Upcoming Events: Children
Wed, Sep 03, 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, and sensory exploration.

Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Palm View Branch Library
Join us for STEM fun with our library’s Sphero bots! Help build the course and race your robot to the finish line!

Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
An interactive Storytime for caregivers and toddlers to have fun and encourage early literacy through books, songs, finger plays, and body movement.

Thu, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Join Toddler Time for interactive activities with your young ones like singing, storytelling, and rhymes.

Sat, Sep 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Calling all Tweens ages 8-12 years old. Think you’ve got what it takes? Recreate these LEGO templates and show off your master builder skills! Ready to build the challenge?

Sun, Sep 07, All day
Children's Department - Children's Department
Stop by and color your very own pet rock!

Sun, Sep 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.

Mon, Sep 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!

Tue, Sep 09, 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.

Tue, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants 0-16 months

Wed, Sep 10, 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! 

Wed, Sep 10, 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, and sensory exploration.

Wed, Sep 10, 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

Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
An interactive Storytime for caregivers and toddlers to have fun and encourage early literacy through books, songs, finger plays, and body movement.

Thu, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Join Toddler Time for interactive activities with your young ones like singing, storytelling, and rhymes.

Fri, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Calling all Homeschoolers! Join us for arts & crafts, games and prizes, and fun with homeschoolers just like you!

Fri, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Children's Area
Fall is almost here! Join us for a crafty morning at the library. All supplies will be provided – while supplies last.

Sat, Sep 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lark Community Center - Gymnasium
Join us for an afternoon celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Calling all 8-12 year olds! Come learn about Space Microbiology with Dr. Seratna Guadarrama Beltran!

Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.

Mon, Sep 15, All day
Children's Department - Children's Department
Design your very own hat for Make a Hat Day!

Mon, Sep 15, 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.

Tue, Sep 16, 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.

Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants 0-16 months

Wed, Sep 17, 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, and sensory exploration.

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)
Celebrate the rich traditions of Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun-filled game of Lotería – a beloved Mexican game full of color, culture, and community.

Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
An interactive Storytime for caregivers and toddlers to have fun and encourage early literacy through books, songs, finger plays, and body movement.

Thu, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People),Palm View - Study Room B (Max 8 People)
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, enjoy a celebration of culture with loteria, musical entertainment, and much more!

Thu, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Join Toddler Time for interactive activities with your young ones like singing, storytelling, and rhymes.

Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants.

Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Join us at the Lark Branch Library for story time! Children and families are invited to listen to stories and get creative with fun craft activities. All ages are welcome.

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Embark on an animated journey through a land of wizards, elves, hobbits, and everything in-between with this double feature!  🧙🏻‍♂️🧝🏼

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants 0-16 months

Wed, Sep 24, 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, and sensory exploration.

Wed, Sep 24, 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!

Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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 🖼️🎨✨

Wed, Sep 24, 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

Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
An interactive Storytime for caregivers and toddlers to have fun and encourage early literacy through books, songs, finger plays, and body movement.

Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Join Toddler Time for interactive activities with your young ones like singing, storytelling, and rhymes.

Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Calling all Homeschoolers! Join us for arts & crafts, games and prizes, and fun with homeschoolers just like you!

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lark Branch Library
Experience this beautiful cultural festival through a day of storytelling, traditional games, and more with the help of special guest, Professor Mijin Oh-Villarreal from UTRGV! 🌕🐇🏮

Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Activities that will make you go oooh, yay, eeek and more. For ages 6-10 years

Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes together with Miss Sandra!

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Palm View Branch Library - Palm View Park
Calling all library explorers! Join the McAllen Fire Department for outdoor fun and learn about fire safety through interactive activities. Open to children of all ages.

Tue, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants 0-16 months