Local History

Genealogy

Online Tutoring

eBooks & Audiobooks

eBooks & Audiobooks

READ & LISTEN

Link: Libby

Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines on your phone, tablet, or computer. A McAllen Public Library card (starting with "P") is required.

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Link: CloudLibrary

Access thousands of eBooks and audiobooks anytime, anywhere. Choose Hidalgo County Library System as your library.

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Link: LibriVox

Enjoy free public domain audiobooks anytime. No library card required.

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Link: Texas Talking Book Program

Free audiobooks, large print books, Braille materials, and magazines for eligible Texas residents with qualifying disabilities. No library card required.

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Link: TumbleBooks

Enjoy animated storybooks, read-along titles, nonfiction books, and multilingual content for children. A McAllen Public Library card (starting with "P") is required.

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Link: NewsStand by BibliMags

Read popular digital magazines with your Library card. Select Hidalgo County Library System as your library to get started.

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Local Newspapers

Read local newspapers in digital format at any MPL location. Available in-library only on library computers or personal devices connected to the library network.

The Monitor
McAllen Daily Monitor - Historical Archive
The Brownsville Herald
Valley Morning Star

HOMEWORK & CAREER

Link: Tutor.com

Connect with live tutors, receive homework help, prepare for exams, and get writing assistance online. A McAllen Public Library card (starting with "P") is required.

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Link: Learning Express

Access practice tests, study guides, GED preparation, college entrance exam resources, & career development tools. A McAllen Public Library card (starting with "P") is required.

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Link: TexShare Databases

Academic journals & databases from the Texas State Library, for all your research needs. Call any library branch for login information.  

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Link: Texas Driver's Handbook

Access official Texas Driver's License handbooks & practice exams to help you prepare for your test.

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Link: Texas Workforce Solutions

Explore job search assistance, resume and interview support, career counseling, training opportunities, and child care resources through Texas Workforce Solutions.

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Link: Work in Texas

Search job openings across Texas, create resumes, and access career resources through the state's official workforce website.

MOVIES & STREAMING

Link: CloudLibrary Movies

Watch movies, documentaries, & TV shows anytime with ad-free streaming with your Library card. Select Hidalgo County Library System as your library to begin watching.

GENEALOGY & HISTORY

Link: Ancestry Library

Research your family history through census, immigration, & vital records. Available in-library only.

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Link: Biblioboard: "MPL"

Explore local history, community stories, photographs, and digital collections from across the Rio Grande Valley.

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Link: Portal to Texas History

Browse MPL's digitized historical collections through the University of North Texas' Portal to Texas History.

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Link: Local High School Yearbooks

Browse digitized yearbooks from area high schools. Collections vary by school & year.

LEGAL FORMS

Link: Gale Legal Forms

Find legal forms, templates, and helpful legal resources for personal and business use. Available in-library or with a McAllen Public Library card (starting with "P").

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