A prominent landmark with its letter H shaped design, Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library is one of the two libraries of McKinney Public Library System and also the larger one. It holds an impressive collection of children's literature, fiction, non-fiction and reference materials. History enthusiasts will love the Local History Area and Helen Gibbard Hall Genealogy. Story times and musical programs are a regular feature of this downtown book repository.
Named in honor of former mayor and his wife, John and Judy Gay Public Library opened its doors in 2009. A part of the McKinney Public Library System, this book repository covers all genres of fiction, non fiction, historical and periodical published work. It also keeps records of yearbooks, DVDs and reference documents. Literacy programs are held at this library as well. Engaging programs for all ages keep it always buzzing.
Allen Public Library offers a broad collection of books, reference services and online databases for kids, teens and adults of Allen, Texas. The library offers a huge catalogue of books written by various authors on different topics worldwide. It provides Internet access to the public through several workstations. Allen Public Library offers access to the TexShare Databases that enables students to access full-text articles in encyclopedias, almanacs, journals and newspapers. The databases cover a diverse area of subjects, such as homework help for students, health and business information, biography and genealogy information, literature, and information about books and articles. The library also provides various other services, including photocopier, die-cutting machine, microform reader, volunteer program, in-house use of opaque projector, audiocassette player, and lettering machine and lighted magnifier. Allen Public Library organizes various programs, seminars and workshops for its members.
