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Week of the Young Child

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Watch on YouTube at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth
Event Description:

Week of the Young Child is April 5 through April 11! Tune in to hear about all that the McHenry Public Library has planned for this special week!#WOTYC25

Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

Week of the Young Child is April 5 through April 11! Tune in to hear about all that the McHenry Public Library has planned for this special week!

#WOTYC25

Disclaimer(s)

YouTube

The YouTube video will be released on the Library's YouTube Channel starting today. Click HERE to visit the Library’s YouTube Channel.

kids dancing

Music Monday

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth
Event Description:

Do you love to dance? Drop by the library for a fun-filled dance party! No registration is required. Bring some friends and show off your dance skills!#WOTYC25

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Description:

Do you love to dance? Drop by the library for a fun-filled dance party! No registration is required. Bring some friends and show off your dance skills!

#WOTYC25

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.
The Kids' Table logo

Tasty Tuesday: Black Bean Tacos with The Kids' Table

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Youth
Event Description:

Join The Kids' Table for Tasty Tuesday as we learn how to make black bean tacos! Please register once per family.#WOTYC25 ADULT SUPERVISION/SUPPORT/ASSISTANCEAdult s...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join The Kids' Table for Tasty Tuesday as we learn how to make black bean tacos! Please register once per family.

#WOTYC25

 

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.
Thank you first responders

Work Together Wednesday

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Description:

Our first responders work hard to make sure our community is safe day after day. Let’s work together to support them by making cards for our firefighters, police officers, and para...

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Our first responders work hard to make sure our community is safe day after day. Let’s work together to support them by making cards for our firefighters, police officers, and paramedics.

#WOTYC25

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.
people playing a game

Family Friday: Games!

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, All Ages
Event Description:

Bring the family together to play some classic games such as Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Connect Four, Sorry, and more!#WOTYC25

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Description:

Bring the family together to play some classic games such as Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Connect Four, Sorry, and more!

#WOTYC25

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.
bingo

Bingo de Primavera / Spring Bingo

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Bilingual, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Niños
Event Description:

¡La primavera finalmente está aquí! Ven y prueba suerte ganando una ronda. ¡Tendremos premios!Spring is finally here! Come in and try your luck at winning a round. We will have pri...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth, Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

¡La primavera finalmente está aquí! Ven y prueba suerte ganando una ronda. ¡Tendremos premios!

Spring is finally here! Come in and try your luck at winning a round. We will have prizes! 

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.

Cupcake liner flower

April Take Home Craft: Cupcake Liner Flower

All Day 4/21 - 4/26
McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Description:

Make a cupcake liner flower! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning April 21. Available while supplies last.  

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Make a cupcake liner flower! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning April 21. Available while supplies last. 

 

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.
Children hitting a piñata

Día de los Niños y los libros / Day of the Children & Books

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, All Ages, Todas las edades
Event Description:

¡Ven acompañanos a celebrar Día de los Niños y de los libros con RC Juggles que hara arte con globos! ¡Tambien jugaremos Loteria y tendremos botana y manualidad!Come join us t...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth, All Ages, Todas las edades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

¡Ven acompañanos a celebrar Día de los Niños y de los libros con RC Juggles que hara arte con globos! ¡Tambien jugaremos Loteria y tendremos botana y manualidad!

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.

Paper Plate Ladybug

May Take Home Craft: Paper Plate Ladybug

All Day 5/18 - 5/24
McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Description:

Make a ladybug out of paper! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning May 18. Available while supplies last.  

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Make a ladybug out of paper! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning May 18. Available while supplies last. 

 

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.
rainbow painting

Rainbow Art Galore/ Arte de arco iris en abundancia

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Niños, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Event Description:

Help us decorate for our Summer Reading Program, Color Our World, with colorful rainbow art! Your artwork will be on display throughout the summer.Ayúdanos a decorar para nuestra l...

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Niños, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual
Event Description:

Help us decorate for our Summer Reading Program, Color Our World, with colorful rainbow art! Your artwork will be on display throughout the summer.

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.
Brian Holt with deck of cards

Magic of Brian Holt

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth
Event Description:

Join McHenry Public Library as we experience the Magic of Brian Holt! Not only will we see magic, we can be part of the magic tricks as well!

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Join McHenry Public Library as we experience the Magic of Brian Holt! Not only will we see magic, we can be part of the magic tricks as well!

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.