Get ready for an afternoon of out-of-this-world discussions at Main Library during the "Close Encounters of the 956 Kind: UFO & Paranormal Conference" happening on Sunday, May 18 from 1-5PM. This special event brings together local experts to explore UFO sightings, historic cases, and the unexplained—especially those reported right here in the Rio Grande Valley. Attendees will enjoy presentations followed by a Q&A session with all featured speakers: Noe Torres, Daniel Jones, Lillian Jiménez, and Stephen Andrasko. Bring your questions and curiosity—this is your chance to engage directly with investigators of the unknown. Details: bit.ly/mplufo

Need a will, lease, power of attorney, or other legal form? Gale Legal Forms has you covered with easy-to-use, Texas-specific documents you can print or download—free with your McAllen Public Library card (starts with a P). Get started today: bit.ly/digitalmpl

Need help enrolling in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act? Call (956) 246-4125 to schedule an in-person appointment with an MHP Salud Navigator at Main Library. By appointment only.

McAllen Public Library is now accepting submissions for two special STBF Presents events: the Local Author Showcase and Read Around Town. Submit your work and be part of the lineup of events leading up to the South Texas Book Festival! For questions and guidelines, visit our webpage at: bit.ly/stbfcall

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#TBT to last month's Día de los Niños celebration at Main Library! A big thank you to our Library Advisory Board for their continued support at library events. Pictured in the first picture are (left to right): Kristina Garcia (Assistant Director of Public Services), Dr. Nathaniel R. De La Cruz (Board Member), Ann Anderson (Board Member), and Kate Horan (Library Director).

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with McAllen Public Library! All month long, our branches will be hosting events that highlight the cultures, stories, and traditions of AANHPI communities. Visit www.mcallenlibrary.net/events for the full schedule!

There are still a few spots left for this month's Diverse Voices Book Club meeting at Main Library on Thursday, May 15 at 6:30PM. We'll be reading "The River We Remember" by Kent Krueger. Save your seat by registering online at https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/event/13506377.

We look forward to welcoming our special guests for this weekend's UFO & Paranormal Conference at Main Library on Saturday, May 18th from 1-5PM! Noe Torres: Local author with more than 30 books on UFOs and the paranormal, whose work has been featured on the History Channel and Travel Channel. Daniel Jones: UFO expert from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, widely known for his research into the world-famous "Aurora UFO Incident." Lillian Jiménez: Coordinator of MUFON 956, a division of the Mutual UFO Network. (MUFON) Stephen Andrasko: Local presenter, storyteller, and UFO researcher who shares accounts of unexplained encounters and regional sightings with a focus on South Texas.

Just a reminder! McAllen Public Library is transitioning to a new and improved catalog system! During this time, you will not be able to access the online catalog, but our staff is ready to assist you with finding items and answering questions. We apologize for the inconvenience. We appreciate your patience as we make this upgrade to better serve you. The new system is expected to go live by May 20. Call us at (956) 681-3000 with any questions you may have.

Need a fun and easy way to keep kids reading? Use your McAllen Public Library card to access TumbleBooks—an online collection of animated, talking picture books, read-alongs, and more! Perfect for young readers at home or on the go. Start exploring at mcallenlibrary.net/e-branch.