The McKinney Public Library Foundation's meetings are open to the public. Our next meeting is our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 26th at 6:30 PM at John & Judy Gay Library in the Bailey Room.
Visit https://ipac.mckinneytexas.org/McKinneyLiteraryFest
Join us on Saturday, May 30th for a day surrounded by books and North Texas authors. McKinney Literary Fest is a free, come-and-go event featuring keynote speakers, author readings, panels, and opportunities to meet writers and browse books throughout the day.
The Foundation will have our popular Blind Date with a Book available along with exciting giveaways! Be sure to stop by our table!
Seating for sessions may be limited.
Where: McKinney City Hall, 401 E. Virginia St., McKinney, TX
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Intended Audience: Adults
UPCOMING MEET THE AUTHOR EVENTS
Individual tickets will be sold for each VIP event, please use the QR codes below. 
https://givebutter.com/VIP-amanda-eyre-ward
On July 9th, Amanda Eyre Ward will be discussing her new release, Arrivals and Departures. Arrivals and Departures features characters from Ward’s bestselling novel The Jetsetters. This will be an evening event.
On Wednesday, July 29th celebrate the release of Shari Lapena’s latest thriller, Getting Away with Murder! at a lunchtime event.
New York Times bestselling author Riley Sager will be joining us for the release of his newest novel, The Unknown. This will be an evening event.
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!
Lori’s Sweet Treats made festive cookies for us. We also had Hutchin’s banana pudding, McKinney Mom & Popcorn, and Hugs very own chocolate Bourbon pecan pie bars.
“People think libraries are about books. But they are, in fact, about people.” — Maureen Hartman, Director, Saint Paul Public Library
McKinney Public Library Spring Guide.
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.