Starting October 1st, the Lark & Palm View Branches will have new operating hours. They will be open longer throughout the week and will be closed on Sundays.
New Hours
Mon-Thu: 9AM-9PM
Fri-Sat: 9AM-6PM
Sunday: Closed
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us at McAllen Public Library! We’ve got a full lineup of programs and events highlighting culture, history, and stories that bring our community together. Check the schedule on our website at www.mcallenlibrary.net and make plans to join in!
Writing under the pen name Nailynn, Naida Hurst crafts contemporary romance filled with healing and transformation. She will be at the Local Author Showcase to share her stories.
The Local Author Showcase, part of a special STBF Presents series, is happening at Main Library on Saturday, September 20 from 10AM-12PM! Details on our website at bit.ly/stbflas.
#STBF #LocalAuthors
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! A FREE MPL card not only grants you access to over 317,000 physical items at MPL—books, DVDs, Blu-rays, audiobooks, and video games—but also over 175,000 digital items, including eBooks, digital audiobooks, streaming movies, and eMagazines. That’s over half a million items waiting for you to explore and enjoy!
Stop by any McAllen Public Library location to open a library card account today and unlock free access to a wealth of resources.
Juan Ochoa, author and educator, writes stories shaped by the borderlands. He will be at the Local Author Showcase to share his perspective and experiences.
The Local Author Showcase, part of a special STBF Presents series, is happening at Main Library on Saturday, September 20 from 10AM-12PM! Details on our website at bit.ly/stbflas.
#STBF #LocalAuthors
Author Sylvia Sánchez Garza will be featured at the Local Author Showcase, presented by the South Texas Book Festival and heb. Join us at Main Library on Saturday, September 20 from 10AM–12PM to connect with writers from across the Valley.
#STBF #HEBHelpingHere #LocalAuthors
Poet and novelist Max Tyrone Lozano writes about everyday life along the border. He will be joining the Local Author Showcase to present his work.
The Local Author Showcase, part of a special STBF Presents series, is happening at Main Library on Saturday, September 20 from 10AM-12PM! Details on our website at bit.ly/stbflas.
#STBF #LocalAuthors
MPL offers mobile printing at all three locations. You can print from your computer or mobile device from anywhere—just submit your document for printing and swing by the library to release and pick it up.
Visit: bit.ly/mplprinting
MPL offers mobile printing at all three locations. You can print from your computer or mobile device from anywhere—just submit your document for printing and swing by the library to release and pick it up.
Visit: bit.ly/mplprinting
South Texas Book Festival invites you to the 2025 Ticketed Session: Un Cafecito with the Authors, happening at Main Library on Thursday, October 23 at 6:30PM.
Spend an evening with authors Diana Rojas, Francisco Cantú, and José Skinner as they share their work and insights in a warm, conversational setting. Guests will enjoy signed books from each featured author, freshly brewed coffee from our full espresso bar, and a sweet assortment of pastries.
🎟️ Tickets available now: bit.ly/stbftickets
General Admission: $30 │ Student Rate: $10