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Family Storytime (3 to 6 years) @ John & Judy Gay

Solar Eclipse @ John and Judy Gay Library

Solar Eclipse @ Roy and Helen Hall Library

Adult Yarn-Crafters Club

Friends of the Library: August Review

Toddler Time (16 to 36 months) @ Roy & Helen Hall

Adventure Tots (3-6 years) @ Roy and Helen Hall

Little Explorers (3-5 years) @ John and Judy Gay

Beehive (6 to 10 years) @ Roy & Helen Hall

Toddler Time (16 to 36 months) @ John & Judy Gay

Adventure Tots (3-6 years) @ John and Judy Gay

Little Ones Lapsit (0 to 16 months) @ John & Judy Gay

Build It! @ John and Judy Gay

Music and Movement (18mos-5yrs) @ John and Judy Gay

Little Explorers (3-5 years) @ Roy and Helen Hall

Game On! @ John and Judy Gay Library (K-5th Grade)

Animanga! (6th - 12th grade) @ Roy and Helen Hall

Music and Movement (18mos-5yrs) @ Roy and Helen Hall

Little Ones Lapsit (0 to 16 months) @ Roy & Helen Hall

Coding Club (4th - 6th grade) @ John and Judy Gay

Coding Club (4th-6th grade) @ Roy and Helen Hall

Comic Book Fight Club (6th-12th Grade)

Cinema Club presents: Coming to America (Rated: R)

Animanga! (6th-12th grade) @ John and Judy Gay

Mother Daughter Book Club! (8-12 years) @ John and Judy Gay

Friends of the Library: September Review

Cinema Club presents: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

Discover McKinney's Museums

Digital Library Expo

Cinema Club presents: They Live (Rated: R)

Friends of the Library: October Review

Cinema Club presents: Fright Night (Rated: R)

Cinema Club presents: The Naked Gun

Cinema Club presents: Gremlins

Friends of the Library: December Review

New Year's Eve Countdown @ John and Judy Gay

New Year's Eve Countdown @ Roy and Helen Hall

Game On! @ Roy and Helen Hall (K-5th Grade)

Perot Museum Tech Truck & 3 Rivers Foundations @ Roy and Helen Hall

Superhero Saturday (Grades 4th-8th)

Perot Museum Tech Truck & 3 Rivers Foundation @ John and Judy Gay

Cupcake Wars @ Roy and Helen Hall

Cupcake Wars @ John and Judy Gay

Family Summer Scavenger Hunt @ Roy and Helen Hall

Unique by Nature @ Roy and Helen Hall

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Build your child's early literacy skills while enjoying some family bonding at the library with our Family Storytimes! Participants will experience print motivation and awareness, letter knowledge, and vocabulary through ... read more

Saturday, August 19 2017 2:30 PM — 3:15 PM

Sat, Aug 19 2017 2:30 PM — 3:15 PM

Thursday, August 24 2017 6:30 PM — 7:15 PM

Thu, Aug 24 2017 6:30 PM — 7:15 PM

Saturday, August 26 2017 2:30 PM — 3:15 PM

Sat, Aug 26 2017 2:30 PM — 3:15 PM

Sales start 08/19/2017 2 More Dates Through September 1 2017 Through Sep 1 2017 View All

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Join us for a simple and safe way to enjoy this unusual celestial event! We'll be using homemade pinhole projectors, which allow you to see a reflection of the eclipse without looking directly into the sun (the eclipse wil... read more

Monday, August 21 2017 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM

Mon, Aug 21 2017 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM

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Monday, August 21 2017 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM

Mon, Aug 21 2017 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM

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Relax, express your creativity, and meet others with similar interests. Share results with charities in need. Some materials will be available for specially designated charity projects; however, personal projects are welco... read more

Monday, August 21 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Mon, Aug 21 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Monday, September 18 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Mon, Sep 18 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Monday, October 2 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Mon, Oct 2 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

5 More Dates Through December 18 2017 Through Dec 18 2017 View All

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George W Bush's former interpreter, Fabiana Martinez, presents her award winning short story collection, 12 Random Words.

Monday, August 21 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Mon, Aug 21 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

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Ages 16-36 months.

Tuesday, August 22 2017 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Tue, Aug 22 2017 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Tuesday, August 29 2017 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Tue, Aug 29 2017 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Sales start 08/22/2017

Tuesday, September 5 2017 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Tue, Sep 5 2017 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Sales start 08/29/2017 14 More Dates Through December 12 2017 Through Dec 12 2017 View All

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Starting March 7th our new program theme Passport to the World where we will travel the world in alphabetical order. The program will highlight early literacy skills such as print motivation, print awareness, vocabulary th... read more

Tuesday, August 22 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tue, Aug 22 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tuesday, August 29 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tue, Aug 29 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 08/22/2017

Tuesday, September 5 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tue, Sep 5 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 08/29/2017 15 More Dates Through December 19 2017 Through Dec 19 2017 View All

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Ages 3-5 years old- Full STEAM ahead! We will be exploring different elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math by using all of the early literacy tools from print motivation to hands-on sensory experienc... read more

Tuesday, August 22 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tue, Aug 22 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tuesday, August 29 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tue, Aug 29 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 08/22/2017

Tuesday, September 5 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tue, Sep 5 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 08/29/2017 13 More Dates Through December 12 2017 Through Dec 12 2017 View All

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Explore the world of art in our revamped hands-on maker program, Beehive! For ages 6-10.

Tuesday, August 22 2017 4:30 PM — 5:15 PM

Tue, Aug 22 2017 4:30 PM — 5:15 PM

Tuesday, August 29 2017 4:30 PM — 5:15 PM

Tue, Aug 29 2017 4:30 PM — 5:15 PM

Sales start 08/22/2017

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Ages 16-36 months.

Wednesday, August 23 2017 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Wed, Aug 23 2017 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Wednesday, August 30 2017 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Wed, Aug 30 2017 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Sales start 08/23/2017

Wednesday, September 6 2017 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Wed, Sep 6 2017 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Sales start 08/30/2017 14 More Dates Through December 13 2017 Through Dec 13 2017 View All

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Starting March 8th our new program Passport to the World where we will travel the world in alphabetical order. The program will highlight early literacy skills such as print motivation, print awareness, vocabulary through ... read more

Wednesday, August 23 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Wed, Aug 23 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Wednesday, August 30 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Wed, Aug 30 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 08/23/2017

Wednesday, September 6 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Wed, Sep 6 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 08/30/2017 15 More Dates Through December 20 2017 Through Dec 20 2017 View All

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Ages 0 to 16 months.

Wednesday, August 23 2017 1:30 PM — 2:15 PM

Wed, Aug 23 2017 1:30 PM — 2:15 PM

Wednesday, August 30 2017 1:30 PM — 2:15 PM

Wed, Aug 30 2017 1:30 PM — 2:15 PM

Sales start 08/23/2017

Tuesday, September 5 2017 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Tue, Sep 5 2017 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Sales start 08/29/2017 14 More Dates Through December 12 2017 Through Dec 12 2017 View All

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Using different elements of STEAM to create and build, applying engineering, construction and imagination skills. Grades K-5th. Every Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30 pm at John & Judy Gay Library.

Wednesday, August 23 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Aug 23 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Wednesday, August 30 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Aug 30 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 08/23/2017

Wednesday, September 6 2017 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Sep 6 2017 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 08/30/2017 14 More Dates Through December 13 2017 Through Dec 13 2017 View All

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18 months to 5 years old- The program encourages mind/body awareness, improved gross motor skills, aids in vocabulary recognition and fluence, builds phonetic/phonemic awareness, improves listening skills and direction fol... read more

Thursday, August 24 2017 10:15 AM — 10:35 AM

Thu, Aug 24 2017 10:15 AM — 10:35 AM

Thursday, August 24 2017 10:45 AM — 11:05 AM

Thu, Aug 24 2017 10:45 AM — 11:05 AM

Thursday, August 24 2017 11:15 AM — 11:35 AM

Thu, Aug 24 2017 11:15 AM — 11:35 AM

3 More Dates Through August 31 2017 Through Aug 31 2017 View All

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Thursday, August 24 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Thu, Aug 24 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Thursday, August 31 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Thu, Aug 31 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 08/24/2017

Thursday, September 7 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Thu, Sep 7 2017 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 08/31/2017 13 More Dates Through December 14 2017 Through Dec 14 2017 View All

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Come join us every Thursday at 4:30pm at the John and Judy Gay Library for games and socializing. Boardgames and activities provided by the library. For students K through 5th grade.

Thursday, August 24 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Thu, Aug 24 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Thursday, August 31 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Thu, Aug 31 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 08/24/2017

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Watch episodes of anime, talk about your favorite manga, make animanga-inspired crafts, and hang out with other fans!

Thursday, August 24 2017 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Aug 24 2017 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thursday, August 31 2017 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Aug 31 2017 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Sales start 08/24/2017

Thursday, September 7 2017 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Sep 7 2017 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Sales start 08/31/2017 13 More Dates Through December 14 2017 Through Dec 14 2017 View All

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Friday, August 25 2017 10:15 AM — 10:45 AM

Fri, Aug 25 2017 10:15 AM — 10:45 AM

Friday, August 25 2017 11:15 AM — 11:45 AM

Fri, Aug 25 2017 11:15 AM — 11:45 AM

Friday, September 1 2017 10:15 AM — 10:45 AM

Fri, Sep 1 2017 10:15 AM — 10:45 AM

Sales start 08/25/2017 17 More Dates Through October 27 2017 Through Oct 27 2017 View All

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Ages 0 to 16 months.

Friday, August 25 2017 1:30 PM — 2:15 PM

Fri, Aug 25 2017 1:30 PM — 2:15 PM

Friday, September 1 2017 1:30 PM — 2:15 PM

Fri, Sep 1 2017 1:30 PM — 2:15 PM

Sales start 08/25/2017

Thursday, September 7 2017 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Thu, Sep 7 2017 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Sales start 08/31/2017 13 More Dates Through December 14 2017 Through Dec 14 2017 View All

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Come learn the basics of block coding!

Friday, August 25 2017 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Fri, Aug 25 2017 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Friday, September 1 2017 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Fri, Sep 1 2017 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Sales start 08/25/2017

Tuesday, September 5 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Tue, Sep 5 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 08/29/2017 14 More Dates Through December 12 2017 Through Dec 12 2017 View All

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Come learn the basics of block coding!

Wednesday, September 6 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Sep 6 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 08/30/2017

Wednesday, September 13 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Sep 13 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 09/06/2017

Wednesday, September 20 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Sep 20 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 09/13/2017 12 More Dates Through December 13 2017 Through Dec 13 2017 View All

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Teens come joins us Wednesdays at 4:30PM at the John and Judy Gay Library as we discuss comic books and graphic novels! We'll discuss our favorite characters, play games, and participate in comic book related crafts. The l... read more

Wednesday, September 6 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Sep 6 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 08/30/2017

Wednesday, September 13 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Sep 13 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 09/06/2017

Wednesday, September 20 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Sep 20 2017 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 09/13/2017 12 More Dates Through December 13 2017 Through Dec 13 2017 View All

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Resident film buffs, John and Trevor, are showing some of their favorite 80’s movies throughout the fall. This week, we are proud to screen the 1988 comedy, Coming to America.

Wednesday, September 6 2017 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

Wed, Sep 6 2017 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

Sales start 08/23/2017

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Watch episodes of anime, talk about your favorite manga, make animanga-inspired crafts, and hang out with other fans!

Thursday, September 7 2017 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Sep 7 2017 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Sales start 08/31/2017

Thursday, September 14 2017 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Sep 14 2017 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Sales start 09/07/2017

Thursday, September 21 2017 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Sep 21 2017 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Sales start 09/14/2017 11 More Dates Through December 14 2017 Through Dec 14 2017 View All

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This book club is set up for us to use books as an opportunity to get to know each other, to learn together, to expose the girls to strong female characters and to explore different genres of literature in a fun way. Held... read more

Monday, September 11 2017 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Mon, Sep 11 2017 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Monday, October 9 2017 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Mon, Oct 9 2017 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Monday, November 13 2017 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Mon, Nov 13 2017 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Monday, December 11 2017 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Mon, Dec 11 2017 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

McKinney, TX

Gayle Brink reviews They Are All My Family by John Riordan. For anyone who grew up during the Vietnam War, and especially those who served during this conflict, a truly heartwarming story about a daring rescue in the chaos... read more

Monday, September 18 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Mon, Sep 18 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

McKinney, TX

Resident film buffs, John and Trevor, are showing some of their favorite 80’s movies throughout the fall. This week, we are proud to screen the 1989 comedy, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure.

Wednesday, September 20 2017 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

Wed, Sep 20 2017 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

Sales start 09/06/2017

McKinney, TX

Come discover McKinney's museums and learn about the unique experiences they have to offer.

Saturday, September 23 2017 10:30 AM — 12:30 PM

Sat, Sep 23 2017 10:30 AM — 12:30 PM

Sales start 09/09/2017

McKinney, TX

The McKinney Public Library is proud to showcase all our anytime/anywhere, digital offerings.

Wednesday, September 27 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Wed, Sep 27 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Sales start 09/13/2017

McKinney, TX

Resident film buffs, John and Trevor, are showing some of their favorite 80’s movies throughout the fall. This week, we are proud to screen the 1988 thriller, They Live.

Wednesday, October 4 2017 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

Wed, Oct 4 2017 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

Sales start 09/20/2017

McKinney, TX

Sharron Lucky reviews Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier. From the Author of the award-winning Cold Mountain, Thirteen Moons takes place before the Civil War in North Carolina's Smoky Mountains. The history that Frazier hau... read more

Monday, October 16 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Mon, Oct 16 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

McKinney, TX

Resident film buffs, John and Trevor, are showing some of their favorite 80’s movies throughout the fall. This week, we are proud to screen the 1985 thriller, Fright Night.

Wednesday, October 18 2017 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

Wed, Oct 18 2017 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

Sales start 10/04/2017

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Resident film buffs, John and Trevor, are showing some of their favorite 80’s movies throughout the fall. This week, we are proud to screen the 1988 comedy classic, The Naked Gun.

Wednesday, November 1 2017 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

Wed, Nov 1 2017 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

Sales start 10/18/2017

McKinney, TX

Resident film buffs, John and Trevor, are showing some of their favorite 80’s movies throughout the fall. This week, we are proud to screen the 1984 fantasy-comedy, Gremlins.

Wednesday, December 6 2017 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

Wed, Dec 6 2017 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

Sales start 11/22/2017

McKinney, TX

Come learn about The Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas. You know these songs by heart. They’re the “greatest hits” of Christmas. But do you know the fascinating, inspirational stories behind them—who wrote them... read more

Monday, December 18 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Mon, Dec 18 2017 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

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Ring in the new year a little early at John and Judy Gay Public Library . Come play games, make crafts, do some dancing, make some wishes for 2018, and count down to 12:00... NOON!

Saturday, December 30 2017 11:15 AM — 12:15 PM

Sat, Dec 30 2017 11:15 AM — 12:15 PM

Sales start 12/16/2017

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Ring in the new year a little early at Roy and Helen Hall Memorial Library . Come play games, make crafts, do some dancing, make some wishes for 2018, and count down to 12:00... NOON!

Saturday, December 30 2017 11:15 AM — 12:15 PM

Sat, Dec 30 2017 11:15 AM — 12:15 PM

Sales start 12/16/2017

McKinney, TX

Come join us every Friday at 4:30pm at the Roy and Helen Hall Library for games and socializing. Boardgames and activities provided by the library. For students K through 5th grade.

Wed, Jun 8 2016 4:00 PM — Fri, Aug 11 2017 5:30 PM

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Help us end our Summer Reading Program by coming out and exploring all different kids of sciences at the library! Intended age range is K-5th grade. Due to the overwhelming popularity of this event, we appreciate parents' willingness to wait outside the event area if possible. However, we will m...

Thursday, August 10 2017 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Come and discuss your favorite superheroes, and participate in superhero crafts! May - Guardians of the Galaxy. June - Wonder Woman. July - Spiderman. August - Create your own superhero! (Grades 4th-6th) May 6th - We will be discussing Guardians of the Galaxy, and making our very own Baby Groot!...

Sat, May 6 2017 2:00 PM — Sat, Aug 5 2017 3:00 PM

McKinney, TX

Help us end our Summer Reading Program by coming out and exploring all different kinds of sciences at the library! Intended age range is K-5th grade. Due to the overwhelming popularity of this event, we appreciate parents' willingness to wait outside the event area if possible. However, we will ...

Thursday, August 3 2017 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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We’ve got the cake, coloring, and icing. You bring the creativity and the war begins! For 6th-12th graders.

Wednesday, August 2 2017 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

McKinney, TX

We’ve got the cake, coloring, and icing. You bring the creativity and the war begins! For 6th-12th graders.

Tuesday, August 1 2017 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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The Family Summer Scavenger Hunt is being hosted by Roy and Helen Hall's very own Teen Advisory Board. All families are welcome to participate in this exciting scavenger hunt that will start at the library and will go through out historic downtown McKinney. Recommended for all ages, but encourage...

Saturday, July 29 2017 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Enjoy some vigorous activity with our friends from Old Settlers Community Center as they show us how to keep our bodies moving and staying healthy. For children going into K-5th. To ensure access and enjoyment for everyone in our community, this program has a limited number of tickets per person...

Thursday, July 27 2017 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Wednesday, July 26 2017 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

August 2017