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Table-Top Games

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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.
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Internet Basics

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for our Internet Basics class! We'll cover the differences between each of the big three browsers (Safari, Firefox, and Google Chrome), navigation, and settings. Basic know...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Join us for our Internet Basics class! We'll cover the differences between each of the big three browsers (Safari, Firefox, and Google Chrome), navigation, and settings.

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.
McHenry Police

Coffee with the Chief

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
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.
Game Dice

Wednesday Table Top Games

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

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.
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The Historical Wizard of Oz

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Description:

Have you heard all the commotion about the new movie Wicked? Just hearing the name “Oz” conjures up fantastic images, adventures, and heartfelt memories. So many of us can rec...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Have you heard all the commotion about the new movie Wicked? Just hearing the name “Oz” conjures up fantastic images, adventures, and heartfelt memories.

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.

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

Hercule Poirot's Silent Night

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Read and discuss "Hercule Poirot's Silent Night" by Sophie Hannah. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions ma...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Read and discuss "Hercule Poirot's Silent Night" by Sophie Hannah. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

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.
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Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Discussion Group

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Read and discuss "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be availab...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Read and discuss "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

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.

ILP: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Youth, Teens
Event Description:

Register for this program through ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENTS (ILP) here and make sure to select McHenry Public Library District as how you heard about this program....

Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults, Youth, Teens
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:

Register for this program through ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENTS (ILP) here and make sure to select McHenry Public Library District

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.

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

Game Dice

Wednesday Table Top Games

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

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.
Winter Stamping with Mallory

Winter Stamping with Mallory

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join Mallory as she guides us in making unique stamping projects to take home.   

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join Mallory as she guides us in making unique stamping projects to take home. 

 

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.

Library card required

You must have a valid McHenry Public Library District library card number to attend this program. Register in person or call 815-385-0036 x102

Cover of "Christmas Stories" by Charles Dickens. Image of a man falling off a cliff with a man in a cowboy hat at the top. The entire cover contains shades of red, including the image, title and author's name.

Classic Book Group

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Read and discuss "Cricket on the Hearth & The Chimes" by Charles Dickens. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editi...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Description:

Read and discuss "Cricket on the Hearth & The Chimes" by Charles Dickens. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

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.

MPLD Board Meeting

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Internal Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

The public is welcome to attend. If you need special assistance to attend the meeting, contact the library director at least four hours before the start of the meeting.  Board...

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

The public is welcome to attend.

Game Dice

Wednesday Table Top Games

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

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.

ILP: Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022)

All Day 12/20 - 12/22
McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, All Ages
Event Description:

Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022) Join us for a virtual screening of the 2022 stage recording at the Park Theatre in London. The recording can be viewed starting ...

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Adults, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:

Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022)

Disclaimer(s)

Library card required

You must have a valid McHenry Public Library District library card number to attend this program. Register in person or call 815-385-0036 x102

Safari Mozilla Firefox and Chrome browser icons on a blue background

Internet Basics

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for our Internet Basics class! We'll cover the differences between each of the big three browsers (Safari, Firefox, and Google Chrome), navigation, and settings. Basic know...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Join us for our Internet Basics class! We'll cover the differences between each of the big three browsers (Safari, Firefox, and Google Chrome), navigation, and settings.

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.
Death and the Conjuror

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Read and discuss "Death and the Conjuror" by Tom Mead. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be availab...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Read and discuss "Death and the Conjuror" by Tom Mead. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

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.
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Email Basics

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Learn the difference between the three most popular email options, terms to know, and basic functions. Must know how to use a mouse and keyboard.

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Learn the difference between the three most popular email options, terms to know, and basic functions. Must know how to use a mouse and keyboard.

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.
12 gold horoscope symbols on a zodiac wheel in shades of purple against a cool-toned space galaxy background

New Year's Astrology

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Description:

Unlock astrology in this one-hour beginner Astrology workshop! You'll learn the basics of astrology, including the meanings of the 12 houses, planets, and zodiac signs. To get the ...

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Description:

Unlock astrology in this one-hour beginner Astrology workshop! You'll learn the basics of astrology, including the meanings of the 12 houses, planets, and zodiac signs.

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.
Game Dice

Wednesday Table Top Games

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

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.
Steve Dolinsky, a caucasian male with medium length dark hair slicked back, wearing a gray button-up shirt and dark wash jeans. He is sitting in an outdoor diner of red and white metal chairs, with a draft pale ale on the table in front of him.

ILP: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Register here through ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENTS (ILP) and make sure to select McHenry Public Library District as how you heard about this program. Illinois Libr...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:

Register here through ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENTS (ILP) and make sure to select McHenry Public Library District as how yo

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

foto de una manualidad de globo con hilo de muchos colores / photo of craft with hot air balloon that is multicolored

Manualidad: Globo de hilo / Craft: Hot Air Balloon String Art

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, En español, Adultos
Event Description:

Unase a hacer una manualidad de globo con hilo y martillos. Join us to make a hot air balloon craft with string and hammers. 

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults, En español, Adultos
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Unase a hacer una manualidad de globo con hilo y martillos. 

Join us to make a hot air balloon craft with string and hammers. 

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.

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Preparing for the Inevitable with Colonial Funeral Home

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for a lighthearted discussion and refreshments with a Funeral Director from Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory in McHenry. Learn about your final resting options, budget...

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Description:

Join us for a lighthearted discussion and refreshments with a Funeral Director from Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory in McHenry. Learn about your final resting options, budgetary concerns, and all things planning for the inevitable.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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Wednesday Table Top Games

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

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.
GMail, Yahoo, and Outlook logos on a blue background

Email Basics

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Learn the difference between the three most popular email options, terms to know, and basic functions. Must know how to use a mouse and keyboard.

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Learn the difference between the three most popular email options, terms to know, and basic functions. Must know how to use a mouse and keyboard.

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.