McKinney Public Library System

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

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

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

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