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Libraries in McAllen

3 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.

Mcallen Public Library by the numbers

Visits a year

377,180

Items borrowed a year

845,557

351,008 children’s items

Free programs a year

1,395

42,975 attendees

E-books

13,385

Public computers

224

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Mcallen Public Library

Main library

4001 N 23Rd St, Mcallen 78504

About 71 hours a week

(956) 681-3000

123,000 sq ft · 1.2 mi from downtown

Palm View Branch Library

3401 Jordan Ave, Mcallen 78503

About 63 hours a week

(956) 681-3110

11,000 sq ft · 2.9 mi from downtown

Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.

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Questions

How many libraries are in McAllen?

3 public library locations: Mcallen Public Library, Lark Branch Library, Palm View Branch Library.

What is the main library in McAllen?

Mcallen Public Library, 4001 N 23Rd St, open about 71 hours a week.

How many people have a library card in McAllen?

Mcallen Public Library reports about 120,665 registered borrowers and 377,180 visits a year.

Are library programs free?

Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.

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