McAllen Public Library

Wed Oct 14, 2:21 PM

🎶 Seats are filling up for our Guatemalan Opera Concert on Saturday, October 17, at 2PM @ Main Library! Enjoy a special performance featuring Maestro Ricardo Morales, talented regional students, and the Viol Consort String Ensemble as part of the South Texas International Book Festival, presented by heb. Admission is FREE, but reserved seating is required! Reserve your seats at ticketopolis.com/guatemalanopera. A special THANK YOU to ticketopolis for their generous support! #STIBF #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Wed Oct 14, 1:00 PM

Curious about what a physician assistant does? Tomorrow is your chance to find out! 🩺 Local author and physician assistant Clarissa Lara Ruiz, PA-C, will be at Lark Branch on Thursday, October 15 at 11AM featuring "What’s a PA, or Whatever You Are?" Come meet the author, enjoy the story, and learn a little more about the people behind the scrubs! This program is part of STIBF Presents: Read Around Town Week. #STIBF is presented by heb. #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Tue Oct 13, 1:00 PM

Tomorrow’s storytime comes with a little something extra! 🐻 Local author Priscilla Bernal is bringing "Bobby the Hibernating Bear" to Main Library on Wednesday, October 14 at 11AM for a special Sensory Storytime with stories, songs, play, and sensory activities. This program is part of STIBF Presents: Read Around Town Week. #STIBF is presented by heb. #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Tue Oct 13, 9:00 AM

🐱 Someone was enjoying the spotlight a little too much at last month's #STIBF press conference! While our Library Director, Kate Horan, was making the big announcement about the South Texas Book Festival officially going international, Marty the Library Cat decided it was his time to shine! 📸 He may have been a bit of a showoff, but we wouldn't expect anything less from our favorite library cat! You're invited to the South Texas International Book Festival on Saturday, October 24, from 11:00AM–5:00PM at Main Library, 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen! Come celebrate with us for a FREE day of authors, books, activities, and fun for the whole family! STIBF is presented by heb. #STIBF #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Mon Oct 12, 7:00 PM

We’re taking Read Around Town out into the community tomorrow! 📖 Meet local author Rey A. Banda at Chick-fil-A on Nolana on Tuesday, October 13 at 10AM for a special reading featuring "The Sons & The Stars." Come grab a seat and meet one of our local authors! This program is part of STIBF Presents: Read Around Town Week. #STIBF is presented by heb. #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Mon Oct 12, 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. Mondays, October 12, 19 & 26 | 1:00PM–4:00PM

McAllen Public Library

Sun Oct 11, 5:00 PM

Read Around Town Week starts tomorrow! 📚 Local author David Norec is stopping by Palm View Branch on Monday, October 12 at 11AM with "Tony the Tacuache Tours the 956." Bring the kids for a fun story that takes them on a trip 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

Sun Oct 11, 9:00 AM

What exactly does a PA do? 🩺 Local author and physician assistant Clarissa Lara Ruiz, PA-C, will be at Lark Branch on Thursday, October 15 at 11AM featuring "What’s a PA, or Whatever You Are?" Young readers can enjoy the story, meet the author, and learn more about what it’s like to be a physician assistant. This program is part of STIBF Presents: Read Around Town Week. #STIBF is presented by heb. #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Sat Oct 10, 7:00 PM

Storytime is getting a sensory twist during Read Around Town Week! Local author Priscilla Bernal will be at Main Library on Wednesday, October 14 at 11AM for a special Sensory Storytime featuring "Bobby the Hibernating Bear." Families can enjoy the story along with songs, play, and sensory activities. This program is part of STIBF Presents: Read Around Town Week. #STIBF is presented by heb. #HEBHelpingHere

McAllen Public Library

Sat Oct 10, 9:00 AM

🎶 Opera at the library? Yes, you read that right! Get ready for an afternoon of music as we welcome Guatemalan opera singer Maestro Ricardo Morales to Main Library for a special concert! And here's what makes this performance extra special! Talented students from right here in our region have been selected to study with Maestro Morales, and they'll get to share the stage with him! The concert will also feature a special appearance by the Viol Consort String Ensemble. 🎻 📅 Saturday, October 17 | 2:00PM 📍 Main Library | 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen Admission is FREE, but seating is limited! Be sure to reserve your seat ahead of time at https://www.ticketopolis.com/guatemalanopera. Part of the South Texas International Book Festival, presented by heb. #STIBF #HEBHelpingHere