With your McAllen Public Library (MPL) card, you can enjoy free access to online databases, eBooks, digital audiobooks, online tutoring, and so much more—all from the comfort of your home!

All you need is your Library card # (starts with a P) and your Pin #. Questions about your card? Call the Circulation Department at 956-681-3019.

Explore our digital content below:

Download MPL's app for easy access to your library account & all our eBranch! Find it for Apple here and Android here.



 

Read

cloudLibrary

• E-books and digital audiobooks from cloudLibrary. Available to any Hidalgo County library card holder.

cloudLibrary NewsStand

• Thousands of digital magazines from cloudLibrary. Available to any Hidalgo County library card holder. New to using NewsStand? Make an account here.

Libby

• E-books and digital audiobooks from OverDrive (on the Libby app). McAllen library card required.

Libby for Teens

• E-books and digital audiobooks for teens from OverDrive (on the Libby app). McAllen library card required.

Libby for Kids

• Children's e-books and digital audiobooks from OverDrive (on the Libby app). McAllen library card required. 

TumbleBook Library

• Children's e-books. McAllen library card required.

The Monitor

• In-library access only

The Valley Morning Star

• In-library access only

The Brownsville Herald

• In-library access only

McAllen Daily Monitor - Historical Archive

• The early years of the McAllen newspaper are now searchable online as part of the Texas Digital Newspaper Program. Check back regularly as more years are added.

Local High School Yearbooks

• Local high school yearbooks available digitally online. Please note that our collection does not include all years from all schools. 

Biblioboard - "McAllen Public Library: A Visual Journey" 

• Offers a visual exploration of how McAllen Public Library has evolved over time. Discover the history of the library through our digital platform, Biblioboard. 

Listen

cloudLibrary

• E-books and digital audiobooks from cloudLibrary. Available to any Hidalgo County library card holder.

OverDrive Audiobooks (Libby app)

• Digital audiobooks from OverDrive on the Libby app. McAllen library card required.  

Music

• The library no longer offers the Freegal music service, but you can learn all about other great, free, and easy online music services on our blog.

LibriVox

• Free public domain audiobooks. No library card required.

Watch

cloudLibrary

• Stream a wide variety of movies, documentaries, and shows from cloudLibrary. Available to any Hidalgo County library card holder.

Learn

Tutor.com

• Chat with a live, online tutor to get help in any school subject, including essay writing. Adults can also get resume and cover letter help. SAT and ACT exam review material from the Princeton Review also available. McAllen library card required.

Learning Express

• Access a wide variety of online adult learning resources, including GED study guides, college entrance exam prep, and a career resource center. McAllen library card required.

TexShare Databases

• Academic journals and databases from the Texas State Library, for all your research needs. Call any library branch for login information.  
  
  Update about EBSCO: Please be aware that resources provided by EBSCO will be removed from the TexShare Databases program on August 31, 2023.
  

Ancestry Library

• Accessible from within the library only. Research your family history with genealogical records.

Portal to Texas History

• See our digitized historical collections on the University of North Texas' Portal to Texas History.

Gale Legal Forms

• Database of legal forms to download or print, and legal reference source. In-library use, or login with your McAllen library card number.

Texas Driver's Handbook

• All of the official Texas drivers' license handbooks and practice exams. 

Texas Employment Assistance

Texas Workforce Solutions

• Help with job searching, preparing your resume, child care, career counseling, and more.

Work in Texas

• Search for jobs in Texas through the Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Workforce Solutions.