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Ozobots

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 20
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.
Dungeons and Dragons dice and map

Dungeons and Dragons- Junior High Edition

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
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: Teens
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.
Open hands

Friends of the Library Meeting

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room West (Room 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
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
Program Type: Other
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.
parachute

Parachute Play

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Parking Lot at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool Children
Event Description:

Have some fun in the sun at parachute playtime. We’ll play a different set of games each week and sing songs while getting to meet new friends.

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Have some fun in the sun at parachute playtime. We’ll play a different set of games each week and sing songs while getting to meet new friends.

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.

Meet the McHenry County Genealogy Mega Group

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Event Description:

Representatives from the largest organizations in McHenry County with genealogy materials will present what their collections have to offer for the researching public. Groups that ...

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Representatives from the largest organizations in McHenry County with genealogy materials will present what their collections have to offer for the researching public.

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.
straw caterpillar on green leaf

STEM Take Home Craft: Moving Caterpillar

06/23/2024 @ 12:00am to 06/30/2024 @ 5:00pm
McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Description:

Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning June 23. Available while supplies last.   

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

Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning June 23. 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.
Steve Justman

Songs of Adventure with Steve Justman

Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Steve Justman takes us on a musical adventure with narrative songs. Come along and sing a song. 

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

Steve Justman takes us on a musical adventure with narrative songs. Come along and sing a song. 

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

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
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...

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 3, 2024 and ends on August 16, 2024.

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.

Eureka Escape Games

Jungle Escape Room

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West (Room 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Description:

Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to escape the Jungle? Register and find out!

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to escape the Jungle? Register and find out!

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.
Eureka Escape Games

Jungle Escape Room

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room West (Room 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Description:

Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to escape the Jungle? Register and find out!

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to escape the Jungle? Register and find out!

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.
hora de cuento

Hora de Cuentos

All Day
Watch on YouTube at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime, Virtual
Age Group:
Preschool Children, Children, 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. Bilingual ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Preschool Children, Children, Preescolar, Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime, Virtual
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.

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.

YouTube

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

YouTube - Spanish

Un evento grabado en YouTube se lanzará hoy en el canal de YouTube de la Biblioteca. Haga clic AQUÍ para visitar el canal de YouTube de la biblioteca.

Stories in the Park - Shamrock Farms Park

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Stories in the Park at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children
Event Description:

Join the Youth Services Staff at Shamrock Farms Park, 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 pr...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Stories in the Park
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Join the Youth Services Staff at Shamrock Farms Park, 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

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
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...

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 3, 2024 and ends on August 16, 2024.

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

Tuesday, June 25, 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
Game Dice

Table Top Game Night

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for a night of tabletop games. Please 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 a night of tabletop games. Please 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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
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...

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 3, 2024 and ends on August 16, 2024.

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.

Game Dice

Wednesday Table Top Games

Wednesday, June 26, 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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
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...

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 3, 2024 and ends on August 16, 2024.

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.

tie dye shirts hanging on a line

Fun in the Sun Tie-Dye Event

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Warehouse at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Description:

Tie-dye is the perfect summer activity! Join us while we have some fun in the sun at the library. Please put size shirt you would like in Special Notes field. Adult sizes only.

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Warehouse
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Tie-dye is the perfect summer activity! Join us while we have some fun in the sun at the library. Please put size shirt you would like in Special Notes field. Adult sizes only.

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, June 27, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
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: Teens
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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
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...

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 3, 2024 and ends on August 16, 2024.

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.

heart card craft with plaid

Stamping with Mallory

Saturday, June 29, 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.   

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: 23
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

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
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...

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 3, 2024 and ends on August 16, 2024.

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.