McKinney Public Library System

We are so thankful for everyone who participated today and to our amazing staff who put in an incredible amount of work!

🪶 Tomorrow Night! Join us for a fascinating look at one of McKinney’s most unique wildlife residents during Wildlife in Balance: Egrets in McKinney presented by City of McKinney Animal Services.

Learn about the role egrets play in our local ecosystem, how the community can help protect wildlife and what it takes to create balance between nature and neighborhood life.

Join us Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m. at the John & Judy Gay Library.

Register today: mcktx.org/4eTwVU6

Get ready for a page-turning good time at the McKinney Literary Fest! 📚✨ Join us May 30 at McKinney City Hall for a celebration of books, storytelling, creativity, and community. Whether you’re a devoted reader, an aspiring writer, or just love discovering something new, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We can’t wait to see you there!

Learn more at McKinneyPublicLibrary.org/LiteraryFest

Did you know egrets are some of McKinney’s most fascinating seasonal visitors? 🌿🪶

Join us Thursday, May 28 at the John & Judy Gay Library for “Wildlife in Balance: Egrets in McKinney,” presented by City of McKinney Animal Services. This engaging adult program will explore how these fascinating birds live alongside our growing community and why protecting local wildlife matters.

Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, bird watcher or simply curious about the wildlife around you, this is a great opportunity to learn more about one of McKinney’s most recognizable seasonal visitors.

Register today: mcktx.org/4eTwVU6

Meet our second keynote speaker Claire St. Amant at McKinney Literary Fest!

Award-winning journalist and author Claire St. Amant will join McKinney Literary Fest as a keynote speaker at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at McKinney City Hall.

Known for her investigative storytelling and gripping nonfiction work, St. Amant brings a unique perspective on crime writing, journalism and the stories behind the headlines.

McKinney Literary Fest features author talks, panels, readings and opportunities to connect with more than 30 North Texas authors throughout the day.

Learn more about Literary Fest and register at:
mcktx.org/4uvw1lO

Meet our first keynote speaker Kayla Olson at McKinney Literary Fest!

Join us at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30 at McKinney City Hall as bestselling author Kayla Olson takes the stage as a keynote speaker for this year’s McKinney Literary Fest.

Olson is the author of The Reunion and The Lodge, along with young adult novels The Sandcastle Empire and This Splintered Silence. Her suspenseful storytelling and unforgettable characters have captivated readers across genres.

McKinney Literary Fest features author talks, panels, readings and opportunities to connect with more than 30 North Texas authors throughout the day.

Learn more about Literary Fest and register here: mcktx.org/3QyoJ1m

Love nature and want to make a difference? Join us for Citizen Scientist: In the Yard or Home, a special adult program presented by the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists. Learn how observing birds, insects, plants, and other wildlife from your own backyard can help contribute to real scientific research.

Join us Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at the John & Judy Gay Library.

Register today: mcktx.org/4wryE9v

Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil at the McKinney Public Library’s new Backyard Composting program. Presented by Master Composters, the class will cover how to start and maintain a compost system, what materials can be composted and how composting helps reduce household waste.

The program will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at the John & Judy Gay Library and again May 14 at McKinney City Hall. Registration is available here: mcktx.org/3Q934N0

Step into the spotlight and show off your favorite character at McKinney Comic-Con! From superheroes to anime icons, all fandoms are welcome, whether your costume is handmade or store-bought.

In partnership with Anime Frontier, we’re bringing fandom fun to this year’s event! Join us THIS Saturday, May 9 at the John & Judy Gay Library and cheer on amazing local talent during our Cosplay Contests. The Pre-K–5th Grade contest kicks off at 11:30 a.m., followed by the Teens+ contest at 11:45 a.m.

Come dressed to impress, bring your friends, and celebrate creativity with the community! 🎭

Register: mcktx.org/4mWLXKx

Ready to hear your favorite characters come to life? 🎤✨

Don’t miss our Voice Actor Panel at Comic-Con, featuring special guests Tom Henry and Sean Letourneau.

Sean Letourneau, a McKinney native, has voiced characters in anime, video games and major titles like One Piece and My Hero Academia.

Tom Henry has brought characters to life across multiple anime series and projects, lending his voice to roles in shows like Shangri-La Frontier and The Apothecary Diaries.

Get an inside look at the world of voice acting, hear behind-the-scenes stories and maybe even pick up a few tips from the pros.

Join us Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the John and Judy Gay Library.

Register here: https://mcktx.org/4mWLXKx