Stories in the Park - Petersen Park Shelter A

10:00am–10:30am

Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children

Storytime

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Description:

Join the Youth Services Staff at Petersen Park Shelter A, where we will read stories and dance to music. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. (If it's raining or if the heat index is projected to be 100° or higher by 9 a.m.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm–1:00pm

All Ages, Todas las edades

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)

Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades

Event Description:

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday* from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accessibility Spanish

La biblioteca hace lo mejor posible para asegurar que todos puedan acceder a los eventos. Si tiene alguna preocupación en cuestión de accesibilidad o requiere ciertas acomodaciones no dude en contactarnos.

Internal Library Meetings

1:30pm–5:00pm

Internal Meeting

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Conference Room (Room 124)

Program Type: Internal Meeting

African Folktales with Bright Star Theatre

3:00pm–4:00pm

Preschool Children, Children

Performance

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)

Age Group: Preschool Children, Children

Program Type: Performance

Registration Required

Event Description:

From the desert lands of the Sahara to the plains of the Serengeti to Mount Kilimanjaro and beyond –join us for a celebration of Africa’s culture and folk tale traditions with dramatic storytelling and engaging characters.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Friends sponsorship

Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.

Dungeons and Dragons® - High School Edition

5:30pm–8:30pm

Teens

Games & Activities

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Conference Room (Room 124)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games & Activities

Registration Required

Event Description:

Join us at the library and make (or take) a character with an experienced Dungeon Master as we play the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Coffee with the Chief

6:30pm–8:30pm

Adults

Speaker/ Presentation

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation

Registration Required

Event Description:

Coffee with Police Chief John Birk will begin with a topical presentation or guest speaker. Chief Birk will provide an overview of events or criminal activity within the city over the past month, allowing residents to stay informed.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.