Attend a free story time at the public library with your child. Children's librarians at all three McAllen libraries present fun story times for children that usually include a simple craft. Librarians read picture books based on a specific theme and sprinkle in some songs and finger plays for good measure. For more information, call the McAllen Public Library system. The phone number for the Palm View Branch Library is 956-688-3322. The Lark Branch Library can be reached at 956-688-3320. The Main library can be contacted at 956-688-3300.
Take your child to a special event at the public library. All three public libraries periodically host special events. Whether it's a Food Fear Factor event for teens or a Junie B. Jones party for the tween set, the McAllen libraries try to reach kids of all ages. All three libraries host holiday events as well. These events are free and open to the public.
Allow your children to join clubs at the library. Typical clubs include the Manga Club at the Palm View Branch Library, a Saturday club for teens that enjoy Japanese comics and anime.
Encourage your child to participate in the annual summer reading program. Kids earn prizes for reading books. They qualify to win larger prizes at the finale pizza party.
Allow your child to attend book discussions of their favorite books. It's fun for kids to get together to talk about books and eat snacks at the same time.