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Magical Movie & Snack
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lark Branch Library
A magical family movie day featuring a legendary magical sword stuck in a stone plus snacks for everyone.
Free Summer Meals at Main Library - for Kids & Teens under 18
Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Lobby / Gallery Area
The Summer Food Service Program at Main Library is offered in partnership with McAllen ISD.
Mario Kart Competition
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Meeting Room AB
Mini Marios and Petite Princess Peaches are invited to register to compete in our Mario Kart Competition!
This event is full
Unearth A Story with - Museum of South Texas History
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library
Discover hidden artifacts from your local museum!
Toddler Time - At Palm View Branch
Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Children's Area
A fun and interactive program designed for children 2yrs-5yrs and their grown ups. Enjoy stories and activities together.
Free Summer Meals at Main Library - for Kids & Teens under 18
Thu, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Lobby / Gallery Area
The Summer Food Service Program at Main Library is offered in partnership with McAllen ISD.
Colorful Constructors
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Channel your imagination and bring to life your very own work of art with Legos! 🖼️✨
Colorful Costructors
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Build your own kingdom at Colorful Constructors! A castle-building adventure with building blocks for all ages.
DIY Friday - Craft Mania
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - Study Room B (Max 8 People)
Join us every Friday for DIY fun and explore different materials! Designed for kids ages 5 – 11, explore your creative side and let your imagination shine – Because mess means success!
Paper Weaving
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Children and their families will create artwork to take home using the method of weaving paper.
In-B-Tween Club: - Youth STEM Discovery
Sat, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Ready to experiment, build, and discover? Join us for a fun STEM adventure featuring activities and challenges inspired by biology, physics, engineering, and math. Open to students ages 8 to 12 yrs
This event is full
Free Summer Meals at Main Library - for Kids & Teens under 18
Mon, Jul 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Lobby / Gallery Area
The Summer Food Service Program at Main Library is offered in partnership with McAllen ISD.
Code & Create
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 problem-solve as team!
This event is full
Poke Art Craft
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Children and their families will produce artwork to take home using colorful pieces of fabric. Supplies are limited.
Eating Smart, Being Active - with Hidalgo County Health and Human Services
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Meeting Room A
Join Evelyn Rodriguez from Hidalgo County Health & Human Services for a dynamic 5-Week Nutrition Journey leading up to the MPL's annual Community Health Fair!
Free Summer Meals at Main Library - for Kids & Teens under 18
Tue, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Lobby / Gallery Area
The Summer Food Service Program at Main Library is offered in partnership with McAllen ISD.
Code & Create
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 problem-solve as team!
This event is full
Free Summer Meals at Main Library - for Kids & Teens under 18
Wed, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Lobby / Gallery Area
The Summer Food Service Program at Main Library is offered in partnership with McAllen ISD.
Larkmas in July!
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Celebrate Larkmas in July with festive fun, sweet treats, activities, and a cozy holiday movie for the whole family!
Code & Create
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 problem-solve as team!
This event is full
Free Summer Meals at Main Library - for Kids & Teens under 18
Thu, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Lobby / Gallery Area
The Summer Food Service Program at Main Library is offered in partnership with McAllen ISD.
Code & Create
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 problem-solve as team!
This event is full
Throwback Thursday
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Meeting Room A
Explore the popular books, music videos, and games of the 2000s
Code & Create
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 problem-solve as team!
This event is full
Decked Out! - TCG Fun for All
Sat, Jul 25, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Ready your decks to summon creatures, cast spells, and strategize to win! Join us for card games and casual fun fit for all skill levels. 🎲🃏
Code & Create - Family STEM Day!
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Join us for STEM exploration with RGV's award-winning community robotics team, Rogue Rangers!
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Sun, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
Free Summer Meals at Main Library - for Kids & Teens under 18
Mon, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Lobby / Gallery Area
The Summer Food Service Program at Main Library is offered in partnership with McAllen ISD.
Family Storytime
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs and a take home craft with Miss Sandra.
Eating Smart, Being Active - with Hidalgo County Health and Human Services
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Meeting Room A
Join Evelyn Rodriguez from Hidalgo County Health & Human Services for a dynamic 5-Week Nutrition Journey leading up to the MPL's annual Community Health Fair!
Free Summer Meals at Main Library - for Kids & Teens under 18
Tue, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Lobby / Gallery Area
The Summer Food Service Program at Main Library is offered in partnership with McAllen ISD.
Baby Storytime - infants 0-16 months
Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.
Free Summer Meals at Main Library - for Kids & Teens under 18
Wed, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Lobby / Gallery Area
The Summer Food Service Program at Main Library is offered in partnership with McAllen ISD.
Free Summer Meals at Main Library - for Kids & Teens under 18
Thu, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Lobby / Gallery Area
The Summer Food Service Program at Main Library is offered in partnership with McAllen ISD.
In-B-Tween Club - Youth STEM Discovery
Sat, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Ready to experiment, build, and discover? Join us for a fun STEM adventure featuring activities and challenges inspired by biology, physics, engineering, and math. Open to students ages 8 to 12 yrs
Registration opens Saturday, July 18 2026 at 9:00am
Eating Smart, Being Active - with Hidalgo County Health and Human Services
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Meeting Room A
Join Evelyn Rodriguez from Hidalgo County Health & Human Services for a dynamic 5-Week Nutrition Journey leading up to the MPL's annual Community Health Fair!
Pop Up Book Sale - hosted by the MPL Advocates
Sat, Aug 08, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Bookstore
Announcing the Pop Up Book Sale at the Main Library Book Store!
In-B-Tween Club - Youth STEM Discovery
Sat, Aug 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Ready to experiment, build, and discover? Join us for a fun STEM adventure featuring activities and challenges inspired by biology, physics, engineering, and math. Open to students ages 8 to 12 yrs
Registration opens Saturday, July 18 2026 at 9:00am
Storytime with Solstice Dance Conservatory
Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Auditorium
Dance into the story of Cinderella with this special storytime starring Solstice Dance Conservatory!
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