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Amnesty Month 2026


What is Amnesty Month?

Have some overdue books hiding in a galaxy far, far away? This April, McAllen Public Library (MPL) is declaring Amnesty Month from April 1 through May 4, giving you the chance to return items and clear your account with no fines, no matter how long you’ve had them.

Bring back books, DVDs, CDs, and more to any MPL location and get back on track. Every return counts, so whether it’s been a few weeks or a few years, now’s the time to bring them in. This year’s theme, "Returning Books is the Way," adds a fun touch throughout the month with themed photo-ops at Main Library and a chance to win a grand prize raffle.

As April comes to a close, the celebration builds into a weekend of themed events leading up to May 4th, including a movie marathon, hands-on activities, and a community celebration at Main Library.

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Important Dates

Get your fees waived:
April 1 - May 4, 2026

Star Wars Celebration Events
Once Upon a Galaxy
Lark Branch Library
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:00PM

Join us for an out-of-this world galactic adventure, a stellar craft, and storytime magic!


Movie Marathon - Part 1
Main Library
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:30PM

Let's start our 3-day movie marathon of the original trilogy in our Library Auditorium!

Movie Marathon - Part 2
Main Library
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:30PM

Our 3-day movie marathon of the original trilogy continues in our Library Auditorium!

"May the Fourth Be With You" Community Night
Main Library
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00PM

The evening will include immersive Virtual Reality (VR), life-sized photo-ops, a Lightsaber Raffle drawing, and the final film of our 3-day movie marathon of the original trilogy in our Library Auditorium! The first forty people to arrive in costume will receive a free 3D printed snap-together TIE Fighter Kid Card.

Locations

Return items to any McAllen Public Library location:

Main Library
4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen

Lark Branch Library
2601 Lark Ave., McAllen

Palm View Branch Library
3401 Jordan Rd. W., McAllen


Contact Us

For any questions, please contact us at:

(p) 956-681-3021
(e) referencelibrarian@mcallen.net


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