UPCOMING
EVENTS
North Texas Giving Day 2025
Give to the Foundation from 6:00 AM to midnight on 9.18.25 for North Texas Giving Day.
Early giving begins on August 28th!
Join us at John and Judy Gay Library on Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 to 1:00 for HALLOWEEN HAUNT! The Foundation will have a table and a Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin Station. You can also visit a Book Autopsy station to guess the cause of death or complete the Mythical Creature Scavenger Hunt for a small sweet treat. And be sure to check out the Spooky Space for family-friendly scares!
A huge thank you to Calloway’s Nursery for donating our Big Mac pumpkin!
The McKinney Public Library Foundation holds monthly meetings which are open to the public. The next meeting is Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the John and Judy Gay Library at 6:30 PM. We would love to have you join us!
"The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning"
~Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
McKinney Public Library Guide.
ANNUAL MEETING
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANNUAL MEETING
McKinney Public Library Foundation is pleased to announce its Annual Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, April 22nd at 6:30 PM. The location will be the Bailey Room at John and Judy Gay Library. The public is invited to attend the meeting where MPLFs Annual Report will be presented. In addition, new Board members and officers will be elected. If you are interested in becoming a Board member, please visit our website for application information or email mplfboard@gmail.com.
Spring Fundraiser
Save the date for Sunset in the Stacks - our premiere fundraising event.
Librarypalooza (All ages)
Anything is possible at the library! Discover the whimsical world of stories, celebrating creativity and imagination, and enjoy the limitless magic of libraries with a day of bookish activities and performances for all ages.
The McKinney Literary Fest
Immerse yourself in a literary haven! This two-day event will feature workshops, panels, and networking opportunities intended to inspire and elevate authors of all levels.