MPL Connect
                                  May 2022
From the Director:
 
We have two exciting service launches coming soon. I’m pleased to announce that MPL is the recipient of two grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. MPL was awarded $35,127.00 for the Texas Supports Libraries project, “Job Fair in a Bag,” which will include a lendable briefcase with a laptop, a hotspot, and workforce development materials to help our patrons find employment. Patrons with library cards in good standing will be able to take advantage of this pilot project. This grant will also fund additional books to our lending collection on various, timely employment topics.
 
MPL was also awarded $25,000.00 for the project, “Care4Me.” Funding for this Texas Telehealth project will include a fully mobile station with a touch-screen computer and ring light for visitors to conduct a private telehealth appointment with their health care provider. MPL is aware that the prevalence of diabetes and obesity in the RGV is a serious challenge. Part of the solution is getting access to regular, routine care to get a diagnosis as soon as possible and receive advice on changing diet and habits that contribute to poor health. Visitors will also be able to check their blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels. The “Care4Me” station will be available at the Main Library at no charge.
 
My hope is that the future implementation of these two grants will provide opportunities for our community members to make positive changes in their lives.
 
 
Kate P. Horan, MLS
Library Director 
 
                           
Current Hours of Operation
Main Library
Monday - Thursday
9 AM - 9 PM
 
Friday - Saturday
9 AM - 6 PM
 
Sunday
1 PM - 9 PM
 
Lark & Palm View Branches
Monday - Thursday
10 AM - 9 PM
 
Friday - Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
 
Sunday
1 PM - 9 PM 
 


 Less by Andrew Sean Greer 

"A love story, a satire of the American abroad, a rumination on time and the human heart, by an author The New York Times has hailed as “inspired, lyrical,” “elegiac,” “ingenious,” as well as “too sappy by half,” Less shows a writer at the peak of his talents raising the curtain on our shared human comedy." --Goodreads.com
 
Registration is required for new members.
Contact reference at 956-681-3000 to register.
 
 
Verity by Colleen Hover
 
"The energy and pace in this book are like a fun house at a carnival. It's ever-changing, and just when you
think you know what to expect next, Hoover hits you with another turn. Up until the very final page,
readers are mining for clues. Just when you thought you figured out the who, what, when, where, and why,
it completely changes, leaving you gobsmacked.”―BuzzFeed
 
Registration is required.
Please call Lark Branch at 956- 681-3100.
 

 


Children's Programs
 
For more information on children events, visit the MPLKids Facebook!
  
Program Highlight:
Paper Airplane Day 
Tuesday, May 16th at 6pm 
Celebrate paper airplanes by designing your own paper airplane. Create your own and lets find out who's can fly the farthest.
 
 
         
 
Programs 
 
 
Once Upon a Time
(Lark Branch)
  Mondays at 11 AM
 
Baby Storytime 
May 2nd and 9th at 11 AM
 
Toddler Time 
May 3rd and 10th at 11 AM 
 
Crafty Kids 
 May 4th, 11th,
and 18th at 5:30 PM
 
Bilingual Storytime 
(Palm View Branch ) 
Thursdays at 6 PM   
 
Family Storytime
(Lark Branch)
May 3rd, 10th, and
 17th  at 2 PM 
 
 
 


Teen Programs
 
For more information on teen events, visit MPLTeenFacebook!
 
 
Program Highlight:
Zen Garden
Wednesday, May 18th at 6pm
Take a break and relax! Japanese Zen gardens create a way to meditate in the middle of busy days and weeks! Join us to create your own mini Zen garden! Supplies will be provided.
 
 
 
 
                              
 
 
Programs
 
 
 LIBFLIX
(Palm View Branch) 
Wednesdays at 4 PM
 
Artisteen
(Palm View Branch) 
May 3rd & 10th at 5 PM
 
Fight the Boredom
(Palm View Branch) 
May 12th & 19th at 4 PM
 
Slime Lab
(Lark Branch) 
May 12 at 6 PM
 
Clay Sculptures 
May 15th at 2 PM 
 
  
AniManga Club:
May 21st at 3 PM
 
Tween vs Teen: Supersmash
(Lark Branch)
May 18th at 6 PM 
 
 
 
 
  
Adult Programs
 
For more information on adult events, visit the MPL Adults Facebook!
 
 
Program Highlight:
Sketching and Drawings Exhibition 
Thursday, May 26th at 6:30pm
Participants of Lark’s Sketching Class will feature a collection of Sketches & Drawings. It will be an exhibition open to the community with an opportunity to meet the artists and instructor. Its purpose will also be to inspire anyone to draw and sketch. The exhibition will be held throughout the day. 
 
                     
 
 
                   
                  
    
                   
Programs 
 
 
Tech Help 
Lark, and Palm View Branches
 
Computer Class
(Palm View Branch)
Mondays & Wednesdays
at 1 PM
  
Lark Knitting Club 
(Lark Branch)
Tuesdays at 2 PM
 
DIY Mom's Foot Soak 
(Palm View Branch)
May 5th at 10AM 
 
MPL Gaming Club
May 10th & May 24th at 5:30PM
 
Adult Painting Class 
(Lark Branch) 
May 14th at 1:30 PM
 
Cine Y Cafe 
(Palm View Branch)
May 17th at 10 AM 
 
Virtual Painting Class 
(Lark Branch) 
May 20th at 2 PM
 
Stories on Screen 
May 22nd at 2 PM 
 

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Check out items from the comfort of your home. We have e-books, e-audiobooks, and reads for all ages and tastes, all available with a McAllen Public Library card.
 
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Unlimited e-books selection for kids.
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TumbleBooks is a service full of picture books, beginning readers, read alongs, and chapter books. The books are always available and have AR testing information included.
 
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Free online tutoring and more. 

Tutor.com combines online tutoring, homework help, test preparation, and career support with a variety of self-study resources to provide a well-balanced and flexible educational environment.
 
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Collection of guides listed by topic. 
Library Subject Guides
 
A wide variety of guides organized by subject featuring library and internet resources on topics of cultural, historical, literary, and local interest. 
 
 
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  • For the parents of children birth up to 5th grade: MPL Kids
  • For teens from 6th grade through 12th grade and their parents: MPL Teens
  • For adults: MPL Adults
 
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4001 N. 23rd Street
McAllen, Texas 78504
Phone: (956) 681-3000E-mail: referencelibrarian@mcallen.netWebsite: www.mcallenlibrary.net

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