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Operating as usual
Be sure to see us early next week! Our hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25 and closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27. We'll resume regular hours on Saturday, November 28.
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Have you seen Olive in the wild? This huge sunflower caught her attention while she was making her neighborhood rounds.
Come by and say hi if you see Olive at the library. Pick up a few books while you're here! http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
This book was published in 2013, and was adapted as a romantic comedy in 2018. It ultimately became a trilogy about three families, gossip, scheming, and so much more.
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Who remembers these? In the 1950’s, we would you send you a reminder postcard if you had an overdue book. Today, we'll send you an email or text message. Give us a call at 972-547-7323 or access your account online to update your messaging preferences! www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org
November is Early Literacy Month, so we're creating awareness about the importance of writing! Below are some ideas to foster this skill in your child. Even unrelated activities such as playing with toys nurtures creativity and imagination in ways that can lead to writing.
Check out the McKinney Sketchbook Project for more ideas! www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/sketchbook
Tonight! We'll show you how to use Newspapers.com to research family history.
All library programs are free and open to the public. Links and descriptions are available from our online calendar: www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/events
Are you an aspiring writer? Join us this Sunday, November 22 for Writer's Exchange! It's a monthly forum to discuss issues of interest, offer mutual support, and exchange ideas and marketing tips.
Full details and program link are available from our online calendar: www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/events
Have you ever made your own pumpkin from craft materials? Check out this new DIY and learn how!
In addition to our Facebook DIY playlist, we have all kinds of craft books to keep you busy over the holiday season. Go to our online catalog and put some on hold today! http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
What do you think a llama has to do with Aztec culture? Join us on Thursday for Mytherious Legends and find out!
Descriptions and links for all library programs can be found at: www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/events
Collages are a fun way to create an artistic composition! This video shows how to use the placement and arrangement of visual elements to their greatest effect in a work of art.
Have you been following The McKinney Sketchbook Project? Follow along with the playlist and create 10 wonderful pieces of art. We'll make a free digital portfolio for you, and all ages and abilities are welcome.
More details here: www.MckinneyPublicLibrary.org/Sketchbook
Join us for Recycled Book Crafting this Wednesday, November 18! You'll get tips on how to create a "book turkey" like the one shown here, in addition to showing off your own creations. All ages are welcome, and we'll start at 6:30 p.m.
Bookmark our online calendar for links and descriptions to all library programs!
www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/events
Are you trying to repurpose an old computer? Join us on December 1 for our new Open Source, Open Alternative program!
In this video Ed talks about Linux software and its applications. This will be one of several topics that will be explored in the upcoming program. Details can be found at www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/events
Sonny, Aussie, and Fred are playing hide and seek in the stacks at Roy and Helen Hall! These guys seem to enjoy the nonfiction section. Which area of the library is your favorite?
You can place any book on hold through our online catalog! http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
The Thanksgiving Take and Make Kits are here! They're available at both libraries while supplies last.
We have more ideas on our virtual programming webpage. Show us what you're working on this holiday season! www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/virtual
Did you know newspapers are a great way to learn about your own family history? If you're new to genealogy or have been doing it for a while, this free program will show you how to use Newspapers.com to explore your family's past!
Go to our online calendar for more details and a link to the program!
www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/events
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s...Olive! She found this fun old style phone booth at the corner of Bass Drive and Louisiana Street. Do you think Olive might use the phone booth to turn into a superhero?
You can find lots of superhero books at the library, come check them out!
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This Hugo Award Nominee for Best Novel is about a young woman who loves her village. But her village relies on a wizard who holds the corrupted Wood at bay.
Can you guess the title?
Find your next great read here! http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
Randy the mail carrier is joining us tomorrow for Homeschool Meetup! Find out how your packages and letters arrive at your house each day. There is a lot more to it than you might think!
Homeschool Meetup meets on Fridays at 11:15 a.m. Go to our events calendar to find the link! www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/events
November is Early Literacy Month! Singing to your child can be an important part of development. Children will learn rhythm and it opens the door to learning sounds and meaning in different ways.
All of our story time programs include singing in different contexts. You can find descriptions and links for all of our programs here: www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/events
Do you remember due date cards? Before computers, you would find these inside the front cover of library books. The librarian would stamp them at checkout as a reminder when to return the book. The librarian had a corresponding ledger to match and track books that were checked out or overdue.
Fun to remember, but such systems would be untenable with the huge volume of books busy libraries like McKinney Public Library loans today (over one million are checked out or renewed every year). Thank you for your supporting your library!
If you or someone you know is trying to figure out Medicare, join us this morning! This free program covers the four main parts of Medicare, provides a better understanding of Medicare eligibility, election periods, and enrollment penalties, to name just a few topics.
Scott Teagle, a local insurance agent who specializes in Medicare, will present this program on Zoom. The link is available from our online calendar: www.mckinneypubliclibrary/events
Pre-K Storytime is one of our most popular programs, which means you should join us! Nicole shares books, songs, activities, and a craft every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.
Intended for children ages 3-5, Pre-K Storytime is an important part of early literacy skill development.
In addition to the weekly program, we have free extra content on our Virtual Programming webpage so you can practice anytime! www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/virtual
Add some flair to your next party! Kellie shows us how to make decorative bunting that looks like slices of pie. It's really fun and easy to make.
If you're looking for other creative projects to work on, put some books on hold from our online catalog! http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
It's STEAM time, and we're going to learn about polymers! What do you think will happen when you push a sharp pencil through a bag full of water? Will the water get everywhere or will the bag somehow seal itself? This is a fun science project you can try at home!
We have more information about polymers and other STEAM projects on our Virtual Programming webpage! www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/virtual
If you love experimenting with art, check out this this week's video for The McKinney Sketchbook Project! Kellie shows us embossing and debossing techniques, which is the process of creating either raised or recessed relief images and designs on paper and other materials.
We're taking submissions for the McKinney Sketchbook Project through December 31, and we'll make a free digital porfolio for you. Details are at www.McKinneyPublicLibrary.org/Sketchbook !
Did you catch Bilingual Storytime today? Join Adrian on Tuesday mornings when she translates popular children's books into Spanish!
Let's celebrate other cultures, develop literacy skills, and have fun. Find descriptions and links to all of our programs at www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/events !
Are you trying to find another use for that old computer? Join Ed on Tuesday, December 1 at 6 p.m. as he discusses installing open source software as an option to give your hardware a new lease on life!
Details at www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/events . All library events are free and open to the public!
Do you know how to play chess? Looks like Sonny, Aussie, and Fred are learning how to play, too.
If you're pursuing a new game or hobby, be sure to visit our online catalog for ideas and resources! http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
Hey, teens! Join us on Tuesdays for Anime Club. We'll watch an episode or two and show off your latest craft. Dress up in your cosplay, too!
Bookmark our online calendar for this and other events! www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/events
Are you or someone you care about applying for Medicare? Join us for this free program in which we have an expert on hand to give you an overview and get you started in the process. No RSVP necessary, go to our online calendar for the link! www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/events
Name the book! This dystopian novel series first appeared in 2008 for young adult audiences. A prequel was published earlier this year.
Go to our online catalog for these and other books! http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
We've all heard oil and water don't mix, but maybe they do! Throw in an Alka Seltzer tablet and make a lava lamp!
Go to our Virtual Programming webpage and learn more about the science behind this experiment: www.mckinneypubliclibrary/virtual
We'll be discussing Aztec culture this afternoon for Mytherious Legends! Learn how birthday names relate to the Aztec calendar, and how to draw and interpret symbols.
Mytherious Legends takes place every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom. Bookmark this link to stay up to date on all of our programs! http://mckinneytexas.org/libraryevents
Hey, kids! Check out this cool project using corn and learn some math along the way. Go to our Facebook playlist for more ideas, and share your own projects with us!
Calling all teen writers! Bounce poetry, stories, plays, novel excerpts or writing ideas off fellow creative writers and get feedback and support for your writing.
Bookmark this link to stay current on all of our events: www.mckinneytexas.org/libraryevents
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Joy Booth is the Vice Chair of the Library Advisory Board, and she recently stopped by to tell us about her favorite book series, Fancy Nancy! We love to know the different ways in which the community is using the library. If you have an idea we can help you share, send us a private message or let us know in comments!
Introducing our new Staff Picks series! Helen is the Branch Manager of the Roy and Helen Hall Library, and she has a great new book to tell you about. Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre has an interesting spin on the Bigfoot legend. Devolution is available on our ebook and eAudiobook platforms! https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/mkpls/Search/Devolution
Have you ever worked on a Raspberry Pi computer? They are small, inexpensive pieces of hardware you can do amazing things with. Ed talks about Raspberry Pi computers in this preview of his upcoming program, Open Source, The Open Alternative. So many interesting topics will be covered, so join us for this free program on Tuesday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m. Descriptions and links to all library programs are on our events calendar: www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/events
Are you trying to repurpose an old computer? Join us on December 1 for our new Open Source, Open Alternative program! In this video Ed talks about Linux software and its applications. This will be one of several topics that will be explored in the upcoming program. Details can be found at www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/events
Are you trying to find another use for that old computer? Join Ed on Tuesday, December 1 at 6 p.m. as he discusses installing open source software as an option to give your hardware a new lease on life! Details at www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org/events . All library events are free and open to the public!
Did you know that almost all parts of the pumpkin are edible? Even the seeds! Here is a fast and easy way to create a yummy treat with the left-over parts of your carved pumpkin. What is your favorite pumpkin seed recipe? Check out our online catalog to find more cookbooks: http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. Discuss true crime books with Helen and Marci! Examine writing style, content, and presentation of material. September 9th they are back with “The Stranger Beside Me” by Ann Rule. Here is a fun and short video of Marci and Helen talking about why they got interested in true crime and little bit more about the book they will discussing. Want more information? Check out our online catalog: https://www.mckinneytexas.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=13740&month=9&year=2020&day=9&calType=0
Join Sallie for the next 4 weeks as she talks about tips and tricks of Bullet Journaling! Throughout this series we will be talking about yearly, monthly, and weekly spreads. Learn how to create something you enjoy without having to be an artist! If you have spreads you would like to share or even learn more about, let us know! Want more books on bullet journaling? Check out our online catalog, available anytime, anywhere: http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
Did you know that the Samurai in Japan would give each other gifts known as “noshi’ that were paper folded with a strip of fish? These were considered a good luck token. Watch as Alexa creates her own origami fish. What origami projects have you completed? Want more books on origami? Check out our online catalog: http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
Lemonade is a staple during summers in Texas! Try it with basil and mint and take it to the next level. Creating your own simple syrup is easy with these step by step instructions from Nicole as she shows you how to make your own Basil Mint Lemonade. Have you created your own flavored lemonade (or any type of drink!)? Let us know! Want more cookbooks? Check out CloudLibrary: https://www.mckinneytexas.org/1493/eBooks-More#CloudLibrary
Origami, the art of paper folding, can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be! Watch as Alexa creates a fun and cute origami frog! Have you created any projects? Share a picture with us! Want more books? Check out our card catalog: http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
Do you like to knit or crochet? Join Holly, tonight at 6:30 pm for Yarnigans! Relax and express your creativity while meeting others with similar interests. This is an informal setting for adults of all abilities to sit and talk while creating personal or charitable projects. Join us: https://www.mckinneytexas.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=13446
Adios, arrivederci, and 안녕 are all ways to say goodbye! Do you know another language? Share with us a new way to say goodbye. Want to learn a new language? Check out Transparent Language, free with your McKinney Public Library card. https://www.rbdigital.com/mckinneytx/service/transparent_language
Summer in Texas can get hot, so water consumption is always important. Watch as Nicole shows you a fun and easy recipe to create a delicious mint strawberry lemon infused water. Simple ingredients: water, lemon, strawberries, and mint create a vitamin rich tasty water! Want more recipes? Check out our online catalog: http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
Moedar, nene, matka, and madre are all different ways to say Mom! Watch as we give you 10 different ways to say mom. Learning different languages helps to improve your own language skills. With many reasons to learn a second (or third!) language, Transparent Language is a wonderful resource. Free with your library card, check it out here: https://www.rbdigital.com/mckinneytx/service/transparent_language
Paul Jackson Pollock, was an American abstract expressionist painter. The developer of “drip” technique, Pollock also sculpted using sand casting, wire, and gauze. Using shapes, colors, and forms abstract painting does not represent visual reality. Watch as Mike creates a gorgeous piece of art using acrylic and sand for added texture. Show us your art work! Want more books on artists? Check out our online catalog: http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
One of the best things about summer in Texas? Sun tea! Using the heat of the sun instead of boiling water, sun tea isn’t as caffeinated as if you were using boiling water. It creates a smooth, sweet tasting tea. Watch as Nicole shows us how to create this Texas favorite. Want more cookbooks? Check out our online catalog: http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
Did you know that your account holds a copy of your barcode? Watch as Kenali shows us how to get to your eCard. Compatible with all self-checks, if you ever leave your card at home you can still check out! Let us know if you have any questions about our eCards. Want to check out our programming? Here is a link to the calendar: https://www.mckinneytexas.org/calendar.aspx?CID=23
Ole hyvä, ex horregatik, 천만에요, and de nada are all ways to say you’re welcome! Watch as library staff shows you how to say you’re welcome in other languages. Want to learn a different language, check out transparent language. Let us know any other languages you know! https://www.rbdigital.com/mckinneytx/service/transparent_language
Catapults are devices used to launch a projectile a great distance without the use of other propellants. Created at least in the 4th century BC in ancient China, they have been seen in Greek, Roman, and European history. Catapults can range from a device that can be larger than a building to as small as a slingshot! Watch as Kenali tests out the device they made during Mytherious Legends! Want to join us for more myths and legends? Check out our online catalog to see what Zoom programs we have coming up: https://www.mckinneytexas.org/calendar.aspx?CID=23
With a wide range of brewing methods, here is a fast and easy way to make cold brew coffee at home! Cold brew coffee is said to have a lower acidity level then regular coffee, it’s supposed to be sweeter and smoother since the coffee grounds aren’t exposed to high temps, making it more flavorful and less bitter. Let us know your favorite way to make coffee! Check out more books on coffee and other drinks on our card catalog: http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
Grazi, dank u, xie xie, and kiitos are all ways to say thank you! Watch as McKinney Library staff says thank you in 10 different languages. Share a language you know. Want to learn a new language? Check out Transparent Language, free with your McKinney Public Library Card: https://www.rbdigital.com/mckinneytx/service/transparent_language
Have you signed up for the Summer Reading program? From June 1 – August 15, read 600 minutes (only 10 hours!) and earn virtual badges. If you are looking for more, we’re even throwing in some non-reading activities. All ages are encouraged to participate. Check out Beanstack now: https://mckinneytexas.beanstack.com/reader365
The Fourth of July is around the corner! Here are 10 different ways to say Fireworks! Are you interested in learning more languages? Check out Transparent Language, free with your McKinney Public Library card: https://www.rbdigital.com/mckinneytx/service/transparent_language
Pointillism is a technique of painting, using small, distinct dots of color to form an image. Branching from Impressionism, pointillism was developed by Georges Seurat and Paul Signac in the late 1880’s. Here is a quick and fun video Sallie created as an example of pointillism. Show us a picture of what you create! Want more books on art? Check out our online catalog: https://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
Grayson is back with a new Rhyme Time! Rhymes like Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes is not only fun, but educational. It teaches body parts, movement, and rhythm. Want more story times? Check out our Zoom programming: https://www.mckinneytexas.org/calendar.aspx?CID=23#nextToCurrentMonth
Per favore, Por Favor, Qing, Onegaishimasu are all different ways to say please! Check out this weeks Multilingual Corner and learn how to say please in other languages. Do you know any other languages? Share how to say Please (or any other words). Want to learn a new language? Check out Transparent Language: https://www.rbdigital.com/mckinneytx/service/transparent_language
McKinney Public Library would like to wish everyone a Happy Father’s Day!
Mandalas are an object of meditation to aid in one’s spiritual development. The imagery depicts the universe and the symbols represent one’s spiritual journey. Drawing mandalas follows strict rules. Creating mandalas relaxes the body and mind, cultivates the feeling of happiness, and eases stress. It’s also been known to help improve sleep! Watch as Revathi shows us how to create a gorgeous mandala!
Last week we shared how to create your own sourdough starter! When you use your own starter, you can place the scrapes from your own sourdough biscuits to feed it some more. Here is Alicia making an easy and delicious biscuit recipe. Did you know that Laura Ingalls began teaching school when she was only 15 years old and was 65 years old when “Little House in the Big Woods” was published in 1932. Check out more Little House on the Prairie books on our catalog: http://mckinney.bywatersolutions.com/
The Roy and Helen Hall Memorial Library, located at 101 East Hunt St. in downtown McKinney, offers a collection of more than 150,000 items. This library houses extensive fiction, nonfiction, reference and children's materials. In addition, it also offers the Helen Gibbard Hall Genealogy and Local History Area and a Spanish language collection
The John and Judy Gay Library, located at 6861 Eldorado Pkwy., opened in 2009. It serves the needs of families in the community with extensive children's and young adult collections, in addition to popular fiction, DVDs, nonfiction and reference materials. Items from either library may be requested for pickup at the other location.
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