The McKinney Public Library Foundation's meetings are open to the public. Our next meeting is our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 23rd at 6:30 PM at John & Judy Gay Library in the Bailey Room.
UPCOMING MEET THE AUTHOR EVENTS
Individual tickets will be sold for each VIP event, please use the QR codes below. 
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On July 9th, Amanda Eyre Ward will be discussing her new release, Arrivals and Departures. Arrivals and Departures features characters from Ward’s bestselling novel The Jetsetters. This will be an evening event.
On Wednesday, July 29th celebrate the release of Shari Lapena’s latest thriller, Getting Away with Murder! at a lunchtime event.
JUST A FEW TICKETS LEFT FOR THE VIP EVENT!
New York Times bestselling author Riley Sager will be joining us for the release of his newest novel, The Unknown. This will be an evening event. There are still a few tickets for the VIP event but the discussion and Q&A at 7 PM is sold out. Your VIP ticket includes the 7 PM author discussion along with food and a signed copy of Riley’s latest book which releases August 4th.
A huge thank you to everyone who made Lit Fest 2026 a huge success! Library staff, all the volunteers, Neighbor Books, and, of course, our local authors were all amazing. The Foundation had lots of happy winners! The event has Larry’s paw print of approval.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Meet the Author event for C.J. Box!
The food was delicious! A BBQ battle between Tender and Hutchin’s — but the deviled eggs from The Deviled Egg Company stole the show!
“People think libraries are about books. But they are, in fact, about people.” — Maureen Hartman, Director, Saint Paul Public Library
McKinney Public Library Spring Guide.
Summer VIP Author Series: Amanda Eyre Ward
We are SO excited to welcome Amanda Eyre Ward — New York Times bestselling author and Reese's Book Club pick — for an unforgettable evening with her brand-new novel, Arrivals & Departures.
Known for her warmth, wit, and deeply human storytelling, Amanda writes about the messy, beautiful complexity of family and love. Her latest follows the Perkins family as a crisis sends them scrambling across continents — from Austin to Athens — forcing each member to reckon with the question: is it ever too late to choose love?
Grab a VIP ticket and enjoy:
📖A copy of her new book
🥂An exclusive pre-event reception
🪑Reserved seating for the Q&A
Don't miss your chance to get up close with one of fiction's most beloved voices. VIP spots are limited — snag yours before they're gone!
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.