Upcoming Events: Children
Sun, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.

Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lark Branch Library
Special guests and surprise activities make Mondays at Lark so much fun!

Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Fairy kings and queens are invited to be enchanted by this kids adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream - flower crowns included!

Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People),Study Room B (Max 8 People)
Join us every Monday for a new adventure! Enjoy fun activities and meet new friends!

Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
¡Vámonos! Get ready to explore the rich culture, vibrant traditions, and colorful spirit of Mexico!

Tue, Jul 08, 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.

Tue, Jul 08, 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!

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lark Branch Library
Join us at the Lark Branch Library for mornings filled with fun, jokes, riddles, and activities for children and families!

Wed, Jul 09, 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 exploration.

Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library
Join us and the Museum of South Texas History for a magical 1-hour puppet show!

Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Palm View Branch Library
Get ready to unleash your ROAR—Jurassic RGV is back!

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lark Branch Library
Thursdays are filled with excitement and fun here at Lark! Featuring stories, crafts, and extra special events.

Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center - Meeting Room A & B
Join us for Songs, Storytime, Nursery Rhymes, social play, and activities. 16 months - 4 years old

Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room AB
Join us for a paw-some Storytime with Sir Buddy Miles, where tails will wag and smiles will be seen all over. Space is limited.

Fri, Jul 11, 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!

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Center - Meeting Room A & B
Discover the power of nature with the National Weather Service Organization! Learn cool facts about disasters & how to stay safe when they strike.

Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lark Branch Library
Special guests and surprise activities make Mondays at Lark so much fun!

Mon, Jul 14, 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.

Tue, Jul 15, 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!

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lark Branch Library
Join us at the Lark Branch Library for mornings filled with fun, jokes, riddles, and activities for children and families!

Wed, Jul 16, 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!

Wed, Jul 16, 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 exploration.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lark Branch Library
Thursdays are filled with excitement and fun here at Lark! Featuring stories, crafts, and extra special events.

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center - Meeting Room A & B
Join us for Songs, Storytime, Nursery Rhymes, social play, and activities. 16 months - 4 years old

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lark Branch Library - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Use simple ingredients and scientific principles to engineer your very own homemade ice cream! Satisfy your curiosity (and sweet tooth) with the coolest science experiment you'll do all season! 🍨🧪

Fri, Jul 18, 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!

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Whether you're into Hearts, Fluxx, or even TCGs like Pokémon and One Piece, there's a seat at the table for you. Learn something new, teach a favorite, or just enjoy good company over a friendly game.

Mon, Jul 21, All day
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.

Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
The only thing "cruel" about this storytime is that it has to end! Little Swifties are invited to Shake it Off with these Taylor Swift inspired stories, activities, and songs.

Wed, Jul 23, 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 exploration.

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Families are invited to the Super Smash Summer Bash finale celebration at the Lark Branch Library! Wind down with epic rounds of Super Smash Bros. for teens and adults, and Mario Kart for the kids!

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Try a new board game or play an old favorite...

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB
Learn the effects of alcohol and drugs in a fun interactive simulation with Texas A&M. Play games, quizzes, and obstacle courses! 🎮🥽

Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center - Meeting Room A & B
Join us for Songs, Storytime, Nursery Rhymes, social play, and activities. 16 months - 4 years old

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Auditorium
Join us for an educational Gator Talk with the South Padre Island Birding Center, and learn all about their Alligator Sanctuary, gator biology, and more!

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Calling all Tweens ages 8-12 years old. Join us on making Perler Bead Keychains! While Supplies last.

Sun, Jul 27, 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.

Mon, Jul 28, All day
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.

Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes together with Ms. Sandra!

Wed, Jul 30, 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 exploration.

Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Children's Program Room
Join us for Songs, Storytime, Nursery Rhymes, social play, and activities. 16 months - 4 years old