McKinney announces story map of Black History

As part of its recognition of Black History Month, the city of McKinney developed a website to tell the story of Black history in McKinney. This story map is an interactive website of historic locations, neighborhoods, and individuals who played a signifi...

McKinney releases new population estimate that shows 4% growth over previous year

Estimates show 259% growth in the past 20 years

McKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 31, 2020) – The City of McKinney has announced its annual population estimate of more than 195,000 residents, a roughly 4% increase in population from January 2019. T...

McKinney to host public Texas Music Friendly community workshop

The Texas Music Office and Visit McKinney (McKinney Convention & Visitors Bureau) will co-host a Music Friendly Community Workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the Courtroom Theater at the McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St. in downtown M...

John & Judy Gay Library to will temporarily close for construction Jan. 6

The library will reopen with a smaller footprint Jan. 13

McKINNEY, Texas (Dec. 19, 2019) – The City of McKinney will temporarily close the John & Judy Gay Library, 6861 Eldorado Pkwy., beginning Monday, Jan. 6, for renovation and ex...

McKinney to hold District 1 town hall meeting Dec. 16

McKINNEY, Texas (Dec. 10, 2019) – McKinney City Council member La'Shadion Shemwell will host a town hall community meeting on Monday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at Old Settler’s Recreation Center, 1201 E. Louisiana St. The town hall will be hel...

McKinney EDC Executive Vice President named one of Dallas's Most Influential Women

Abby Liu has been instrumental in attracting Fortune Global 500 companies to McKinney

McKINNEY, Texas (Nov. 20, 2019) – The City of McKinney is proud to announce McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Vice President Abby Liu w...

City of McKinney Named National Standard Winner in D/FW

McKINNEY, Texas (Nov. 19, 2019) – The City of McKinney is pleased to announce it has been named a 2019 Top Workplace, National Standard winner by The Dallas Morning News. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey ...

McKinney National Airport receives $15 million in state funding

McKinney National Airport receives $15 million in state funding

McKINNEY, Texas (Nov. 8, 2019) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has approved a grant of $15 million in state funds from its Aviation Facilities Grant Program for the ...

City of McKinney Hires Kim Flom as Assistant City Manager

McKINNEY, Texas (Nov. 6, 2019) – City Manager Paul Grimes has announced the hiring of Kim Flom as Assistant City Manager. Flom will start Jan. 2.

Flom will provide executive management for several operational departments for the City of McKinney. She fills...

McKinney library holds multilingual story time sessions for children

The City of McKinney Public Libraries System has expanded its popular children’s bilingual storytime to a multilingual storytime. Children will celebrate other cultures, enhance literacy skills and work together on a take-home craft at 11:15 a.m. Wednesda...

McKinney honors community leader at park ribbon cutting

The City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon-cutting event to open George Webb Park, 10450 Millbend Dr., at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. The new park sits on more than 11 acres and includes a basketball court, shaded playground...

Ribbon cutting for Nancy Lieberman Charities “Dream Court” and grand re-opening of Fitzhugh Park

Nancy Lieberman Charities in partnership Sport Court, Covenant Church and the City of McKinney will unveil a new “Dream Court” in the newly renovated Fitzhugh Park, 700 Fitzhugh St., during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9. The cit...

Wellness Day

Wellness Matters

Want to get healthy and fit, but don’t know where to start? Join us for a FREE public event where you’ll get nutritional advice, learn about personal training, and more!

• February 22
• 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Apex Centre

No registra...

Intro to Yoga

Begin your journey into yoga!

School's Out - Spring Break Camp

Spring Break Camp | March 9 - 13 

Join the Fun!

Register for Spring Break Camp for ton’s of crafts + games + swimming + a field trip to Crayola Experience!

• Ages: 5-12
• Times: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Early drop-off: 7 - 8 a.m.
    • $20 for the week
  • Late pic...

Freeze warning tonight could put fire sprinkler systems at risk

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) is warning of the risk of freezing pipes in fire protection sprinkler systems as temperatures drop overnight. Freezing water expands and can rupture a sprinkler pipe fitting or possibly activate a sprinkler head. The res...

McKinney Fire Department hosts international intern from Poland

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) is hosting Officer Cadet Michal Zugaj from the Main School of Fire Service in Warsaw, Poland, who is part of a prestigious international program that provides Polish fire officer candidates the opportunity to experience ...Read on...

Social Dance Night - Feb. 21

A Night in Paris

Towne Lake Trout Derby - Feb. 22

Join us for our annual fishing event.

Krewe of Barkus - Feb. 23

A Barkus Salue to Pop Music: Puppies go Pop Star

Leap Year Fun - Feb. 29

Learn all about the history of leap year and enjoy crafts & activities.

Coffee with the Cops - Feb. 29

Join us for conversation & coffee

McKinney Neighborhood Conference - March 28

A half-day workshop on living in McKinney

Spring 2020 Calendar

Join us for free programs and events for everyone!

The McKinney Public Library System’s programs and events are free but space is limited. Free tickets are available one week in advance on a first-come-first-serve basis. For groups larger than te...

Free Tax Assistance from AARP

Hall Library, Dulaney Room - 101 E. Hunt St.

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Fridays and Saturdays, through April 11
• Map to Hall Library

McKinney Fire Station #7 - 861 Independence Pkwy.

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Mondays: March 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13
• Map to Fire Station 7

McKinney Fi...

Medicare Information Seminar (Adults)

This educational workshop is designed to offer individuals who are approaching 65 (or older) an opportunity to become more familiar with Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, as well as Medicare Supplements. Roy and Helen Hall Library Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p...

Travel Smart

Back by popular demand! 

Make your next trip the best one ever. World travelers, George and Denise Bouhasin, will share tips and tricks they learned from their many trips abroad in the four-part series, Roy and Helen Hall Library Wednesdays, Feb. ...

Sounds Of Ireland: Irish Music Culture in North Texas

Just in time for St Patrick’s Day! Join us for traditional Irish music performances. Roy and Helen Hall Library Sunday, March 1 at 1:30 p.m.

Leap Year Fun (All Ages)

Learn all about the history of leap year. We will have a learning obstacle course, a STEM catapult challenge, crafts and more. All ages, Roy and Helen Hall Library Saturday, Feb. 29; 11 AM

Adult Anime Club

Roy and Helen Hall Library first Saturday of the month 3:00 p.m. (Adults)

A place to watch anime, meet other fans and cosplay.

Literary HERoes

All Ages!

Dress up as your favorite literary hero and celebrate Women’s History Month! Attend target practice with Katniss, code on the yellow brick road with Dorothy, and build a hovercraft with Violet Baudelaire. Roy and Helen Hall Library Satu...

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Learn about charitable organizations in McKinney, how they help our residents, and the different avenues available to give back to our community. Adults; Roy and Helen Hall Library Wednesday, March 18, April 15, May 6; 7:00 p.m.

John & Judy Gay Library Construction Update

The long-awaited expansion of the John & Judy Gay Library is underway. See our progress as the building process comes alive.

The John & Judy Gay Library expansion and renovation groundbreaking was Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

Interior Design Schematic

We...

MPAC presents: Kathy Mattea - Feb. 20

Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville's finest song interpreters,”
Kathy Mattea enjoys the kind of success many artists only dream of, including two GRAMMY wins and four CMA Awards.

MRT presents: Let's Murder Marsha - Mar. 6 - 7

A happy housewife named Marsha, hopelessly addicted to reading murder mysteries, overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an interior decorator. To her ears, though, it sounds like they are planning to murder her!

An Evening with Byrne and Kelly - Mar. 13

Driven by dynamic vocal harmonies, the duo seamlessly combines genres like traditional Irish and Americana to create a fresh, Celtic folk sound that has garnered comparisons to iconic folk-rock duos like Simon & Garfunkel and The Everly Brothers.

MPAC presents: Emmet Cahill - Mar. 21

Widely hailed as ‘Ireland’s Most Exciting Young Tenor’ and having performed in over 80 cities throughout North America, Emmet was a lead singer with the international Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Thunder.

Social Dance Nights: A Night in Paris Feb. 21

This event is designed to provide recreational and social opportunities for individuals with special needs, their families and caregivers while exposing participants to new experiences.

Trout Derby at Towne Lake - Feb. 22

Catch some fish at the annual Trout Derby! There will be a hot dog roast and plenty of fish to catch at Towne Lake.

Parks & Rec Job Fair - Feb. 22

It may not be like the TV show but we still have fun! Apply for a spot on our team today.

Lunch Bunch - March 12

Join the bunch on a trip to Ida Claire. Enjoy a modern twist on southern favorites on this trip to Dallas favorite.

Container Gardening Class - March 18

Learn how to garden your small space with this hands-on class about container gardening.