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Join us at any of the events in our "Countdown to the Eclipse" series to claim your complimentary pair of Solar Eclipse glasses, available while supplies last. Please be aware that glasses will NOT be distributed during the Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Saturday, October 14th.


Download a booklet of MPL events: Countdown to the Eclipse Booklet
We've compiled a flyer with Community Events:  Community Events

   

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Wednesday, October 4 at 5:00PM
Palm View Branch Library at 3401 Jordan Rd. W., McAllen

Hang out and discover fun activities! Meet us every first and last Wednesday of the month for a new fun project, what will you create?

   

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Thursday, October 5 at 11:00AM
Palm View Branch Library at 3401 Jordan Rd. W., McAllen

Toddler time is a fun and interactive program designed for toddlers and their grown-ups.

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Thursday, October 5 at 5:00PM
Palm View Branch Library at 3401 Jordan Rd. W., McAllen
A club hangout where we do fun activities and events for tweens, by tweens! Share your ideas with the library and meet new friends. Build the perfect space craft that will take you far, far away into a galaxy. Join us for a fun time building with Legos and chance to pick up your very own Solar Eclipse glasses!

   

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Saturday, October 7 from 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Main Library at 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
We're counting down the days to the solar eclipse! Stop by the Main Library's drive-thru to pick an eclipse kit for your family! Each kit contains 4 eclipse glasses and a glasses care guide. Available while supplies last.

   

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Sunday, October 8 from 2:00 – 8:00PM 
Main Library at 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
We're counting down the days to the solar eclipse! Stop by the Main Library's drive-thru to pick an eclipse kit for your family! Each kit contains 4 eclipse glasses and a glasses care guide. Available while supplies last.

   

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Monday, October 9 at 4:00PM
Palm View Branch Library at 3401 Jordan Rd. W., McAllen
Teens, come learn about stars and constellations! Create your own Constellation Coaster and watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Snacks will be provided.

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Monday, October 9 at 7:00PM
Main Library at 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
Solar eclipse is a once in a lifetime event. Dr. Hyun Chul Lee with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Department of Physics and Astronomy will discuss solar eclipses, safety while viewing an eclipse, and the upcoming 2023 and 2024 solar events.

   

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Tuesday, October 10 at 11:00AM
Palm View Branch Library at 3401 Jordan Rd. W., McAllen

Share bilingual stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Ven a divertirte!

   

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Wednesday, October 11 at 5:00PM
Palm View Branch Library at 3401 Jordan Rd. W., McAllen

A day to come to the library and get excited about SPACE! Prepping for the partial Solar Eclipse, here’s your chance to pick up your solar eclipse glasses and explore the library with fun activities, VR, and book displays of astronomical wonders.  

   

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Thursday, October 12 at 11:00AM
Palm View Branch Library at 3401 Jordan Rd. W., McAllen

Toddler time is a fun and interactive program designed for toddlers and their grown-ups.

   

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Thursday, October 12 at 6:00-7:30PM
Main Library – Meeting Rooms AB at 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
Join us for an epic Among Us party, where the virtual world comes to life! Get ready for a thrilling live-action adventure as you and your friends take on the roles of crewmates and impostors!

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Thursday, October 12 from 6:00 – 7:00PM  
Main Library – Meeting Rooms AB at 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
Are y'all ready for the eclipse? Learn all about the eclipse and pick up your eclipse glasses! Join us for an afternoon of solar eclipse crafts.

   

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Friday, October 13 at 11:00AM
Lark Branch Library at 2601 Lark Ave., McAllen
Are you ready to have an out of this world experience? Come visit the Lark Branch Library for a fun and educational time. The UTRGV H-E-B Planetarium will join us to tell us all about our solar system. For more details, please call us at 956.681.3100.

   

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Saturday, October 14 from 11:30AM – 12:30PM
Main Library at 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
*Eclipse glasses will not be handed out at this event.*
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and sunscreen! We're getting together at the Main Library's Orchid Park to watch and celebrate the solar eclipse! Don't forget to bring your glasses!

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