McAllen Public Library Offers Full July Schedule of Programs for All Ages, Summer Reading Challenge
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Staff Report
MCALLEN TX - The McAllen Public Library Main Branch, 4001 N. 23rd St., is offering a full schedule of July 2026 programs for all ages, from babies to teens, along with a Summer Reading Challenge running through Friday, July 10, 2026.
Summer Reading Challenge
Participants who complete 10 out of 15 challenges will earn a prize. The challenge ends Friday, July 10, with prize pick-up beginning Monday, June 22. To register, scan the QR code on the program calendar or visit bit.ly/mplsummer26.
MPL Kids July Program Schedule
Programs are open to the following age groups: babies ages 0-16 months, toddlers ages 16 months to 4 years, kids ages 5-10, tweens ages 8-12, and families of all ages.
Wednesday, July 1: Happy 250th Birthday, America Celebration, 11 a.m.
Thursday, July 2: Bingo Before Time, 2 p.m.
Friday, July 3: 4th of July Craft, all day, while supplies last
Saturday, July 4: Library Closed
Sunday, July 5: Baby Storytime, 2 p.m.
Monday, July 6: Pom Pom Art, 6 p.m., while supplies last
Wednesday, July 8: Dino Craft, all day, while supplies last
Friday, July 10: 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Ends
Sunday, July 12: Mini Masterpieces, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14: Baby Storytime, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 15: Mario Kart Competition, 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 18: Paper Weaving, 11 a.m., while supplies last
Monday, July 20: Poke-In Art, 6 p.m., while supplies last
Thursday, July 23: Throwback Thursday, 2 p.m.
Sunday, July 26: Baby Storytime, 2 p.m.
Monday, July 27: Family Storytime, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28: Baby Storytime, 1 p.m.
MPL Teens July Program Schedule
Programs are open to teens ages 11-18, tweens and teens ages 8-18, and families of all ages.
Tuesday, July 1: FNAF Watch Party, 2 p.m.
Sunday, July 5: Sunday Cinema, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7: Hand Sewing 101, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 8: Vision Boards, 2 p.m.
Thursday, July 9: Texas A&M AgriLife: Dinner Tonight Jr., 2 to 4 p.m.
Friday, July 10: 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Ends
Saturday, July 11: Mazes & Monsters, 2 p.m.
Sunday, July 12: Sunday Cinema, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14: Unplugged: Solar Prints, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 15: Flower Pot Painting, 2 p.m.
Thursday, July 16: Paper Making, 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 18: Mazes & Monsters, 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 25: Mazes & Monsters, 2 p.m.
For more information, contact the Main Branch at (956) 681-3010 for Kids programs or (956) 681-3090 for Teens programs, or visit bit.ly/mplsummer26. Additional branch locations include Lark Branch Library, 2601 Lark Ave., (956) 681-3100, and Palm View Branch Library, 3401 Jordan Rd. W., (956) 681-3110.
Source - McAllen Public Library