Update about the passing of Stephen Hawking at end of post. Since all of you are reading a library blog, I am assuming that all of you enjoy reading and understand how it can be a transformative experience. We can probably all remember one or two of our most favorite books from childhood- books that … More A Wrinkle in Time- Books that Transform
March is Women’s History Month, and we have several programs and collections at the McAllen Public Library to celebrate this important month. However, you should know a little bit about the history of this month first! It officially began as just one week of March in 1981, and in 1987, Congress lengthened it to the … More Women’s History Month
Here in the Rio Grande Valley, we are having an unusually cold winter. Between the cold temperatures, rain, and lack of sunlight, you might be spending more time at home. This can be a nice escape for a while, but you might be starting to get bored and feel cabin fever (especially if you have … More Things You Can Get From Home For Free With Your Library Card
The new year has just started, and like many of us, you might have made a resolution to eat better, exercise, de-stress, and improve your overall wellness. This is great, but we all know that it’s very hard to make those choices a permanent lifestyle change, and not just a temporary resolution that will be … More Wellness in the New Year: Interview with Rafael Curiel, McAllen Employee Wellness Coach
