McAllen Public Library

Wed Oct 28, 7:00 PM

🎃🍬 Who's ready for some TRICK-OR-TREATING?! We're turning the largest single-story library in the nation into one BIG Trick or Treat Trail this Halloween! Bring the kids in their favorite costumes on Saturday, October 31, from 4-6PM and make your way through Main Library with over a dozen trick-or-treat stops filled with Halloween goodies! 👻 Don't forget those candy bags! It's FREE, it's fun, and there's plenty of candy to collect! 📍 Main Library | 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen Part of our South Texas International Book Festival Presents lineup! #STIBF is presented by H-E-B. #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Wed Oct 28, 9:00 AM

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McAllen Public Library

Tue Oct 27, 3:51 PM

So many happy faces at this year's South Texas International Book Festival! 📚❤️ From kids meeting authors to families enjoying all the activities, we loved seeing everyone having such a great time at Main Library! Thank you to everyone who came out & spent the day with us. We hope you went home with some good books and great memories! We've got LOTS of photos to share, so stay tuned over the next few weeks as we look back at some of our favorite moments from this year's festival! We'll be sharing them on our South Texas International Book Festival Facebook page at southtexasbookfestival, so be sure to follow along!

McAllen Public Library

Tue Oct 27, 1:00 PM

Some stories are better read with the lights on! 👻📚 From haunted houses and ghostly encounters to mysteries that'll keep you guessing, there's a spooky story waiting for you at McAllen Public Library! Browse our Horror, Mystery, Thriller, and Young Adult sections for your next chilling read. Looking for something spooky for the little ones? Our Children's Department has plenty of Halloween stories, too! Not sure where to start? Ask our library staff! They're always happy to help you find a book that's just the right amount of scary.

McAllen Public Library

Tue Oct 27, 8:59 AM

Teens, got a great business idea? Why not make it happen? McAllen Public Library is partnering with Prairie View A&M University's Community & Economic Development to give teens ages 11–18 a head start in entrepreneurship! Discover how to turn an idea into a business, learn valuable skills, and find out what it takes to be your own boss. And there's more! We'll have pizza and a chance to win a FREE laptop! Register online: bit.ly/4hqOeLZ

McAllen Public Library

Mon Oct 26, 1:00 PM

🎃 A little heads-up for Halloween at Main Library! With our Trick or Treat Trail happening on Saturday, October 31, a few services at Main Library will wrap up early that afternoon. Beginning at 3:00PM, the Computer Lab, Study Rooms, and Public Services Desks will be closed. The Circulation Desk will remain open for anyone needing to check out or return materials. Thanks for planning ahead, and we hope to see you for some Halloween fun! 👻

McAllen Public Library

Mon Oct 26, 9:19 AM

Thank you for being a part of this year's South Texas International Book Festival! We hope you had a great time celebrating books, authors, and reading with us! As we begin planning for next year, we'd love to hear what you thought of this year's festival. What did you enjoy most? What would you like to see next year? Take a few minutes to complete our post-festival survey and help us make STIBF even better! Survey: https://mcallenlibrary.net/stibfsurvey

McAllen Public Library

Mon Oct 26, 9:00 AM

Need help applying for Medicaid or CHIP? Community Action Corporation of South Texas will be at Main Library every Monday in October from 1:00-4:00PM to provide one-on-one application assistance. Stop by Study Room 1 for help determining eligibility, understanding program benefits, and completing your application. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call (956) 291-0789. Monday, October 26 | 1:00PM–4:00PM

McAllen Public Library

Sat Oct 24, 11:01 AM

🎉 TODAY’S THE DAY! Join us at the South Texas International Book Festival for a day full of books, meeting amazing authors and family fun! 📚 While you’re here, swing by the H-E-B tent to snag a limited-edition STIBF tote bag and challenge your friends to a round of mini golf! ⛳ Tote bags are available while supplies last. #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Sat Oct 24, 9:39 AM

Rock, paper, scissors… BOOKS! ✊✋✌️📚 Need a reason to get out of the house? We’ve got plenty! Meet amazing authors, discover your next favorite read, enjoy fun activities, and celebrate stories from near and far at the South Texas International Book Festival! Join us on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00AM–5:00PM at the Main Library!