Storytimes near McAllen Public Library

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. TODDLER TIME is a fun and interactive program designed for toddlers and their grown ups. Join us for an interactive Storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays, and body movement!

Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library, Lobby / Gallery Area

The Summer Food Service Program at Main Library is offered in partnership with McAllen ISD. Youth 18 and under can enjoy a free lunch from 12:00–1:00PM and a free snack from 3:00–4:00PM, Monday through Thursday through July 30. No need to be a McAllen ISD student to participate. For details, call 956-681-3000. In partnership with McAllen ISD.

Palm View Branch Library, Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)

Attention all Crafters! Come to the learn tips and tricks on different crafting techniques. Beginners to intermediate crafters welcome. Make a cute summer wreath for your front door. Registration is required and limited seating is available. For more information on materials needed for the participation in this craft, please call the Palm View Branch Library at 956-681-3110 and ask for the Reference Department.

Lark Branch Library

Craft your own dragon! Kids design and build one-of-a-kind dragons with unexpected materials in this creative fantasy craft program.

Meeting Room AB - Main Library

Texas A&M AgriLife presents Dinner Tonight Jr. Texas A&M AgriLife presents the value of nutrition and healhty eating with fun hands on activities!

Lark Branch Library

Learn skincare basics to boost your routine and help your confidence shine! 🌹🪞

Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library, Auditorium

MPL is hosting a monthly event that brings adults together to meet other fans and discuss popular manga and anime titles! See you there!

Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library, Meeting Room A

Learn ASL in a 3-part series with UTRGV’s Dept. of Communication Disorders. Build skills, connect, and sign with confidence! Join the McAllen Public Library for a three-part Adult ASL series in collaboration with UTRGV’s Department of Communication Disorders. This engaging, beginner-friendly program introduces American Sign Language fundamentals, builds conversational skills, and explores Deaf culture and communication. Each one-hour session is designed to help participants gain confidence, improve accessibility awareness, and connect through the power of sign language. No prior experience required. Registration Required.

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!

Palm View Branch Library, Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)

Join us for a fun and creative afternoon! Paint and personalize your own prehistoric landscape of dinosaurs and ancient life using bright colors and unique designs to make it one-of-a-kind. No experience needed—all supplies are provided. Come hang out, get creative, and take home your dino masterpiece! Registration required. Space is limited.

Main Library, Meeting Room AB

Celebrate Texas 250 with a hands-on indoor camping adventure! In celebration of Texas 250 America, this interactive camping program, featuring Ranger Becky Reyes of Estero Llano Grande State Park, introduces families and community members to outdoor recreation, conservation principles, and the beauty of Texas State Parks. This engaging, hands-on presentation simulates a camping experience inside the library while teaching essential outdoor ethics, Leave No Trace principles, and practical Texas travel opportunities.

Conference Room A - Main Library

Prepare yourself for a wild adventure and never-ending fun! Prepare yourself for a wild adventure and never-ending fun! Dice and characters will be available. Limited seating available 🧙‍♂️🎲✨

Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library, Conference Room B

Join us this July for a chance to relax and get crafty through a series of different crafting activities, open to all skill levels! This month's featured activities include: 🧷 Button Pins | Saturday, July 11th 📓 Junk Journaling | Saturday, July 25th Supplies will be provided while they last ✧˖°☀️📎⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚

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 required -- Please register each child individually Program led by Luis Ferrufino and Santiago Leal Aranzazu Contact info: Luisef2009@gmail.com Santiagojleal@hotmail.com For more information, please call the Palm View Branch Library Service Desk at (956)681-3110

McAllen Public Library, Auditorium

In Observance of World UFO Day. Discover the UFO folklore of South Texas in this seminar featuring local paranormal experts. “UFOs of South Texas” is a special seminar that dives deep into the strange, fascinating, and culturally rich UFO folklore of the Rio Grande Valley. Attendees will hear firsthand accounts from local investigators and experts who have spent years exploring unexplained sightings in South Texas. Presentations will be led by a local UFO-hunting team, storyteller Stephen Andrasko, paranormal researcher Daniel Jones, and acclaimed author Noe Torres—whose work has been featured on the History, Travel, and Discovery Channels. This program highlights South Texas’ unique blend of history, mystery, and regional storytelling while connecting audiences with the experts who investigate these phenomena. Through engaging narratives, visual presentations, and professional paranormal insights, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the legends, reports, and investigative methods that shape the region’s UFO culture. Perfect for adults interested in folklore, local history, and the unexplained.

Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library, Children's Program Room

Explore your inner artist during this hour of free paint for kids of all ages!

Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library, Teen Social Space

Relax, hang out with friends, and enjoy a movie on the big screen. Now screening a film featuring everyone’s favorite tree lover!

Main Library - Study Rooms, Study Room 5 (max 8 people)

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. To schedule an appointment, please call (956) 532-1736.

Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library, Lobby / Gallery Area

The Summer Food Service Program at Main Library is offered in partnership with McAllen ISD. Youth 18 and under can enjoy a free lunch from 12:00–1:00PM and a free snack from 3:00–4:00PM, Monday through Thursday through July 30. No need to be a McAllen ISD student to participate. For details, call 956-681-3000. In partnership with McAllen ISD.

Main Library - Study Rooms, Study Room 1 (max 4 people)

Need help with Medicaid or CHIP? Community Action Corp. of South Texas offers walk-in or appointment assistance with applications and eligibility. Call 956-291-0789 for details.

Palm View Branch Library, Palm View - Study Room A (Max 12 People)

Join us every Monday for a new adventure! Enjoy fun activities and meet new friends! For children ages 5 – 11 years old Join us for dino-themed water coloring fun! All supplies will be provided. Recommended for children ages 5 - 11 years old.

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! Take charge of your health and help our community thrive! Join Evelyn Rodriguez from Hidalgo County Health & Human Services for a five-week nutrition course full of fun, practical tips for balanced eating and active living. Attend all sessions to earn your certificate—and don’t forget to join us Saturday, August 2nd for McAllen Public Library’s Annual Community Health Fair!

Lark Branch Library

Design and decorate a wizard wand—perfect for young magicians and fantasy fans!

Palm View Branch Library, Children's Area

Share bilingual stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Share bilingual stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Compartimos cuentos, canciones, rimas y actividades en ingles y español. Ven a divertirte! In Person program

Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library, Lobby / Gallery Area

The Summer Food Service Program at Main Library is offered in partnership with McAllen ISD. Youth 18 and under can enjoy a free lunch from 12:00–1:00PM and a free snack from 3:00–4:00PM, Monday through Thursday through July 30. No need to be a McAllen ISD student to participate. For details, call 956-681-3000. In partnership with McAllen ISD.

Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library, Children's Program Room

Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants. Songs, stories, rhymes, social play for infants. Infants 0-16 months

Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library, Teen Social Space

Unplugged: Solar Prints Create UV-powered art using cyanotype, a camera-less photographic printing process. 📸 🌞

Lark Branch Library

Create your own emotional support plushie to carry with you everywhere! You're never too old for a cuddly companion. 🧸🫂

Meeting Center at McAllen Public Library, Meeting Room AB

Join us for a series of poetry workshop designed to nurture your poetic spirit presented by Poet Laureate Victoria Lopez and our local community poets.

Main Library - Study Rooms, Study Room 5 (max 8 people)

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. To schedule an appointment, please call (956) 532-1736.