The month of September brings back all of the free programs the McAllen Public Library has to offer. One of the most popular events is toddler and baby story time. During this hour, library employees interact with patrons by reading stories, singing songs, dancing and having interactive play time. Check the schedule for all of the programs they have available. September is National Library Card Month To obtain your free…
The City of McAllen was recently host to the Texas Festival and Events Association Annual Conference, bringing in festivals and events representatives from around the state. The highlight of the annual gathering is the Kaliff Marketing Awards. These recognize the best of the best among the various Texas festivals and events. The City of McAllen earned 97 awards for various events it hosts within their respective budget categories. A total…
McAllen Public Library is celebrating being a recipient of two notable awards. The library is the 2018 recipient of the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award as well as a Texas Library Association Branding Iron Award. Each year, TMLDA confers awards for outstanding contributions to public libraries. To receive the Achievement of Library Excellence Award, the applicant must exhibit excellence in providing services to underserved…
April is McAllen Public Library’s fourth annual Amnesty Month with removal of fines for overdue items returned to branches. Throughout the month, returns of overdue books, CDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays may be made at any of MPL’s three locations. All items regardless of how overdue, qualify for removal of fines from a patron’s account. “Amnesty Month has two goals: returning overdue items to our shelves and welcoming people back to the library…
More than 50 companies will be on hand at the McAllen Public Library and Workforce Solutions’s semi-annual job fair Aug. 25. The public may attend and connect with employers while also filling out printed and online applications. On-site interviews will take place, therefore updated resumes and interview-ready dress is encouraged. In preparation for the job fair, MPL will partner with Goodwill Industries of South Texas, Inc. to provide a free…
McAllen Public Library, in partnership with Workforce Solutions, invites the public to connect with employers from over 30 different companies, fill out printed and online applications, and have onsite interviews. Attendees should bring updated resumes and dress interview ready. McAllen, TX currently has an unemployment rate of 7.1 percent. McAllen Public Library hopes the job fair will act as a “one-stop shop” for people to gather and network for the…