Upcoming Events

McKinney Public Library System

Comic Book Fight Club (6th-12th grade) @ The Roy and Helen Hall Library

McKinney, TX

Join us Tuesdays @ 4:00pm at the Roy and Helen Hall Library as we discuss comic books and graphic novels! We'll watch movies, play games, and participate in comic book related crafts.

Tuesday, July 17 2018 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Tue, Jul 17 2018 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Tuesday, July 31 2018 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Tue, Jul 31 2018 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 07/24/2018

Tuesday, August 14 2018 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Tue, Aug 14 2018 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 08/07/2018

Rockin' Build It @ John and Judy Gay Library

McKinney, TX

Create and build objects that have a musical or sound element using different elements of STEAM. We will explore the science of sound, how musical instruments work, and more.

Tuesday, July 17 2018 4:00 PM — 4:45 PM

Tue, Jul 17 2018 4:00 PM — 4:45 PM

Sold out

Tuesday, July 24 2018 4:00 PM — 4:45 PM

Tue, Jul 24 2018 4:00 PM — 4:45 PM

Tuesday, July 31 2018 4:00 PM — 4:45 PM

Tue, Jul 31 2018 4:00 PM — 4:45 PM

Sales start 07/24/2018 2 More Dates Through August 14 2018 Through Aug 14 2018 View All

Summer Preschool Story Time @ Roy and Helen Hall Library

McKinney, TX

Come and join us for a fun preschool storytime with songs, rhymes, books and a fun craft. Covering early literacy skills such as letter recognition, vocabulary, phonetics and social skills. Our theme for the summer will be... read more

Wednesday, July 18 2018 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Wed, Jul 18 2018 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Sold out

Wednesday, July 25 2018 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Wed, Jul 25 2018 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Sales start 07/18/2018

Wednesday, August 1 2018 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Wed, Aug 1 2018 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Sales start 07/25/2018 2 More Dates Through August 15 2018 Through Aug 15 2018 View All

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

McKinney, TX

Ages 16-36 months.

Wednesday, July 18 2018 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Wed, Jul 18 2018 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

No tickets available

Wednesday, July 25 2018 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Wed, Jul 25 2018 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Sales start 07/18/2018

Wednesday, August 1 2018 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Wed, Aug 1 2018 10:15 AM — 11:15 AM

Sales start 07/25/2018 2 More Dates Through August 15 2018 Through Aug 15 2018 View All

Comic Book Fight Club (6th-12th Grade) @ The John and Judy Gay Library

McKinney, TX

Teens come join us Wednesdays at 4:00PM at the John and Judy Gay Library as we discuss comic books and graphic novels! We'll watch movies, play games, and participate in comic book related crafts.

Wednesday, July 18 2018 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Jul 18 2018 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Wednesday, August 1 2018 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Aug 1 2018 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Sales start 07/25/2018

Wednesday, August 15 2018 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Wed, Aug 15 2018 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

Synchronize your Rhythm @ John and Judy Gay

McKinney, TX

Join us at the library for fun in the sun (and the shade!) with Old Settler's Recreation Center. We'll have indoor and outdoor games, sidewalk chalk, hula hoops, and more!

Thursday, July 19 2018 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Thu, Jul 19 2018 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Sold out

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

McKinney, TX

Reading with baby is more than fun! Our objective for the Little Ones Lapsit program is to provide caregivers with engaging rhymes and poems, songs, bounces, tickles, books, fingerplays and movement games. Your baby's brai... read more

Thursday, July 19 2018 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Thu, Jul 19 2018 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Thursday, July 26 2018 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Thu, Jul 26 2018 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 07/19/2018

Thursday, August 2 2018 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Thu, Aug 2 2018 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 07/26/2018 2 More Dates Through August 16 2018 Through Aug 16 2018 View All

Synchronize your Rhythm @ Roy and Helen Hall

McKinney, TX

Join us at the library for fun in the sun (and the shade!) with Old Settler's Recreation Center. We'll have indoor and outdoor games, sidewalk chalk, hula hoops, and more!

Thursday, July 19 2018 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

Thu, Jul 19 2018 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

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

McKinney, TX

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

Thursday, July 19 2018 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Jul 19 2018 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thursday, August 2 2018 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Aug 2 2018 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Sales start 07/26/2018

Thursday, August 9 2018 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Aug 9 2018 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Sales start 08/02/2018

Thursday, August 16 2018 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Aug 16 2018 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Sales start 08/09/2018

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

McKinney, TX

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

Thursday, July 19 2018 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Jul 19 2018 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thursday, July 26 2018 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Jul 26 2018 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Sales start 07/19/2018

Thursday, August 2 2018 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Thu, Aug 2 2018 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Sales start 07/26/2018 2 More Dates Through August 16 2018 Through Aug 16 2018 View All

Monday Movie Matinee- Robin Hood

McKinney, TX

Take a break from the heat and join us as we watch family movie favorite- Robin Hood.

Monday, July 23 2018 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM

Mon, Jul 23 2018 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM

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

McKinney, TX

Ages 16-36 months.

Tuesday, July 24 2018 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Tue, Jul 24 2018 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Tuesday, July 31 2018 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Tue, Jul 31 2018 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Sales start 07/24/2018

Tuesday, August 7 2018 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Tue, Aug 7 2018 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Sales start 07/31/2018

Tuesday, August 14 2018 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Tue, Aug 14 2018 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM

Sales start 08/07/2018

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

McKinney, TX

Tuesday, July 24 2018 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tue, Jul 24 2018 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tuesday, July 31 2018 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tue, Jul 31 2018 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 07/24/2018

Tuesday, August 7 2018 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tue, Aug 7 2018 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 07/31/2018

Tuesday, August 14 2018 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Tue, Aug 14 2018 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM

Sales start 08/07/2018

Bob Ross Painting Party@ Roy and Helen Hall

McKinney, TX

Teens going into 6th-12th grade learn to paint epic scenery inspired by the late great Bob Ross. Prizes for those dressed in costume

Tuesday, July 24 2018 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Tue, Jul 24 2018 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Bob Ross Painting Party @ John and Judy Gay

McKinney, TX

Teens going into 6th-12th grade learn to paint epic scenery inspired by the late great Bob Ross. Prizes for those dressed in costume

Wednesday, July 25 2018 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Wed, Jul 25 2018 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Sales start 07/18/2018

Safari Greg (John & Judy Gay)

McKinney, TX

Go wild with Safari Greg, who will wow you with his amazing zoological knowledge, introduce you to some of his furry – and feathery, and scaly! – animal friends, and even surprise you with a little bit of magic!

Thursday, July 26 2018 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Thu, Jul 26 2018 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Sales start 07/19/2018

Safari Greg (Roy & Helen Hall)

McKinney, TX

Thursday, July 26 2018 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

Thu, Jul 26 2018 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

Sales start 07/19/2018

Anime Movie Night

McKinney, TX

This event is for tweens and teens going into 6th grade to going into 12th grade! We will be showing Your Name. This movie is rated PG and lasts approximately 106 minutes. Come hang out with other anime fans and make anime... read more

Thursday, July 26 2018 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM

Thu, Jul 26 2018 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM

Monday Movie Matinee- Newsies

McKinney, TX

Take a break from the heat and join us as we watch family movie favorite- Newsies.

Monday, July 30 2018 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

Mon, Jul 30 2018 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

Music Trivia @ John and Judy Gay Library

McKinney, TX

Test your musical knowledge of favorite movies and songs. Come for the fun and prizes.

Thursday, August 2 2018 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Thu, Aug 2 2018 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Sales start 07/26/2018

Music Trivia @ Roy and Helen Hall Library

McKinney, TX

Test your musical knowledge of favorite movies and songs. Come for the fun and prizes.

Thursday, August 2 2018 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

Thu, Aug 2 2018 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

Sales start 07/26/2018

Monday Movie Matinee- Aristocats

McKinney, TX

Take a break from the heat and join us as we watch family movie favorite- Aristocats.

Monday, August 6 2018 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Mon, Aug 6 2018 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Adult Yarn-Crafters Club

McKinney, TX

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 6 2018 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Mon, Aug 6 2018 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Monday, August 20 2018 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Mon, Aug 20 2018 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Monday, September 3 2018 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Mon, Sep 3 2018 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

7 More Dates Through December 17 2018 Through Dec 17 2018 View All

String Art @ Roy and Helen Hall

McKinney, TX

Teens going into 6th-12th grade come in and cool off creating master pieces with just string!

Tuesday, August 7 2018 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Tue, Aug 7 2018 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Sales start 07/31/2018

String Art @ John and Judy Gay

McKinney, TX

Teens going into 6th-12th grade come in and cool off creating master pieces with just string!

Wednesday, August 8 2018 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Wed, Aug 8 2018 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Sales start 08/01/2018

Rockin' Balloon Show with Rob Holladay (John & Judy Gay)

McKinney, TX

Back by popular demand, balloon sculptor, magician, puppeteer, and public speaker Rob Holladay is returning for his second summer in a row to McKinney Public Library! With a show full of audience participation, amazing ba... read more

Thursday, August 9 2018 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Thu, Aug 9 2018 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Sales start 08/02/2018

Rockin' Balloon Show with Rob Holladay @ MPAC

McKinney, TX

Thursday, August 9 2018 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

Thu, Aug 9 2018 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

Sales start 08/02/2018

Monday Movie Matinee- Into The Woods

McKinney, TX

Take a break from the heat and join us as we watch family movie favorite- Into the Woods.

Monday, August 13 2018 2:00 PM — 4:10 PM

Mon, Aug 13 2018 2:00 PM — 4:10 PM

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

McKinney, TX

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, August 13 2018 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Mon, Aug 13 2018 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Monday, September 10 2018 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Mon, Sep 10 2018 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Monday, October 8 2018 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Mon, Oct 8 2018 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

2 More Dates Through December 10 2018 Through Dec 10 2018 View All

Tea Time at the Library @ John & Judy Gay

McKinney, TX

Dress up as your favorite book character or in your fanciest clothes, and come play old fashioned party games like statues, pass the parcel and Simon Says. Decorate cookies and enjoy refreshments.

Thursday, August 16 2018 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Thu, Aug 16 2018 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Sales start 08/09/2018

Tea Time at the Library @ Roy & Helen Hall

McKinney, TX

Dress up as your favorite book character or in your fanciest clothes, and come play old fashioned party games like statues, pass the parcel and Simon Says. Decorate cookies and enjoy refreshments.

Thursday, August 16 2018 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

Thu, Aug 16 2018 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

Sales start 08/09/2018

Summer Reading Wrap-Up Concert with the Que Pastas (Roy & Helen Hall)

McKinney, TX

Join us for one last rocking fun event as we wrap up Summer Reading with Austin band The Que Pastas. Bring a picnic lunch, comfy chairs or picnic blankets, and your dancing shoes!

Saturday, August 18 2018 11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

Sat, Aug 18 2018 11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

Sales start 08/11/2018

Friends of the Library: August Review

McKinney, TX

Nella Phillips presents My Lucky Life by Dick Van Dyke.

Monday, August 20 2018 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Mon, Aug 20 2018 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Friends of the Library: September Review

McKinney, TX

Gayle Brink presents True Grit by Charles Portis.

Monday, September 17 2018 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Mon, Sep 17 2018 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Friends of the Library: October Review

McKinney, TX

Mary Booty presents The Harmony of the Bells.

Monday, October 15 2018 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Mon, Oct 15 2018 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

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Past Events

Monday Movie Matinee- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

McKinney, TX

Take a break from the heat and join us as we watch family movie favorite- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Charlie receives a golden ticket to a factory, his sweet tooth wants going into the lushing candy, it turns out there's an adventure in everything. Bring blakets, pillows, and snacks...

Monday, July 16 2018 2:00 PM — 4:30 PM

Instrument Petting Zoo @ MPAC

McKinney, TX

Learn about music in a hands-on way with Plano Symphony Orchestra’s Instrument Petting Zoo. A wonderful opportunity for kids to try out instruments for themselves and to ask questions from the people who play them for a living! Please join us at the McKinney Performing Arts Center in historic d...

Thursday, July 12 2018 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

Instrument Petting Zoo (John & Judy Gay)

McKinney, TX

Learn about music in a hands-on way with Plano Symphony Orchestra’s Instrument Petting Zoo. A wonderful opportunity for kids to try out instruments for themselves and to ask questions from the people who play them for a living! --- A ticket reservation does not guarantee access to a program if...

Thursday, July 12 2018 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Dance Dance Revolution @ John and Judy Gay

McKinney, TX

Teens going into 6th-12th grade hang out with your friends and dance battle your way to victory!

Wednesday, July 11 2018 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Dance Dance Revolution @ Roy and Helen Hall

McKinney, TX

Teens going into 6th-12th grade hang out with your friends and dance battle your way to victory!

Tuesday, July 10 2018 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Monday Movie Matinee- Mulan

McKinney, TX

Take a break from the heat and join us as we watch family movie favorite- Mulan. To save her father from death in the army, a young maiden secretly goes in his place and becomes one of China's greatest heroines in the process. Bring blakets, pillows, and snacks! Singing along is encouraged! No...

Monday, July 9 2018 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM

Superhero Party @ the Roy and Helen Hall Library

McKinney, TX

Dress up as your favorite superhero and participate in superhero crafts and actvities! All ages welcomed! --- A ticket reservation does not guarantee access to a program if you arrive late. Seating begins ten minutes before the program start time. Please arrive at least ten minutes before the ...

Thursday, July 5 2018 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

Superhero Party @ the John and Judy Gay Library

McKinney, TX

Thursday, July 5 2018 10:30 AM — 11:30 PM

Monday Movie Matinee- Enchanted

McKinney, TX

Take a break from the heat and join us as we watch family movie favorite- Enchanted. A young maiden in a land called Andalasia, who is prepared to be wed, is sent away to New York City by an evil queen, where she falls in love with a lawyer. Bring blakets, pillows, and snacks! Singing along is ...

Monday, July 2 2018 2:00 PM — 3:50 PM

Anime Movie Night @ Roy and Helen Hall Library

McKinney, TX

This event is for tweens and teens going into 6th grade to going into 12th grade! We will be showing Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea. This movie is rated G and lasts approximately 103 minutes. Come hang out with other anime fans and make anime related crafts!

Thursday, June 28 2018 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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