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Introducción al teclado Parte 5

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Clase de Tecnologia
Age Group:
En español, Adultos
Event Description:

Únase a la quinta clase donde podrá practicar el uso del teclado y computación. Si asiste a las 3 clases, recibirá un certificado después de terminar.  Si no...

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: En español, Adultos
Program Type: Clase de Tecnologia
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Únase a la quinta clase donde podrá practicar el uso del teclado y computación. Si asiste a las 3 clases, recibirá un certificado después de terminar. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Mindy McGinnis

Mindy McGinnis Author Visit

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Join us as we welcome award-winning author, Mindy McGinnis, to the McHenry Public Library!   Mindy McGinnis is the author of popular YA titles such as Not A Drop To Drin...

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Description:

Join us as we welcome award-winning author, Mindy McGinnis, to the McHenry Public Library!

 

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.
Another Country

Classic Book Group

Monday, September 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 "Another Country" by James Baldwin. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from...

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Read and discuss "Another Country" by James Baldwin. 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.
Story time for little ones

Storytime for Little Ones (Virtual)

All Day
Watch on YouTube at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime, Virtual
Age Group:
Infants, Toddlers
Event Description:

Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme every week.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime, Virtual
Event Description:

Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme every week.

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.

YouTube

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

Neil Gaiman, a Caucasian male with brownish gray curly hair, a short beard and a relaxed face is sitting down, resting his chin on his hand. He is wearing a black suit and is sitting in front of antique-looking books and bookshelves.

ILP: An Evening with Neil Gaiman

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Description:

Register for this program through ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENTS (ILP) at https://bit.ly/ILP_NeilGaiman and make sure to select McHenry Public Library District as how you heard a...

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

Register for this program through ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENTS (ILP) at https://bit.ly/ILP_NeilGaiman and make sure to select McHenry Public Library District as how you heard about t

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.

MPLD Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 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, September 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.

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.
Chinese Medicine

An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 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 Chinese cultural educator Yvonne Wolf for an introduction to traditional Chinese medicine. If you have been curious about trying Chinese herbal medicine, this presentatio...

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 Chinese cultural educator Yvonne Wolf for an introduction to traditional Chinese medicine. If you have been curious about trying Chinese herbal medicine, this presentation will be the first step to building your understanding of an alter

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.
Dungeons and Dragons dice and map

Dungeons and Dragons- Junior High Edition

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Description:

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

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

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

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.
drinks (bebidas)

Bebidas prehispánicas / Prehispanic drinks

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
En Español, Speaker/ Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, En español, Adultos
Event Description:

Únase a la clase donde podrá aprender a hacer bebidas prehispanicas como: Tejuino, Tepache y Chilate. Podra asistir en persona, mientras la presentadora estará por Zoom. &n...

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults, En español, Adultos
Program Type: En Español, Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Únase a la clase donde podrá aprender a hacer bebidas prehispanicas como: Tejuino, Tepache y Chilate. Podra asistir en persona, mientras la presentadora estará por Zoom.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Open hands

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room West (Room 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

The Friends of the Library Meeting. To learn more about joining the Friends of the Library, please visit their website. 

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: All Ages
Event Description:

The Friends of the Library Meeting. To learn more about joining the Friends of the Library, please visit their website. 

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.
Sensory Story Time

Sensory Play Storytime

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants, Toddlers
Event Description:

Stories come to life with Sensory Play Storytime. Interactive aspects such as ASL words of the day and sensory bin play are perfect for toddlers and parents to practice together. ...

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Stories come to life with Sensory Play Storytime. Interactive aspects such as ASL words of the day and sensory bin play are perfect for toddlers and parents to practice together.

 

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.

Accompanying Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Family Storytime

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Description:

Gather together for a drop-in family storytime. Bring the whole family for this fun-filled activity!

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

Gather together for a drop-in family storytime. Bring the whole family for this fun-filled activity!

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.
computer class. clase de computadora.

Introducción al teclado Parte 6

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Clase de Tecnologia
Age Group:
En español, Adultos
Event Description:

Únase a la sexta clase donde podrá practicar el uso del teclado y computación. Si asiste a las 3 clases, recibirá un certificado después de terminar.  Si no ...

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: En español, Adultos
Program Type: Clase de Tecnologia
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Únase a la sexta clase donde podrá practicar el uso del teclado y computación. Si asiste a las 3 clases, recibirá un certificado después de terminar. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Colorful piñatas made from a cup and tissue paper

Take Home Craft: Personal Piñatas

All Day 9/22 - 9/28
McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Description:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month and come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning September 22. Available while supplies last.

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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month and come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning September 22. 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.
Story time for little ones

Storytime for Little Ones!

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants, Toddlers
Event Description:

Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each week as well as a take home craft.

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

Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each week as well as a take home craft.

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.

Accompanying Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

No Siblings

No older siblings, please.
ozobots and colored lines

Ozobots

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.M./ Maker
Age Group:
Children
Event Description:

Come to the library to code with Ozobots!

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Description:

Come to the library to code with Ozobots!

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.
Story time for little ones

Storytime for Little Ones!

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants, Toddlers
Event Description:

Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each week as well as a take home craft.

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

Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each week as well as a take home craft.

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.

Accompanying Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

No Siblings

No older siblings, please.

Internal Library Meetings

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Internal Meeting
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Program Type: Internal Meeting
hora de cuento

¡Hora de Cuentos y Manualidad!

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños
Event Description:

¡Haremos cuentos bilingües, rimas, música, baile y más para niños interesados en escuchar ambos idiomas! Para niños de 3-9 años y sus padres o proveedores de cuidado. ¡Manualidad i...

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

¡Haremos cuentos bilingües, rimas, música, baile y más para niños interesados en escuchar ambos idiomas! Para niños de 3-9 años y sus padres o proveedores de cuidado. ¡Manualidad incluida!

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.

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool Children
Event Description:

Books, music, and activities! We'll feature a new theme every week.

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Books, music, and activities! We'll feature a new theme every week.

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.

No Caregiver

For children without a caregiver. Caregiver must remain in building during program.
Game Dice

Wednesday Table Top Games

Wednesday, September 25, 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.

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.
City Lit Theater

Books on the Chopping Block with City Lit Theater

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Description:

Books on the Chopping Block is City Lit theater’s annual performance of live dramatic readings by professional actors of short excerpts taken from the top 10 most frequently c...

Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Books on the Chopping Block is City Lit theater’s annual performance of live dramatic readings by professional actors of short excerpts taken from the top 10 most frequently challenged books in the US. A Q&A will follow.

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.

AARP

AARP Safe Driving Course

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

This two-day course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Additionally, you'll learn: How to reduce driver distractions....

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

This two-day course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.

Additionally, you'll learn:

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.