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McAllen Public Library

Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 AM

We’ve extended the deadline for the STIBF Youth Bookmark Contest! Young artists ages 5–18 now have until Friday, Oct. 9 at 5:00PM to create a bookmark inspired by this year’s theme! 🎉 Get your official entry form at SouthTexasBookFestival.com or visit any McAllen Public Library location.

McAllen Public Library

Wed, Sep 16, 7:00 PM

Spend your Saturday morning with writers from across the Rio Grande Valley at STIBF Presents: Local Author Showcase, presented by heb! 📚 Hear from local authors during three conversations covering the writing process, publishing, and where their work has taken them beyond the page. The Author Meet & Greet will also be happening throughout the morning, giving you a chance to chat with the writers, learn more about their books, and purchase a new read. Featured authors include Anna Ayala, David Mendoza III, Douglas Young, Edward Garza, Erika Balderas-Perez, G.B. Cast, Jeannette Zallar, Jonathan Solis, Koby J. Almazan, Liz Rodríguez, Lizzy Goldmoon, Ric Quintanilla, & Victor Benavides. It all happens Saturday, September 19 from 10:00AM–12:30PM @ Main Library, 4001 N. 23rd St. Admission is free! #STIBF #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Wed, Sep 9, 9:00 AM

Spend your Saturday morning with writers from across the Rio Grande Valley at STIBF Presents: Local Author Showcase, presented by H-E-B Helping Here! 📚 Hear from local authors during three conversations covering the writing process, publishing, and where their work has taken them beyond the page. The Author Meet & Greet will also be happening throughout the morning, giving you a chance to chat with the writers, learn more about their books, and purchase a new read. Featured authors include Anna Ayala, David Mendoza III, Douglas Young, Edward Garza, Erika Balderas-Perez, G.B. Cast, Jeannette Zallar, Jonathan Solis, Koby J. Almazan, Liz Rodríguez, Lizzy Goldmoon, Ric Quintanilla, and Victor Benavides. It all happens Saturday, September 19 from 10:00AM–12:30PM at Main Library, 4001 N. 23rd St. Admission is free!

McAllen Public Library

Sat, Sep 19, 9:00 AM

Happening today! Spend your Saturday morning with writers from across the Rio Grande Valley at STIBF Presents: Local Author Showcase, presented by heb! 📚 Hear from local authors during three conversations covering the writing process, publishing, and where their work has taken them beyond the page. The Author Meet & Greet will also be happening throughout the morning, giving you a chance to chat with the writers, learn more about their books, and purchase a new read. Featured authors include Anna Ayala, David Mendoza III, Douglas Young, Edward Garza, Erika Balderas-Perez, G.B. Cast, Jeannette Zallar, Jonathan Solis, Koby J. Almazan, Liz Rodríguez, Lizzy Goldmoon, Ric Quintanilla, & Victor Benavides. It all happens Saturday, September 19 from 10:00AM–12:30PM @ Main Library, 4001 N. 23rd St. Admission is free! #STIBF #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Thu, Oct 1, 4:30 PM

It’s finally October! And you know what that means… the South Texas International Book Festival (STIBF) is happening THIS MONTH! 📚✨ Along with all of our regular programs at McAllen Public Library, we’ll also be hosting a HUGE lineup of STIBF events and programs throughout the month! Check out our October program calendars to see what’s happening at all MPL branches, and visit www.SouthTexasBookFestival.com for the full STIBF lineup!

McAllen Public Library

Fri, Oct 9, 9:00 AM

Read Around Town is heading out into McAllen! 📖 Meet local author Rey A. Banda at Chick-fil-A on Nolana on Tuesday, October 13 at 10AM for a special appearance featuring "The Sons & The Stars." Stop by, meet the author, and hear more about the story behind his book. This program is part of STIBF Presents: Read Around Town Week. #STIBF is presented by heb. #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Thu, Oct 8, 5:00 PM

Last call for Pet Week donations! 🐾 There’s still time to help local pets in need by donating pet food, toys, blankets, and other pet supplies at any McAllen Public Library location. The Pet Week Donation Drive ends Friday, October 9, so be sure to drop off your donations before the deadline. Every donation helps support animals in our community while we celebrate Pet Week at the Library, a special STIBF Presents event. STIBF is presented by H-E-B. #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Thu, Oct 8, 9:00 AM

Cats, coffee, and a movie? Sounds like a pretty great Saturday! 🐾 Our Cat Cafe is happening Saturday, October 10 from 10AM-12PM at Main Library. Meet adoptable cats from Palm Valley Animal Society, enjoy beverages from Kreative Grounds Cafe, and stick around for a pet-themed movie. Cat Cafe is part of Pet Week at the Library, a special STIBF Presents event. Learn more and see the full lineup at bit.ly/stibfpetweek. #STIBF is presented by H-E-B. #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Wed, Oct 7, 7:00 PM

Last call for tickets! 📚 An Evening with James Wade is happening tomorrow, October 8 at 7:00PM at Main Library as part of the South Texas International Book Festival, presented by heb. Spend the evening with award-winning author James Wade for a conversation about books, writing, and the stories behind his work. Tickets are $20, and there’s still time to grab yours before tomorrow night! Purchase Tickets: bit.ly/JamesWadeTickets #STIBF #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Wed, Oct 7, 1:00 PM

We’re kicking off Read Around Town Week with a trip through the 956! 📚 Local author David Norec will be at Palm View Branch on Monday, October 12 at 11AM featuring "Tony the Tacuache Tours the 956." Come meet the author and enjoy a story that takes young readers around the Rio Grande Valley. This program is part of STIBF Presents: Read Around Town Week. #STIBF is presented by heb. #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Mon, Oct 5, 12:15 PM

Get creative with your favorite pets during Pet Week! Teens in grades 6–12 can stop by Main Library on Wednesday, October 7 at 6PM for Mini Pet Sculptures. Make a miniature version of your own pet, create the pet you’ve always wanted, or use your imagination to make something completely new. Mini Pet Sculptures is part of Pet Week at the Library, a special STIBF Presents event. See the full Pet Week lineup at bit.ly/stibfpetweek. #STIBF is presented by H-E-B. #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Fri, Oct 2, 9:00 AM

Marty has been keeping a BIG secret… and he can finally let the cat out of the bag! The South Texas Book Festival, presented by heb, has officially gone international! Say hello to the South Texas International Book Festival, or STIBF! This year, STIBF is expanding beyond our region with special international programming, including an evening with Mexican golf legend Lorena Ochoa and a Guatemalan Opera Concert with Maestro Ricardo Morales. Marty’s already dressed for the occasion and ready for this next chapter. New name, new look, and a whole lot more to discover at #STIBF! #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Thu, Oct 1, 1:31 PM

Pet Week starts with a chance to give back! 🐾 Starting today, October 1, the Teen Advisory Committee is collecting pet food, toys, blankets, and other pet supplies to help animals waiting for their forever homes. Donations can be dropped off at any McAllen Public Library location through October 9. The donation drive kicks off Pet Week at the Library, a special #STIBF Presents event featuring a full lineup of pet-themed programs & activities. Pet Week runs through October 10th as we count down to the South Texas International Book Festival. See the full Pet Week schedule and start planning your week: mcallenlibrary.net/stbf/schedules/pet-week

McAllen Public Library

Thu, Sep 24, 12:00 PM

The deadline is almost here! 🎨 Young artists ages 5–18 have until Friday, October 2 at 5:00PM to submit their designs for South Texas International Book Festival's Youth Bookmark Contest. Create an original bookmark inspired by this year’s theme, "Pages to Possibilities." The contest is open to youth in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties, and winning designs will be professionally printed! Pick up an entry form at any McAllen Public Library location or download it here: bit.ly/stibfyouthcontest Don’t forget: all entries must be submitted by 5:00PM on Friday, October 2!

McAllen Public Library

Tue, Sep 15, 5:00 PM

A story doesn’t always end on the last page. Koby J. Almazan, Liz Rodriguez, Lizzy Goldmoon, and Victor Benavides will explore the different ways their work reaches beyond their books through creativity, community connections, and new opportunities. "Beyond the Book" is from 11:45 AM–12:15 PM during STIBF Presents: Local Author Showcase on Saturday, September 19 at Main Library, 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen. The event is presented by heb and is free and open to the public. #STIBF #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Sun, Sep 13, 1:00 PM

What happens after the writing is done? Erika Balderas-Perez, G.B. Cast, Jeannette Zallar, Jonathan Solis, and Ric Quintanilla come together to talk about publishing, getting their work into readers’ hands, and what it means to write and publish from the Rio Grande Valley. "Publishing & Being a Local Author" is from 11:00–11:30AM during STIBF Presents: Local Author Showcase on Saturday, September 19 at Main Library, 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen. The event is presented by heb and is free and open to the public. #STIBF #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Thu, Sep 10, 1:00 PM

Every writer has a different path to the page. Hear from Anna Ayala, David Mendoza III, Doug Young, and Edward Garza as they talk about finding inspiration, developing their craft, and the experiences that have shaped their writing. The Writing Journey is from 10:15–10:45 AM during STIBF Presents: Local Author Showcase on Saturday, September 19 at Main Library, 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen. The event is presented by heb and is free and open to the public. #STIBF #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Tue, Sep 8, 7:00 PM

Grab those markers, crayons, and colored pencils because it’s time to turn a bookmark into something BIG! 🎨📚 The South Texas International Book Festival's Youth Bookmark Contest is officially open! Young artists ages 5–18 from Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties are invited to create a bookmark inspired by this year’s theme, "Pages to Possibilities." Show us your story, your dreams, where you hope to go, or what an amazing future could look like! Entries are due Friday, October 2 by 5:00PM. Pick up an entry form at any McAllen Public Library location or download yours here: https://bit.ly/stibfyouthcontest