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lady in black shirt holding frog

FrogLady

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth
Event Description:

Explore the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians in one-of-a kind herpetology programs that will educate and entertain. You will enjoy learning about animals from around th...

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:

Explore the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians in one-of-a kind herpetology programs that will educate and entertain. You will enjoy learning about animals from around the world while seeing them right up close.

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.

Man in green shirt with liquid nitrogen

Get Excited about Science!

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth
Event Description:

Getting Excited About Science is here to share amazing experiments and get us to think and discover how things work in a fun way!

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:

Getting Excited About Science is here to share amazing experiments and get us to think and discover how things work in a fun way!

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.

Tamborazo

Celebra a los padres y las figuras paternas con Tamborazo / Celebrate Fathers and Father Figures with Tamborazo

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Parking Lot at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, En Español, Performance
Age Group:
All Ages, Todas las edades
Event Description:

Disfrute la música de Tamborazo y un dulce postre para celebrar a los padres y figuras paternas. Este evento es patrocinado por los Amigos de La Biblioteca Publica de McHenry.&n...

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, En Español, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Description:

Disfrute la música de Tamborazo y un dulce postre para celebrar a los padres y figuras paternas.

Este evento es patrocinado por los Amigos de La Biblioteca Publica de McHenry. 

 

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.

Friends sponsorship

Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public 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.
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.
ScribbleMonster

ScribbleMonster

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth
Event Description:

Bring your dancing shoes and wild imagination for the award-winning music and play of Jim from ScribbleMonster and Wimee’s Words as seen on PBS. Using a mix of kindness, ...

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:

Bring your dancing shoes and wild imagination for the award-winning music and play of Jim from ScribbleMonster and Wimee’s Words as seen on PBS.

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.

Bubble arc

Ben's Bubble Show

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Children
Event Description:

Come for an interactive show with bubble magic, illusions, and sculptures!

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

Come for an interactive show with bubble magic, illusions, and sculptures!

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.

Gary Kantor with hat

Gary Kantor Magic Workshop

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children
Event Description:

Children will have a great time as they learn (and take home) a collection of thrilling and entertaining tricks!  Gary Kantor will teach card tricks, vanishing effects, and mu...

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

Children will have a great time as they learn (and take home) a collection of thrilling and entertaining tricks!  Gary Kantor will teach card tricks, vanishing effects, and much more. 

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.

Gary Kantor with hat

Gary Kantor Magic Workshop

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Description:

Tweens will have a great time as they learn (and take home) a collection of thrilling and entertaining tricks!  Gary Kantor will teach card tricks, vanishing effects, and much...

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

Tweens will have a great time as they learn (and take home) a collection of thrilling and entertaining tricks!  Gary Kantor will teach card tricks, vanishing effects, and much more. 

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.

China, Japan, and Taiwan

Travelogue for China, Japan and Taiwan

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for a travelog with to China, Japan, and Taiwan.  Cultural consultant Yvonne Wolf has traveled and lived in these countries. She will guide you through typical destina...

Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Description:

Join us for a travelog with to China, Japan, and Taiwan.  Cultural consultant Yvonne Wolf has traveled and lived in these countries.

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.