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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 27, 2025
5:00-7:00PM

     

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Downloads

2025 DIA Flyer
Download a copy of the 2025 flyer.

About the Celebration

Families are invited to celebrate the 10th annual Día de los Niños / Día de los Libros on Sunday, April 27, from 5-7PM at Main Library. This year’s theme, “Champions Read,” honors young readers and brings together the joy of books and the excitement of lucha libre in a fun-filled evening for the entire family.

For the first time ever, the event will feature professional wrestling matches by The Texas Wrestling League. Get ready to cheer on your favorite luchadores and enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience!

Local authors Grandma Cookie and Rogelio Cervantes will take the stage to share their latest books, followed by activities for kids and teens. There will also be a Teen Game Room, along with free popcorn and book giveaways for youth, while supplies last, thanks to the South Texas Literacy Coalition.

This event is free and open to the public, from children to abuelitos. We invite your family to spend the evening celebrating cultura, literature, and family. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at 956-681-3010.

     

Special Guests

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Grandma Cookie
author

rogelio c

Rogelio Cervantes
author

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The Texas Wresting League
luchadores

     

Schedule of Events

5:00PM
Opening Remarks
Kate Horan, Library Director

5:05PM

Storytime
Grandma Cookie, author

5:25PM
Storytime
Rogelio Cervantes, author

5:50PM
Lucha Libre
The Texas Wrestling League

5:00-7:00PM
Crafts
for children

Free Book Giveaways
for children & Teens

Teen Game Room
for teens

Free Popcorn
for all ages

     

Award-Winning

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

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

Bronze:
Best Children's Programming from the International 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

Bronze: 
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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