Welcome to the

McKinney Public Library Foundation

Where we enrich our community by enhancing library programs, expanding access to resources, and fostering a love for learning.

A group of six people standing behind a table with books, a pumpkin, and Halloween decorations at a community event hosted by McKinney Public Library Foundation.

HALLOWEEN HAUNT October 25, 2025

Woman holding a basket filled with Halloween-themed items, including a plush ghost, a black and white checkered bow, and books, while a young boy in striped shirt stands nearby holding a book.
A young girl with curly hair wearing a floral shirt and pink tutu skirt is sitting on a carpeted floor, reading colorful children's books about dinosaurs.

NOON YEARS EVE

ThanksANDGiving

A woman and a young girl are smiling for a photo in a library. The woman is holding a children's book titled 'Sneezy the Snowman' and a green straw, while the girl is holding a yellow ribbon. The woman has a 'Celebrate' headband, and the girl is wearing a black shirt with a space-themed design and a white skirt with stars.
People gathered around a table with books and promotional materials at a library event, with a sign reading 'McKinney Public Library Foundation' in the background.
Two smiling women standing behind a table at a McKinney Public Library Foundation event, with books, snacks, and informational materials displayed on the table, outside view of trees and buildings through large windows.

Meet the Author - C.J. Box

Lit Fest 2025

Group of six young adults standing indoors in a room with window blinds, some wearing yellow and others blue "UTDesign EPICS" T-shirts, smiling at the camera.

Our UTDesign®EPICS team presents their project at the Fall 2025 exhibit.

Our Mission

Our mission is to generate continued enthusiasm for our library system and to secure funding for enhancements that will enrich the variety and depth of library programs, services, and collections. We are committed to the diverse needs of our community, ensuring that everyone benefits from the wealth of resources our libraries offer and that we continue to grow these assets for all McKinney residents.

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Donate

The McKinney Public Library Foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity. Thus your donation is tax deductible.

  • “What in the world would we do without our libraries?”

    —Katherine Hepburn, acclaimed actress

  • “The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.”

    ― Albert Einstein, physicist

  • "The seeds of dreams are often found in books and the seeds you help plant in your community can grow across the world."

    Dolly Parton

  • I have found sanctuary in libraries my whole life, and there is sanctuary there now, from the war, from the storms of our families and our own minds. Libraries are like mountains or meadows or creeks: sacred space. ~ Anne Lamott

A bookshelf filled with numerous colorful books organized on metal shelves.