The Hangout

A place for school-age kids to ummmm...well....you know..... hang out!  Legos, art supplies, puzzles, board and card games are located near the juvenile book shelves. Computers are nearby.  Additional activities such as simple crafts, interactive displays, and STEAM projects are changed often. 

Programs for Kids (K-6th grade)

Summer Fun

Read to earn freebies from local restaurants.  Summer Fun includes programs for kids, teens and families.

See the Summer Fun page for more information and dates.

Homework Help

Got homework?  We can help! Check out these cool sites:

TexShare Databases

 Homework Help at TexShare has encyclopedias and more to help you ace that assignment! Ask a librarian for the login and password, then click on TexShare databases and scroll down to the "Homework and Education" section.

Fun Stuff Online

Caution: The links below will direct you away from the MPPL site. Librarians have screened the sites, but the library is not responsible for their content.

Reading & Authors 

Dave Pilkey's Extra Crunchy Website O' Fun

Junie B. Jones

Seussville

Magic Tree House

Harry Potter at Scholastic

Texas 2 X 2 Reading List- List of 20 books for kids age 2 to grade 2.

Bluebonnet Reading List -  Recommended for grades 3-6.

Lone Star Reading List -  Books for grades 6-8.

ALA Caldecott Medal

ALA Newberry Medal