McAllen Public Library Director Kate P. Horan has been elected president-elect of the 2026 Texas Library Association. Her election reflects more than three decades of leadership in public and academic libraries and further elevates McAllen’s presence in library innovation and advocacy statewide. In 2025, Horan received the TLA Lifetime Achievement Award for her decades of service. With nearly 35 years in public and academic libraries experience, Horan holds a BA…
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McAllen Public Library is partnering with South Texas College to offer free GED and English as a Second Language classes beginning Oct. 13. Classes will take place at MPL locations and are open to qualifying students seeking to improve their English or earn a high school equivalency diploma. “Hosting these classes is one more way we can connect our community to free educational opportunities,” said Kate Horan, Library Director. “We…
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McAllen Public Library is holding its ninth annual Amnesty Month through May 4, offering patrons the opportunity to return overdue library materials without incurring fines. The month-long initiative aims at reclaiming overdue books, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays. During Amnesty Month, patrons can return any overdue item to any of MPL’s three locations – Main (4001 N. 23rd Street), Lark (2601 Lark Ave.) or Palmview (3401 Jordan Rd. W) – regardless…
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McAllen Public Library hosts its World Languages Festival at the Main Library at 4001 North 23rd Street on March 23 from noon to 3 p.m. The international event offers attendees a taste of global diversity through storytelling, food, art, music and performances. The award-winning festival, now in its fourth year, has earned recognition for its celebration of global cultures. Attendees can experience a diverse lineup of activities, including collaborations with…
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McAllen Public Library has received the 2022 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Director’s Association for the ninth year in a row. Each year TMLDA confers awards for outstanding contributions to public libraries. “I am so proud of the McAllen Public Library for receiving this award for the ninth year in a row because it consistently brings high quality programs and services to all of our…
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McAllen Public Library hosts its second annual Community Family Health Fair on March 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Library, located at 4001 N. 23rd Street. Attendees are invited to take advantage of free health screenings, such as blood pressure checks, BMI testing, diabetes screening and hearing screening. Easter Seals will also provide children’s developmental screenings. Additionally, families and young children can enjoy inflatable slides, a…
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McAllen Public Library will welcome the community to its free, in-person ninth annual South Texas Book Festival Oct. 27-31 at the library on 4001 North 23rd Street. The festival features a diverse group of national, regional and local authors participating in readings and panel discussions. Also on the schedule are crafts, food trucks and other activities. This year, the festival will include a special night just for the over 18…
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McAllen Public Library will host a Community Health Fair on July 30 from 10 a.m. to1 p.m. at the Main Library at 4001 23rd Street and Nolana Avenue. Attendees are invited to take advantage of free health screenings, local providers on site, informational stations and children’s crafts. The event is free and open to the public. “The Health Fair is an opportunity for our community to receive free health screenings…
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McAllen Public Library hosts a Community Family Health Fair on April 9 at the Main library. Attendees can “Get on Track with your Health” by taking advantage of free health screenings and visiting many informational stations. Families can enjoy free mini train rides, jump rope and hoola hoop contests, a bubble dance-a-thon more. The Health Fair will take place inside the library lobby and outside, in front of the facility.…
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McAllen Public Library invites children, teens and adults to sign up for the 2022 Winter Reading Challenge. Children can complete a fun Winter Break Reading Challenge. This program runs from Dec. 17 to Jan. 4. Children may complete the challenge by by filling up an image of a hot cocoa mug by logging reading hours with marshmallows. Visit the Children’s area of any branch of the McAllen Public Library to…
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