at MPL by sculpting a miniature version of your beloved, four-legged friend or favorite animal. Supplies will be provided. 🐶💞🐈

Celebrate Pet Week at MPL by sculpting a miniature version of your beloved, four-legged friend or favorite animal. Supplies will be provided. 🐶💞🐈

AGE GROUP: | Teens (11-18) |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/Creator | Arts & Cultural |

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Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library
Phone: 956-681-3000
Branch Manager
Kate P. Horan
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Mon, Sep 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 Closed
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Main Library - Study Rooms
Individual in-person appointments with an MHP Salud Navigator for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act health insurance. Appointments are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, between 9:30AM and 3:30PM.
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Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
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Main Library - Study Rooms - Study Room 2 (max 4 people)
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Main Library - Study Rooms - Study Room 2 (max 4 people)
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