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Valley Roots Series: Border Contraband with George T. Diaz
2023-11-13 19:00:00 2023-11-13 20:00:00 America/Chicago Valley Roots Series: Border Contraband with George T. Diaz McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Auditorium

Monday, November 13
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-13 19:00:00 2023-11-13 20:00:00 America/Chicago Valley Roots Series: Border Contraband with George T. Diaz Smuggling across the U.S.-Mexico border, an often violent and criminal activity, has history stretching back to 1848. Dr. George Diaz will discuss this history based on his research for his book. McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Auditorium

Smuggling across the U.S.-Mexico border, an often violent and criminal activity, has history stretching back to 1848. Dr. George Diaz will discuss this history based on his research for his book.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors (50+) | Family (0-99) | Adults (16+) |

EVENT TYPE: | History |

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McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center
Phone: 956-681-3000
Branch Manager
Kate P. Horan
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 1:00PM to 9:00PM
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Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
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Tue, Nov 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom B
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Tue, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Dec 03, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom B
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Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Tue, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Wed, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Thu, Dec 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Electronic Classroom B
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Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Thu, Dec 12, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom B
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Mon, Dec 16, 9:00am - 6:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Study Rooms - Study Room 5 (max 8 people)
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Region One ESL Class
Tue, Dec 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom B
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Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room - Meeting Room A
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Calling all Gamers!
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McAllen Main Library - Study Rooms - Study Room 5 (max 8 people)
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Region One ESL Class
Thu, Dec 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Classroom B
McAllen Public Library in collaboration with Region One is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes. Call 956-984-6274 to register.
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Mon, Dec 23, 9:00am - 6:00pm
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