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African man

African Folktales with Bright Star Theatre

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Preschool Children, Children

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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!

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

Starr Chief Eagle with hoops

Hoop dancing with Starr Chief Eagle

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

Join McHenry Public Library in welcoming Starr Chief Eagle, who will provide an interactive and educational dive into Lakota Culture that will explore the language, art, and knowledge of the Lakota people.

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

Join McHenry Public Library in welcoming Starr Chief Eagle, who will provide an interactive and educational dive into Lakota Culture that will explore the language, art, and knowledge of the Lakota people.

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.

Science Heroes

Science Heroes: Brighter, Bolder, Better

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we’ll get kids excited about the science that’s all around us!

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

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we’ll get kids excited about the science that’s all around us!

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.

Eureka Escape Games

Deathly Hallows Escape Room

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West (Room 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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

Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled.

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

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

Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled.

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.

Eureka Escape Games

Deathly Hallows Escape Room

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:15pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room West (Room 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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

Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled.

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

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

Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled.

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.

Eureka Escape Games

Bomb Disposal Escape Room

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West (Room 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to defuse the bomb in time? Register and find out!

Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled.

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

Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to defuse the bomb in time? Register and find out!

Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled.

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.

Eureka Escape Games

Bomb Disposal Escape Room

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room West (Room 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to defuse the bomb in time? Register and find out!

Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled.

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

Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to defuse the bomb in time? Register and find out!

Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled.

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.