Hidalgo County Library System

On behalf of all 13 libraries in the Hidalgo County Library System, we'd like to extend a hearty THANK YOU to Commissioner David Fuentes - Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for donating a copy of Polly the Possum to each location. Now folks across the valley can share Polly's story together 🐀💞

The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library was honored to be featured on the noon programing at KRGV last week. Our Friends of the Library President and Vice President spoke about our current book sale and also touched on our goals for the future. If you're near Mercedes this week or love to browse through old books, please stop by our library and purchase a bag of books for $5.00.

Biblioteca pública de Mercedes realiza venta de libros para recaudar fondos Miembros del equipo de la biblioteca pública de Mercedes visita Al Mediodía Valle, para hablarnos sobre un próximo evento. Y también comparte por qué están recaudando fondos.

Join us on June 26th for a crafting program hosted by WellMed! One of this month's themes is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness and WellMed will be doing coloring puzzles with the public.

¡Acompáñenos el 26 de junio para un programa de manualidades organizado por WellMed! Uno de los temas de este mes es concienciación sobre el Alzheimer y el cerebro y WellMed estará haciendo rompecabezas para colorear con el público.

Join us this Saturday, June 15th at 10:30 AM for a special Father's Day event: DONUTS FOR DADS!🍩😄
Get ready for donuts, refreshments, and crafts! We hope to see you there!

¡Acompáñenos este sábado el 15 de junio a las 10:30am para un evento especial del Día del Padre: ¡DONAS PARA PAPÁS! 🍩😄
¡Estén listos para donas, refrescos, y manualidades! ¡Esperamos verlos aquí!

Looking to support libraries in Texas? Consider donating when you check out at HEB! Thank you so much, HEB, for choosing to support libraries during a crucial time!

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Be advised that will be scheduled for maintenance on Sunday, June 9th from 12 a.m. CT to 4 a.m. CT. Patrons will not be able to renew or borrow new items, but will still have access to current titles checked out on their cards.

Join us on June 12th for a crafting program hosted by WellMed! One of this month's themes is Senior Abuse Awareness and WellMed will be showing the public how to make a decorated emergency contact list.

¡Acompáñenos el 12 de junio para un programa de manualidades organizado por WellMed! Uno de los temas de este mes es Conciencia del Abuso y Maltrato en la Vejez y WellMed le mostrará al público cómo hacer una lista de contactos de emergencia decorada.

I just wanted to take a moment to thank Ms. Garza for allowing us to display her book in our StoryWalk. We are truly grateful for her contributions to our program and we are eagerly looking forward to her next book. If you haven't had the opportunity to come by and read it yet, there's still time. Ms. Garza's book will be on display until May 31.

Elsa’s Public Library Partners with Award-Winning Author Eliza M. Garza Eliza M. Garza's captivating narrative, "Raspas Con Mi Grandpa," beautifully captures the essence of family bonds, Hispanic culture, and the importance of making cherished memories with loved ones.

¿Está tomando medicamentos actualmente? ¿Le gustaría saber cómo tomarlos? ¿Cuándo tomarlos? ¡Platique con su farmacéutico local el 18 de mayo!

Looking to support local artists? Visit Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library in Mercedes on May 9th for the opening exhibit of Muralist Brett Oberthaler. The exhibit opens at 6 p.m. with refreshments. Contact 956-565-2371 for additional information.

Mark your calendars! Join us on May 9th for the unveiling of Gallery 434's newest exhibit: The Murals and Paintings of Brett Oberthaler! Join us in welcoming Mr. Oberthaler to our library and marvel at his creations. Refreshments will be served during this free event

Join us for our Mother's Day Event on May 11, 2024 at 10:30am!

¡Acompáñenos por nuestro evento del Día de las Madres el 11 de mayo a las 10:30am!

Come by the San Juan Memorial Library for Health Classes presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service!

¡Ven a la biblioteca para las clases de salud presentadas por el Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service!

Come celebrate Earth Day with us on 4/27/24 at 10:30 am! We will be having activities and snacks! There is limited space.

¡Ven a celebra el Día de la Tierra el 4/27/24 a las 10:30 am! ¡Tendremos manualidades y actividades! Hay cupo limitado.

This morning, Speer Memorial Library hosted the first of three Summer Reading Program Workshops. A huge shout-out to all the libraries that were able to attend! Several wonderful ideas were shared. The next workshop is scheduled to take place on March 6th at the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library.

Libraries all over Hidalgo County are gearing up to celebrate ! Join us as we celebrate reading aloud with each other and spread awareness of the importance of literature.

See below for information on your nearest library!

We'd like to take a moment to honor Armandia Sesin, the library director of San Juan Memorial Library, for her dedicated 16 years of service to the community. As she steps down from her position to retire, we'd like to thank her for many years of hard work. Many well wishes to you on your future endeavors.

This evening, the Mercedes public library will be hosting a portrait unveiling for Dr. Hector P. Garcia, the war veteran and physician that their library is named after. The event is open to the public. See flyer for details.

Join us for an unveiling ceremony of a portrait of Dr. Hector P. Garcia, after whom our library is named. The portrait has been donated by Attorney Amador Garcia, cousin to the late Dr. Hector P. Garcia, and will be unveiled on August 24th, 2023. The public is welcome to attend this ceremony. Refreshments will be provided. Give us a call for more details

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Open to all High School students Valley wide. Please join us tomorrow for an enriching workshop that will teach career readiness and other marketable skills. If you can't make it tomorrow, the same workshop will be given on Wednesday, July 26th, at 11AM to 1PM.

College is coming up fast. Job call backs, too. Help your teen get ready for these next steps with our Career Skills Workshop for High School Students. The workshop is totally free and will be held on Wednesday, July 12th at 2 p.m. Hope to see you there!

The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library in Mercedes is ready to invite everyone to their end of Summer Reading Program celebration tomorrow evening. Admission is free and all ages are encouraged to attend.

PARTY TIME

We're finishing off our annual with one last Summer Bash! Join us for free food, music, games, inflatables, prizes and more! The event will be held in front of the library and VIDA parking lot tomorrow June 30th, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to avoid the daytime heat.

The library itself will be operating from 1 p.m. through 9 p.m. to provide respite for partygoers and the like. Additional information can be found at 956-565-2371

Thank you to Eschete Livestock Company for providing the bunnies and goats that will be in attendance, as well as our sponsors for the 2023 , and all the volunteers who are making this event possible. Thank you all so much!

For anyone in the Mercedes area, a COVID vaccine clinic will be held on June 7th. See flyer for more information

Looking for something new to watch over the weekend? We recommend on . Best part: it's totally free. All you need is your library card. Ask your local library about it today!

LEAP is launching in several libraries across the valley. See if the one near you is participating this week!

We are proud to announce the implementation of the Library Explorer Adventure Pack (LEAP)! Sponsored by Driscoll Health Plan, the library will officially launch the program with our opening celebration being held on March 14th during Spring Break. With LEAP, patrons may check out special backpacks in one of ten different themes containing a variety of books, guides, nature tools, and other cool goodies meant to teach it's user more about the great outdoors. These backpacks are to be checked out for a two week period and brought back for others to enjoy. Again, join us at the Library on March 14th at 4:30 p.m. for our official celebration

Did you know that you can do more than read books on the app? Enjoy free films and series with your library card. Contact your local library for more information