The McKinney Public Library Foundation's meetings are open to the public. Our next meeting is Tuesday, August 25th at 6:30 PM at John & Judy Gay Library in the Bailey Room.
MEET THE AUTHOR EVENT
A huge thank you to everyone who made the Riley Sager event possible! We had a wonderful evening celebrating the release of Riley’s new book - The Unknown!
A huge, heartfelt thank you to the Cotton Mill at McKinney and the MillHouse for donating an incomparable venue for our event.
THANK YOU TO ON DEMAND REALTY, CLARITY HOME LENDING, AND CHICAGO TITLE FOR THEIR GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP OF RILEY’S EVENT
Thanks to Guave Tree Cafe and Cantina, Graze Craze, and The Deviled Egg Company for our delicious food.
And, last but certainly not least -
Half Price Books in McKinney!
We loved supporting the McKinney Public Library at the MISD New Hire Welcome Breakfast! A big thanks to the McKinney Chamber of Commerce and everyone else that made the event possible.
On July 9th, Amanda Eyre Ward joined us to discuss her newly published book, Arrivals and Departures. It was a lovely evening. Thank you to everyone who attended and especially Luke Gajary for his thoughtful and entertaining moderating. Also thank you to The Deviled Egg Company! Your designer eggs were, as always, a huge hit.
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!
“Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people - people who have managed to stay alive by hiding between the covers of a book.” — E. B. White, author
McKinney Public
Library Summer 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.