McKinney Public Library Foundation

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS FOR NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY 2026!

If you missed the big day, no worries! You can safely and confidently donate throughout the year, at anytime, right here or at our website: www.mckinneyplf.org

Support the McKinney Public Library Foundation on North Texas Giving Day!

Our Goal: Raise $10,000 to fund McKinney Public Library exhibits, events, outreach, programs, and more.

Every day, the McKinney Public Library System enriches the lives of thousands by offering access to knowledge, resources, and a sense of belonging. The McKinney Public Library Foundation exists to help support this vital need. This North Texas Giving Day, we’re asking for your help to reach our goal of raising $10,000 to directly support the programs that make our library system a vibrant hub for learning, creativity, and community connection.

Why We Need You

In 2026, we saw the incredible impact of library initiatives that foster a love of reading, including the Literary Festival, author visits, and a $1,000 scholarship to a recent high school graduate who volunteered many hours for the McKinney Public Library. As 2026 winds to a close, we early await the reopening of the newly renovated Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library in Historic Downtown McKinney, which will bring expanded resources to our North Texas community in the form of a free-to-the-community Planetarium, a 2,500 square foot Exhibit area for exciting traveling exhibits, a dedicated Teen space, and so much more! Your donation will support:

• Exhibits – museum-quality experiences for all to enjoy. These will rotate throughout the year, so come back and see what is new.

• Literary Events – celebrations of books, authors, and the joy of reading.

• Outreach Programs – partnerships with the library to bridge free resources and assets with the needs and interests of our diverse community.

Each year the McKinney Public Library Foundation helps the library go beyond what public funding CAN provide. Every dollar you donate keeps our library accessible and vibrant for members of our North Texas community.

The Impact of Your Gift

Your donation makes an immediate and profound impact on our community. Together, we can bring new opportunities for growth, learning, and connection. Every donation is important and valued.

$1,000 gets us closer to bringing an internationally touring exhibit to our space

$500 launches out-of-this-world programming for the Planetarium

$250 attracts up-and-coming or famous authors to our library for engagement and joy

$100 paves the way for obtaining community outreach tools

$50 raises awareness of the McKinney Public Library Foundation during library events

How You Can Help

1. Make a Donation today, right here! North Texas Giving Day makes it so easy to give.

2. Spread the Word: Share this campaign with friends and family—help us reach more people who care about our library.

3. Get Involved: Want to make a bigger impact? Consider becoming a library champion by committing to a monthly donation.

4. We are looking for volunteers to help us with our important mission.

Donate Now – Help Us Reach Our $10,000 Goal!

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Your support ensures that the McKinney Public Library continues to be a place where all ages can explore, learn, and grow.

Every dollar you give to the McKinney Public Library Foundation goes directly to support our library, and ultimately, our community.

About the McKinney Public Library Foundation

The McKinney Public Library Foundation (MPLF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the services and programs of the McKinney Public Library System. We are a volunteer-driven organization, and we work tirelessly to ensure that the library remains an indispensable resource for the McKinney community and beyond.

Your donation helps build a stronger, more vibrant future for our city—one page at a time. Thank you for supporting our mission!