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

Grandparents and Children (children 5 and under) @ Roy and Helen Hall

Tween STEAM (10 to 14 years) @ John and Judy Gay

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

Adventure Tots: Roadtrip Across America (3-5 years) @ Roy and Helen Hall

Beehive (7 to 10 years) @ Roy & Helen Hall

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

Fun with Baby (0-18mos) @ Roy and Helen Hall

Adventure Tots: Roadtrip Across America (3-5 years) @ John and Judy Gay

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

Build it Club (Ages 5-8 yrs) @ John and Judy Gay

Coding Club (Ages 10-14)

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

Animanga! (10 years +) @ Roy and Hellen Hall

Tween Cupcake Wars (ages 10-14) @ John and Judy Gay

Fun With Baby (0 to 18 months) @ John & Judy Gay

Fiesta de familias - Celebrating Hispanc Heritage Month @ Roy and Helen Hall

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

Friends of the Library: October Review

Tween Scream Halloween Makeup (ages 10-14) @ John and Judy Gay

Tween Self Defense (ages 10-14) @ John and Judy Gay

Tween Wrap Up Party (ages 10-14) @ John and Judy Gay

Fiesta de familias -Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month @ John and Judy Gay Library

Friends of the Library Fall Review

Foundation for Laughter (18mos-5yrs) @ John and Judy Gay

zzz Rockin' with Rhett! @ John and Judy Gay

zzz The Women Who Wrote The War- Revew by Mary Booty

zzz Coding Club @ John and Judy Gay

zzz Coding Club @ Roy and Helen Hall

zzz Coloring & Pizza @ John and Judy Gay

zzz Teen Movies @ Roy and Helen Hall

zzz Fun With Baby (0 to 18 months) @ John & Judy Gay (January-August 2016)

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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

Monday, September 26 2016 10:15 AM — 10:45 AM

Mon, Sep 26 2016 10:15 AM — 10:45 AM

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Monday, September 26 2016 11:15 AM — 11:45 AM

Mon, Sep 26 2016 11:15 AM — 11:45 AM

Monday, October 3 2016 10:15 AM — 10:45 AM

Mon, Oct 3 2016 10:15 AM — 10:45 AM

Sales start 09/26/2016 21 More Dates Through December 12 2016 Through Dec 12 2016 View All

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GAPP Grandparents as Parents Program

Monday, September 26 2016 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

Mon, Sep 26 2016 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

Monday, October 3 2016 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

Mon, Oct 3 2016 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

Monday, October 10 2016 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

Mon, Oct 10 2016 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

9 More Dates Through December 12 2016 Through Dec 12 2016 View All

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Every weekday after school, tweens are invited to:

Monday, September 26 2016 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Mon, Sep 26 2016 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Tuesday, September 27 2016 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Tue, Sep 27 2016 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Wednesday, September 28 2016 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Sep 28 2016 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

53 More Dates Through December 16 2016 Through Dec 16 2016 View All

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Ages 16-36 months.

Tuesday, September 27 2016 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Tue, Sep 27 2016 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Tuesday, October 4 2016 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Tue, Oct 4 2016 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Sales start 09/27/2016

Tuesday, October 11 2016 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Tue, Oct 11 2016 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Sales start 10/04/2016 9 More Dates Through December 13 2016 Through Dec 13 2016 View All

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We continue our trip across America by visiting a new state each week. The program will highlight early literacy skills such as print motivation, print awareness, vocabulary through the use of books, and narrative skills b... read more

Tuesday, September 27 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tue, Sep 27 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tuesday, October 4 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tue, Oct 4 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 09/27/2016

Tuesday, October 11 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tue, Oct 11 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 10/04/2016 9 More Dates Through December 13 2016 Through Dec 13 2016 View All

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Hands-on exploration of science, art, culture, and story creation for elementary-age children!

Tuesday, September 27 2016 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Tue, Sep 27 2016 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Tuesday, October 4 2016 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Tue, Oct 4 2016 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Sales start 09/27/2016

Tuesday, October 11 2016 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Tue, Oct 11 2016 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Sales start 10/04/2016 9 More Dates Through December 13 2016 Through Dec 13 2016 View All

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Ages 16-36 months.

Wednesday, September 28 2016 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Wed, Sep 28 2016 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

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Wednesday, October 5 2016 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Wed, Oct 5 2016 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Sales start 09/28/2016

Wednesday, October 12 2016 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Wed, Oct 12 2016 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Sales start 10/05/2016 9 More Dates Through December 14 2016 Through Dec 14 2016 View All

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Ages Birth to18 months- Reading with Baby is More Than Fun! Our objective for the Fun with Baby Program is to teach caregivers how to engage babies with books, rhymes and poems, bounces, tickles, fingerplays and movement g... read more

Wednesday, September 28 2016 10:30 AM — 11:15 AM

Wed, Sep 28 2016 10:30 AM — 11:15 AM

Wednesday, October 5 2016 10:30 AM — 11:15 AM

Wed, Oct 5 2016 10:30 AM — 11:15 AM

Sales start 09/28/2016

Wednesday, October 12 2016 10:30 AM — 11:15 AM

Wed, Oct 12 2016 10:30 AM — 11:15 AM

Sales start 10/05/2016 9 More Dates Through December 14 2016 Through Dec 14 2016 View All

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Wednesday, September 28 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Wed, Sep 28 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Wednesday, October 5 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Wed, Oct 5 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 09/28/2016

Wednesday, October 12 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Wed, Oct 12 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

9 More Dates Through December 14 2016 Through Dec 14 2016 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

Wednesday, September 28 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Wed, Sep 28 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Wednesday, October 5 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Wed, Oct 5 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 09/28/2016

Wednesday, October 12 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Wed, Oct 12 2016 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 10/05/2016 9 More Dates Through December 14 2016 Through Dec 14 2016 View All

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Using different elements of STEAM to create and build, applying engineering, construction and imagination skills. Each month will be themed. Ages 5-8 year olds.

Wednesday, September 28 2016 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Wed, Sep 28 2016 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Wednesday, October 5 2016 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Wed, Oct 5 2016 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Sales start 09/28/2016

Wednesday, October 12 2016 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Wed, Oct 12 2016 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Sales start 10/05/2016 9 More Dates Through December 14 2016 Through Dec 14 2016 View All

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Learn the basics of coding through use of Sphero drones and tablets. Participants will be given new coding challenges every week.

Wednesday, September 28 2016 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Sep 28 2016 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Wednesday, October 5 2016 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Oct 5 2016 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 09/28/2016

Wednesday, October 12 2016 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Oct 12 2016 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 10/05/2016 9 More Dates Through December 14 2016 Through Dec 14 2016 View All

McKinney, TX

Thursday, September 29 2016 10:15 AM — 10:45 AM

Thu, Sep 29 2016 10:15 AM — 10:45 AM

Thursday, September 29 2016 10:30 AM — 11:00 AM

Thu, Sep 29 2016 10:30 AM — 11:00 AM

Thursday, September 29 2016 11:15 AM — 11:45 AM

Thu, Sep 29 2016 11:15 AM — 11:45 AM

41 More Dates Through December 15 2016 Through Dec 15 2016 View All

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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 29 2016 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Thu, Sep 29 2016 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Thursday, October 6 2016 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Thu, Oct 6 2016 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 09/29/2016

Thursday, October 13 2016 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Thu, Oct 13 2016 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 10/06/2016 8 More Dates Through December 15 2016 Through Dec 15 2016 View All

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Apron up and compete in three exciting cupcake decorating challenges! All supplies are provided except creativity.

Thursday, September 29 2016 4:30 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Sep 29 2016 4:30 PM — 6:00 PM

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Ages 0 to 18 months.

Friday, September 30 2016 10:30 AM — 11:15 AM

Fri, Sep 30 2016 10:30 AM — 11:15 AM

Friday, September 30 2016 11:30 AM — 12:15 PM

Fri, Sep 30 2016 11:30 AM — 12:15 PM

Friday, October 7 2016 10:30 AM — 11:15 AM

Fri, Oct 7 2016 10:30 AM — 11:15 AM

Sales start 09/30/2016 21 More Dates Through December 16 2016 Through Dec 16 2016 View All

McKinney, TX

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the library. Families are an important part of Latino culture and the library is creating an oportunity for the whole family to learn about the richness of Latino cultures. The McKInn... read more

Sunday, October 2 2016 2:00 PM — 4:30 PM

Sun, Oct 2 2016 2:00 PM — 4:30 PM

Sunday, October 9 2016 2:00 PM — 4:30 PM

Sun, Oct 9 2016 2:00 PM — 4:30 PM

McKinney, TX

Held at the John and Judy Gay Library every 2nd Monday at 6:30 P.M for Mothers and their Daughters. Suggested ages of girls: 8-12 years old. All book selections this semester will be Graphic Novels.

Monday, October 10 2016 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Mon, Oct 10 2016 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Monday, November 14 2016 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Mon, Nov 14 2016 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Monday, December 12 2016 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Mon, Dec 12 2016 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

McKinney, TX

Reviewer Lurline Morrow will be presenting a program about Winston Churchill's wife, Clementine.

Monday, October 17 2016 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Mon, Oct 17 2016 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

McKinney, TX

High School drama students will be on hand to teach everyone how to apply theatrical makeup and then you can practice on each other.

Thursday, October 27 2016 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

Thu, Oct 27 2016 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

McKinney, TX

Practice basic self defense with local martial arts expert and learn about relationship boundary setting.

Thursday, November 17 2016 4:30 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Nov 17 2016 4:30 PM — 6:00 PM

McKinney, TX

Drink cocoa Make caligraphy nametags Create the perfect bow Fold the heck out of wrapping paper

Thursday, December 15 2016 4:30 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Dec 15 2016 4:30 PM — 6:00 PM

McKinney, TX

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the library. Enjoy the cultural richness of the Mexican familes who live and work in our area. This four-part series of events is co sponsored by the McKinney Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. September 18 - Mexico, Guatemala , El Salvador September 25 - Updat...

Sun, Sep 18 2016 2:00 PM — Sun, Sep 25 2016 4:30 PM

McKinney, TX

Colleen Boudreaux reviews Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candace Millard, covering the extraordinary life of President James A. Garfield, his assassin, and the state of medicine in the late 1800's.

Monday, September 19 2016 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

McKinney, TX

Please join us in a special Music and Movement featuring the Foundation for Laughter in an upcoming performance of “The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told,” in association with McKinney Performing Arts Center.

Thursday, September 8 2016 10:15 AM — 12:00 PM

McKinney, TX

Come celebrate a successful summer of reading and get your jam on with Rockin with Rhett! The fun starts at 6:00 pm with raffle prizes and giveaways. We’ll have a The Lean Machine food truck on site for you to fuel up before Rhett hits the stage at 6:30.

Tuesday, August 16 2016 6:00 PM — 8:30 PM

McKinney, TX

Mary will be reviewing The Women Who Wrote The War by Nancy Caldwell Sorel. A riveting account of WWII correspondents, such as world-famous photo-journalist Margaret Bourke-White; writer Martha Gellhorn, wife of Ernest Hemingway; Lee Miller who took a bath in Hitler’s tub; and many more. Courageo...

Monday, August 15 2016 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM

McKinney, TX

Introducing School Aged children 8 years and up to coding concepts through the use of tablets and Sphero robots.

Fri, Jun 10 2016 2:30 PM — Fri, Aug 12 2016 3:30 PM

McKinney, TX

Introducing School Aged children 8 years and up to coding concepts through the use of tablets and Sphero robots.

Fri, Jun 10 2016 10:30 AM — Fri, Aug 12 2016 11:30 AM

McKinney, TX

Summer heat melting your creativity? Chill out at the library with a box of crayons and a slice of pizza at our Coloring Pizza Party. Whether you’re here for pepperoni, mural-making, peppers and mushrooms, or colored-pencils, we’ve got you covered.

Wednesday, August 10 2016 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

McKinney, TX

Bring your snacks and join us for some awesome movies! June 15- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies June 29- Guardians of the Galaxy July 13- The 5th Wave July 27- Pitch Perfect August 10- Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Wed, Jun 15 2016 4:00 PM — Wed, Aug 10 2016 6:00 PM

McKinney, TX

Ages 0 to 18 months. Reading with baby is more than fun! Our objective for the Fun With Baby program is to teach caregivers how to engage babies with books, rhymes and poems, bounces, tickles, fingerplays and movement games. Besides being fun, these activities enrich your child’s early learning...

Tue, Jan 5 2016 10:15 AM — Wed, Aug 10 2016 12:15 PM

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