Registration is now open for our #STBF September Book Clubs! Select book clubs across McAllen Public Library branches are part of a special #STBF Presents series. In September & October, we’ll be spotlighting authors who will be featured at the upcoming South Texas Book Festival. Join the conversation as we read & discuss their work in the weeks leading up to the festival. Space limited, registration required. Sign up today: bit.ly/mpl25

Did you know you can borrow digital books for FREE with the Libby App using your McAllen Public Library card? Enjoy your favorite books anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Open 24/7, the Libby App is your gateway to endless stories. Start reading today: libbyapp.com/library/mcallen

Explore thousands of audiobooks and eBooks with cloudLibrary, free for all Hidalgo County Library System cardholders! Simply select "Hidalgo County Library System" to get started and start reading or listening today! Get started by downloading the app or visiting https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/.../HidalgoCo.../Featured.

McAllen Public Library welcomes kids and their families to explore, learn, and have fun! Libraries aren’t quiet, intimidating spaces—they’re lively community hubs where children can laugh, play, and discover the joy of reading. Kids can: ✔ Browse and pick out their own books ✔ Participate in storytimes, crafts, and events ✔ Enjoy interactive spaces designed just for them Make the Library part of your family routine! Whether you’re looking for a cozy reading spot, a fun activity, or just a place to explore, MPL is here for you. Come see what’s waiting for your family at your nearest branch!

We're incredibly excited to partner with the McAllen Public Library for their annual Bookmark Contest! Reading and creativity go hand-in-hand, and we're thrilled to support this great event by donating six day passes as gift certificates for the winners. We can't wait to see the winning designs! Click on the link to Learn more about the contest. https://www.mcallenlibrary.net/stbf2025/getinvolved/youthcontest

Enjoy popular digital magazines anytime with NewsStand by BiblioMags, available to all Hidalgo County Library System cardholders! Simply select "Hidalgo County Library System" as your library to start reading today! Login here: https://cloudlibrary.magzter.com/library/1/1

Shhh 🤫 Hey Bookworms, To commemorate the iconic Mary Shelley, we invite you to join us for an hour of silent reading in our bookshop on Saturday, August 30th from 5:00-6:00 pm. Please bring your favorite book (or select one for purchase from our store) and beverage, find a cozy spot, and enjoy an hour of silent reading. We eagerly await your presence 🧟‍♂️ Marty

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.

Reading material as we prepare for the next MCU phase!!!! Secret Wars trade paperbacks! The 1984 run and the 2015 run! Now back in stock!

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And she WILL talk back to defend her employees 👏‼️ If you’re reading this don’t miss out on our Daily Happy Hour Specials 🍻🙌 Locations: 📍Uptown McAllen | 400 W Nolana Ave McAllen, TX 📍Sharyland | 205 N Shary Rd Mission, TX #rgv #rgvevents #exploremcallen #explorepage✨ #mcallen #rgvfood #mcallenfood #trending #viral #manager #mcallentx #bartender #barlife #serverlife #customerservice #bartenderlife #bartenderproblems

Enjoy popular digital magazines anytime with NewsStand by BiblioMags, available to all Hidalgo County Library System cardholders! Simply select "Hidalgo County Library System" as your library to start reading today! Login here: https://cloudlibrary.magzter.com/library/1/1

Hey Book Lovers! You showed up today and bought us out of Mystery bags and our fun Blind Dates with a book!! Thank you for your constant support of our little bookshop and for loving books as much as we do! Enjoy the books and the special playlist. 🎶 Happy Reading 🫶🏻 Marty #booklovers #romancereads #indiebookshop#mcallen #rgv

Hey Bookworms! Free coffee and a swanky bookmark (with any purchase) tomorrow Saturday August 9th because “Reading is Sexy!” See ya soon! Marty 🤓

Your new favorite chapter: tacos 🌮, cocktails 🍹, and the summer you spent reading 📚 We’re celebrating #NationalBookLoversDay ❤️ tomorrow with a reading inspired pop-up menu 🥰 Available this weekend only‼️ 🌊 Belly’s Margarita $11 💖 La Book Spoiler Repellant $10 🖤 Hello, Witchling $9 💌 La Book Lover Taco Tray $15 Locations: 📍Uptown McAllen | 400 W Nolana Ave McAllen, TX 📍Sharyland | 205 N Shary Rd Mission, TX #rgv #bookworm #booklover #booklife #rgvbooks #mcallentx #exploremcallen #explorepage✨ #reading #hotgirlsread #tsitp #rgvlocal #tacos #tacolove

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Your new favorite chapter: tacos 🌮, cocktails 🍹, and the summer you spent reading 📚 We’re celebrating #NationalBookLoversDay ❤️ tomorrow with a reading inspired pop-up menu 🥰 Available this weekend only‼️ 🌊 Belly’s Margarita $11 💖 La Book Spoiler Repellant $10 🖤 Hello, Witchling $9 💌 La Book Lover Taco Tray $15 Locations: 📍Uptown McAllen | 400 W Nolana Ave McAllen, TX 📍Sharyland | 205 N Shary Rd Mission, TX #rgv #bookworm #booklover #booklife #rgvbooks #mcallentx #exploremcallen #explorepage✨ #reading #hotgirlsread #tsitp #rgvlocal #tacos #tacolove

If you’re reading this… cancel your plans and head to Toro lounge! 🍒🍋‍🟩 $4 White Claws + Happy Hour All Night = The only Wednesday plans that matter 😌 See y’all here! #Torolounge #whiteclawwednesday #exploremcallen #mcallenbars #thevalley956 #happyhourallnight

📚💕 Calling All Book Lovers & Hopeless Romantics! 💕📚 Please share this post with your Book Lover friends 🫶🏻 Join us this Saturday as we celebrate National Book Lovers Day and Romance Bookstore Day in the sweetest way possible! ✨ Here’s what we’ve got lined up just for you: 💖 Free iced coffee – (prepared by our favorite in store barista @raul alvarez) because nothing pairs better with a book than a cool brew! 📖 Free bookmarks (hurry those are limited!) featuring a specially curated Romance Bookstore Playlist – made with love by yours truly. 💌 Romance Blind Dates with a Book – take a chance on love (and literature)! 🎁 $5 Romance Mystery Grab Bags – the thrill of the unknown wrapped in bookish bliss! Stop by, fall in love with a new read! 💫 📍 J’aime Les Livres 1219 North Main Street McAllen, TX 📅 August 9th Don’t miss it! We OPEN at 12:00 PM #RomanceBookstoreDay #BookLoversDay #ReadingIsSexy #indiebookstore

Hey Book Lovers! We’re celebrating National Book Lovers’ Day and Romance Bookstore Day on August 9th from 12:00-6:00 pm. ♥️Look forward to $5 Romance Mystery grab bags! ♥️Uncover “Reading is Sexy” Blind Date Books (with a special treat in the pocket). ♥️Free Book Lover Bookmarks with every purchase until we run out! (Fun surprise on the bookmark..you don’t want to miss out!) ♥️Treat yourself to sweet treats for everyone! See ya soon🫶🏻 Marty #bookloversday #indiebookstore #McAllen #rgv

Hey Bookworms! New Books and Spooky vibes. 🐦‍⬛ Happy Reading! #spookybooks #indiebookstore #mcallen #rgv

Hey Bookworms! Here comes August and the last dregs of summer. Get ready for your next Bookish adventures! 1st Children’s Story time with local author Patty Raymond 2:00-3:00 pm 2nd Back to School Sale! Buy 2 Books get 1 (preloved)free All Day! 📚 7th Book signing with Local Author Ernesto Gonzales 5:30-7:00 9th National Book Lovers Day Romance Book Day! “Reading is Sexy” Blind Dates 🥰 16th Mini Library Craft (back by popular demand!) 10:30-12:00 pm 30th Mary Shelley’s birthday 🧟 Frankenstein Silent Reading 5:00-6:00 pm Happy Reading! Marty #booksish #events #indiebookstore #mcallen #rgv

Love audiobooks? Listen anytime, anywhere with Libby! Use your McAllen Public Library card to borrow audiobooks for free. Browse and start listening today: https://libbyapp.com/library/mcallen.

Love audiobooks? Listen anytime, anywhere with Libby! Use your McAllen Public Library card to borrow audiobooks for free. Browse and start listening today: https://libbyapp.com/library/mcallen.

Taco Tuesday + Open Mic 🌮🎤 Hosted by Taylor Hickory Tacos all night, drink specials, and an open mic starting at 10. Whether you’re spitting bars, reading poems, or just vibing —the mic is yours Pull up.

Taco Tuesday + Open Mic 🌮🎤 Hosted by Taylor Hickory Tacos all night, drink specials, and an open mic starting at 10. Whether you’re spitting bars, reading poems, or just vibing —the mic is yours Pull up.