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Día de los Niños

     

Location

Fountain 3

Main Library
4001 N. 23rd St.
McAllen, TX 78504
(p) 956-681-3010

     

Date

Sunday, April 26, 2026
5:00-7:00PM

     

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About the Celebration

Families are invited to celebrate Día de los Niños / Día de los Libros on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 5PM-7PM at Main Library. This year we're turning up the volume with a Día Dance Party featuring a DJ set by a local group, a high-energy storytime with Patty York Raymond, teen laser tag room, and plenty of fun activities to keep the whole family on their feet as we celebrate books, culture, and community together.

This event is free and open to the public, from children to abuelitos. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at 956-681-3010.

With Thanks to Our Sponsor

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Special Guests

Patty York Raymond
Patty is a multi award-winning author. Her picture books have been acknowledge by The International Latino Book Awards, The Texas Authors Association, The NYC Big Book Awards, Purple Dragon Book Awards, Skipping Stones Honor Awards, and the International Book Awards.

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Chulita Vinyl Club
Chulita Vinyl Club, a local DJ group, will be joining the celebration and bringing the music to Día de los Niños. Known for spinning fun, upbeat tracks, they will be leading a lively dance party for families to enjoy during the festivities. Kids and parents alike are invited to hit the dance floor and celebrate together.

     

Quest Mobile Gaming
Quest Mobile Gaming will be joining us to host a Teen Laser Tag room during Día de los Niños. Teens will have a chance to step into the action and compete in friendly laser tag matches throughout the event. It’s a fun way for teens to hang out, test their skills, and enjoy some high energy gaming during the celebration.

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Schedule of Events

5:00PM
Outside Stage: Opening Remarks / Welcome
Kate Horan, Library Director

5:15PM

Outside Stage: Children's Storytime
Patty York Raymond, Local Author

5:45PM
Outside Stage: Dance Party
Chulita Vinyl Club, Local DJ Group

5:00-7:00PM
Outside Stage
Author Book Signing / Meet & Greet

North Parking Lot
Crafts for Kids
Tattoos for Kids
Popcorn for All Ages
Book Giveaways for Kids & Teens

Meeting Rooms
Teen Laser Tag Room
Nachos for Teens

     

Award-Winning Festival

Día has been honored with multiple awards, recognizing its excellence as an event. Here are some of the accolades that MPL has received:

2025 Festival
Gold:
Best Children's Program from the Texas Festival & Events Association
Best Hat from the International Festival & Events Association

Silver:
Best Hat from the Texas Festival & Events Association
Best Educational Program from the International Festival & Events Association
Best Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Plan from the International Festival & Events Association
Best Children's Program from the International Festival & Events Association

2024 Festival
Gold:
Best Ad Series from the International Festivals & Events Association

Silver:
Best Printed Material (Single Page) from the Texas Festival & Events Association
Best Ad Series from the Texas Festival & Events Association
Best Children's Program from the Texas Festival & Events Association

2023 Festival
Gold: 
Best Promotional Brochure from the Texas Festival & Events Association
Best Children’s Program from the Texas Festival & Events Association

Silver: 
Best Single Digital Ad from the Texas Festival & Events Association
Best Ad Series from the International Festivals & Events Association

2022 Festival
Gold: 
Best Ad Series from the Texas Festival & Events Association
Best Single Newspaper Display Ad from the Texas Festival & Events Association

Silver: 
Best Children’s Programming from the Texas Festival & Events Association
Best Children's Programming from the International Festivals & Events Association

     

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