December 2015 Main Library

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Adult

Programming

Welcome to the Main Library! We are

pleased to have several programs &

events for our adult patrons. Most

programs are free of charge. Some

require pre-registration.

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For details, visit us in person, online,

through Facebook or call our Information

Desk at (956) 681-3000.

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Bienvenidos a la Biblioteca Pública de McAllen! Nos da gusto ofrecer diferentes programas y eventos a nuestros usuarios

adultos. La mayoría de los programas son gratis. Algunos requieren

registración previa.

Para más detalles, visítenos en persona,

en nuestro sitio web, en Facebook, o

llámenos en el Information Desk al (956)

681-3000.

MPL Writing Circle

Thursday, December 10, 6:30 - 8:30PM

The MPL Writing Circle meets twice per month.

In a safe workshop setting, members aged 18+

are encouraged to share their writing, no matter

the genre, format, or style. Feedback is given

based on the author’s request, such as

structural critique, help with an idea, or just an

audience. This format allows individual voices to

flourish, encourages fellowship, and fosters

friendships. Be our guest for a couple of

meetings and see if MPL Writing Circle is for

you! Registration required.

Getting Started in Your Genealogy

Saturday, December 12, 10:00 - 12:00PM

Moises Garza, a genealogy blogger from the

website We Are Cousins and genealogist

dedicated to research in South Texas and

Northern Mexico, will conduct a presentation on

“Getting Started in Your Genealogy”. Come

learn about resources in locating your

ancestors, who at one point lived in this area.

This program will be video recorded.

Registration required.

MPL Book Club

Tuesday, December 15, 7:00 - 8:30PM

Book club members meet to discuss this month’s

selection. For more information, or to register for

the club, contact Beverly in the Reference

department. Registration required.

Coloring for Adults

Friday, December 18, 2:00 - 3:00PM

Coloring is not just for kids- it’s a fun, calming, and

stress-relieving form of relaxation. Colored pencils,

coloring pages, and music will be provided.

Registration required.

Pets: Winter Safety Tips

Saturday, December 19, 3:00 - 4:00PM

Winter weather can be hazardous for pets in many

ways. Come learn some important safety tips for

protecting your family’s pets and hear about the

laws in place that protect outdoor animals from

extreme temperatures outside. Registration

required.

GED Classes

The McAllen Public Library, in collaboration with

Region One Education Service Center, will be

offering free GED classes. For more information,

please call Region One at 956-984-6270.

Clases de Inglés ESL

La Biblioteca Pública de McAllen, en

colaboración con Región Uno Centro de

Servicios Educativos, ofrece clases de

Inglés como segundo idioma (ESL). Para

información llame a la Oficina de Educación para

Adultos de Region Uno, 956-984-6270.

ESL Classes

The McAllen Public Library, in collaboration with

Region One Education Service Center, is

offering English as a Second Language (ESL)

classes. For more information, call Region One

at 956-984-6270.